Month: July 2021

Biz Markie Is Still Alive, Manager Confirms Amid Death Rumors on Social Media – Pitchfork
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Biz Markie Is Still Alive, Manager Confirms Amid Death Rumors on Social Media – Pitchfork

Rumors spread on social media tonight that New York rap icon Biz Markie had died, but those rumors are not true. Biz Markie is still alive and under medical care, his manager Jenni Izumi confirmed in a statement. Many people, including prominent artists like Pharrell and Talib Kweli, shared their reactions as Biz Markie trended on Twitter in the early hours of this morning “The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true,” Izumi wrote. “Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best health care possible. Biz’s wife and family are touched by the outpouring of love and admiration from his friends, peers and fans alike. At this time, we ask for your continued thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” The rumors tonight follow report...
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William and Harry to reunite at Diana statue unveiling – CNN
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William and Harry to reunite at Diana statue unveiling – CNN

Princes William and Harry will put aside their differences to appear together Thursday to unveil a statue honoring their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace. The statue will be revealed at an afternoon ceremony on what would have been Diana's 60th birthday, with members of her close family joined by others involved in the project. Statue sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley -- whose effigy of the Queen appears on UK coins -- and garden designer Pip Morrison will be among the guests as well as members of the statue committee. A gardener undertakes final preparations for the space ahead of the statue unveiling. Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Images/Getty Images The highly anticipated engagement is the first time the brothers have been seen together publicly ...
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J&J vaccine may protect against delta variant; Michigan to announce vaccine lottery: Latest COVID-19 updates – USA TODAY
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J&J vaccine may protect against delta variant; Michigan to announce vaccine lottery: Latest COVID-19 updates – USA TODAY

A top U.S. official suggested Wednesday that people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine likely are protected against the delta variant.  U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC that data shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot — a "cousin" of the J&J — is highly effective against the variant first identified in India and currently surging across the nation.   “While we are still awaiting direct studies of Johnson & Johnson and the delta variant, we have reasons to be hopeful, because the J&J vaccine has proven to be quite effective against preventing hospitalizations and deaths, with all the variants that we’ve seen to date,” Murthy said.  Murthy's comments come as other companies like Moderna announced that their vaccine is effective against all variants of COVID...
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Too much Southern food can cause a sudden heart attack, but Mediterranean diet reduced risk – CNN
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Too much Southern food can cause a sudden heart attack, but Mediterranean diet reduced risk – CNN

But a new study found eating a steady diet of traditional Southern food can make you 46% more likely to die from a sudden cardiac death -- that's when the heart suddenly stops -- than people who don't often eat those foods. Researchers found people who most closely followed the traditional Mediterranean diet had a 26% lower risk of sudden cardiac death than people who rarely ate the Mediterranean way. However, this was only true for people with no history of coronary heart disease at the start of the study. "Improving one's diet -- by eating a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish such as the Mediterranean diet -- and low in fried foods, organ meats and processed meats, characteristics of the Southern-style dietary pattern, may decrease one's risk for sudden cardiac ...
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Yvonne Strahovski unveils pregnancy at the red carpet premiere of Amazons The Tomorrow War – Daily Mail
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Yvonne Strahovski unveils pregnancy at the red carpet premiere of Amazons The Tomorrow War – Daily Mail

The red carpet premiere for the Amazon Original film The Tomorrow War was held in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. And Yvonne Strahovski, who stars alongside Chris Pratt in the forthcoming sci-fi flick, used the occasion to reveal she is expecting her second child with actor husband Tim Loden. The 38-year-old actress cradled her burgeoning baby bump as she modeled a white floor-length gown. Expecting! Yvonne Strahovski used the red carpet premiere of her upcoming film The Tomorrow War to reveal she is expecting her second child with actor husband Tim Loden The striking number hugged every one of Strahovski's curves and featured a mock neckline and long sleeves. She slipped her feet into a pair of strappy heels that remained mostly concealed by her dress as she posed...
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Hip hop icon Biz Markie alive and in hospice care… after reports hed passed away at 57-years-old – Daily Mail
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Hip hop icon Biz Markie alive and in hospice care… after reports hed passed away at 57-years-old – Daily Mail

Hip hop legend Biz Markie is alive and in hospice care, despite reports he has passed away at 57-years-old.  Reporter Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson updated the public via Twitter on Wednesday night, adding that family says the singer has 'significant brain damage,' likely stemming from a stroke he suffered last year.  Markie's representatives told DailyMail.com: 'Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best healthcare possible.  'Biz’s wife and family are touched by the outpouring of love and admiration from his friends, peers and fans alike.' Alive: Biz Markie is alive, despite reports the hip hop legend had passed They added that: 'At this time, we ask for your continued thoughts and prayers during this difficul...
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC on Wednesday there is reason to be hopeful that people who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may be protected against the virus' delta variant. Murthy pointed to data that showed the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot is highly effective against hospitalization from the more contagious variant. He also said people should think of the AstraZeneca vaccine "as a cousin" to J&J's shot since it was "built on a similar platform." "While we are still awaiting direct studies of Johnson & Johnson and the delta variant, we have reasons to be hopeful, because the J&J vaccine has proven to be quite effective against preventing hospitalizations and deaths, with all the variants that we've seen to date," Murth...
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC on Wednesday there is reason to be hopeful that people who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may be protected against the virus' delta variant. Murthy pointed to data that showed the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot is highly effective against hospitalization from the more contagious variant. He also said people should think of the AstraZeneca vaccine "as a cousin" to J&J's shot since it was "built on a similar platform." "While we are still awaiting direct studies of Johnson & Johnson and the delta variant, we have reasons to be hopeful, because the J&J vaccine has proven to be quite effective against preventing hospitalizations and deaths, with all the variants that we've seen to date," Murth...
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC on Wednesday there is reason to be hopeful that people who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may be protected against the virus' delta variant. Murthy pointed to data that showed the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot is highly effective against hospitalization from the more contagious variant. He also said people should think of the AstraZeneca vaccine "as a cousin" to J&J's shot since it was "built on a similar platform." "While we are still awaiting direct studies of Johnson & Johnson and the delta variant, we have reasons to be hopeful, because the J&J vaccine has proven to be quite effective against preventing hospitalizations and deaths, with all the variants that we've seen to date," Murth...
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC
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U.S. surgeon general says Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine may protect people against delta variant – CNBC

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC on Wednesday there is reason to be hopeful that people who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine may be protected against the virus' delta variant. Murthy pointed to data that showed the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot is highly effective against hospitalization from the more contagious variant. He also said people should think of the AstraZeneca vaccine "as a cousin" to J&J's shot since it was "built on a similar platform." "While we are still awaiting direct studies of Johnson & Johnson and the delta variant, we have reasons to be hopeful, because the J&J vaccine has proven to be quite effective against preventing hospitalizations and deaths, with all the variants that we've seen to date," Murth...
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