Nick Cordero’s widow Amanda Kloots talks about Thanksgiving without him

Thanksgiving is sure to be difficult for anyone who has lost someone to Covid-19, and Amanda Kloots understands that well. Her husband, Broadway actor Nick Cordero, died in July after losing his monthslong battle against the coronavirus. He was 41. Kloots chronicled his illness on social media, where thousands rallied behind him, her and their toddler son, Elvis. She recently posted a photo […]

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Chris Pratt raises awareness for food insecurity

Chris Pratt is bringing an important issue — food insecurity — to the forefront as well as sharing his own personal experience. The 41-year-old star recently did an Instagram Live with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the CEO of Feeding America, a non-profit that is home to a network of 200 food banks and thousands of food pantries as well as meal programs. During the conversation, Pratt touched […]

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California officers face protest while trying to oust alleged squatters from state-owned homes: report

Protesters clashed with California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers Wednesday night after authorities removed and detained alleged squatters who occupied several vacant homes in Los Angeles, according to reports. CHP officers, many in riot gear, responded to at least one vacant home owned by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in El Sereno, a neighborhood about six miles northwest of […]

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Researchers Find DNA, Bacteria on Leonardo da Vinci’s Drawings

New research has identified fungi, bacteria, and human DNA on some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous drawings, including Autoritratto and Uomo della Bitta. According to a report by the Spanish newspaper El País, it’s possible that some of the particles have been on the artworks since their creation in the Renaissance. A team of historians, microbiologists, art restorers, and others have […]

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