CDC updates Covid-19 isolation recommendations, provides guidance on testing

On Tuesday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on the recommended Covid-19 isolation period, stating that if people have access to a Covid-19 test, the best approach is to use a rapid test toward the end of their five-day isolation period. The agency has faced pressure over the past week …

Virginia snow and ice storm leaves motorists stranded 24 hours on I-95

The Virginia state police said that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) road crews have continued to clear abandoned vehicles on Interstate 95 after rain, snow and ice stranded drivers along a 40-mile stretch.  In a briefing Tuesday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam confirmed that that there have been no reports of fatalities or injuries, saying …

Novak Djokovic is granted medical exemption from being vaccinated to defend his Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic has been granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid-19, and will defend his title at the Australian Open later this month. Djokovic has won a record nine Australian Open titles, including the past three. Djokovic announced the news on Tuesday, clearing up speculation over whether he would compete at the event. …

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield to undergo shoulder surgery, out for last game of season

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Tuesday that quarterback Baker Mayfield will not play in the team’s final game, in order to get surgery on his left shoulder. The Browns (7–9) will play the Bengals (10–6) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET to finish out the 2021 season. Mayfield will have surgery to repair …

Release date for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ starring Keanu Reeves is pushed back to 2023

Lionsgate has pushed back the release date of John Wick: Chapter 4, starring Keanu Reeves. The action-thriller, which had been scheduled to open in theaters on May 27, 2022, has now been pushed back to debut on March 24, 2023. Donnie Yen, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick, Bill Skarsgård, Rina Sawayama, Shamier Anderson and Ian McShane …

Seth Meyers cancels ‘Late Night’ shows for a week after testing positive for COVID-19

Seth Meyers announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his talkshow Late Night for the remainder of the week.  Meyers said on Twitter: “The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!). We are canceling the rest …

Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. refuse to comply with subpoenas issued from New York attorney general

Former President Trump’s son Donal Trump Jr, and daughter Ivanka Trump, have refused to comply with subpoenas issued by the New York State attorney general’s office as it conducts a civil investigation into the way the family real estate business valued its holdings. A document filed Monday said ‘a dispute has arisen between the OAG …

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty on fraud and conspiracy charges

A federal jury in California on Monday found Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy. Holmes had been charged with 11 counts of fraud for claims made to investors and patients of her Silicon Valley blood-testing company. The jury handed down a partial verdict on Monday, finding Holmes guilty of four of the …

NBA reschedules 11 games postponed in December due to COVID-19 surge

The NBA has rescheduled all 11 games that were postponed in December for COVID-19,  shifting the times or dates of 10 other games to help accommodate those changes. Toronto had six games affected, Chicago had five and Brooklyn had four. In all, 18 of the league’s 30 teams had at least one game date changed …

Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving expected to make season debut at Wednesday’s game vs. Pacers

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is expected to make his 2021-22 NBA season debut against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in Indianapolis. The point guard’s hiatus was tied to his unvaccinated status. Irving was away from the team at the start of the season due to local laws, which didn’t allow him to practice with teammates …