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All eyes on the President: Biden had close contact with Covid-19-positive staff member

A member of the White House staff who is a close contact of the President tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, the White House revealed in a statement.  The individual, who the White House described as a “mid-level staffer,” tested positive on Monday morning after experiencing Covid symptoms on Sunday.  “Three days earlier, on Friday, … Read moreAll eyes on the President: Biden had close contact with Covid-19-positive staff member

‘Scary’ 6.2 earthquake strikes area near Eureka in Northern California

“It just started to rumble and rumble harder and harder for probably 20 seconds,” said Dexter. “The doors to the firehouse [next door] were shaking violently.” “It was bigger than [anything] I’ve felt in a long time out here,” she added. In Ferndale, a city between Eureka and Petrolia, several storefront windows were shattered along … Read more‘Scary’ 6.2 earthquake strikes area near Eureka in Northern California

Spidey box office tingling

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” has generated even more money in its box office debut than initially reported. Sony’s movie featuring the Tom Holland-led comic book trilogy collected $260 million in North American theaters over the weekend, above Sunday’s estimates of $253 million. It means “No Way Home” has now surpassed “Avengers: Infinity War” ($257 million) … Read moreSpidey box office tingling

NEW YORK TIMES SPLASHES: Most of the World’s Vaccines Likely Won’t Prevent Infection From Omicron

A growing body of preliminary research suggests the Covid vaccines used in most of the world offer almost no defense against becoming infected by the highly contagious Omicron variant. All vaccines still seem to provide a significant degree of protection against serious illness from Omicron, which is the most crucial goal. But only the Pfizer … Read moreNEW YORK TIMES SPLASHES: Most of the World’s Vaccines Likely Won’t Prevent Infection From Omicron

Millions of daily COVID cases possible in the United States

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Francis Collins, retiring from the NIH, warns of his COVID fears in the coming weeks.. As the omicron variant threatens record-breaking rates of infections in the U.S., Collins departs with a fear. If Americans don’t take COVID-19 seriously, the country could see 1 million daily infections, he said. “We cannot afford to let down our … Read moreMillions of daily COVID cases possible in the United States

Not ready for prime time mess: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COVID OUTBREAK RATTLES CAST MEMBERS

Rumors abound that “four actors” from SNL have tested positive for coronavirus — and “three others” called out because they were now “fearful” about coming to NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Center.. The show therefore continued but with no audience.. the musical guest canceled .. Although some set sources claimed executive producer Lorne Michaels, 77, … Read moreNot ready for prime time mess: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COVID OUTBREAK RATTLES CAST MEMBERS

Nightmare before Christmas: Biden to address nation on omicron

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Tuesday to address the omicron variant and unveil new steps the administration is taking to help communities in need of assistance, a White House official told NBC News on Saturday.  Biden is expected to go beyond his already unveiled “Winter Plan” with additional measures while “issuing a stark warning … Read moreNightmare before Christmas: Biden to address nation on omicron