You’ll be paying more for the streaming service, Netflix. Netflix is raising prices going up by $1 to $2, depending on your plan. The “standard” plan is increasing by $1.50, to $15.50. Netflix’s most expensive plan is increasing by $2, to $20 and their basic plan is up $1, to $10. Netflix is raising prices …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Dozens of homes destroyed, power outages after tornado hits Southwest Florida
Dozens of homes were destroyed Sunday morning when severe weather tore through southwest Florida. At least 28 homes in Lee County were destroyed, with an additional 62 homes damaged. More than 7,000 were without power and as many as 200 people were displaced, while at least four people were injured. The National Weather Service estimates …
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Suspect holding people hostage at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas is dead; hostages are released safely
All hostages were released safely from a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas (about 30 miles northwest of Dallas) following a 10+ hour standoff. According to local and federal law enforcement officials, the man responsible is dead. The group of four hostages, which included the rabbi of the synagogue, were taken hostage at about 10:41 a.m. Saturday …
Tiffany Haddish arrested in Georgia on suspicion of DUI
Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Georgia the early hours of Friday, Jan. 14 on suspicion on DUI. According to Georgia’s Peachtree Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call about a “driver asleep at the wheel” at about 2:30 a.m. Assistant Chief of Police Matt Myers said: “While en route, an officer observed a vehicle …
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Celine Dion cancels all remaining dates for her North American concert tour
Celine Dion announced over the weekend that she is canceling the remaining dates on the North American leg of her latest concert tour. The 53-year-old Dion wrote on her website that she was suffering from “severe and persistent muscle spasms,” which were preventing her from taking the stage. Dion posted on Instagram: “I was really hoping …
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COVID-19 Vaccine to Become Mandatory for Truckers Entering Canada
Truck drivers crossing the border from America into Canada will have to be fully vaccinated starting tomorrow, Jan. 15. A similar COVID-19 mandate on Canadian truckers entering the U.S. becomes effective Jan. 22. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine The government clarified on Thursday that all truckers who enter Canada must be fully vaccinated, whether they …
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Starting Next Week Get You Can Order Your Free At-Home COVID Tests
One billion at-home COVID-19 tests will be distributed beginning Jan. 19. You will be able to order free tests here. The tests are expected to be shipped, once ordered, within 7 to 12 days. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine #BREAKING: The Biden administration will begin distributing 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans next week, …
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Queen Elizabeth II officially strips Prince Andrew of military affiliations, royal patronages amid sexual assault lawsuit
Britain’s Prince Andrew has had his military affiliations and remaining royal patronages stripped away by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Per BBC, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Jan. 13: “With the Queen’s approval and agreement, the Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to the Queen. The Duke of …
Supreme Court blocks nationwide vaccine and testing mandate for large businesses
The Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses on Thursday, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. The President has emphasized the necessity of getting vaccinated against the virus for months and decided to use the mandate on large …
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“The Real’s” Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Jeezy welcome their 1st child together
“The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai Jenkins and her husband, rapper Jeezy (real name is Jay Wayne Jenkins), have welcomed their first child together. Jenkins, 43, wrote on Instagram: “I asked God for a life of love and happiness. He sent me my family. Baby Jenkins is here.” She also shared a photo of the newborn’s …
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