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Atlanta Podcaster Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison Over $3.8 Million Fraud Scheme
During the pandemic, Jonathan Dupiton stole identities to obtain money through unemployment insurance benefits.
Bat-Borne Nipah Virus Cases Detected in India, Raising Outbreak Concerns
Indian health authorities are investigating confirmed Nipah virus cases and expanding surveillance as they assess the potential for wider spread.
Mustard Opens Up About Losing 120 Pounds After Trying to Lose Weight His ‘Whole Adult Life’
The DJ and producer shares his diet and exercise regimen.
Joy Taylor on Using Dating Apps for Sex During Pandemic: ‘I’m a Horny B*stard'
The sports reporter used private, members-only app Raya, where she met someone she dated for four months.
Busta Rhymes Says Swizz Beatz and Pharrell Helped Him Regain 'Peace' and 'Joy'
The legendary rapper said the two producers spit "some of the realest talk" to him after initially being "afraid to hear" the feedback.
Ice Cube Says He Shot Critically Panned ‘War of the Worlds’ Without Director, Actors During COVID
The film, which also stars Eva Longoria, was shot during the pandemic.
How COVID Changed Hip-Hop Forever
COVID-19 lockdowns changed the way we live, sparking various technological innovations that rappers quickly embraced. Five years later, has it changed rap for the better?
Report: Lil Wayne Spent $1.3 Million of COVID Grant on Private Flights
Lil Wayne reportedly spent $1.3 million on private flights.
Government to Restart Free At-Home COVID Test Distribution in September
Americans can receive four free at-home COVID test kits in preparation for the fall and winter seasons.
Drew Barrymore Apologizes for Getting Too Close to Her Talk Show Guests: ‘I’ll Try to Practice Physical Distance’
The talk show host has made headlines for encroaching onto guests' physical space during interviews, including Oprah.
Woman’s Divorce From ‘Pathological Liar’ Inspires 50-Part ‘Who TF Did I Marry?’ Series That’s Taking Over TikTok
The Atlanta area woman took to TikTok to tell her story in the series, 'Who TF Did I Marry?'
Artificial Intelligence Experts Warn That Minimizing ‘Risk of Extinction From AI Should Be a Global Priority’
More than 300 scientists, engineers, and other notable figures signed off on a statement released by the Center for AI Safety.
WHO No Longer Considers COVID-19 a Global Health Emergency
The announcement comes more than three years and millions of deaths after the World Health Organization formally declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
Biden Administration Announces COVID-19 Emergency Declarations Will End in May
The Biden administration informed Congress of its intention to bring the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies to an end this May.
White House Says Free COVID-19 Tests Will Be Available Through Mail Again Amid Surge Concerns
The effort, which marks the temporary resuming of a previously paused mail program, is part of the Biden administration's Winter Preparedness Plan.
REAL ID Deadline Delayed to 2025, Department of Homeland Security Says
The rollout of REAL ID, expectedly, has been met with repeated delays, several of which have been brought on by pandemic-related complications.
Twitter ‘No Longer Enforcing’ COVID-19 Misinformation Policy Despite Pandemic Still Being in Progress
As of this month, Twitter says it's "no longer enforcing" the policy, which has its legs in the earliest days of the pandemic. Notably, the pandemic isn't over.
Survey Says Canadian Remote Workers More Likely to Quit Than Return to Office
80% of Canadian remote workers would prefer to look for a new job rather than be forced to return to their offices full time, according to HardBacon.