us

The animated prophecies of “The Simpsons” have long been documented by fans of the series. Now in its 31st year, the cartoon created by Matt Groening predicted many a world-altering event long before they took place, including Donald Trump’s presidency, Greece’s economic meltdown and the underdog American Olympic curling team besting the Swedes. And, according …

Apple’s next iPhone launch may be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant has announced its latest smartphone in September every year since it was first released in 2007, but supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions may change that, according to Japanese news service Nikkei. The outlet reports that Apple has held …

NBCUniversal’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Shell, has tested positive for the coronavirus. In a memo to staff Wednesday, Shell said he was diagnosed with the virus after feeling sick. “I recently have been feeling under the weather and just learned that I have tested positive for Covid-19,” Shell wrote. “Although the virus has …

Even celebrities are struggling with boredom during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only have stars been doubling down on their beauty routines with face masks, hair treatments and bubble baths, but some have also starting making drastic changes to their manes at home, using boxed dyes to experiment with shades ranging from bright blue to hot …

US stocks rallied for a third straight day Thursday despite a grim government report showing the coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped as much as 1,022.42 points, or 4.8 percent, even after the US Labor Department said more than 3.2 million people filed for unemployment …

Ramona Singer is taking matters into her own hands. The “Real Housewives of New York” star shared on Wednesday that she is mopping her own floors for the first time in decades after letting her cleaning staff go amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Whelp what can I say… not taking any chances over here so had …

Celebrity manicurist Mei Kawajiri typically spends her days creating statement nail art for stars like Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Bella and Gigi Hadid, but like most beauty professionals, she’s experiencing a lull in business due to the coronavirus pandemic. That doesn’t mean she’s stopped showing off her work, however. In fact, Kawajiri — who …

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the National Rifle Association convention in Dallas, Texas, May 4, 2018. Texas abortion providers sued the state Wednesday to challenge an executive order that prohibited a list of procedures considered not medically necessary, including abortion, to preserve the state’s health-care capacity in the wake of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic. …

U.S. unemployment claims surged by 3.28 million last week, the highest number ever recorded in a single week and more than quadruple the previous record, according to Labor Department data released Thursday. The data showed claims surged by over 3 million in a week alone — a stark contrast to a historic low of barely …

Laura Bell Bundy has tested positive for coronavirus. The Broadway star, 38, announced on Instagram that she has contracted the virus. She also told followers that she’ll be going on Instagram Live today to answer any questions about symptoms and how she’s looking after herself. Bundy is a Broadway favorite who originated the roles of …