News Roundup 12/06/20


New California Lockdown Rules

With COVID-19 numbers rising in California, Governor Gavin Newson proposed stricter stay at home sanctions amongst other regulations if availability of intensive care beds falls below 15%. With the number currently dropping towards 12%, a statewide order went into effect on December 6th, issuing these regulations. Some of the regulations include the closing of zoos, theaters, bars, and barber shops. Restaurants are able to stay open but only for takeout. And protesting and religious gathering is allowed, but only outside. And small gatherings within the family is prohibited.

SOURCE: Daily News

How To Get A PS5 This Holiday Season

With the launch of new next gen gaming consoles this year, many people are having a hard time finding one in time for Christmas this year as the high demand is unable to meet the current supply. This lack of supply has put a dent in the revenue of the gaming industry, with digital game sales dropping 10% compared to last year. But popular fast food chain, Wendy’s, has an answer. If you order one of the new branded meals such as a 10pc chicken nuggets meal, you will receive an Uber eats prize pass with a pin number. Depending on what code you get, you could become a new owner of a brand new PS5.

SOURCE: CNN

Americans To Receive COVID Vaccine Before Foreign Nations

Trump aims to give Americans the COVID-19 vaccine before aiding other countries. He is expected to sign this bill on Tuesday during a vaccine summit at the white house. This news comes after Pfizer and BioNtech applied for emergency authorization of their respective vaccines on Thursday.

SOURCE: Fox News

Godfather Director Says He’s Done With Franchise

Coming after the re-edited version of Godfather Part 3, now named The Godfather Coda: The Death Of Michael Corleone. Director of Mario Puzzo adaptation, Francis Ford Coppola, says he is done with the franchise. With this new cut now aligning more with Coppola's vision for the film, he now desires to move on from the franchise and pursue other projects, such as a film about the future. He quoted Alfred Lord Tennyson for this new found inspiration.

SOURCE: Fox News

Magic Mountain To Extend Christmas Lights To Late January

Due to numerous theme parks closing ahead of these COVID-19 regulations, Six Flags Magic Mountain has opted to extend their Christmas lights for a second time this year, giving families a safe activity to partake in this holiday season. 

The drive through experience will be extended to January 31st. Six Flags officials said in a statement, “Our Six Flags Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will remain open as scheduled… The health and safety of our guests and employees are our top priority, and like other local public venues, we continue to monitor the situation and follow guidance from the state and county officials.”

SOURCE: Daily News

Grayson Rodriguez