Month: January 2022

Disney+ Snowdrop actor Kim Mi-soo dies suddenly at 29 – New York Post
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Disney+ Snowdrop actor Kim Mi-soo dies suddenly at 29 – New York Post

South Korean actress Kim Mi-soo died unexpectedly Wednesday. The K-drama actor was 29. “Kim suddenly left us on Jan. 5,” the late performer’s agency, Landscape Entertainment, said in a statement translated by the publication Korea JoongAng Daily. “The bereaved are deep in their sorrow at the sudden sadness. Please refrain from reporting false rumors or speculation so that the family can mourn in peace.” Kim Mi-soo passed away on Wednesday, her agency reported.Seokyong Lee/Penta Press/ShutterThe cause of Kim’s death was not disclosed. Due to Korean age calculation, her age at death has also been varyingly reported as 30 and 31.  Kim — whose name is also spelled “Misu” — is best remembered for her role in the controversial South Korean television series “Snowdrop....
Jason Derulo allegedly seen pummeling two guys who called him “Usher” in viral video – The A.V. Club
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Jason Derulo allegedly seen pummeling two guys who called him “Usher” in viral video – The A.V. Club

Jason Derulo, NOT UsherPhoto: Jeff Spicer (Getty Images) It’s nearly impossible to get Jason Derulo’s name wrong. He says it in pretty much every song of his. So Derulo was allegedly ready to throw hands when a group of guys called him by the name of another singer: Usher. In a now-viral video shared by TMZ, Jason Derulo is seen being taunted by two men from afar while riding an escalator at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. He tries to walk down the escalator that’s going up, but is stopped by a man who appears to be his bodyguard. Narrowly avoiding recreating one of the many “Jason Derulo has fallen down the stars” memes, he decides to take the other escalator back down. Everyone waiting below the escalator was apparently prepared for what was about to happen, pulling up t...
What is flurona? Coronavirus and influenza co-infections reported as omicron surges. – The Washington Post
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What is flurona? Coronavirus and influenza co-infections reported as omicron surges. – The Washington Post

Doctors have long been concerned about the potential impact of a “twindemic” — with influenza cases rising as covid-19 cases threaten to overwhelm hospitals — and called on people to get flu shots and coronavirus vaccinations. On the other hand, “flurona” refers to when one person has both respiratory infections at the same time — which health officials say is a possibility as cases of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus surge this winter across the world.
Chip and Joanna Gaines launch Magnolia Network, rebrand DIY network – Fox Business
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Chip and Joanna Gaines launch Magnolia Network, rebrand DIY network – Fox Business

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Chip and Joanna Gaines' highly anticipated Magnolia Network will make its TV debut on Wednesday with the cable premiere of their "Fixer Upper" reboot "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home." When the powerhouse couple's joint venture with Discovery hits televisions on January 5, it will mark the rebranding of the DIY Network. "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" aired its first four episodes on Discovery+ last year. It's a reboot of the success of their joint HGTV series that became widely popular.  The Magnolia Network launch expands the Texas-based couple's empire in Waco, which is home to the Silos shopping center featuring Magnolia Table, Magnolia Press, Magnolia Homes, and more. It has been visited by more than 1.5 million visitors. W...
General Hospital kills Luke Spencer character off-screen years after actor Anthony Geary left the show – Fox News
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General Hospital kills Luke Spencer character off-screen years after actor Anthony Geary left the show – Fox News

The longest-running soap opera just killed off one of its longest-running characters in a shocking twist during Monday’s episode.  "General Hospital" opened the New Year with characters learning of the shocking accidental death of Luke Spencer. Played by actor Anthony Geary, Spencer first made his way to Port Charles roughly 44 years ago. Since then, he has become one of the most beloved and decorated cast members on the show.  According to The Wrap, the soap opera brought back Tracy Quartermaine (played by actress Jane Elliott, to deliver the news to his on-again-off-again flame, Francis' Laura Webber (Genie Francis). Tracy showed up at Laura’s door after midnight to inform her that Luke had been killed in a tragic cable car accident in Austria. However, in true soap opera fashion, i...
Kanye West Dressing New GF Julia Fox in Balenciaga, Just Like Kim Kardashian – TMZ
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Kanye West Dressing New GF Julia Fox in Balenciaga, Just Like Kim Kardashian – TMZ

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are finished, but it appears he's now trying to create a new version of his soon-to-be ex-wife -- dressing new girlfriend Julia Fox top to bottom in Balenciaga -- a brand that has become synonymous with Kim. Check out Julia's looks over the last week or so as the pair hit Miami and NYC. First, Julia was spotted on South Beach rocking a Balenciaga top. ...
High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in anti-fogging sprays and wipes – The Guardian Australia
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High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in anti-fogging sprays and wipes – The Guardian Australia

US news A Duke University study nine top rated products contained PFAS, which has been linked to cancer and other health problems Anti-fogging sprays and cloths often used to prevent condensation on eyeglasses from wearing a mask or on face shields may contain high levels of potentially toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, according to a new study led by Duke University.Researchers tested four of the top-rated anti-fogging sprays as well as five top-rated anti-fogging cloths sold by Amazon. In all nine products, experts found fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs) and fluorotelomer ethoxylates (FTEOs), two types of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).PFAS have been dubbed as forever chemicals due to their longevity in the environment.“Our tests show the sprays contain up to 20.7 milligra...
We cant vaccinate the planet every 4 to 6 months, vaccine creator warns: Live COVID updates – USA TODAY
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We cant vaccinate the planet every 4 to 6 months, vaccine creator warns: Live COVID updates – USA TODAY

The U.S. and other developed countries are pondering a second booster for their populations, but a co-creator of the AstraZeneca vaccine warns that "we can't vaccinate the planet every four to six months." "It's not sustainable or affordable," Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, told the Daily Telegraph. Pollard said the vaccination effort must target the vulnerable.  Pollard estimates that 9 billion COVID doses, including AstraZeneca, have been given worldwide since the first non-trial doses were jabbed in late 2020. He said the effort to keep everyone protected from infection must be abandoned. "At some point, society has to open up. When we do open, there will be a period with a bump in infections, which is why winter is probably not the best time," he told the Telegr...
LA’s First Case Of Flurona Detected At Getty Center COVID Testing Site – CBS Los Angeles
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LA’s First Case Of Flurona Detected At Getty Center COVID Testing Site – CBS Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The first case of flurona – the combination of both influenza and coronavirus – has been detected at the COVID-19 testing center across the street from the Getty Center. The patient was described only as a teenage boy with mild symptoms who tested positive for both flu and COVID. He and his family had just returned from a trip to Cabo San Lucas, and he was the only member experiencing symptoms. He was the only one in his family to test positive for both viruses, but one of his parents has tested positive for COVID. READ MORE: Malibu City Hall To Close For In-Person Services Starting WednesdayThe testing site, run by 911 COVID Testing, says they’ve seen about a 30% positivity rate among the people tested in the past few days, along with a few confirmed cases of the f...
‘Jeopardy!’ champion robbed at gunpoint and harassed by transphobic trolls after historic winning streak – The Independent
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‘Jeopardy!’ champion robbed at gunpoint and harassed by transphobic trolls after historic winning streak – The Independent

“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider has a message for all the people who have sent her transphobic messages: Thank you. “I’d like to thank all the people who have taken the time, during this busy holiday season, to reach out and explain to me that, actually, I’m a man,” Ms Schneider tweeted on New Year’s Eve. “Every single one of you is the first person ever to make that very clever point, which had never once before crossed my mind.” The sarcastic note comes as Ms Schneider, a trans woman, blasts through several “Jeopardy!” records. With her 24-game winning streak, Ms Schneider has become the top-winning female contestant in the quiz show’s history, and the fourth-highest winner of any gender. “2021 wasn’t the best year for the world, but it turned out to be the best year I’ve ever ha...