‘He plays harder than anyone I’ve ever seen’: Nurse on Lowry
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse discusses the impact of Kyle Lowry on the Raptors franchise and how the season could have gone if the team stayed healthy.
Wright was shot just miles from the trial of Derek Chauvin, who's charged with murdering George Floyd in May 2020.
Over the last several weeks, health officials have been warning of a fourth COVID surge as a result of the more highly transmissible variants quickly spreading across the country. Now, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warns that one state is in such danger due to a surge of infection that they should promptly shut down. Read on to find out where—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Signs Your Illness is Actually Coronavirus in Disguise.CDC Chief Says Michigan Should "Close Things Down" to Stop SpreadAccording to Dr. Walensky, Michigan, currently experiencing the worst surge in the nation, needs to close up. "The answer is not necessarily to give vaccine," the director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at a White House news conference, contradicting the guidance of the state's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is attempting to secure extra vaccine doses. "The answer to that is to really close things down, to go back to our basics, to go back to where we were last spring, last summer, and to shut things down, to flatten the curve, to decrease contact with one another, to test to the extent that we have available to contact trace."Walensky explained that the reason why vaccines alone are not the answer, is that it would take weeks for full protection against the virus to kick in. Therefore, it would take several weeks for the surge to slow down after successful vaccination efforts. "I think if we tried to vaccinate our way out of what is happening in Michigan we would be disappointed that it took so long for the vaccine to work, to actually have the impact," she said. "Similarly, we need that vaccine in other places. If we vaccinate today, we will have, you know, impact in six weeks, and we don't know where the next place is going to be that is going to surge."Per the New York Times, Michigan is experiencing the highest infection rate increase in the country, with 7,000 cases being added daily—a sevenfold increase since late February. Experts attribute the surge to the B.1.1.7 variant. RELATED: This COVID Vaccine Has the Most Side Effects, Study SaysHow to Stay Safe During This PandemicFollow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—wear a face mask that fits snugly and is double layered, don't travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you're not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
More than a year has passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but grocery shoppers continue to be impacted by shortages of household staples. And the latest supply chain disruption may throw a wrench in your plans for barbecues and other outdoor gatherings this summer. That's because two seasonal staples—hot dogs and bacon—are going to be more expensive this year, according to experts.Sales, as well as the price of meat, went up last year as more Americans found themselves suddenly cooking dinner at home, and supply chains were upended. Experts told Business Insider that the "after-effects of last year's disruption" will keep both bacon and hot dog prices high through the summer as demand increases amid a low supply. During these disruptions, consumers are also likely to see "fewer discounts." Separately, Bloomberg reports that farmers are now paying 30% more to feed their herds. (Related: Grocery Shortages To Expect in 2021, According to Experts)"The whole supply chain has really been squeezed, and unfortunately it does not look like this is going to be something that improves between here and early summer," Isacc Olvera, a food and agriculture economist at the supply chain company ArrowStream, said.The best way to combat the price increases is to stock up if you do happen to stumble upon a good deal. Meat can easily be frozen and thawed for consumption at a later route. Another route? Trying out meat alternatives—here are our editor's favorites.To get all of the latest grocery store news delivered right to your email inbox every day, sign up for our newsletter!
If you're in need of a message for your Father's Day card or a caption for an Instagram photo, these quotes from your favorite celebrities and authors will help you convey everything you want this Father's Day. Most of sayings are sweet and really drive home the importance of fatherhood, but because Dad is also the biggest jokester around, we included some funny options from comedians that will have him LOLing.
Wright was shot just miles from where the Derek Chauvin trial is taking place in Minnesota.
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When it comes to children's television, there's something so convenient about streaming something on Netflix. Thankfully, there's a lot of choice, and the best Netflix kids' shows can rival the quality of prestige television for adults. Movie fans can find series spin-offs of their favorites, like Trolls, Boss Baby, Shaun the Sheep, or Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.
Home alcohol deliveries became a widespread trend after COVID-19 left most Americans suddenly bound to their own kitchens. With restaurant closures happening almost daily, the relaxed rules that made alcoholic beverage deliveries possible were wholeheartedly embraced by the alcohol and restaurant industries. But keeping this level of access to alcohol beyond the pandemic could have detrimental consequences to public health, advocacy groups say.Last year, 30 states loosened their alcohol restrictions, making to-go drinks the new normal. Not only can you order wine to be delivered by the case to your doorstep, but local restaurant orders through delivery apps can also include cocktails and beers. These allowances were supposed to be temporary moves intended to boost revenues for businesses amid sharp declines in foot traffic to restaurants and bars.However, both businesses and their customers have loved the convenient new measures, and they don't want to go back to pre-pandemic restrictions, according to Business Insider. And the potential to make these newer, laxer alcohol laws permanent has public health groups concerned. (RELATED: The Saddest Restaurant Closures in Your State)The American Public Health Association and the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance are two public health advocacy groups warning about the dangerous consequences of looser alcohol laws, including higher instances of alcohol addiction, drunk driving, and underage drinking, among others."The more available alcohol is, the more we are likely to see increases in drinking and the harms associated with that," Alicia Sparks, vice chair of the Alcohol Policy Alliance, told Business Insider. "We fully support small businesses. We just want to be thinking of how we can help them grow in a way that's safer for communities."But the battle may already be lost. States like Ohio, Massachusetts, Iowa, as well as the District of Columbia, have already made their to-go alcohol allowances permanent. Texas, Oklahoma, Maryland, and Florida are about to make the same changes to their laws. Mark Whatley, the National Restaurant Association's vice president for state affairs and grassroots advocacy, said he hopes that as many as 40 states would make the same concessions by the end of the year.Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get all of the latest restaurant news delivered straight to your inbox.
Meghan said she "begged" the royal family not to pull Harry's security.
Remember those days from your childhood when you came home from school starving and your mom prepared an afterschool snack? Sometimes she would make ants on a log or ham and cheese pinwheels. But when she made a grilled cheese sandwich, you knew it would be a great day.How to Make the Best...
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The picture of the then two-year-old with the Duke of Edinburgh was taken in Norfolk by the Duchess of Cambridge.
Meghan Markle "has been advised by her physician not to travel," a royal spokesman said.
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Our Devon holiday park is full of smiling faces: the beginning of the end of lockdownAs holiday lets reopen in England, our writer reports from one north Devon resort where there’s an air of celebration among tourists and staff Free at last! Children on Croyde beach near Ruda Holiday Park. Photograph: www.simonburtphotography.com
There's important news for many pet owners today, as a big brand is pulling its product from shelves in several states.Cat lovers, listen up: the J.M. Smucker Company, which manufactures Meow Mix brand cat food, has issued a limited, voluntary recall of Meow Mix Original Choice Dry Cat Food in the 30-pound bag. The reason for the recall is due to possible Salmonella contamination.The two lots of the Meow Mix dry food that are of concern were distributed to Walmart stores in eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The two lot codes are 1081804 with a sell-by date of 09/14/2022 and 1082804 with a sell-by date of 09/15/2022 (both with UPC code 2927452099). The company directs consumers to the bottom and back of each bag for this information.At this time, there does not seem to be info on the dates during which customers might have purchased the product.RELATED: Costco Foods You Should Always Avoid, According to NutritionistsIf you're a customer currently in possession of this cat food, the company is advising pet owners or other caretakers to "stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of it immediately." They're also reassuring consumers that they have "received no reports of pet illness or adverse reaction," and that they've "issued this recall out of an abundance of caution."If a feline in your care were affected by Salmonella contamination, J.M. Smucker noted in their press release that he or she might exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, fever, and excessive salivation. Pet parents should contact their veterinarian regarding any possible symptoms. With questions or to report a problem to the company, customers may reach out by calling 1-888-569-6728 or visiting www.meowmix.com/contact-us.Find news on another important pet food recall here. And for the grocery news you, your family, and furry friends need each day, sign up for the Eat This, Not That! newsletter.
It's a comprehensive who's who of Queen Elizabeth's family, from her grandparents (the first Windsors) to little Archie Harrison and every cousin in between.