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Netflix offers new ‘shuffle play’ feature

If you have trouble deciding what to bindge watch one streaming service has an option

(CNN) — If like some of us you’re too lazy to actually look for something to watch on netflix, help is here. You can now let Netflix stream titles for you at random, with the new shuffle-play feature. Here’s how it works. Shuffle play picks content based on your viewing history or playlists. If you don’t like what you see,…

Poll: Americans embarrassed by COVID 19 response

New York, NY (CNN)–Almost 7 in 10 Americans say they are embarrassed by the the US response to the coronavirus. That’s according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be doing more to fight the outbreak. The poll finds disapproval of President Trump’s handling of the outbreak at a new…

New deal could make antibody COVID 19 therapy more widely available.

Photo:CNN New York, NY (CNN)–A new deal could make antibody therapy to fight the coronavirus more widely available in the future. Tuesday the two pharmaceutical companies– Regeneron and Roche– announced they were joining forces to increase the supply of Regeneron’s COVID-19 therapy. But the therapy is still in trial. The antibody cocktail is in phase three of the prevention trial…

President declares August National Suffrage Month

Photo: CNN Washington, D.C. (CNN)—President Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring August “National Suffrage Month.” it comes on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote on August 18th, 1920. President Trump also said he would sign a pardon later in the day for Susan B. Anthony. The women’s suffrage leader…

Researchers: Flu, COVID can be spread via dust

UC Davis, CA (CNN)–A new study indicates that dust particles may be able to carry and spread the flu and perhaps other viruses — such as coronavirus. University of California Davis researchers reported the results Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. Studies using tissues soaked with the virus and allowed to dry could send off possibly infectious particles when crumpled….

Sewing appears to be the new pandemic past time

The surge in sewing machines came after the demand for face masks left some making their own

(CNN) — While many businesses are struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic one industry is experiencing a sudden boom. Many people are taking up sewing as a way to fill their spare time brought on by the pandemic. sewing machine sellers are now scrambling to keep up with a surge in demand. A more obvious trigger for the…

The struggle some are experiencing with virtual learning

Remote learning may be an alternative to in person instruction, but is reliable

(CNN) — As students in South Carolina get ready for the school year, many parents are looking to see how other state’s and schools are dealing with covid-19 and learning. Brian Todd has more on the struggles many students, parents and teachers are dealing with as school gets back in session. Categories: National News

Country music icon Dolly Parton reacts to BLM movement

Parton: 'of course all black lives matter, do we think our little white (explitive) are the only ones that matter? '

Image: CNN.com (CNN) —- Legendary Country singer, actress and entrepreneur Dolly Parton is making it clear that she supports Black Lives Matter. In a wide ranging interview with Billboard magazine, the singer addressed various topics, including the protests against racism and police brutality that have swept the United States following the death of George Floyd. While she has not attended the protests, she…

President Trump blasts U.S. Postal service

(CNN) –The Post Office says it can handle rain, sleet and snow, but what about mail-in voting? President Trump has repeatedly blasted the service and questioned if problems would arise during the upcoming election. Kristen Holmes has more on what could happen with mail in voting and the election. Categories: National News, Politics

Largest movie theater chain to reopen with $.15 cent ticket prices

If you are ready to get back in front of the big screen with a box of popcorn, you're in luck

(CNN) — AMC theaters is offering ticket prices you can’t refuse for its opening next week. The world’s largest movie theater chain will reopen more than 100 cinemas next Thursday with tickets priced at just 15 cents. AMC expects to reopen about 400 more of its 600 theaters by September 3rd. AMC closed all of its theaters in the United…