Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, some people are turning to ASMR to escape the stresses of 2020.
Author: Charles Trepany, USA TODAY
‘Wheel of Fortune’ is spelling out changes to address the COVID-19 pandemic era
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production of “Wheel of Fortune” has been adjusted to accommodate safety protocol to slow the spread of coronavirus.
‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic formally requests pardon, including handwritten letter to Trump
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic is requesting a pardon after being sentenced for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
California’s oldest state park, home to iconic redwoods, expects to close for year due to fires
The California State Parks Department has confirmed to USA TODAY that Big Basin Redwoods State Park is expected to close for a year due to wildfires.
‘Only in LA’: FBI investigates after ‘guy in a jet pack’ is spotted 3,000 feet above LAX
In another 2020 surprise, the FBI is investigating after pilots say they saw a “guy in a jet pack” flying near incoming planes 3,000 feet above LAX.
Surprise! Niecy Nash reveals wedding to singer Jessica Betts and shares photo with fans
Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts have a surprise announcement: They’re married! Check out this adorable picture from their wedding.
Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at age 43: His life and legacy in pictures
After a four-year battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman, most famous for his role in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has died at age 43.
Oprah’s magazine makes guide to 117 Black-owned bookshops before Independent Bookstore Day
Looking to support Black-owned bookstores, but don’t know where to start? “O, The Oprah Magazine” has a guide to 117 Black-owned bookshops.
Racist attacks hit ‘The Office’ star Leslie David Baker for planning Stanley spinoff
Leslie Baker tells USA TODAY how he’s combating recent racist attacks on Instagram after announcing plans for an “Office” spin-off featuring Stanley.
Quarantine FOMO: Why you may still fear missing out, even when everything is canceled
With travel plans nixed and many stuck in quarantine, is FOMO alleviated in 2020? Nope: Mental health experts say fear of missing out still thrives.