Gov. Kemp: Georgia World Congress Center COVID-19 facility complete
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Friday the completion of the alternate care facility at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Florida issues stay-at-home order as cases grow
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Belarusian leader bucks coronavirus ‘psychosis,’ plays hockey
MOSCOW — While officials from Montreal to Moscow have placed populations under some form of lockdown designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, one man continues to hold firm to the notion that the rest of the world has lost its mind: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. “It is better to die on your feet, than live on your knees!”…
One country is refusing to shut down to stop the coronavirus
MOSCOW — While officials from Montreal to Moscow have placed populations under some form of lockdown designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, one man continues to hold firm to the notion that the rest of the world has lost its mind: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. “It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees!”…
Can you catch the coronavirus twice? What’s known about immunity
Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in the short term, experts say. But it’s unclear how long that immunity will last. “It is reasonable to predict we will have some immunity. To say you will have lifelong immunity? We just don’t know yet,” said Frances Lund, professor and chair of…
Can you catch the coronavirus twice? What’s known about immunity
Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in the short term, experts say. But it’s unclear how long that immunity will last. “It is reasonable to predict we will have some immunity. To say you will have lifelong immunity? We just don’t know yet,” said Frances Lund, professor and chair of…
Can you catch the coronavirus twice? What’s known about immunity
Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in the short term, experts say. But it’s unclear how long that immunity will last. “It is reasonable to predict we will have some immunity. To say you will have lifelong immunity? We just don’t know yet,” said Frances Lund, professor and chair of…
Daybreak Interview: Top 5 movies to watch at home during the COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people are spending a lot of time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Which means you have to find an indoor activity to do, like watching movies. Middle Georgia Resident and Youtube movie reviewer, Jackie K. Cooper, called into 41NBC News at Daybreak using Skype to give us his top 5 movies to watch while you’re…
Georgia Power offers safety tips ahead of storm season
Georgia Power is offering safety tips and storm resources ahead of the 2020 spring storm season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daybreak Interview: Movie reviewer Jackie K. Cooper’s 2020 Oscar predictions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The biggest night in Hollywood is just around the corner. We’re talking about the 2020 Oscars. Middle Georgia Resident and Youtube movie reviewer, Jackie K. Cooper, visited Daybreak to give his predictions for the top awards. Click on the video to see who Cooper thinks will win. Categories: Daybreak, Local News Tags: jackie k cooper, Oscars,…
Kids fighting cancer make music video for P. Diddy
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local 5-year-old fighting cancer along with a national organization wants to grab the attention of a-list celebrities. Kyler Pike loves to watch YouTube videos and ride his hoverboard. He’s also been battling Leukemia since Thanksgiving of 2017. “He also goes to counseling for PTSD from medical trauma,” said Ashley Pike, Kyler’s mom. “He goes to…
Silent Santa comes to spread Christmas cheer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If Santa’s deep baritone laugh doesn’t appeal to the young person in your life, you are in luck this Christmas season. Children with autism, or any other sensory sensitivity special needs, don’t have to miss out on meeting Jolly Old Saint Nick. You can take them to see Silent Santa at the Middle Georgia Regional Library…
Yep, those are UFOs, Navy says about 3 videos of strange sightings
Three videos posted online that have been described as being related to UFO sightings do indeed include footage of “unidentified aerial phenomena,” a U.S. Navy spokesman confirmed. But as for specifics, spokesman Joseph Gradisher said the Navy doesn’t know exactly what the objects are. “The three videos (one from 2004 and two from 2015) show incursions into our military training…
Greta Thunberg tells Congress: ‘Unite behind the science’
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg implored Washington lawmakers on Wednesday to take climate science seriously — bringing her simple and direct message as one of the world’s youngest and most prominent climate change activists to the halls of a normally divided Congress. Thunberg, a self-described introvert, spoke slowly and carefully, and said she was declining to provide prepared remarks, as is…
Greta Thunberg tells Congress: ‘Unite behind the science’
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg implored Washington lawmakers on Wednesday to take climate science seriously — bringing her simple and direct message as one of the world’s youngest and most prominent climate change activists to the halls of a normally divided Congress. Thunberg, a self-described introvert, spoke slowly and carefully, and said she was declining to provide prepared remarks, as is…
Sandy Hook parents release chilling ‘back to school’ PSA
An anti-gun violence group, connected to the Sandy Hook massacre, unveiled a chilling “back to school” PSA on Wednesday, showing how kids could be forced to use ordinary possessions to fend off active shooters. The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, based out of Newtown, Connecticut, depicts smiling, happy children suddenly having to employ skateboards, jackets and cell phones in life-or-death moments….
Three masked teens gunned down during failed home burglary near Atlanta
A Georgia homeowner gunned down three masked teens, at least one of whom was armed, on Monday during a failed robbery that could be an incident of “stand your ground” defense, authorities said. The three boys, one 15 and the other two 16, were fatally shot at 4 a.m. outside a home on White Oak Court in Conyers, Georgia, about…
YouTuber PewDiePie cancels $50,000 pledge to anti-hate group
LOS ANGELES — PewDiePie, the most-followed individual creator on YouTube, has waded into a new controversy. A day after the Swedish-born YouTuber — whose name is Felix Kjellberg — announced that he would be donating $50,000 to the Anti-Defamation League anti-hate group, he backtracked and said his initial decision was a “mistake” and that the contribution didn’t “feel genuine.” Kjellberg…
Student borrowers are ‘treated like deadbeats,’ comedian Hasan Minhaj tells Congress
Comedian and talk show host Hasan Minhaj made Congress members on Capitol Hill laugh Tuesday as he described the serious repercussions facing the nation’s 45 million people who have student loan debts. “This issue is sidelining millions of Americans. People are putting off marriage, kids, homeownership and retirement — especially my generation,” Minhaj, 33, told the House Financial Services Committee….
Student borrowers are ‘treated like deadbeats,’ comedian Hasan Minhaj tells Congress
Comedian and talk show host Hasan Minhaj made Congress members on Capitol Hill laugh Tuesday as he described the serious repercussions facing the nation’s 45 million people who have student loan debts. “This issue is sidelining millions of Americans. People are putting off marriage, kids, homeownership and retirement — especially my generation,” Minhaj, 33, told the House Financial Services Committee….
Antonio Brown agrees to deal with Patriots after Raiders release star wide receiver
“Release me,” said Antonio Brown. And the Oakland Raiders did, seemingly bringing the NFL offseason’s most bizarre saga to an abrupt end before the star wide receiver had the chance to catch a meaningful pass in silver and black. Just hours later, however, Brown had a new home. He agreed to terms with the New England Patriots late Saturday, NBC’s…
Antonio Brown asks Raiders to release him as saga takes another twist ahead of new season
Antonio Brown asked the Oakland Raiders to release him Saturday, as the bizarre saga over the star wide receiver’s status on the team took another twist before the start of the NFL season. “I’m not mad at anyone. I’m just asking for the freedom to prove them all wrong,” Brown said in an Instagram post early Saturday. After an alleged…
Drew Brees ‘sets the record straight,’ says he’s not anti-gay
After being criticized for appearing in a video linked to an anti-LGBTQ religious group, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sought to “set the record straight.” “I do not support any groups that discriminate or that have their own agendas that are trying to promote inequality,” Brees said in a video posted to Twitter Thursday that had amassed over a…
Does this reusable bag make me look gay? Perhaps, study finds
In a recent monologue, television host Stephen Colbert mocked heterosexual men and said a new study found some of them avoid environmentally friendly activities, like recycling, to avoid being perceived as gay. “Really, men? Is there no limit to straight male fragility?,” he asked mockingly. “This isn’t just toxic masculinity, this is literally toxic.” To ostensibly solve the problem, Colbert,…