Month: January 2021

Gov. Spencer Cox provides COVID-19 update Thursday as Utah sees 1761 more cases, no new deaths – KSL.com
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Gov. Spencer Cox provides COVID-19 update Thursday as Utah sees 1761 more cases, no new deaths – KSL.com

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he's becoming more optimistic about COVID-19 vaccines as the weeks go by. The state will now receive an increased allocation of the Moderna vaccine, bringing the total number of vaccines shipped to Utah each week to 40,000, including both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, according to the governor. Previously, the state was receiving about 33,000 doses per week. Additionally, state leaders anticipate that the number of vaccines shipped to the state could reach 100,000 per week by March or April, Cox said. Federal approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected in February, and AstraZeneca is also preparing to submit its vaccine for approval. Approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to allow Utah to significantly ramp up...
Khloe Kardashian Is Ready for Baby No. 2 in KUWTK Final Season First Look – E! NEWS
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Khloe Kardashian Is Ready for Baby No. 2 in KUWTK Final Season First Look – E! NEWS

It's the beginning of the end. Nobody—not even the Kardashian-Jenner family themselves—is prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that will be the 20th and final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. It all kicks off Thursday, March 18 at 8 p.m., and while that might seem like a long time to wait for the return of Health Nut salads, Kourtney Kardashian's genius one-liners and the occasional sisterly spat, don't worry, because E! News is bringing you a sneak peek of the final episodes right now.  Fair warning, though: You will need Kleenex.  The above clip looks back at iconic KUWTK memories—from "Don't be f--king rude!" to Kim Kardashian taking selfies while Khloe Kardashian's on her way to jail—while also teasing what are sure to become life-changing moments.  One of th...
Miley Cyrus: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert – NPR
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Miley Cyrus: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert – NPR

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Miley Cyrus has always understood that music is theater. So it's no surprise that, visiting the imaginative space that is the Tiny Desk, she transforms it into something both fantastical and true to her topsy-turvy Mileyness. Cyrus ruled preteen hearts on the small screen before mastering pop stardom's big stages, and throughout her career she's played with sound and image in unexpected and even controversial ways. And she's never balanced pop's glorious artifice with her own soulful authenticity more se...
Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19 – CBS News
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Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19 – CBS News

Pro football Hall of Famer and "Good Morning America" co-host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19, his co-host Robin Roberts announced on Thursday. "We know that you have noticed that Michael has not been here with us this week," Roberts said. "He wanted us to let you know that he has tested positive for COVID. He's at home quarantining right now." Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at home quarantining, "GMA" co-host Robin Roberts said.  Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Fellow host George Stephanopoulos added that many people have reached out to Strahan. "He says thank you for the concern, very grateful for that and the well wishes," Stephanopo...
3 Covid-19 vaccine options, 1,900 appointments open at noon today in Onondaga County – syracuse.com
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3 Covid-19 vaccine options, 1,900 appointments open at noon today in Onondaga County – syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Three more Covid-19 vaccine signup opportunities go live online today at noon -- including about 1,900 more vaccine appointments on Friday and Sunday. Most of these options are specifically for seniors. All are exclusive to Onondaga County residents. Here’s what you need to know about the three options: 900 vaccines at Onondaga County’s Friday clinic Who qualifies: Anyone currently allowed to get the vaccine, no matter their age. But this clinic is mostly for teachers, government workers and other front-line employees that now qualify for the shot. Some appointments will be available for seniors. How to sign up: The appointment website will open at noon, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said Wednesday. He expects them to be filled within 30 minutes. Website: http...
University Hospitals finds UK COVID-19 variant in local samples – WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
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University Hospitals finds UK COVID-19 variant in local samples – WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

CLEVELAND (WJW)– University Hospitals said it’s discovered several COVID-19 variants, including the UK variant, in samples from Northeast Ohio patients. New COVID-19 variant detected in Japan The samples with variants date back to December. They were discovered through testing developed in UH’s Department of Pathology’s Translational Laboratory. “Based on our surveillance approach, it is felt that at this time the variants represent a low proportion of COVID-19 circulating in Northeast Ohio,” a UH spokeswoman said on Thursday. First case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant found in US According to the Centers for Disease Control, the UK variant spreads more easily and quickly than other COVID-19 variants. There is no evidence that is causes more ...
Gov. Spencer Cox providing COVID-19 update Thursday as Utah sees 1761 new cases, no new deaths – KSL.com
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Gov. Spencer Cox providing COVID-19 update Thursday as Utah sees 1761 new cases, no new deaths – KSL.com

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's number of COVID-19 cases increased by 1,761 on Thursday, with no more deaths reported, according to the Utah Department of Health. The rolling seven-day average number of positive cases per day is now at 1,710, according to the health department. The positive test rate per day for that time period is now 18.3%. Also Thursday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders provided a COVID-19 pandemic update at a news conference. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Utah Department of Health state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn also spoke at the event. The event started at 11 a.m. Watch the replay of the news conference below. New COVID-19 case The health department estimates there are now 43,187 active COVID-19 cases in Utah. Aside from several holidays where the state h...
Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ Casts Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Asim Chaudhry And Sanjeev Bhaskar – Deadline
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Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ Casts Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Asim Chaudhry And Sanjeev Bhaskar – Deadline

It seems like forever, but the wait is about to an end. The highly-anticipated Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s popular comic book series The Sandman is coming together. Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Asim Chaudhry and Sanjeev Bhaskar have been set to star in the dark fantasy series based on the DC comics. The series is described as a rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven”. The Sandman  follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he tries to fix all the cosmic and human mistakes he’s made during his vast existence. Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman, Grey’s Anatomy) will serve as showrunner and executive p...
Losing Control With Riz Ahmed – The New York Times
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Losing Control With Riz Ahmed – The New York Times

HERE IS A PARTIAL INVENTORY of Riz Ahmed’s projects from his breakthrough year of 2016: — Two television shows, “The Night Of” and “The OA”;— Four feature films, including the blockbusters “Star Wars: Rogue One” and “Jason Bourne”;— One essay contributed to the best-selling book “The Good Immigrant”;— And two major musical moments, a guest appearance on the “Hamilton” mixtape and the album “Cashmere,” released by Ahmed and the rapper Heems as part of their hip-hop duo Swet Shop Boys. It was a lot, for good and for ill. In December of that year, Ahmed took to Instagram for a celebratory look back that sounded more than a little exhausted. “Only a year ago, for various reasons, I wasn’t sure I could carry on doing this,” he wrote. “I had a realisation through some really tough moments that ...
Britney Spears dances to music featuring ex Justin Timberlake – CNN
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Britney Spears dances to music featuring ex Justin Timberlake – CNN

Spears posted to Instagram a video of herself dancing to Timberlake and Jay-Z's song, "Holy Grail," and even tagged her ex in the post. She captioned it, "Danced in my black (turtle emoji) neck last week to HOLY GRAIL !!!! I KNOW ... turtle necks are SO ME ... !!!!" The minutelong video features Spears dancing in her living room. Spears and Timberlake dated for three years before breaking up in 2002. This isn't the first time she's posted a video of herself dancing to Timberlake's music. Last April, Spears danced to his song, "Filthy," and wrote in the Instagram caption, "As you can see I'm not really dancing folks ... I'm just very bored. ... PS I know we had one of the world's biggest breakups 20 years ago ... but hey the man is a genius!!!! Great song JT ... !!!!" Timb...