Month: December 2020

Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Selena Gomez believes Facebook could be responsible for "thousands of deaths" for purportedly spreading disinformation about the novel coronavirus. The 28-year-old pop star took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a video featuring Imran Ahmed, the founding CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), who speaks to BBC News about how big tech companies are reporting information related to COVID-19. In the clip shared to Gomez's account, Ahmed is questioned about Facebook's previous claim that it removes misinformation "that could lead to physical harm" and about vaccines. He claimed through his task force's findings that companies like Facebook aren't exactly taking down as many posts as...

It’s not easy to make it to a library right now, and with a long winter stuck at home looming ahead for many of us, there’s never been a better time to hunker down with a good book. If you’ve been lucky enough to receive a new Kindle (or a non-Amazon-branded e-reader or just a device with an e-book app on it), you might be looking for some new books to read. To help, here are some of the best new science fiction books released in 2020 (along with some additional recommendations for other books in a series, where applicable), which should be the perfect pairing with your new e-reader. We’ve rounded up our favorite and most-used games, apps, and entertainment. Check out our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, Windows PCs, and M1-equipped Macs; our favorite mobile games from Appl...

Tyrese Gibson and his wife, Samantha Lee Gibson, have called it quits on their marriage. The "Fast and Furious" actor shared a joint statement about the split on his Instagram on Tuesday. "We have decided to make a statement of a painful and significant development in our lives. After much thought, consideration, and prayer, We unfortunately have made the difficult decision to officially separate & divorce," the joint statement from the couple begins. The former couple, who share a daughter, Soraya, 2, tied the knot in February 2017. In their statement, the two say their "intention is to remain the best of friends & strong coparents." SOLEIL MOON FRYE, JASON GOLDBERG SPLIT AFTER 22 YEARS OF MARRIAGE Tyrese (L) and Samantha Lee Gibson announced they are divorcing aft...

Harrold and his son are Black and were guests at the hotel in lower Manhattan. The woman in the video appears to be White. His video of the encounter has been widely shared on social media, prompting an outcry about what many felt was yet another incident of racial profiling against Black men. The hotel apologized and called the woman's behavior a "baseless accusation, prejudice and assault against an innocent guest." A spokesman for Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance said his office "is thoroughly investigating" the incident, and the New York Police Department told CNN that a complaint for harassment at the Arlo Soho hotel has been filed. After viewing surveillance video of the incident, investigators are considering charging the woman with assault and possibly grand larceny or atte...

Months after apologizing for downplaying the coronavirus pandemic, celebrity doctor Drew Pinsky has revealed he tested positive for COVID-19. In an Instagram posted Tuesday, Pinsky, 62, known as "Dr. Drew," is seen in bed holding up a bottle of an electrolyte drink while his wife wears a face mask nearby. The caption noted his wife tested negative. "Drew is home, under survelliance (sic) and fever is down. Thanks Dr. Zelenko, Dr. Yo and Dr. Jeff for the superior care and advice. Drew is feeling better and will hppefully (sic) get well soon." In a following post, Pinsky appeared via video, explaining he has taken "a lot of good medication" and thanked his fans for their support. "COVID is no fun, I don't recommend it, but I'm sort of through the viral phase, which is when the virus is repr...