Monthly Archives: April 2020
Reports Say Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready As Early As September
Oxford University scientists who have already begun testing a potential coronavirus vaccine in humans say they believe that it might be available as early as September. The vaccine, which is being developed by the Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group, began clinical trials last week. Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at Oxford University, said “Personally …
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Green Bay Packers Sign 15 Undrafted Free Agents
The Green Bay Packers announced the signing of 15 undrafted free agents following the 2020 NFL draft. The 15 additions bring the Packers roster to 89 total players. The team added the following players: – QB Jalen Morton, Prairie View A&M– RB Patrick Taylor, Memphis– FB Jordan Jones, Prairie View A&M– WR Darrell Stewart, Michigan …
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Baseball Hall Of Fame Cancels 2020 Induction Ceremony
The Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it has canceled the July 26 induction ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s class will be included at next year’s induction festivities — along with any additional new choices — on July 25, 2021. A record crowd of over 70,000 had been expected this summer at …
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‘The Call To Unite’ 24-Hour Livestream To Feature Oprah, Julia Roberts And More
Celebrities will virtually come together on Friday, May 1st for a 24-hour global livestream event called “The Call to Unite.” Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Common, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Garner and Yo-Yo Ma are among those set to participate, as will former President George W. Bush. The event is being called a celebration of “our shared …
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Model Gigi Hadid Expecting First Child With Boyfriend Zayn Malik
Gigi Hadid is pregnant and expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik after rekindling their romance in January. Hadid. who turned 25 years old on April 23, showed off her fun-filled birthday celebrations over the weekend in a sweet Instagram video with Malik, 27, and sister Bella Hadid. The couple recently rekindled their romance …
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House Delays Their Return To Capitol; Senate Says They Will Be Back On May 4th
House leaders announced on Tuesday that a plan to return to normal legislative business next week will be delayed, despite the Senate planning to resume work on May 4. “We will not be meeting next week,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) told reporters, citing rising Coronavirus case numbers in the Washington, D.C. metro area. “The …
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Hillary Clinton Endorses Joe Biden For President
Presidential nominee Joe Biden won the endorsement on Tuesday of Hillary Clinton. The endorsement, at an online town hall on the effects of the coronavirus crisis on women, came as Biden aims to raise his profile with female voters and other key demographic groups. Biden has vowed to pick a woman as his running mate …
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North Carolina Approves NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race At Charlotte In May
The governor of North Carolina said on Tuesday that NASCAR can go forward with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans in attendance at the end of May, unless health conditions deteriorate in the state. Gov. Roy Cooper said he and state public health officials have had discussions with NASCAR and the speedway …
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Reports Say MLB Could Start 2020 Season By July 4
The 2020 Major League Baseball season has yet to begin because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however MLB is beginning to formulate plans and a timeline for getting the season underway. According to reports, “the most realistic time range for Opening Day — somewhere between mid-June and July 4, in the view of most officials …
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