Month: December 2020

Nick Cannon and girlfriend Brittany Bell announce birth of second child – Fox News
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Nick Cannon and girlfriend Brittany Bell announce birth of second child – Fox News

Nick Cannon is a proud new father once again. The TV host, 40, and his girlfriend, Brittany Bell, welcomed their second child together last week.  The former Miss Arizona USA, 33, revealed on Instagram on Christmas Day the couple welcomed a new baby daughter. "The best gift ever we have been surprised with... A GIRL!!!!!" Bell captioned a series of family photos. "Powerful Queen Cannon came this week perfect timing for Christmas." NICK CANNON APOLOGIZES FOR ANTI-SEMITIC REMARKS, FOX KEEPS HIM ON 'MASKED SINGER' "So much more to share," Bell said. "All I can say is that Nick was my rock through the most intense yet empowering natural water birth. It was nothing but POWERFUL Merry Christmas!!!! THANK YOU GOD." Cannon and Bell are also parents to their 3-year-old son, Golden. He shares...
A Debate Is Underway About The Use Of Race In Kidney Care : Shots – Health News – NPR
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A Debate Is Underway About The Use Of Race In Kidney Care : Shots – Health News – NPR

Some in the medical community now question the use of race in kidney care. They argue it could exacerbate health disparities. FG Trade/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption FG Trade/Getty Images Some in the medical community now question the use of race in kidney care. They argue it could exacerbate health disparities. FG Trade/Getty Images As the U.S. grapples with the ...
Hallelujah Campaign to vaccinate Massachusetts long-term care residents for COVID-19 begins – WCVB Boston
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Hallelujah Campaign to vaccinate Massachusetts long-term care residents for COVID-19 begins – WCVB Boston

Pharmacists began vaccinating residents and staff of long-term care facilities in Massachusetts on Monday."Hallelujah," said Shirley Nolan, the first resident to be vaccinated Monday in the dining room of the Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center in Boston. Teams from CVS and Walgreens pharmacies will travel to about 2,000 facilities across Massachusetts to administer the vaccine to approximately 173,000 people starting Monday, according to the Department of Public health. The doses come from the state's second shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine."I'm glad that I got a shot of something that can help this virus that's going around," Nolan, a retired teacher, said after receiving her first dose. "This could be the start of helping people stop dying."Pharmacists will also need to ret...
Iowa reports 540 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday – KCCI Des Moines
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Iowa reports 540 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths Monday – KCCI Des Moines

>> PFIZER AND MODERNA ARE BOTH FIRST GENERATION COVID-19 VACCINES. >> THEY’RE GOING TO HELP US GET THROUGH THE PANDEMIC, AT LEAST IN TERMS OF GETTING OFF THE GROUND, GETTING BACK TO SO NORMALCY, BUT THEY’RE NOT PERFECT. >> THAT’S WHY WHEN COVID-19 HIT THE U.S., THE NANOVACCINE INSTITUTE AT ISU SHIFTED THEIR FOCUS FROM THE FLU. WHAT THEY’RE DEVELOPING HERE IS SET TO SOLVE THE LIMITATIONS OF TODAY’S CORONAVIRUS VACCINES. >> UNLIKE OTHER CORONAVIRUS VACCINES, THE NANOVACCINE UNDER DEVELOPMENT AT THIS IOWA STATE LAB WILL BE NEEDLE-FREE, IT’LL BE ONE DOSE, AND IT WON’T NEED REFRIGERATION. >> THAT MEANS I CAN TAKE THE NANOVACCINE VIAL, PUT IT ON A SHELF IN FRONT OF ME, COME BACK IN A YEAR, PICK IT UP, AND IT’LL STILL WORK. >> WITH THE HELP OF $2 MI...
Hilaria Baldwin responds to claims she has faked her Spanish heritage – CNN
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Hilaria Baldwin responds to claims she has faked her Spanish heritage – CNN

The wife of actor Alec Baldwin posted a lengthy video on Instagram over the weekend after claims that she was faking her Spanish accent went viral on Twitter. "I've seen chatter online questioning my identity and culture," she wrote alongside the video. "This is something I take very seriously,and for those who are asking -- I'll reiterate my story, as I've done many times before. I was born in Boston and grew up spending time with my family between Massachusetts and Spain. My parents and sibling live in Spain and I chose to live here, in the USA. We celebrate both cultures in our home -- Alec and I are raising our children bilingual, just as I was raised. This is very important to me. I understand that my story is a little different, but it is mine, and I'm very proud of it." Despit...
Lori Loughlin Released from Prison After Serving Almost 2 Months – TMZ
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Lori Loughlin Released from Prison After Serving Almost 2 Months – TMZ

Exclusive Lori Loughlin may have missed spending Christmas with her family but the good news ... she's only 3 days late 'cause she was just released from prison. The "Full House" star will enjoy the rest of whatever 2020 has to offer after she was sprung free Monday ... and just 2 days shy of serving 2 months for her role in the college admissions scandal. As we reported ... Lori surrendered to authorities at FCI Dublin in California on Halloween Eve. Remember, she surrendered nearly 3 weeks before her November 19 deadline. Lori, of course, agreed back in May to plead guilty to 1 count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Lori -- along with her hubby, Mos...
Jennifer Aniston sharing a pandemic ornament caused backlash – CNN
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Jennifer Aniston sharing a pandemic ornament caused backlash – CNN

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Dozens line up early for free COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County – NBC2 News
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Dozens line up early for free COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County – NBC2 News

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Lee County will be giving out the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the most vulnerable beginning Dec. 28. Dozens of cars camped out overnight on Dec. 27 to secure their spot in line. High-risk frontline healthcare workers and those 65 and older will be eligible to get the vaccine at vaccine sites. The Department of Health in Lee County will have 300 doses of the vaccine at each site. WATCH LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE: Here is a list of sites for the end of December: Monday, December 28  Estero Park and Rec Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Estero, FL 33928 2:00pm – 6:00pm  Tuesday, December 29  East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road N. Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 9:00am – Noon 2:00pm – 6:00pm  Old Bonita Spring L...
Michelle Branch Opens Up After Suffering Miscarriage, Thanks Husband Patrick Carney for Support – Billboard
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Michelle Branch Opens Up After Suffering Miscarriage, Thanks Husband Patrick Carney for Support – Billboard

The "Everywhere" singer went on to thank her husband, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, as well as her sister, for their support during the difficult time. “But alas, between the crying and binge eating of Christmas cookies, I decided to put on lipstick and a dress. We drank champagne alllll day. Made an incredible meal and sang Christmas songs snuggled up by a roaring fire,” Branch wrote. “Five more days until 2021. I’m limping to the finish line.” Her emotional post included a slideshow of family snapshots, including one of her cozying up to Carney, and others of her toddler son and teenage daughter. "These people, my precious family, my husband, sister and kids have been the MVP’s," she continued. "I couldn’t imagine spending a year isolated with anyone else. Happy Christmas, everyo...