Freddy Krueger’s glove, Jason’s mask and more: Prop auction makes for ultimate Halloween costumes Thursday, October 26 by ABC NewsIf you love scary movies — and have very deep pockets — the U.K.-based memorabilia company Propstore has what could be the makings of the ultimate Halloween costume.As reported, upward of $13 million worth of movie props, costumes and other memorabilia are up for... Read More.
Lionsgate, Atlanta HBCU reinstate mask mandates amid COVID uptick. Are face coverings returning? Thursday, August 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations tick up in the United States, multiple institutions say they are reinstating mask mandates, at least temporarily.Morris Brown College, a historically Black college and university in Atlanta, made the announcement in a letter written to faculty,... Read More.
What is sleep apnea and how do CPAP machines help after it’s revealed Biden uses a mask Wednesday, June 28 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The White House revealed on Wednesday that President Joe Biden has begun using a CPAP machine to deal with longstanding sleep apnea."Since 2008, the President has disclosed his history with sleep apnea in thorough medical reports. He used a CPAP machine last night,... Read More.
‘Heroic’ security guards stop armed man in ‘devil mask’ from entering strip club: Police Tuesday, March 21 by ABC News(TAMPA, Fla.) -- Three "heroic" security guards stopped an armed man from entering a Florida strip club and helped to avert a possible mass shooting, police said.In dramatic surveillance video released by the Tampa Police Department on Tuesday, a man can be seen walking toward... Read More.
One of the world’s last cities with a mask mandate plans to drop it Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News(HONG KONG) -- Hong Kong is ending its mask mandate Wednesday, becoming one of the world's last cities to drop rules demanding face coverings.In a press conference Tuesday, Chief Executive John Lee said residents and tourists will not be required to wear masks indoors, outdoors... Read More.
DeSantis calls for permanent ban on COVID mask and vaccine mandates. Here’s what that means Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he wants to permanently ban all mandates related to COVID-19.In a press release, DeSantis, a Republican, said he is proposing legislation that will prevent employment decisions based on COVID-19 vaccination status and prevent schools or... Read More.
More US schools institute mask mandates as COVID cases rise Monday, January 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- More schools across the United States are putting mask mandates in place as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.Before winter break, districts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania announced they would temporarily be requiring masks among students and staff members amid a surge... Read More.
Idaho murders: Roommate saw killer in mask leaving the house, docs say Thursday, January 5 by ABC News(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- A roommate who survived the quadruple murders at the University of Idaho told police she saw a man in black clothes and a mask walking past her in her house on the night of the killings, and she stood "frozen" and... Read More.
Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV Friday, December 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Several schools are bringing back mask mandates to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.In New Jersey, two school districts said students will be required to wear face coverings indoors upon returning from winter break.Paterson Public Schools, which serves... Read More.
China’s official COVID-19 stats mask unprecedented surge overwhelming hospitals and funeral homes Thursday, December 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Since the relaxation of its "zero COVID" restrictions earlier this month in the wake of unprecedented nationwide protests, China is facing its largest outbreak of the pandemic.At the same time, mass testing has been dropped as Chinese authorities changed their criteria... Read More.
Los Angeles County holds off on mask mandate even as it enters ‘high’ COVD transmission category Thursday, December 8 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles County said Thursday it is holding off on issuing an indoor mask mandate amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.During a press conference, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the county had moved into the "high" COVID-19 community... Read More.
Los Angeles County mask mandate could return as COVID cases rise Friday, December 2 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles County may soon reimpose indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in the area.During a press conference Thursday, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the largest county in the United States had reached... Read More.