AMC Theaters is reportedly in talks with bankruptcy lawyers to manage its massive, $4.9 billion debt load. COVID has hit the theaters hard. Not only are state lockdowns and social distancing leaving theaters closed, when those measures are eased theaters will likely be the last places to open––and even then, they may run at half …

Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden for president. In so doing, Sanders sent a clear message to his fiercely loyal supporters: vote for Biden. Sanders dropping out of the presidential primary race made Joe Biden the presumptive front runner. Sanders did not immediately endorse Biden. It seemed likely that Sanders was hoping continue amassing delegates …

According to a recent ProPublica investigation, the Trump administration pushed FEMA to approve contractors for a government job who never even bid, circumventing the normal process for unknown reasons. According to a New York Times investigation, Donald Trump’s family trust and some of his associates have a small stake in Sanofi, the company that makes it. Other aspects …

The Italian Prime Minister has extended the nationwide lockdown until May 3. Italy initially quarantined nearly 16 million people in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Around the same time, Italy banned public funerals a month ago in order to slow the spread of the virus. The Italian mafia is gaining …

Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential primary race, has left Joe Biden the presumptive front runner. Sanders has not yet endorsed Biden––it is likely that Sanders will continue amassing delegates in order to keep influencing the party. From there, he will work together with Biden, pulling the party left, to defeat Trump.  It seems …

In spite of the increasingly obvious necessity of banning public gatherings, the state of Georgia has reopened state beaches, making them an exemption to the stay-at-home mandates. A Georgia coastal town’s mayor has called the decision reckless. Meanwhile, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect its employees and customers, Walmart is …

Bill Gates’s foundation is pouring billions of dollars into factories for producing a COVID vaccine. There are currently seven promising vaccines, but only one or two will make the final cut. That means he’s funding seven factories, but at least five will not be used––and that means he’s wasting billions. But it’s a price he’s …

Dr. Fauci, the man leading the U.S. response to the COVID crisis, works 19 or 20 hour days regularly. His wife, a nurse bioethicist, reminds him to eat, drink, and try to steal a nap. Whatever your thoughts on Trump and his administration’s handling of the COVID crisis (which, polls show, are probably negative), it’s …

The New York Times recently published an opinion piece accusing the religious right of hindering the COVID response by pushing their “anti-science” agenda. A Tampa megachurch pastor has basically proven the author right by holding a service despite the coronavirus threat. He has been arrested. Such events only serve to widen the growing divide between …

New Jersey’s governor announced a stay-at-home order. Weddings, parties, and any other kind of gatherings are canceled. California, Illinois, and New York are all on lockdown in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The states have ordered that everyone stay at home unless they have a vital reason to be out, including grocery …

California, Illinois, and New York are all on lockdown in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The states have ordered that everyone stay at home unless they have a vital reason to be out, including grocery shopping, buying medicine, or exercise. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said, “No, this is not life as …

South Korea has reported more coronavirus recoveries than cases for the first time, indicating that South Korea has the disease under control. Considering that South Korea had the most severe outbreak in Asia outside of China, this is fantastic news. President Trump announced that he is closing U.S. borders to travelers from Europe (excluding U.S. …