Title: Surge in Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine Usage During Pandemic: Study Unveils 10-Fold Increase and Doubling Rate
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Amid the global pandemic, a recent study has shed light on the significant rise in the usage of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. The study revealed that the use of ivermectin increased by a staggering 10-fold, while hydroxychloroquine saw a doubling rate in consumption.
As the world grapples with the ongoing health crisis, many individuals have turned to these medications in search of potential treatments or preventative measures. The findings of this study highlight the growing interest and reliance on these drugs during these uncertain times.
It is crucial to note that the effectiveness and safety of these medications in relation to COVID-19 are still under debate and research. As such, it is important for individuals to consult with healthcare professionals before considering the use of ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine.
Stay informed and make informed decisions regarding your health during these challenging times. Remember, your health is always a top priority.
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Hyattsville man plans to save his prize for the future
About a week ago, a Prince George’s County man’s luck changed for the better. Roberto Fuentes Valdivia had stopped at a 7-Eleven in Mt. Rainier to get coffee when a flashy scratch-off caught his eye. He stared at the MONOPOLY X50 game, which is offered by the Maryland Lottery and licensed by Scientific Games, LLC, and he just had to have it.
Roberto is a fan of Maryland Lottery scratch-offs and Racetrax. So, while he was getting his cup of coffee, the Hyattsville resident purchased five MONOPOLY X50 scratch-offs because they were so eye-catching and the game was new, having just gone on sale on Jan. 13. He played the $10 scratch-offs there in the store.
“Funny, it was the last ticket that was the winner,” said Roberto, smiling. “When I scanned the game, I thought it was $100, but then I saw that comma and realized it was $100,000!”
Roberto, a construction and carpentry worker, chatted a bit with the 7-Eleven staff, who know him well, before heading home to spend the day watching sports. He has shared the wonderful news with family members, who were all happy for him.
Roberto told Lottery officials that he hasn’t put much thought into what he will do with his winnings. For now, he said, he’ll just save the windfall.
The lucky retailer that sold the winning instant ticket is located at 3310 Chillum Road in Prince George’s County. The 7-Eleven will share in the excitement with a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery.
Roberto claimed the first of nine $100,000 top prizes available on the MONOPOLY X50 scratch-off. There are 10 $50,000 second-tier prizes remaining, as well as numerous lower-tier prizes ranging from $10 to $10,000.
The game belongs to a family of six MONOPOLY scratch-offs that went on sale in December and January, as well as a MONOPOLY Second-Chance Promotion. Players can enter any non-winning MONOPOLY scratch-offs into My Lottery Rewards for a chance to win a rolling cash jackpot or cash prize. Six monthly drawings from February to July will award $5,000 prizes and rolling cash jackpots that start at $10,000 and grow until the drawing date.
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The Maryland Lottery is thrilled to announce that a loyal player has struck it big with the MONOPOLY X50 Scratch-off game, winning the first $100,000 top prize!
The lucky winner, who has been playing the Maryland Lottery for years, purchased the winning ticket at their favorite convenience store. When they scratched off the ticket and saw the $100,000 prize, they couldn’t believe their eyes.
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Trying to collect the greatest singers in the history of music and you’d be well within your rights to select the finest performers from the realms of soul, pop and folk before you began dredging the rock and roll waters. The genre certainly has a whole chunk of great performers, and Robert Plant is an easy pick to top the list of greatest rock vocalists.
Everyone knows his wild banshee wail that can be found on tracks like ‘The Immigrant Song’ and ‘Rock and Roll’, but just as impressive is his ability to hold back in gentle ballads like ‘Going to California’ and ‘All My Love’, play up his funky James Brown imitation on ‘The Crunge’ and ‘The Wanton Song’, or key into his blues influences on ‘You Shook Me’ and ‘The Lemon Song’. His piercing shrieks were first class, but so too was his versatility and range.
So, when it comes to answering the question, “What was the hardest song in your career for you to sing?” Plant has plenty of options to choose from. Does he go with a left-field choice, like the upper register funk of ‘Custard Pie’ or upper-range folk freak out of ‘Friends’? Maybe a more well-known but still incredibly intimidating track, like ‘Stairway to Heaven’ or ‘Whole Lotta Love’? Or perhaps a track that requires a specific voice to pull off, like the mad carnival barker on ‘Hot Dog’ or the old-school rock and roll of ‘Boogie with Stu’? You’ll be very disappointed.
As it turns out, Plant didn’t even choose a Led Zeppelin song. Because, you know, those are easy to sing for a rock monster like Plant. Forget the high-noted wails that he used to determine himself a “golden God”, Plant seemingly sees them as accessible ditties. Instead, it was the cover of Dillard and Clark’s ‘Polly’ that he and Alison Krauss reinterpreted as ‘Polly Come Home’ for their 2007 duet album Raising Sand.
“It’s just the most difficult piece of music to sing at the tempo that we sang it at,” he said to Ultimate Classic Rock. “It’s one of the toughest calls I’ve had, apart from my audition in the Yardbirds.” Plant eventually joined the New Yardbirds with John Bonham, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, becoming one of the most beloved bands of all time, but it seems this is one tune he gives even more gravitas to.
From those comments, one might expect the song to be at a breakneck tempo, forcing Plant to fit in an absurd number of syllables in very little time. But actually, ‘Polly Come Home’ is a slow and laboured crawl, forcing Plant and Krauss not to jump the gun and bring every ounce of emotion to their performance to sell the song’s lyrics properly. It’s a balanced delivery that tests even the best singers. While belting out notes might seem like the more difficult choice for performers, actually maintaining a breath set of mid-level notes is perhaps even more difficult.
“The song itself is just, it’s so poignant. And it’s so slow,” Plant explained. “So the very opening line of the song, in my chest, my lungs, my vocal cords, in my sense of timing… It was, ‘How am I gonna get these words right to the end of that bar without collapsing?’ It was just such a beautiful lilt.”
For someone as legendary in the vocal department as Plant, it’s humbling to hear that the most challenging parts of singing involve emotion and intention rather than paint-peeling high notes. Plant sells every bit of love and tenderness that ‘Polly Come Home’ requires, resulting in a beautifully still portrait. Still, c’mon, are you sure it’s not that scream in ‘The Immigrant Song’?
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Robert Plant, legendary frontman of Led Zeppelin, is known for his powerful and dynamic vocal range. However, there is one song that he has admitted is particularly challenging for him to sing: “Stairway to Heaven.”
In an interview, Plant revealed that the iconic ballad is the most difficult song for him to perform live because of its emotional intensity and vocal demands. The high notes and intricate melodies of the song require a great deal of control and stamina, making it a constant challenge for Plant even after all these years.
Despite the difficulty, Plant continues to captivate audiences with his passionate and soulful rendition of “Stairway to Heaven,” proving that even the greatest singers face challenges when it comes to performing their most beloved songs.
Some players are quick to leave the locker room following a road loss.
The sooner you can get on the bus, the sooner you can leave the forgettable night in the rearview mirror. And it was certainly one of those nights recently for Cleveland, which suffered a 134-114 loss to OKC in front of a packed Paycom Center crowd and everyone else who watched the game on national television.
But one of the last players to leave was Ty Jerome, who spent two seasons with the Thunder from 2020-22.
Much like his play style on the court, the 27-year-old guard operated at his own pace. He chatted with some teammates. He checked his phone. He thanked the staff for packing up his uniform and sneakers. And, when asked if he had time for an interview, he happily responded with, “I got you, bro.”
“I’ve always naturally been a poised person on and off the court,” Jerome told The Oklahoman. “You have nights like this where you get absolutely cooked, and you have nights when you win these big games. You’ve got to stay level-headed in both circumstances.”
Jerome has practiced that even-keeled approach throughout his NBA career. He’s played for four teams in six seasons, most of which have been plagued by injuries.
But Jerome calmly cleared every hurdle and is now hitting his stride with Cleveland. He’s averaging 10.4 points and 3.3 assists this season on 42.3% shooting from deep, making him a key contributor on a team with the best record in the league.
“It’s cool,” Jerome said with his usual laid-back delivery when asked about his breakout season. “Truthfully, my mindset has just been to focus on the work. … It’s really about focusing on the work and continuing to get better individually.”
Jerome’s nomadic NBA career began on draft night.
Philadelphia selected the Virginia alum with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, but he was traded to Boston along with the No. 33 overall pick (Carsen Edwards) in exchange for the draft rights to Matisse Thybulle. Boston then traded Jerome and Aron Baynes to Phoenix in exchange for a protected 2020 first-round pick.
Then came the injury woes. Jerome sprained his right ankle during practice on Oct. 21, 2019, just two days before the start of his rookie season. He missed nearly six weeks as a result.
Jerome finished his campaign with modest averages of 3.3 points and 1.4 assists in 10.6 minutes. He then was traded to OKC in a deal where Phoenix landed Chris Paul and Abdel Nader.
Jerome was sent to the Thunder along with Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick. But he was the only one who ultimately stuck with OKC, which shuffled its roster by making 10 trades in only eight days.
“At first, I think (getting traded) is always going to be a little shock,” Jerome said during his first media availability with OKC on Dec. 5, 2020. “When you find out you got moved to a different city, joining a different organization, it’s just a little shock at first. So that was my first reaction.”
After Thunder-Suns trade, injuries derailed Ty Jerome
Jerome was expected to contribute right away for the rebuilding Thunder, which had plenty of young players and a first-year head coach in Mark Daigneault. But he was hindered once again by injuries.
In the first hour of the first day of practice in Thunder training camp, Jerome’s legs got caught underneath a teammate who dove on the floor for a loose ball. He suffered a high left ankle sprain and missed OKC’s first 32 games of the 2020-21 season.
Once he returned, Jerome made up for lost time with his strong play. He averaged 10.7 points and 3.6 assists in 23.9 minutes, and he shot 42.3% from deep on an OKC team that ranked 29th in the league in that department (33.8%).
The change of scenery did wonders for Jerome, who says OKC’s structure played a large role in his success.
“You learn how to be a pro here,” Jerome said. “You learn to always get your lifts in. You learn how to always be on the treatment table. You learn how to get your court time in. You kind of become robotic, in a good way, when you’re here. That’s something that I didn’t know how to do yet when I got here.”
Jerome spent the next season with OKC. But minutes were hard to find on a team that added three guards via the 2021 NBA Draft: Josh Giddey, Aaron Wiggins and Tre Mann.
It didn’t help that he went through a shooting slump either. Jerome’s numbers dropped to 7.1 points and 2.3 assists in 16.7 minutes per game, and he only shot 29% from deep.
So when the Thunder added another four rookies via the 2022 NBA Draft, he became a casualty of a lack of roster spots. OKC included Jerome in an eight-player trade to Houston on Sept. 29, 2022, and he was waived two days later.
Jerome then spent the 2022-23 season with Golden State. That’s where he met Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson, who was on the Warriors’ staff as an assistant coach.
The two instantly bonded over their similar backgrounds. Jerome is a New York kid who played his high school ball in New Rochelle, less than 50 miles away from Atkinson’s hometown of Northport.
“You know how New Yorkers act,” Jerome said with a smile. “You know how tough we are and how competitive we are. That stood out right away with him. He was awesome.”
Jerome averaged 6.9 points and three assists in 18.1 minutes during his lone season with Golden State.
He then signed a two-year, $5 million deal with Cleveland on July 1, 2023. But, just like his time with Phoenix and OKC, he faced an early setback.
Jerome sustained a right ankle injury just two games into last season. And while the team initially thought he wouldn’t need surgery, Jerome was still unable to run after three months of rehabilitation.
So Jerome underwent arthroscopic surgery on Jan. 23, 2024, to remove bone spurs and reshape the surface of his ankle. That sidelined him for the rest of the season.
It was yet another tough break for Jerome, but he continued to show composure in the face of adversity.
“It was a long journey,” Jerome said. “But like anything else in life, you take it one day at a time and you just keep plugging away.”
One person who helped was Atkinson, who got hired as Cleveland’s head coach just five days after Jerome’s surgery.
“I think with him, his development piece was improving his body and improving his performance habits,” Atkinson said. “When I was with him at Golden State, I said, ‘Ty, you know how to play basketball. Get stronger. Get more mobile, more agile. And then get off the court and get in the weight room.’
“I think the injury kind of woke him up. That was a pretty bad injury, and he has just flipped it. Now, he’ll spend more time doing mobility work or core work or weight room work, and a little less on the court.”
That work is paying off this season. Jerome has played in all but three of Cleveland’s games, and his production off the bench has been invaluable.
He brings a calming presence, to no surprise. He doesn’t get sped up. He makes the right passes. He knocks down his shots. He plays good team defense. He does everything you’d want from a role player.
“He’s gotten a great opportunity there,” OKC head coach Mark Daigneault said. “They’ve found a nice role for him on this team. … I’m happy for anybody who starts here or passes through here and goes on to have success. He’s no different.”
Jerome is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He’s making about $2.5 million this season, and he’s surely due for a larger deal.
It’ll be a well-deserved payday. After years of setbacks and getting thrown into trades, Jerome has established himself as one of the league’s best backup guards.
It’s been a long journey, and he has navigated it at his own pace.
“You continue to learn it the more you’re in the league because you just don’t really have a choice,” Jerome said of his composure. “You just handle what’s in front of you.”
After being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ty Jerome has found his sweet spot with his new team. The former Thunder guard has quickly made an impact with the Cavaliers, showcasing his sharpshooting skills and basketball IQ on the court.
Jerome, who was a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, struggled to find consistent playing time with the Thunder. However, since joining the Cavaliers, he has been given the opportunity to showcase his talents and has made the most of it.
In a recent game against the Brooklyn Nets, Jerome scored a career-high 23 points, including five three-pointers. His performance helped lead the Cavaliers to a crucial victory and showcased his potential as a key contributor for the team.
Cavaliers fans have quickly taken notice of Jerome’s skills and have embraced him as a valuable member of the team. With his sweet shooting stroke and ability to make plays for his teammates, Jerome has become a fan favorite in Cleveland.
As Jerome continues to excel with the Cavaliers, it’s clear that he has found his sweet spot with his new team. With his confidence growing and his impact on the court increasing, the future looks bright for the young guard in Cleveland.
Treatment effect on cue-induced activation in the left and right NAc. Credit: Molecular Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02869-y
A new study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the craving for alcohol in people suffering from alcoholism. CBD is a natural component of the cannabis plant and has no intoxicating effects.
With their work, scientists at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) provide the first evidence that this cannabis active ingredient could help with alcohol problems. The team has published the results of their study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
First clinical study with CBD
Alcohol-related diseases are associated with a high level of suffering and are among the most common and devastating diseases worldwide. Despite this, only a few drugs have been approved for their treatment. Currently, the majority of patients relapse even when treated with relapse prevention medications, highlighting the need for the development of new pharmacological treatments.
Preclinical studies have shown that CBD could be promising, as it was able to significantly reduce alcohol consumption in laboratory animals. However, there has been a lack of clinical trials in humans. The ICONIC study (Investigation of the effects of Cannabidiol ON cue-InduCed alcohol craving and nucleus accumbens activation) fills this gap.
The scientists investigated how CBD influences the craving for alcohol triggered by alcohol stimuli and brain activity in the nucleus accumbens (NAc)—the NAc is a brain region associated with reward and addiction.
Tests also in a bar-like environment
The double-blind, randomized and controlled study included 28 people aged between 18 and 60 with mild to severe alcohol-related illness and was conducted at the CIMH in Mannheim.
The researchers divided the participants into two groups. One group was given a single dose of 800 mg CBD, while the other received a placebo.
The test subjects then took part in various tests in which they were exposed to alcohol stimuli or stress, for example. They were shown alcohol-related images or asked to enter an environment that resembled a bar. They assessed their craving for alcohol using questionnaires. Their brain activity was measured using a magnetic resonance tomograph.
CBD influences the reward center in the brain
The study shows that those who received CBD reported a significantly lower craving for alcohol compared to the placebo group. The authors also found that the NAc, i.e. the “reward center of the brain,” was significantly less activated in people who took CBD.
Lower activity in the NAc is associated with a lower craving for alcohol and a lower likelihood of relapse. The authors were also able to show that higher CBD levels in the blood were associated with a lower alcohol craving and less activation in the NAc.
“Our study provides initial and clear evidence that cannabidiol can help to reduce the craving for alcohol and change the brain activity associated with addiction,” says Prof. Dr. Dr. Patrick Bach, research group leader at the Addictive Behavior and Addiction Medicine at the CIMH, summarizing the results.
Scientist Sina Vetter adds, “However, further research activities are needed to answer important questions—which were not the subject of the study—such as whether the results are generally applicable and whether the effect of CBD remains stable over time.”
The research team is currently preparing a study that will also build on the findings of the ICONIC study. In the ICONICplus study, it will investigate the added value of treatment with CBD and naltrexone compared to established standard treatments for alcohol addiction.
More information:
Sina Zimmermann et al, Acute cannabidiol administration reduces alcohol craving and cue-induced nucleus accumbens activation in individuals with alcohol use disorder: the double-blind randomized controlled ICONIC trial, Molecular Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02869-y
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A recent clinical trial has found that CBD, a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, can significantly reduce alcohol cravings in individuals suffering from alcoholism. The study, published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, found that participants who were given CBD showed a reduction in their desire to drink compared to those who were given a placebo.
This is promising news for those struggling with alcohol addiction, as cravings are often a major obstacle to recovery. CBD has been found to have a calming effect on the brain, which may help to reduce the urge to drink. Additionally, CBD has been shown to have neuroprotective properties, which could help to repair some of the damage caused by chronic alcohol abuse.
While more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of CBD for alcohol addiction, this study provides hope for those looking for alternative treatments. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcoholism, consider discussing the possibility of incorporating CBD into your treatment plan with a healthcare provider.
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The latest on Trump’s funding freeze
A federal judge temporarily blocked the White House’s federal funding freeze minutes before it was slated to take effect yesterday as lawmakers, public officials and average Americans struggled to determine the affected programs.
The judge’s order: After hearing arguments from nonprofits and public health groups, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan issued a “brief administrative stay” blocking the suspension of funds until at least Feb. 3, when another hearing will be held. [The Hill]
A chaotic day: Across the U.S., staff reported issues accessing payment websites for Medicaid and the school readiness program Head Start. The White House said the portals would be back online “shortly.” Here’s what to know about other affected programs. [AP/CBS News]
Legal challenges: The order is likely to face more lawsuits, some of which may cite the Impoundment Control Act, which regulates the president’s power over the budget. Trump’s pick for his budget office has called the law unconstitutional. [NBC News]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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The nation’s report card
New data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that U.S. children are falling further behind on reading scores and making little improvement in math, with both scores still below pre-pandemic levels. [ABC News]
Marijuana and memory
A new study found that more frequent marijuana use might damage working memory — the ability to retain and use information in the short-term — adding scientific evidence to long-standing beliefs about regular cannabis use. [CNN]
N.J. drone mystery
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that most of the drones spotted over New Jersey last year were authorized by the FAA for research, among other reasons. “This was not the enemy,” she said. [NBC News]
The Mercury shake it up
It’s the end of an era: The Phoenix Mercury finalized deals to acquire Alyssa “the Engine” Thomas from the Connecticut Sun, and bid farewell to 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner, who’s headed to the Atlanta Dream. [Yahoo Sports]
Rachael tells all
On an episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Rachael Kirkconnell shared details behind her surprise breakup with former Bachelor Matt James, which he announced nearly two weeks ago. Here’s what she said. [Us Weekly]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
In the rink, the Flyers go for a third straight win against the Devils at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. [NBC Sports]
On the court, the Bulls face the Celtics, their evenly matched conference foes, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [AP]
On the tube: The Challenge All Stars: Rivals, in which 26 competitors will be teamed up with their biggest enemy from previous seasons, airs at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Meet the cast. [Variety]
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In 1995, the San Francisco 49ers became the first team in the NFL to win five Super Bowls after beating the San Diego Chargers 49-26. However, they’re not currently the team with the most Super Bowl titles — the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with six each. [CBS News]
3 QUESTIONS
…about Trump’s tariffs
President Trump recently said he’d keep his campaign promise to impose new tariffs on certain countries. I asked Andrew Romano, who reported on what that could mean for consumers, to talk about them.
Divya: Remind me: What are tariffs and what’s Trump’s plan around them?
Andrew: Tariffs are taxes on imports paid by the companies doing the importing, not by the countries sending goods to the U.S. By Feb. 1, Trump has promised to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% on Chinese imports to address migration and drug trafficking concerns.
Divya: Which products are Trump’s tariffs likely to affect and how?
Andrew: If a 25% tax is added every time a part, product or raw material enters the U.S., a lot of things will get more expensive as companies pass the added cost to consumers. Experts predict they’ll lead to higher prices on things like cars and gas, beer, avocados and even real estate.
Divya: Trump imposed tariffs in his first term. How does his plan now differ from what he did then?
Andrew: Last time, Trump slapped big tariffs on Chinese goods and imported steel and aluminum. That helped him negotiate new trade deals, but forced U.S. consumers to pay more without bringing jobs back home. No one knows yet if he’ll go through with new ones, or if they’re just a negotiating tool.
Go deeper: Here’s what Canada and Mexico have said about the proposed tariffs.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
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Sam Riber recently proposed to his girlfriend, Lissy Alden, during a surprise re-creation of the airplane scene from The Wedding Singer. Alden said yes. “I realized what was happening and just felt so happy,” she said. Watch the sweet moment. [People]
Have a great day! See you tomorrow.
P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Do you warm up your car before driving when it’s cold? You actually don’t have to, except in certain cases. [USA Today]
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After a federal judge halted former President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze funding for a key program, the future remains uncertain. The program in question, which provides assistance to low-income households, was at risk of losing crucial funding before the judge’s ruling.
In other news, a new study has found that cannabis use may impair working memory. The study, published in a prominent scientific journal, highlights the potential negative effects of marijuana on cognitive function.
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, basketball star Brittney Griner has been traded to the Atlanta Dream. The move comes as a surprise to many fans, as Griner has been a key player for the Phoenix Mercury for several seasons. It will be interesting to see how she adjusts to her new team and how this trade will impact the upcoming WNBA season.
Stay tuned for more updates on these and other important developments.
As someone who played a high schooler at 22 years old, Lacey Chabert knows a thing or two about staying young at heart.
“I think age is just a number,” the Mean Girls star, 42, tells PEOPLE while discussing her new campaign with Philosophy, a skincare brand she credits for her youthful complexion. “Staying young at heart for me is about finding joy in any situation and connecting with people in life. It’s part of the reason I think I enjoy being a storyteller and making movies because I love connecting with people through story.”
Now, Chabert is using her passion for storytelling to tell the ultimate love story, that of a woman and her skincare. In her new campaign, inspired by rom-com movie trailers, Chabert plays the big-city girl who returns to her hometown and realizes the one she’s been searching for has been right in front of her all along—Philosophy’s purity one-step facial cleanser.
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“My mom, sisters and I have been philosophy fans for so many years, and I was really excited about this opportunity because I love skincare,” Chabert says about why she signed on to front the campaign. “Being on camera I wear a lot of makeup and my skin goes through a lot, so I’m always searching for the perfect product that takes care of my skin. I love the purity cleanser because it has the capability where it’s strong enough to take off all of the makeup that I wear on camera, but yet it’s gentle on my skin.”
Chabert adds that being in front of the camera since she was seven years old has taught her the importance of taking care of her skin.
“Obviously I wasn’t using a lot of products as a kid or a teenager, but in my early twenties, I really started to be aware of wearing sunscreen and doing things to protect my skin and to try and take as good care of it as I can,” she says.
Partnering with Philosophy was an easy decision for Chabert, especially since it gave her a chance to tap into her Hallmark roots for the romantic trailer. “I love rom-coms because they bring joy and often have relatable storylines that I feel like people can see themselves in,” she says. “So I thought this was a really clever way to advertise the line.”
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As she gears up for her 41st Hallmark film, An Unexpected Valentine, premiering on Feb. 1 on the Hallmark Channel, Chabert shares that she and costar Robert Buckley “learn about each other, let our guards down a bit, have some fun and romance might prevail.”
“He’s hilarious and so kind and he comes to work with the best attitude,” Chabert says of Buckley, 43, with whom she embarks on a mission to find the owner of a lost engagement ring on Valentine’s Day. “We’re both parents. We were talking about our kids and FaceTiming with our families and just really hit it off from the beginning. We just had the best time.”
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Looking ahead to future projects, Chabert shares there’s one type of film she’s eager to make and one former costar she hopes to reunite with. “I’m from Mississippi and I haven’t gotten to do a movie about the South. I would love to do a southern based movie,” she tells PEOPLE. “And I will say the first person that pops into my head for who I would want to work with is Jennifer Garner. She and I worked together on Ghost of Girlfriends Past many years ago, and it was such a dream to work with her. She’s just so lovely and I love following her on social media.”
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In the meantime, Chabert is grateful for the chance to tell “uplifting stories that make you laugh and cry,” and to partner with brands like Philosophy.
“I have loved the Philosophy line for many years and I’m really grateful to be able to partner with them in this way,” she says. “I’m really thankful for the opportunities I’ve had.”
In a heartwarming new beauty campaign, actress Lacey Chabert has found her one true love – and it’s not who you might expect! The “Mean Girls” star is the face of a new campaign for a popular beauty brand, and she couldn’t be more excited to share her journey to finding her perfect match.
In an exclusive interview, Lacey opened up about the campaign, saying, “I’ve always been a fan of this brand and their products, so when they approached me about being their new spokesperson, I was thrilled. It’s been such a fun and rewarding experience, and I’m so grateful to be a part of it.”
The campaign, which features Lacey in a series of stunning photos and videos, highlights the brand’s commitment to inclusivity and self-love. Lacey’s natural beauty and infectious personality shine through in every shot, making her the perfect ambassador for the brand.
Fans of the actress will be delighted to see her radiant smile and flawless complexion on display in the campaign, which is set to launch later this month. Lacey’s charm and grace make her the perfect choice to represent the brand, and she couldn’t be happier to be a part of the project.
Stay tuned for more updates on Lacey’s new beauty campaign, and be sure to check out the brand’s latest products to see how you can find your own one true love in the world of beauty.
Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s administration was engaged in a “systematic effort” to cover up the Illinois town’s financial situation as Henyard and other officials failed to track the spending of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to an investigation by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Lightfoot, who now works as a consultant with Charles River Associates, was tasked with investigating Henyard’s administration last year, and she presented her findings at a meeting Monday night. Henyard has served as the city’s self-styled “super-mayor” since 2021.
“Beginning at least as early as late 2021, there was a concerted, systematic effort on behalf of Mayor Henyard and others in her administration to hide the true financial condition of the Village of Dolton from the trustees and from members of the public,” Lightfoot said.
Lightfoot said the Village of Dolton received some $3 million in payments from the American Rescue Plan, hundreds of thousands of which went missing without receipts. Henyard failed to appoint an official to track how the funds were spent, as required by the Treasury Department, according to Lightfoot’s report.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a damning report over financial mismanagement in the Village of Dolton, Illinois.(REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski)
The city’s credit card spending also spiked to $779,638 in 2023, also with little to no tracking.
“Many of the credit card expenditures have no accompanying receipt, and the statements alone provide limited information about the purchases,” the report says, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
City credit cards were also used to pay for large trips to Las Vegas in both 2022 and 2023, and the report claims, “There is no evidence that any business development opportunities came to the village as a result of either of these two trips.”
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s administration is accused of misplacing hundreds of thousands of dollars.(Fox32 Chicago screen capture)
Lightfoot’s report comes just days after Henyard was found in contempt of court for stonewalling liquor licenses.
The owners of St. Patrick’s, a three-story restaurant and banquet hall on Lincoln Avenue, sued in August claiming the mayor had repeatedly promised to sign the liquor licenses – which were already approved by the village board of trustees – but did not.
In court on Wednesday, Henyard, who also serves as the village liquor commissioner, reportedly vowed again that she would sign the licenses, but she did not before the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline.
The parties were therefore forced to return to court again Friday, and Henyard arrived a half hour late for the hearing, WGN-TV reported.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard is accused of extravagant spending that could bankrupt the Village of Dolton, Illinois.(Fox 32)
Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan held Henyard in indirect criminal contempt. That means the mayor was considered “disrespectful to the authority of the court,” Adrian Vuckovich, an attorney for the owners of St. Patrick’s, told WMAQ-TV.
“It’s been a challenge to put it mildly. It shouldn’t be so difficult. This is an ordinary event to get liquor licenses issued,” Vuckovich told WGN separately.
Fox News’ Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
The mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, has been accused of conducting a “systematic” cover-up of excessive spending within her administration, according to a new investigation. The report, released by a watchdog group, alleges that Lightfoot and her staff intentionally withheld information about the city’s finances in order to hide their mismanagement of taxpayer dollars.
The investigation found that Lightfoot and her team routinely ignored financial protocols and engaged in reckless spending practices, all while attempting to conceal their actions from the public. The report also uncovered evidence of cronyism and favoritism in the awarding of contracts, further calling into question the mayor’s integrity and leadership.
Critics have dubbed Lightfoot the “super mayor” for her ability to evade accountability and maintain a facade of transparency while engaging in unethical behavior. Calls for her resignation have grown louder in the wake of these revelations, with many demanding a full investigation into the extent of her misconduct.
As the scandal continues to unravel, it remains to be seen how Lightfoot will respond and whether she will be able to salvage her reputation in the eyes of the public. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
“I’m not really a Hollywood guy,” Green said. “I started to feel like I wasn’t being true to my authentic self.”
Glenn Humplik, his costar on The Tom Green Show, noted how important this idea was to the comedian, telling the outlet in a phone interview that the actor and comedian was often “reserved” and “serious” and “analytical about every single comedy bit and thing that he does.”
This side of Green will be on display in his documentary, which documents his rise to fame and his adventures living on a 150-acre farm in a remote area of Ontario alongside chickens, a mule, a donkey and other animals.
“People are probably going to be surprised that I’m not, like, completely crazy,” Green said of his depiction in his new documentary, adding that people will be able to see the things that he holds dear to his heart.
“There’s a sort of a wholesome heartwarming thing to this — that I have a close relationship with my family, that I love animals, that I enjoy doing a lot of things that a great many people in the world enjoy doing, like getting out into the woods,” he explained.
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Part of his farm life includes spending time with his new fiancée Amanda Nelson, a fellow Ontario native whom Green reconnected with after he moved back to the country. He proposed to her in December.
Despite retreating back to a more quiet rural livelihood, the comedian is still busy. He is also embarking on a U.S. tour to perform standup comedy and music from his new country album, Home to the Country.
Tom Green in Los Angeles in 2019.
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However, he still enjoys his time away from the big cities and technologies, noting that in 50 or 100 years “cities may no longer be as relevant.”
“People may start to realize that there’s a lot of space. We’re all connected now electronically, so we don’t need to be all sitting on top of each other,” he told The New York Times, adding that he plans to travel to more secluded desert areas in Texas, New Mexico and other parts of the U.S. in the future.
This Is the Tom Green Documentary is streaming on Prime Video.
After two decades of living in Los Angeles, comedian and actor Tom Green has found peace in his native country of Canada. Green, best known for his outrageous and unconventional humor, recently announced his decision to leave L.A. behind and return to his roots in Ottawa.
In a recent interview, Green explained that he was drawn back to Canada by a desire for a slower pace of life and a deeper connection to nature. He cited the beautiful landscapes and friendly people of Ottawa as major factors in his decision to make the move.
Green also expressed a sense of relief at leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Hollywood, where he felt he was constantly on the go and under pressure to keep up with the fast-paced lifestyle.
Now settled in Ottawa, Green is focusing on reconnecting with his family and friends, as well as pursuing new creative projects. While he may be far from the bright lights of L.A., Green seems content in his new surroundings and is looking forward to the next chapter in his life.
Fans of Tom Green can rest assured that he hasn’t retired from the entertainment industry altogether – he’s simply chosen to take a step back and reevaluate his priorities. And who knows, maybe his newfound peace and inspiration in Canada will lead to even more hilarious and memorable performances in the future.
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Torrey Pines Golf Course, in San Diego (where the Tour is hosting a separate event this very week), will become the one-time host of the Genesis next month. The Tour announced the move — which had been reported earlier this week — during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open.
The Genesis has been played in the greater Los Angeles area for nearly the last 100 years, but recent wildfires that have ravaged LA County forced the tournament to be relocated for its scheduled week, Feb. 10-16.
As much as it may feel repetitive to run the Tour back at the same golf course just two weeks later, there will be some obvious differences between this week and the Genesis week. Chief among them: Tiger Woods will be involved. The tournament host hasn’t played Torrey Pines since 2020, where he finished T9 in what amounts to his last tournament in contention on the Tour.
Woods has a storied history at the course, including his iconic 2008 U.S. Open victory against Rocco Mediate. Woods also won the Farmers Insurance Open seven times, including four in a row in the mid-2000s. It remains to be seen if he will actually tee it up at the Torrey Pines Genesis event, but considering he tried playing the Genesis last year while battling the flu, it stands to reason he will give it a go.
Notably, the event will also be played exclusively at the South Course. This week’s Farmers Insurance Open is played on the North and South Courses at Torrey, tending to a much larger field (156) than the Genesis (80-ish). As you can see in the scoring averages, the South Course typically plays roughly three strokes harder than the North Course — in relation to par — so the Genesis will feature four days of that test rather than just three.
It will also feature a much stronger field. The Genesis Invitational is a Signature Event, which means it will feature a $20 million purse and a field including the top 50 players from 2024. That means we can expect Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa and many of the best players in the world to play at Torrey Pines, something that isn’t the case this week. Morikawa was among a lengthy list of pros who withdrew from the event this week.
The Tour announcement promised there will be multiple “Los Angeles-related relief initiatives” that week to benefit those impacted by the wildfires. The Genesis plans to return to Riviera Country Club in 2026.
The Genesis Invitational, one of the PGA Tour’s premier events, has found a new host course following the devastating wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles area. The tournament, which is typically held at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, will now be played at a new location to be announced soon.
The wildfires, which destroyed homes and forced evacuations in the region, also caused damage to Riviera Country Club, making it unsafe to host the tournament. In the wake of this destruction, the tournament organizers have been working tirelessly to find a new host course that can accommodate the event and provide a world-class experience for players and fans alike.
Despite the challenges posed by the wildfires, the Genesis Invitational is committed to putting on a successful tournament and raising funds for charity. Stay tuned for updates on the new host course and how you can support the event.
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