Month: July 2021

Ben Affleck caught lovingly staring at Jennifer Lopez as she says some things do last forever – Fox News
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Ben Affleck caught lovingly staring at Jennifer Lopez as she says some things do last forever – Fox News

Ben Affleck adoringly stared at girlfriend Jennifer Lopez while stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic Wednesday morning. The actor was caught on camera gazing at Lopez while she threw her head up in frustration. Affleck, 48, was reportedly driving Lopez, 51, to her home. The couple is said to be spending every night together.  "Ben and Jen are spending almost every night together when they’re not working," an insider told Us Weekly earlier this month. "They plan on moving in together very soon." JENNIFER LOPEZ GIVES OFF 'JENNY FROM THE BLOCK' VIBES WHILE WEARING TINY CROP TOP, LOW-RISE PANTS FOR OUTING Ben Affleck adoringly stares at Jennifer Lopez while the two are stuck in Los Angeles traffic.  (Backgrid) JENNIFER LOPEZ, BEN AFFLECK SPOTTED WITH KIDS DURING LOS ANGEL...
US drug overdoses soar to record number in 2020, fueled by pandemic – The Guardian
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US drug overdoses soar to record number in 2020, fueled by pandemic – The Guardian

US news CDC data shows over 93,000 people died, a 30% rise from 2019 Rise was mostly triggered by pandemic-related stressors Maya Yang Thu 15 Jul 2021 17.41 EDT More than 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in the US last year, a record number that reflects a 30% rise from 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In new provisional data released on Wednesday, health officials found that the rise in fatal overdoses was mostly triggered by pandemic-related stressors, treatment inaccessibility and the proliferation of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid. Using the CDC’s number of 375,00 Covid-related deaths in the past year, fatal overdoses accounted for one-quarter as many deaths as Covid-19. The 93,331 fatal overdoses in the past year mark a sharp increase f...
The new Anthony Bourdain documentary Roadrunner leans partly on deepfaked audio – Engadget
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The new Anthony Bourdain documentary Roadrunner leans partly on deepfaked audio – Engadget

On July 16th, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain will open in US theatres. Like many documentaries, the film pieces together archival footage, including interviews and show outtakes, to attempt to tell the story of its subject in their own words. It also includes words Bourdain never spoke to a camera before his death by suicide in 2018, and yet you’ll hear his voice saying them. In an interview with The New Yorker, the film’s director, Morgan Neville, said there were three quotes he wanted Bourdain to narrate where there were no recordings, and so he recreated them with software instead. “I created an AI model of his voice,” he told the magazine. It appears that was no easy feat either. In a separate interview with GQ, Neville said he contacted four different companies abou...
Meghan Markle news latest – What Diana would REALLY have thought of Prince Harry’s controversial wife rev… – The US Sun
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Meghan Markle news latest – What Diana would REALLY have thought of Prince Harry’s controversial wife rev… – The US Sun

THE MEANING BEHIND MEGHAN MARKLE’S NEW ‘INSPIRATIONAL’ NETFLIX TV CHARACTER’S NAME As part of the Sussexes' £112million deal, Meghan will be an executive producer on the show which has the working title 'Pearl' - and the name has a very special meaning. It turns out that Meghan has named her main character after herself, as the name 'Meghan' means 'Pearl.' Royal fans were quick to pick up on the connection, with one saying: “I wonder if this story is about Meghan’s childhood and will be an insight into her life.” The show has been described as a family series that centres on the adventures of a girl who is inspired by a variety of influential women. Meghan and Harry, the founders of Archewell Productions, announced the project yesterday. The Prince will also act as the show's ...
200+ COVID ‘long hauler’ symptoms identified, many lasting longer than 6 months – Study Finds
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200+ COVID ‘long hauler’ symptoms identified, many lasting longer than 6 months – Study Finds

From brain fog to hallucinations to tremors to bladder issues, the list of COVID long-hauler symptoms goes on and on, study shows. LONDON — “Long COVID” is still a concern for millions of recovering coronavirus patients, even as the pandemic appears to be winding down. Studies show the so-called “long hauler” patients are continuing to experience symptoms weeks and even months after their infections. Now, a new report is revealing just how many ailments these patients are battling after dealing with COVID-19. Researchers from University College London find COVID long haulers are reporting over 200 different symptoms following their illness. The study finds these long-lasting symptoms affect 10 different organ systems and many of those problems are staying with patients for more than s...
Mask mandate: New LA County health order requires face coverings indoors regardless of COVID vaccination status – KABC-TV
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Mask mandate: New LA County health order requires face coverings indoors regardless of COVID vaccination status – KABC-TV

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Citing continued increases in transmission of COVID-19, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is re-implementing a mandate requiring residents to wear masks while indoors, regardless of their vaccination status. The county previously only recommended mask-wearing indoors. The new mandate will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, officials announced. The announcement was made during a virtual briefing on Thursday afternoon. It comes exactly one month after California dropped its statewide mask mandate for vaccinated people. Some exceptions will apply, health officials said, similar to masking requirements that were in place before June 15. Additional details about those exemptions were not immediately disclosed. RELATED | Unvaccinated account for all COV...
NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates: New ‘Ordinary Joe’, ‘La Brea’, Returning ‘Chicago’, ‘Law & Order’; ‘The Blacklist’ Moves To Thursdays – Deadline
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NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates: New ‘Ordinary Joe’, ‘La Brea’, Returning ‘Chicago’, ‘Law & Order’; ‘The Blacklist’ Moves To Thursdays – Deadline

NBC has set fall premiere dates for its new drama series Ordinary Joe and La Brea, along with its returning Chicago trio, Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime and others.The Blacklist moves to a new night on Thursdays from its previous Friday slot, taking the place of previously announced Law & Order: For the Defense, which is not moving forward. The James Spader-fronted drama premieres its ninth season at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 21. Newbie Ordinary Joe premieres at 10 p.m.  Monday, September 20, preceded by the two-hour season premiere of The Voice at 8 p.m.. New Amsterdam launches its fourth season at 10 p.m. Tuesday, September 21. An all-Chicago Wednesday returns on September 22. It kicks off at 8 p.m. with Chicago Med, followed by Chicago Fi...