Russia’s vaccine rollout: 4 takeaways from the controversial development
iStock/ipopbaBY: LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN (MOSCOW) — In the global race for a coronavirus vaccine, Russia declared it just claimed the gold medal. But some Western scientists worry it’s far too early to know if they’re seeing only fool’s
Search on for driver of van involved in motorcycle crash
SEKIU – Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for the driver of a van involved with a motorcycle accident near Sekiu that seriously injured the rider. Saturday evening, deputies responded to the report of a vehicle versus
California judge orders Uber and Lyft to classify drivers as employees
iStock/Andrei StanescuBY: CATHERINE THORBECKE(LOS ANGELES) — A California judge on Monday said Uber and Lyft cannot classify their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, delivering a major blow to the rideshare giants that have fought to
Disney+ 'Rogue One' prequel series reportedly casts '6 Underground' star
Ajona in “6 Underground” – Christian Black/Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Actress Adria Arjona, recently seen in Netflix’s hit Ryan Reynolds action film 6 Underground, will soon be going to that galaxy far, far away, according to a report from Deadline. The publication says
Coalition of major CEOs pledge to hire 100,000 Black, Latino, Asian workers in New York
iStock/wutwhanfotoBY: CATHERINE THORBECKE (NEW YORK) — A coalition of more than two dozen business leaders from some of New York City’s largest employers together are pledging to hire 100,000 Black, Latino, Asian and low-income workers over the
Eloquii debuts clothing rental service for sizes 14 and up: Here's what to know
iStock/RawpixelBY: JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES (NEW YORK) — Clothing rental services continue to be a hot topic even through these unprecedented times, and that’s part of the reason plus-size retailer Eloquii has decided to come to the forefront
Big Ten college sports league postpones fall season
iStock/DavidPrahlBY: KARMA ALLEN (NEW YORK) — The Big Ten college sports conference announced Tuesday it is postponing its 2020 fall season, which includes football, soccer, cross country and other sports. “The mental and physical health and welfare
Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate
ABC NewsBY: ALISA WIERSEMA (WILMINGTON, Delaware) — Former Vice President Joe Biden named his former campaign trail rival, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his running mate. Biden announced the decision in an email to supporters. “I know
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' being rebooted as a drama with Will Smith as exec producer
Chris Cuffaio/NBCU Photo Bank(LOS ANGELES) — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is getting flipped-turned-upside down. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the highly-celebrated family sitcom that made Will Smith a star is being adapted into a drama series, based on a viral YouTube trailer created by
Need an escape from the present? Have a sleepover at the last Blockbuster, thanks to Airbnb
Airbnb(OREGON) — Let’s face it, nothing would be better than leaving 2020 and going back to — well, any time. But thanks to Airbnb, you can re-visit your presumably more carefree 1990s, with a sleepover at the