Biden administration opens new office to study long COVID response, NIH begins clinical trials
Fusion Medical Animation, Unsplash(WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration announced Monday it is forming a new Office of Long COVID Research and Practice to study the condition and help those who have been diagnosed with it.
The office, which will be…
Statewide draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan available for public comment through Aug. 30
OLYMPIA – The public is invited to comment on Washington State Department of Transportation’s draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan, which covers topics such as safety, financially sustainable operations, customer experience, truck parking and resiliency.
Paul Reubens, actor best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, dead at 70
Mike Pont/WireImagePaul Reubens, the actor best known for his character Pee-wee Herman, has died at 70, according to the Emmy winner’s Facebook page.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer…
Gardiner: Expect 90-minute delays on US 101 during weeklong lane closure
BLYN – US 101 travelers between Jefferson and Clallam counties are encouraged to plan ahead to help prevent long delays during an upcoming weeklong lane closure.
‘Everything Everywhere’ Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan can’t help “timeslipping” Tom Hiddleston in new ‘Loki’ trailer
Marvel StudiosThe trailer for Loki’s second season is here.
The coming attraction to the Marvel Studios Disney+ show opens with unlikely partners Owen Wilson’s Mobius and Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief seeking counsel from a Time Variance Authority …
Georgia resident dies from rare, brain-eating amoeba, officials say
Thir Sakdi Phu Cxm / EyeEm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A Georgia resident has died after being infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba, according to the state’s Department of Public Health.
Health officials said in a release Friday the resident likely …
Judge denies Trump’s efforts to quash Fulton County DA’s probe into efforts to overturn Georgia election results
Creativeye99/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In another blow to former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stymie Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation into his conduct after the 2020 presidential election, a judge on Monday denied a m…
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ give AMC Theatres its best week ever in 103-year history
Warner Bros. Pictures – Universal PicturesAfter a colossal $300 million combined opening weekend two weeks ago, AMC Theatres says the sophomore frame of “Barbenheimer” continues to break records for the chain.
AMC now says the combination of Barbie an…
‘Southern Charm’ star Venita Aspen teases new season, talks summertime skincare routine

Stephanie Diani/BravoIt’s still summer, but before long it will be fall, which means a new season of Southern Charm is around the corner and Venita Aspen, one of the stars of the show, tells ABC Audio fans are in for a bumpy ride.
“I would tell you t…
Viola Davis delays ‘G20’ movie, backs union in Hollywood strike despite waiver

Brian Bowen Smith/ABC via Getty ImagesViola Davis is standing in solidarity with the writers and actors amid the current strike.
In a bold move, the Academy Award-winning actress has decided to step away from her upcoming G20 film project, despite the…