3 surprising drugs being repurposed to fight COVID-19
It’s been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China, and in that time, we’ve gone from not even having a name for the disease…
Apple bans app that promoted secret parties during pandemic
Apple has pulled the plug on Vybe Together, an iPhone app that allowed users to organize secret parties that would breach social-distancing rules in many cities. At writing time,…
Drive-in everything: How COVID made car culture cool again
It was the drive-thru flu shot that did it for me. In years past, getting the seasonal jab was kind of a hassle: Head to our local medical center, risk…
Dispatches of love and debauchery from the 1918 flu pandemic
For almost a year now, single people looking for love have had to navigate a — yes, I’m going to say it — unprecedented dating landscape. With methods of meeting…
Don’t worry kids, Dr. Fauci said he vaccinated Santa Claus
With anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic permeating this holiday season, children may be worried that Santa Claus — right in the target age range for those most susceptible to the…
Facebook to send notifications to users who like or share COVID-19 misinformation
Facebook is taking its fight against COVID-19-related misinformation a step further. According to a report by Fast Company, Facebook will soon start sending notifications to users who have shared, commented…
How to safely volunteer this holiday season
You might have heard it before but volunteering doesn’t only help those in need. It also benefits you. “Volunteering is a great way to both amplify your mental and physical…
Timothée Chalamet is the ‘Rona family rebel in this hilarious ‘SNL’ sketch
[embedded content] What if all the infectious diseases lived in a neighborhood together, wearing their virus particles the way we wear hats? What if they engaged with everyday society on…
Walt Disney World will no longer Photoshop masks onto guests
In weird 2020 news, Walt Disney World was apparently digitally altering photos of unmasked guests but has since changed its mind about the practice. In a photo posted to a…
Congressman loses tooth on camera, and Twitter snaps to attention
Rep. Louie Gohmert appeared to lose a tooth during the middle of a press conference on Tuesday. The Republican representative from Texas was voicing his opposition to the National Defense…