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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

TikTok Nutmeg High Challenge: Why It’s Not Safe

There's a new challenge on TikTok, and it involves young people who eat nutmeg in an attempt to get high. However, it is not safe. Don't participate in the TikTok Nutmeg Challenge.

This is why.

According to Healthline, nutmeg is a spice that is also known as Myristica fragrans. You may have tried the fragrant spice on pumpkin pie, eggnog, or Christmas foods and drinks like that. Ingested that way, it is safe. However, is it used as inhalation medication? That can cause big problems. Myristicin is the chemical in nutmeg that is said to make the high. This chemical affects "the central nervous system (CNS) by improving the neurotransmitter norepinephrine," reports Healthline.
Studies have found that eating nutmeg can be dangerous and even fatal.
A study looking at the dangers of nutmeg appeared in the Emergency Medicine Journal. "Nutmeg poisoning is rare but probably not reported and should be considered in recreational substance users with acute psychotic symptoms as well as neuromodulatory signs of the central nervous system that may partially mimic anticholinergic hyperstimulation," he says.

The study documents the case of a teenage girl who had a negative reaction to nutmeg:

An 18-year-old student who was previously well presented complaints of palpitations, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, thirst, and dry mouth. She was very anxious, restless, and agitated, and described being "in a trance state." He felt specifically "like Jack in the box wanting to get out" but had no hallucinations. He did not complain of urinary or abdominal discomfort and had no history of seizures or migraine. He had an uncomplicated medical and psychiatric history and denied any suicidal ideation. The patient declined to give information on recreational drug use.

It turned out that the girl had eaten nearly 50 grams (g) of nutmeg in a smoothie, according to that study. The girl recovered. This study found that there is not much research on the subject and noted that "nutmeg poisoning has been poorly reported in the literature. Such reports span the period from 1908 to the present day, although some claim that Lobelius reported the first evidence for its effects in 1576 ". The medical literature does report two "fatal overdoses," according to the study, adding that symptoms may include "dry mouth, facial flushing, nausea, instability, epigastric pain, urinary retention, and blurred vision."

Another study on the topic of nutmeg poisoning appeared in The Netherlands Journal of Medicine.

Ingesting nutmeg in large quantities can cause toxic symptoms such as hallucinations, tachycardia, and anticholinergic effects. We describe a case of a 37-year-old woman who experienced unintentional nutmeg self-poisoning. Nutmeg poisoning is likely not properly reported. We suggest thinking specifically about nutmeg ingestion in case of symptoms as mentioned above, ”this study found. "In large quantities, nutmeg has toxic effects including hallucinations, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, agitation, and hallucinations. Due to these effects, it is occasionally used as a recreational drug. "

It also doesn't take much for nutmeg to be toxic. "Toxic symptoms have been observed with a nutmeg dose of just 5g, equivalent to two teaspoons or two-thirds of a tablespoon of grated nutmeg," the study found.

For all these reasons, just don't do it.

Monday, April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Stimulus Checks: How to Use the IRS Direct Deposit Portal

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) named its direct deposit portal "Get My Payment". The portal will allow people to establish direct deposits with the IRS, allowing them to get their stimulus payments faster. It will be open and ready for use in mid-April, says the IRS.

Although the portal is not yet open, the IRS has provided information on what it will offer. In addition to offering Americans the ability to establish direct deposit for their stimulus payment, it will allow people the option to track their payment schedule and view their payment status.

The IRS will open this portal no later than Friday, April 17. You can sign up on the IRS Economic Impact Payment page every day to see if the portal is still open.
When the IRS direct deposit portal is open, you will need certain information to set up direct deposit. In particular, you will need your bank information so that the IRS knows where to directly deposit your stimulus payment.

In general, when setting up direct deposit, you generally need to provide the following information: your bank name, your bank account routing, and account numbers, and a number of personal details such as your mailing address, email address, or phone number. You may need to verify your identity in some additional way, such as offering your social security number in addition to your bank information.

Much of the information you provide to the IRS is private, such as your social security number or bank account information. For that reason, Americans should only provide their information through the IRS direct deposit portal, and not through unregistered third-party sites.

If you're not sure where to find your routing and account numbers for your bank account, you can find it in the following three places: on your bank's website, in your bank application, or on a paper check. The routing number on a paper check is nine digits and the account number is longer. The other number is your check number, and you won't need it to set up direct deposit on the IRS portal.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Are Dollar Stores Open on Easter 2020?

Happy Easter! It is a great day to celebrate the holidays and enjoy some fun at home, even if you are taking refuge at home and social distancing due to the coronavirus. But what if you need to stop by a local Dollar store near you at Easter to pick up some supplies? Is there a Dollar Dollar store open on Easter 2020? Here's a quick look at Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree store hours.

General Dollar at Easter 2020
Dollar General stores are usually open for Easter. However, some stores may have different hours for vacations or due to the coronavirus outbreak, so you'll want to check the online store locator. All stores close at 5 p.m. today except Maine, where stores will be closed all day.

A representative from Dollar General previously told Heavy that vacation hours generally vary by store and customers should check the store locator here for more details.

It is important to remember that Dollar General stores now close an hour earlier every day, not just at Easter, so employees have time to restock shelves and clean stores during the coronavirus outbreak, the chain announced.

Stores will continue to open at their normal hours every day, but the first hour every day will be reserved for high-level carriers and others at risk. These times will allow the most vulnerable customers to buy with less crowds.

The store will also limit purchases of certain items, including paper products, hand sanitizers, and wipes.

Dollar Tree at Easter 2020
Dollar Tree stores are usually open for Easter. Beginning March 18, all Dollar Tree locations began closing at 8 p.m. or before. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, individual storage hours may vary. Find the hours and information of your nearest store here.

Additionally, the first hour that stores are open will be devoted to at-risk customers, including seniors and people with pre-existing conditions, and women who are pregnant.

Coronavirus: Why Denmark is taking steps to open up again

Denmark is about to make its first move to relax the restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus.

Starting Wednesday, children ages 11 and under return to schools and daycares, after one month of closure.

It is among the first European countries to attempt to reverse the blockade gradually, just as it was one of the first to impose restrictions.

"It is important that we do not keep Denmark closed any longer than necessary," Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said when she announced the move last week.

The spread of the coronavirus appears to be under control and the government wants the economy to work again.

But Denmark's movements will be slow and cautious. Frederiksen likened them to walking a tightrope.

"If we open Denmark too quickly again, we run the risk of infections increasing too much and then we will have to close again," he said.

Coronavirus: Are we getting closer to a vaccine or drug?

The coronavirus is spreading worldwide, but there are still no drugs that can kill the virus or vaccines that can protect it.

So how far are we from these life-saving medications?

What kind of progress is being made?
The research is happening at breakneck speed, and there are currently more than 20 vaccines in development. Among those currently underway are:

The first human trial for a vaccine was announced last month by scientists at a laboratory in the American city of Seattle. They have taken the unusual step of skipping any animal research to test the safety or effectiveness of the vaccine.
Australian scientists have begun injecting ferrets with two possible vaccines. It is the first complete preclinical trial to move to the animal testing stage, and researchers say they hope to move to the human testing stage by the end of April.
Tests like these are carried out much faster than would normally be the case, and some are using new approaches to vaccines. It follows that there are no guarantees that everything will turn out well.

But even if these, or any other tests, are successful, manufacturers are not expected to be able to produce a mass-produced vaccine until the second half of 2021.

Remember, there are four coronaviruses that are already circulating in humans. They cause the common cold, and we don't have vaccines for any of them.
Could existing drugs treat coronavirus?
Doctors are testing current antiviral drugs to see if they work against the coronavirus. This speeds up research, as they are known to be safe to give to people.

Trials are being carried out in England and Scotland on a small number of patients with an antiviral called remdesivir. It was originally developed as an Ebola drug, but it also appears effective against a wide variety of viruses.

Similar trials have already been carried out in China and the USA. And results are expected in the coming weeks.

There were high hopes that a couple of HIV drugs (lopinavir and ritonavir) would be effective, but the trial data is disappointing.

They did not improve recovery, reduce deaths, or decrease coronavirus levels in patients with severe Covid-19. However, since the trial was conducted on extremely ill patients (nearly a quarter died), it may have been too late in infection for the drugs to work.

Studies are also being done on an antimalarial drug called chloroquine. Laboratory tests have shown that it can kill the virus, and there is some anecdotal evidence from doctors that seems to help. However, the World Health Organization says there is no definitive evidence of its effectiveness.

Would a vaccine protect people of all ages?
It will almost inevitably be less successful in older people. This is not due to the vaccine itself, but aging immune systems do not respond as well to immunization. We see this every year with the flu shot.

Will there be any side effects?
All medications, even common pain relievers, have side effects. But without clinical trials it is impossible to know what the side effects of an experimental vaccine may be.

This is something regulators will want to watch out for.

Who would receive a vaccine?
If a vaccine is developed, there will be a limited supply, at least in the early stages, so it will be important to prioritize.

Healthcare workers who come into contact with Covid-19 patients would be at the top of the list. The disease is more deadly in older people, so it would be a priority if the vaccine were effective in this age group. However, it may be better to vaccinate those who live with or care for the elderly.
Until a vaccine or treatment is ready, what can I do?
Vaccines prevent infections and good hygiene is the best way to do it right now.

If you are infected with the coronavirus, it will be mild for most people and can be treated at home with bed rest, acetaminophen, and plenty of fluids. Some patients may develop a more serious illness and need hospital treatment.

How is a vaccine created?
Vaccines harmlessly show viruses or bacteria (or even small parts of them) to the immune system. The body's defenses recognize them as invaders and learn to fight them.

So if the body is ever truly exposed, it already knows how to fight infection.
The main method of vaccination for decades has been to use the original virus.

The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is made using weakened versions of those viruses that cannot cause

Man hosts bingo in field for neighbours in lockdown

A man has been running bingo sessions for his confined neighbors to keep his spirits up.

Mark Henderson has been setting up a bingo machine and speakers in a field near his home in Wallsend, North Tyneside, and inviting his neighbors to join in via Facebook.

Prizes donated by local residents include hand sanitizer, bread, milk, and Easter eggs and winners drop them off at the end of their entries.

Henderson said: "It was my wife Kerry's idea to try to get the street to do things and spread a little positivity. I have to call a little louder because of social distancing, but it has been a lot of fun."

Coronavirus: Scottish government announces a further 24 deaths

New figures show that 24 other people with coronaviruses have died in Scotland, bringing the total to 566.

The Scottish government said 5,912 people had tested positive for the virus, an increase of 322 since Saturday.

In total, 31,114 patients have been evaluated across the country.

A total of 1,755 people were hospitalized Saturday with confirmed or suspected coronavirus, 221 of whom were in intensive care.

This is less than the 1,855 people hospitalized on Friday, the first time there has been a drop in this count since the outbreak began.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman cautioned against reading too much about the drop in patient numbers in Scottish hospitals.

"It is too early to read something about it," he said.

Coronavirus in New York: 24 hours on the frontline

By last Tuesday, the death toll from coronavirus in New York City had passed that of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

The figure was reached only three weeks after the first coronavirus death in the city.

The outbreak has placed New York at the center of the global pandemic and put an unprecedented strain on the city's emergency workers and frontline staff.

Over the course of Tuesday, six of those people - two doctors, an undertaker, two senior care home staff and a food delivery worker - kept diaries of their day and shared them with the BBC.

This is their story.

Easter Mass at empty St Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis has celebrated Easter Sunday with a Mass held behind closed doors at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

This year's Holy Week events were modified to take place without the public. The Pope will also replace his traditional address to crowds at St Peter's Square with an online message.

Last year, more than 70,000 people joined the celebrations. Italy, one of the countries worst hit by a coronavirus, remains in lockdown with the entrance to the Vatican sealed off by police.

On Saturday, the Pope urged people not to "yield to fear" over coronavirus, calling on them to be "messengers of life in a time of death".

Christianity's holiest site closed at Easter

Easter is a time of joy for Christians as they celebrate Jesus's resurrection. But the site in Jerusalem where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and rose again is closed on Easter Sunday, for the first time in more than a century.

A small number of priests gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday, while a few worshippers gathered in the inner courtyard. A man in an immaculate white gown prayed in front of the closed door.

"Easter is a time for life," said Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa. "Despite the signs of death everywhere, life will prevail as long as someone is giving life out of love for others."

At the Western Wall, a small group of Jewish worshippers prayed to mark Passover.

The Old City in Jerusalem is largely empty as Israel follows strict social distancing measures.

Social distancing at the tomb of Jesus

Cartoonist Morten Morland has offered his view on coronavirus at Easter. Published in the Sunday Times newspaper, the cartoon shows police horrified to discover that Jesus has left his tomb - breaking social-distancing restrictions.

The cartoon refers to the resurrection of Jesus three days after he was crucified and buried - in the Bible, the Virgin Mary visits her son's tomb, only to find it empty and the stone rolled away.

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Grandfather, 101, recovers from coronavirus

There's a lot of sad news coming in from hospitals at the moment, but when patients recover from coronavirus, some are celebrating the news on social media.

One NHS trust in Worcestershire, in the West Midlands of England, posted the story of 101-year-old Keith, who survived the virus. Staff on the ward in Alexandra Hospital looked after him for two weeks before he was discharged.

In Plymouth, staff at Derriford hospital clapped when a patient called Sue was discharged after spending four weeks on a ward. She is one of more than 80 patients the ward staff have cared for.

And on Saturda,y Doncaster hospitals celebrated discharging two patients and said they had had no new admissions in 24 hours.

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Africans evicted from homes in China over virus rumours

Early last week unfounded rumors began to emerge that African communities had become a new hotbed for the coronavirus in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.

Soon after, health officials began door-to-door testing targeting African immigrants.

Landlords and hotels have evicted hundreds of Africans. Many, including community leaders, were forced into quarantine despite testing negative for the virus.

Hundreds now remain homeless as fears grow that cities like Guangzhou could face a second wave of the outbreak.

Various African ambassadors in China have written to the country’s foreign minister to voice complaints about “stigmatization and discrimination”.

On Saturday, the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe dismissed the accusations in a tweet: “China treats all individuals in the country, Chinese and foreign alike, as equals.”

Guangzhou was the largest African community in Asia in the late 2000s, but over the last five years, the number of Africans living in the city has dwindled. Many say they face frequent discrimination, visa restrictions and challenges in doing business.

I spoke to one evicted student from Nigeria who told me he had been forced into hiding.

“I am running [from the police] because of the way they are testing people and claiming that the person has a sickness, bringing all sorts of injections," he said.

"They are going to houses and bringing people out, keeping them in hotels. I am just hiding and living by the grace of God."

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What’s it like being a frontline worker in New York?

By last Tuesday, the death toll from coronavirus in New York had passed that of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

The outbreak has placed New York at the centre of the global pandemic and put an unprecedented strain on the state's emergency workers and frontline healthcare staff.

Over the course of Tuesday, six of those people - two doctors, an undertaker, two senior care home staff and a food delivery worker - kept diaries of their days and shared them with the BBC.
Midnight, Tuesday 7 April

Kathleen Flanagan returns from a late shift at a nursing home. The TV is on in the living room, playing the sitcom That '70s Show. As has become the custom in her household she shouts "Hello" to let her family know that she is home and to make sure they avoid contact with her.

She heads downstairs into the laundry room, takes off her clothes and showers.

Everything she has worn at work must go into the washing machine before she sees her husband and children.

When she heads back up the stairs, she is greeted by a bouquet of sunflowers in the kitchen. A card from her eight-year-old son reads: "Keep kicking butt Mom!"

Two of her three sons are asleep on the couch waiting for her. She cooks eggs and spinach for dinner and shares details of her day with her husband - the good news is that coronavirus patients in one of the centres she oversees are starting to look better, but in another the situation is getting worse.

She opens her laptop to do some work and falls asleep somewhere between 01:00 and 02:00.

Is the White House Easter Egg Roll 2020 Canceled?

One of the country's most popular presidential holiday traditions is the White House Easter Egg Roll. But was the Easter egg roll canceled this year due to the coronavirus?

Unfortunately, the White House Easter Egg Roll has been canceled to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The White House Easter Egg Roll was canceled shortly after President Donald Trump issued a national emergency for COVID-19
Just three days after the White House declared a national emergency for COVID-19, the Office of the First Lady announced that the White House Easter Egg Roll would be canceled. The Easter egg roll was canceled on March 16, 2020, according to a press release.

Melania Trump took the opportunity to encourage all Americans to follow guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control to stop the spread of the coronavirus. These tips include washing your hands for at least 20 seconds, using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available, staying home, and distancing yourself socially. The CDC also advised wearing a mask in public places and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

Is Giant Eagle Open or Closed on Easter Sunday 2020?

Giant Eagle will close all of its stores on April 12, Easter Sunday, 2020. The store closes at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, and will reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2020, for seniors and people with compromised immune systems, according to WTAE.

Giant Eagle Easter Hours 2020

Giant Eagle is closing all of its stores on Easter Sunday, according to WTAE. This includes all Giant Eagle and Market District stores, as well as in-store pharmacies and all GetGo locations.

The stores will close at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020. Giant Eagle will have a special opening for seniors and people with compromised immune systems. This takes place between 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Monday. The store will reopen for seniors, people with compromised immune systems and differently-abled people at 6 a.m. Monday. The store will open for its standard shopping at 7 a.m. Monday. Standalone GetGo locations will close at 10 p.m. Saturday and reopen at 6 a.m. Monday.

“Our Team Members have been working around the clock to provide a safe shopping environment for our guests and to ensure access to essential food, fuel and medicines, and we cannot thank them enough for their heroic efforts throughout this pandemic,” said Giant Eagle spokesperson Jannah Jablonowski. “We thank our guests for helping us recognize our Team Members in this special way and encourage everyone in our communities to please keep these closures in mind as you plan your food, fuel and prescription needs next week.”

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Michael Benanti & Brian Witham: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Michael Benanti and Brian Witham appear in the April 10 episode of "Dateline". The couple was found guilty in 2017 of an elaborate and violent wave of kidnappings. The episode, "A Villain Plan," aired for the first time in May 2019.

After his arrest, Witham, 48, criticized Benanti, 46, and allowed authorities to enter the couple's scheme. As a result, Witham received 30 years in prison for his part in the crimes of Federal District Judge Tom Varlan. Prosecutors agreed to limit Witham's sentence to 42 years if he testified against his former partner. Witham is serving his sentence in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Benanti was sentenced to 155 years in prison, as well as four consecutive life terms for kidnapping. The sentence remains one of the harshest ever handed down in East Tennessee. Benanti is serving his sentence in Atwater, California.

His crimes spanned six states with the majority of crimes occurring in East Tennessee.

In Maine, Witham Was Known as the ‘Polite Bandit’

Benanti and Witham met in prison in the early 1990s. Benanti was serving time after being convicted of opening fire on two Pennsylvania police officers in 1992 in an attempt to escape. Witham was in prison charged with robbery in Maine. In court after his arrest in 2015, the jury heard that Witham had been in and out of prison since he was 17 years old.

In January 1997, Witham, then 26, was sentenced to 26 years in prison after being convicted of stealing a Pizza Hut, a Friendly restaurant, and a movie theater in August, Georgia. The Bangor Daily News reported at the time that Witham was known as "the police bandit" because of his lordship while committing his crimes. Witham said at the time that his drug addiction had led him to commit his crimes.

Friday, April 10, 2020

Tomorrow will be “Peak Ventilator Day” for the United States

Tomorrow is "Peak Ventilator," the day that the largest number of patients with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is expected this year to require ventilators to stay alive in the United States.

It came much earlier than most people expected, and the total number of "ventilated" patients also appears to be much lower than initially anticipated. This is largely due to changes in the computer forecasting models that are used to predict the spread of the pandemic.

In the coming weeks, there will still be individual hospitals, even entire cities, that will see the number of ventilators they have in use increase further. This is because virus "hot spots" are likely to continue to erupt across the country; however, the latest estimates predict that on Sunday, April 12, just over 15,400 COVID-19 patients will breathe in US hospitals with the assistance of invasive ventilation. Then forecasts show that that number is steadily declining for the rest of this year.

Mia Farrow’s Daughter Quincy Hospitalized for Coronavirus

Mia Farrow’s youngest daughter, 26-year-old Quincy Farrow-LePine, has been hospitalized due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Farrow revealed the news on her Twitter account on April 10, asking her fans to pray for her daughter.

She did not provide any information about Quincy’s condition, and she did not reveal which hospital her daughter is hospitalized at. It’s also unclear how long Quincy has been battling the virus.

Farrow’s tweet reads, “A personal request. If you would be so kind, would you please send up a prayer for my daughter Quincy. Today she had no alternative but to go the hospital for help in her struggle against the coronavirus.”

Quincy Was Adopted By Mia Farrow in 1994 When She Was One Year Old

Quincy, who was born Kaeli-Sha in 1993, is one of ten children that Mia Farrow adopted. She was adopted at the age of one after the actress famously split from Woody Allen. The 26-year-old got married recently and she is the mother of a baby daughter named Coretta.

U.S. Considering COVID-19 Immunity Cards: What Does It Mean?

Dr. Fauci revealed that the federal government is considering issuing immunity cards to Americans who have already been infected with COVID-19. This is a measure that’s already being researched in Germany and is being discussed in the U.K. and Italy.

Dr. Fauci revealed this discussion on CNN’s “New Day” program in response to a question on immunity cards. He said, “You know, that’s possible. I mean, it’s one of those things that we talk about when we want to make sure that we know who the vulnerable people are and not.”

He continued, “This is something that’s being discussed. I think it might actually have some merit, under certain circumstances.”

The Trump Administration Could Use Immunity Cards to Restart the Economy

This is one of the ways the Trump administration could restart the economy in the next few weeks, but it could only be deployed if there are widespread antibody tests available, something the FDA is working on validating now. In the same CNN interview, Dr. Fauci said, “within a period of a week or so, we’re gonna have a rather large number of tests that are available.”

He said these are tests that they already do for other diseases, but they need to validate them and test them to make sure they’re accurate and consistent. That’s the role of the NIH and the FDA, Dr. Fauci added.

Coronavirus tests that are available right now are only able to determine if someone is actively infected, whereas an antibody test can determine if someone had the virus but was asymptomatic. It works in recovered people by identifying the antibodies they developed to fight the virus. Someone who has recovered from COVID-19 would be able to return to work.

It’s important to note that the immunity cards are simply an option being discussed and not something that will necessarily get rolled out when the antibody tests are available.

Rep. Reggie Bagala Bio, Wiki, Age, Married, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Quick Facts You Need to Know

Rep. Reggie Bagala Bio

eggie Bagala, a Republican Louisiana state representative who assumed the office in January, has died from coronavirus complications, his family confirmed. He was 54.

Bagala’s son, Tristan Paul Bagala, announced on Facebook, “Mes chers amis, it is with deep sadness that I have to let y’all know that my father, best podna, and state Rep Reggie Bagala has passed away. He was a profoundly honest and decent man, who loved unceasingly. His family, his culture, his LSU Tigers, his friends, and his home here on Bayou Lafourche.”

“Our t-slice of the world will not be the same without such a pillar of our community and an example of the values we hold dearest,” Tristan continued. “My mom and I would like to thank you all once more for your prayers and support during this time.”

The Louisiana lawmaker, who graduated from LSU as a political science major, lived in Lockport and had been battling a severe case of COVID-19 over the past few weeks. He was first admitted for treatment at Oscher St. Anne Hospital in late March but was discharged by the weekend. On April 1, he was once again back at the hospital following a setback, and on April 3, WBRZ reported that Bagala needed to be put on a ventilator to assist his breathing.

On April 5, Tristan announced that his sweet father was stable enough through the night for his ventilator to go down to only 65 % and that his blood oxygen levels were improving.

Jedediah Bila Biography, Wiki, Age, Family, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Fast Facts You Need to Know

Jedediah Bila Biography

Jedediah Bila, a co-host on the weekday morning news show Fox & Friends, revealed on Thursday, April 9, that she has the COVID-19 coronavirus. She confirmed her positive test in a social media post, saying she is “very much on the mend.” She also said her husband contracted the virus as well, but their son Hartley did not.

Bila joined as a co-host on Fox & Friends in April 2019 and before that was known for her time on The View. She is also a columnist and has had her work featured on the likes of FoxNews.com, The Daily Caller and Human Events.

Here is Bila’s Instagram post — her comments about COVID-19 are in the caption:

Bila & Her Husband Are Currently Recovering From COVID-19 at Home

She started off her Instagram post pointing out that her followers may have noticed she has been a bit absent as of late, and she has a good reason for it.

She said, “I know I’ve been a little MIA. I’m actually at home recovering from Covid-19. I’m very much on the mend, so please don’t worry.”

Bila also revealed that her husband tested positive for the novel coronavirus as well, but her son Hartley did not. She said, “My husband is also recovering well at home and Hartley luckily did not get sick (Thank you, God, I am forever grateful.)”

She said, “This is a crazy time in the world, full of so much anxiety and fear. I’ve learned so much this past week and done so much thinking. Know that I’m sending love, peace, and good energy from my family to yours. I’ll be sharing more in coming weeks. Thank you for your messages. I love and miss you all.”

Monday, April 6, 2020

Cara Buono Bio, Wiki, Age, Married, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Quick Facts You Need to Know

Cara Buono is an American actress. Her roles include Dr. Faye Miller in the fourth season of the AMC drama series Mad Men, Kelli Moltisanti in the sixth season of The Sopranos, Linda Salvo in the 2006 comedy Artie Lange's Beer League, and Karen Wheeler in the horror sci-fi Netflix original series Stranger Things (2016–present). She has appeared in such films as Hulk (2003) and Let Me In (2010).
Early life
Buono was born and raised in The Bronx, New York City, New York, in a blue-collar family with two brothers and a sister. She is of Italian descent.

Buono attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and is a 1995 graduate of Columbia University with a double major in English and political science. She earned her degree in three years. She made her acting debut in Harvey Fierstein's play Spookhouse at the age of 12.

Career
Buono continued stage work both on Broadway and Off-Broadway, and started her film career opposite Ethan Hawke and Jeremy Irons in Waterland (1992). Much of her work has been in indie films such as Chutney Popcorn (1999), Happy Accidents (2000), Next Stop Wonderland (1998) and Two Ninas (1999), which she co-produced. In 1999, she played a small role as a young Gerry Cummins in the TV movie, Deep in My Heart (1999).

She starred in the final season of the NBC drama Third Watch (1999) as paramedic Grace Foster, and Ang Lee's adaptation of Marvel Comics' Hulk in 2003 as the mother of the title character's alter ego, Bruce Banner.

She also appeared as Kelli, the wife of Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli), in the two-part final season of the HBO drama series The Sopranos, which aired in 2006 and 2007. Additionally, she appeared as Dr. Faye Miller in the fourth season of the AMC drama series Mad Men, for which she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2011.

Personal life
As of August 2010, Buono lives in New York City's Greenwich Village with her husband Peter Thum, founder of Ethos Water, and their daughter.

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Lorraine Bracco Biography, Lorraine Bracco Wiki

Lorraine Bracco (Italian: [ˈbrakko]; born October 2, 1954) is an American actress. She is best known for her performances as Karen Friedman Hill in the 1990 Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the HBO series The Sopranos.
Early life

Bracco as a senior in high school in 1972
Bracco was born in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She is the daughter of Eileen (née Molyneux, 1926–2010) and Salvatore Bracco, Sr. She has a sister, actress Elizabeth Bracco, and a brother, Salvatore, Jr. Her father was of Italian descent, while her mother was born in England, with French ancestry. Her parents met during World War II; Eileen came with Salvatore to the United States as a war bride. Bracco grew up on Maxwell Drive in Westbury, on Long Island and graduated from Hicksville High School in 1972. Bracco is fluent in English, French, and Italian.

Career
In 1974, Bracco moved to France, where she became a fashion model for Jean-Paul Gaultier. She lived there for about a decade.

While still modeling, Bracco was approached by Marc Camoletti, who offered her a major role in the film adaptation of one of his plays, Duos sur canapé (1979). Bracco did not imagine that she could be an actress and initially refused. She eventually made the film, but found the experience "boring" and her performance "terrible". Nevertheless, she played supporting roles in two other French films "for the money".

After a friend of hers had suggested that she might enjoy acting if she took some training, she took seminars with John Strasberg. Although she loved the lessons, she was still unsure of her talents.

During the 1980s, she also worked as a disc jockey for Radio Luxembourg. Also, she appeared as Paul Guilfoyle's hostage in the first season Crime Story episode, "Hide and Go Thief". Her sister Elizabeth played a hostage in the series pilot.

Eventually, Italian director and novelist Lina Wertmüller gave Bracco a small part in the film Camorra. "She dressed me up like an Italian woman of no means. A street woman clad in disheveled clothes, hair unkempt and all that, and threw me on the set. She was so creative. I mean, Lina accentuated my eyes with dark make-up, the way Sophia Loren used to appear in those epic roles in the '60s. And talk about talent. She's so bright and perceptive. I mean, she's just fantastic. And yes, I learned a lot from her. She's a master of her profession, and I've been blessed not only with her, but also with so many masters," recounted Bracco to Daniel Simone during a 2007 interview. The experience inspired Bracco to pursue acting.

Her other films include Someone to Watch Over Me, Riding in Cars with Boys, The Basketball Diaries, Medicine Man, Radio Flyer, and Hackers. Bracco was one of many actresses who were considered for the role of Catwoman/Selina Kyle in Tim Burton's film Batman Returns but declined the role.

Bracco received her big career break when she was offered the role of mobster-wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. She won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Bracco is the owner of Bracco Wines, in association with Straight-Up Brands LLC. Her line of wines was featured on the Season 1 finale of Bravo's show Top Chef in 2006. She appeared as a guest judge for the show's two-episode finale and as a special judge on Top Chef: All Stars, in the episode titled "An Offer They Can't Refuse", which featured Italian cuisine. Bracco also appeared on a season 6 episode of Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, as a guest judge for the ravioli throwdown.

Bracco in 1997
During the audition process for The Sopranos, David Chase wanted Bracco to read for the lead female role of Carmela Soprano. However, Bracco had read the script and was drawn to the part of psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Bracco felt strongly enough about her ability and desire to play this part that she arranged a meeting with Chase and talked him into letting her have a chance as Dr. Melfi. It netted her three consecutive nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards in 1999, 2000, and 2001, and at the Golden Globe awards for Best TV Actress in a Drama in 2000, 2001, and 2002. She lost out at the Emmys in 1999 and 2001, and at the Golden Globes in 2000 to her co-star Edie Falco. She was nominated again at the 2007 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and thus was pitted against her The Sopranos co-star Aida Turturro for the award.

Beginning in 2016, Bracco had a recurring role as Toni on the Showtime comedy series Dice. From 2017 to 2018, she had a five-episode recurring role as Mayor Margaret Dutton in the CBS police drama series Blue Bloods.

Personal life
Bracco was married and divorced twice.

She married Frenchman Daniel Guerard in 1979; they divorced in 1982. They have one daughter, actress Margaux Guerard.

She was in a 12-year relationship with actor Harvey Keitel, whom she met while living in Paris. They have one daughter, Stella Keitel (b. 1985). Bracco and Keitel fought a lengthy custody battle over Stella, resulting in Bracco's depression, a loss of acting roles, and $2 million in legal fees.

Bracco's second marriage was to actor Edward James Olmos in 1994; they divorced in 2002.

Bracco is a practitioner of Shotokan Karate. In 2015, she wrote a self help book, To the Fullest: The Clean Up Your Act Plan to Lose Weight, Rejuvenate, and Be the Best You Can Be.