Month: August 2021

Dennis Thomas, Kool and the Gang co-founder, dead at 70 – Fox News
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Dennis Thomas, Kool and the Gang co-founder, dead at 70 – Fox News

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang known for such hits as "Celebration" and "Get Down On It," has died. He was 70. He died peacefully in his sleep Saturday in New Jersey, where he was a resident of Montclair, according to a statement from his representative. The band announced his death in a Facebook post.  "An original member of Kool & the Gang, Dennis was known as the quintessential cool cat in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats, and his laid-back demeanor," the band's statement said. "A huge personality while also an extremely private person, Dennis was the alto saxophone player, flutist, percussionist as well as master of ceremonies at the band’s shows. Dennis’ prologue featured on the groups 1971 hit, ...
Odds of COVID-19 re-infection twice as likely if unvaccinated – study – The Jerusalem Post
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Odds of COVID-19 re-infection twice as likely if unvaccinated – study – The Jerusalem Post

The study investigates the rate of reinfection among vaccinated people and unvaccinated people by focusing on Kentucky residents infected with COVID-19 in 2020 who were then re-infected between the months of May-June 2021.  The case-control study showed that being unvaccinated was associated with 2.34 times the odds of reinfection compared with being fully vaccinated. cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: '36af7c51-0caf-4741-9824-2c941fc6c17b' }).render('4c4d856e0e6f4e3d808bbc1715e132f6'); }); if(window.location.pathname.indexOf("656089") != -1){document.getElementsByClassName("divConnatix")[0].style.display ="none";}else if(window.location.pathname.indexOf("/israel-news/") != -1){ document.getElementsByClassName("divConnatix")[0].style.di...
Even a social network for doctors is struggling with vaccine misinformation – Engadget
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Even a social network for doctors is struggling with vaccine misinformation – Engadget

Even an online medical community can't completely avoid COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. Gizmodo reports that CNBC has found a deluge of bogus anti-vaccine claims on Doximity, an industry networking tool for doctors. While shared stories are from well-established news outlets and scientific publications, the comments are apparently rife with misinformation on vaccine safety, mask effectiveness and natural immunity, among other issues. The commenters are using their real names and have verified medical credentials. Doximity told CNBC it had rules barring material that contradicts public health guidelines, including anti-vaccine material. It added that it had a "rigorous" comment review process where physicians screened content. The company didn't explain the glut of anti-vaccine commen...
‘Suicide Squad’ Star Joel Kinnaman Goes Public With Restraining Order Against Model On Film’s Opening Day – Deadline
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‘Suicide Squad’ Star Joel Kinnaman Goes Public With Restraining Order Against Model On Film’s Opening Day – Deadline

One of the stars of The Suicide Squad has obtained a restraining order against a former sex partner and posted about the situation at length on Instagram. Joel Kinnaman said Friday on Instagram that Gabriella Magnusson, a Swedish model who goes by the name Bella Davis, was allegedly “threatening to publicize false information” him, including that he raped her. He added that there were “escalating daily threats of harm to me and my family and my loved ones” by Davis. He also claimed that she was “attempting to extort money and other things of value from me.” Kinnaman acknowledged that he “had a brief romantic relationship” with her in late 2018, but she later “resorted to threatening to publicize false information about me — including that I had sex with her against h...
Meghan Markle latest news – Prince Harry and Duchess ridiculed in ‘disgusting’ HBO animation series ‘The Pr… – The US Sun
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Meghan Markle latest news – Prince Harry and Duchess ridiculed in ‘disgusting’ HBO animation series ‘The Pr… – The US Sun

FLIGHT ATTENDANT EXPLAINS WHY MEGHAN MARKLE DIDN’T PAY THE BILL ON FLIGHT Back in 2017 when the Duke of Sussex proposed to Meghan, he took her on a trip to Tromso in Norway. A flight attendant who was looking after the couple revealed that “were lovely throughout the whole flight”, they didn’t pay for any of the drinks and snacks they had themselves. She said: “Harry had a breakfast tea and shortbread and Meghan had tea as well, but she chose a lemon muffin. “They were very nice and friendly, but at the time to take the payment, I didn’t know what to do, as they didn’t ask for the bill and it seemed like they assumed that was for free. I panicked so I just kept going and decided not to ask for the payment, although they had requested to be treated like regular passengers before ...
Delta variant hits hard in the five worst states for vaccination rates: Its spreading like a tsunami, one health official says – Yahoo! Voices
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Delta variant hits hard in the five worst states for vaccination rates: Its spreading like a tsunami, one health official says – Yahoo! Voices

The five states with the lowest vaccination rates in the US are experiencing surging Delta variant cases. The five states are Alabama, Louisiana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Mississippi. In each state, officials are sounding the alarms, warning that the Delta variant is quickly spreading. Loading Something is loading. The Delta variant is spreading rapidly across f...
Shoppers Say Thanks To This Cream Their “Wrinkles Have Disappeared” – Yahoo Lifestyle
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Shoppers Say Thanks To This Cream Their “Wrinkles Have Disappeared” – Yahoo Lifestyle

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Oh thank god, The Rock and Chris Evans both bathe – The A.V. Club
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Oh thank god, The Rock and Chris Evans both bathe – The A.V. Club

Good, clean men. (Left: Dwayne Johnson, Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images, Right: Chris Evans, Jerod Harris/Getty Images) Encouraging news today, as we learned that both The People’s Elbow and America’s Ass are getting properly washed of late. This, despite a recent trend of famous people—notably Jake Gyllenhaal, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Dax Sheppard, and Kirsten Bell, and probably others we haven’t noticed because we’re not trapped in a room with them right now—talking proudly about foregoing the practice of daily bathing. Admittedly, the Chris Evans info is a little out-of-date, coming from an older interview in which he proudly declares “I shower all the time, I’m a very clean person.” (It’s possible that Evans has since decided to stink.) But the Dwayne Johnson declaration i...
Meghan Markles dad claims he sent her flowers for 40th birthday but hasnt received a response – Fox News
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Meghan Markles dad claims he sent her flowers for 40th birthday but hasnt received a response – Fox News

Meghan Markle's father apparently attempted to end their estrangement by sending the duchess flowers on her 40th birthday. Thomas Markle told TMZ that he sent the Duchess of Sussex a dozen red roses with two yellow roses in the middle to symbolize her and Prince Harry's two children: Archie and Lilibet. The former "Suits" actress turned 40 on Aug. 4. He also told the outlet his gift included a note that read, "Wishing you a happy birthday and brighter days." MEGHAN MARKLE MOCKED BY AUSTRALIAN TV HOSTS FOR BEING 'TOO SMILEY' IN BIRTHDAY VIDEO Meghan Markle turned 40 on Aug. 4. (Getty Images) Thomas claimed his daughter has yet to acknowledge his gesture. His interest in including a nod to his two grandchildren came from his desire to meet them in person one day. He ...