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Alumna, business owner perseveres during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic forces small businesses worldwide to re-strategize and develop new concepts for conducting business practices during challenging times....
COVID-19 Variant IHU Found in France With 46 Mutations
A new COVID-19 variant called IHU has been discovered in France with 46 mutations and 12 confirmed cases. The strain carries mutations that may affect...
Fauci: Holiday Gatherings OK Despite Omicron
Dr. Fauci says vaccinated families can safely gather for holidays despite omicron variant concerns. G7 nations declare omicron the biggest global health threat....
Fauci Suspects Omicron Variant Already in US
Dr. Fauci suspects the Omicron COVID variant is already in the US despite no confirmed cases. Biden announced travel bans from South Africa and seven...
Mercks New Pill Cuts COVID Deaths or Hospitalizations by 50%
Merck's molnupiravir pill reduces COVID hospitalizations and deaths by 50% in clinical trials. The company plans to seek emergency FDA approval for the first oral...
NAB Cancels In-Person Radio Show
NAB Show in Las Vegas officially canceled for 2021 due to Delta variant surge. The premiere radio and media industry event will return April 2022....
Pregnant Nurse, Mother of 4, Dies from COVID Before Birth
Pregnant California nurse Davy Macias died from COVID-19 five days after delivering her baby six weeks early. The 37-year-old labor and delivery nurse never met...
Vaccinated Activities Desired by Unvaccinated Individuals
RadioFacts explores the disconnect between vaccination status and desired activities in the music and entertainment community....
Despite COVID-19 Spikes NFL Starting Training Camp July 28th
The NFL announced training camps will open July 28th despite rising COVID-19 cases. Players express concerns over incomplete safety protocols and testing procedures....
8 Things That Will Change After Self-Quarantine
Self-quarantine is forcing people to reevaluate their lives, careers, and relationships. Major changes expected include remote work shifts, relocations from big cities, and new health...
Kevin Samuels: Pandemic Fear of Loneliness
Kevin Samuels claims the pandemic made Black women reconsider their independence mindset after experiencing prolonged isolation gave them insight into potential future loneliness....
Video Call Fatigue Affects Nearly Half of Workforce
New study reveals 49% of remote workers experience severe exhaustion from mandatory video calls during online meetings, affecting over 30 million employees....
Russ Explains Why His Career is Pandemic Proof
Hip-hop artist Russ explains how his independent career model makes him pandemic-proof while other artists struggle without touring revenue....
With 97K Children Testing Positive for COVID-19, Why Open Up
D.L. Hughley questions school reopening decisions amid 97K children testing positive for COVID-19. The comedian addresses pandemic safety concerns for students....
FAMU Accelerates Online Instruction During Pandemic
FAMU President Larry Robinson says the pandemic accelerated the university's shift to online learning, moving from 6.25% to 100% remote instruction in weeks....
KBLX Women’s Virtual Empowerment Forum
102.9 KBLX San Francisco hosts their 3rd annual Women's Virtual Empowerment Forum on October 24, 2020. The event addresses pandemic parenting, voting power, and personal...
Health Services Expanded for JCSU Students
Johnson C. Smith University expands health services for students as the pandemic disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities with higher infection rates....
Patriots, Titans, Raiders players test positive for COVID-19
Multiple NFL players from the Patriots, Titans, and Raiders have tested positive for COVID-19, impacting team operations and league protocols....
Trey Songz has COVID-19; Trump Released from Hospital
R&B singer Trey Songz tests positive for COVID-19 while former President Donald Trump is released from hospital treatment....
Parents: Improve Child’s Virtual Learning During COVID-19
Expert guidance helps parents navigate virtual learning challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Practical strategies from education specialists improve children's remote learning success....
Chris Rock on Mushroom Tea with Chappelle, Haddish
Chris Rock shares hilarious story on Ellen about drinking mushroom tea with Dave Chappelle and Tiffany Haddish while performing stand-up in a cornfield during the...