As Hollywood firms aim to regroup from a monthslong production shutdown during the pandemic, animation studio Laika is the latest company to cut staffers across departments.

Days after noting the 15th anniversary of its founding, the Oregon-based stop motion studio said it would be implementing cost-saving measures with the intention of rehiring employees when it is possible.

Laika "holds the well-being of its employees as its highest concern," a rep toldThe Hollywood Reporter. "With no end in sight to the pandemic, we have rolled off 56 of staff from our crew with the intention to hire them back at a future date when we can expand the number of people we can safely have in our buildings." In April, as business closures went into effect.

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'Europe's last dictator' who said to fight Covid with vodka is 'on on his knees'

Until recently, his name was only uttered in stories about world leaders’ most madcap responses to the coronavirus.

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18 notified of exposure to COVID-19 at Lake Mary Elementary

LAKE MARY, Fla. – More than a dozen people were asked to self-quarantine Wednesday after an individual with the novel coronavirus was on the Lake Mary Elementary School campus.Seminole County Public Schools Communication Officer Michael Lawernace said the district learned that an individual with the virus had been at the school and came into contact with at least 18 people.

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NFL to use advisory committee to avoid conflicts of interest

The NFL will consult an advisory committee made up of former coaches, general managers and players on such issues as postponing, moving or even canceling games this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.Troy Vincent, the league's football operations chief, said Wednesday that the advisers, who will report to Commissioner Roger Goodell, will help avoid any “inequities” in those decisions.

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Here’s how the National Weather Service assesses tornadoes

ORLANDO, Fla. – Severe weather in Central Florida can happen pretty much anytime of the year, day or night.During the winter, strong storms push through ahead of cold fronts. In the summer, sea breeze storms or tropical systems are to blame for our intense weather. Within these severe weather events, tornadoes could form and cause significant damage. Who decides if the damage is from an actual tornado? That is where meteorologist from the National Weather Service come into play.

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New COVID-19 test site opens in Vancouver amid rising case numbers

coronavirus test site in Vancouver as the number of new cases continues to surge in the region.The COVID-19 assessment centre will be in the north parking lot of Vancouver Community College at 7 Avenue between Glen and Keith drives. B.C.

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Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform

MENLO PARK, Calif. - Facebook said it will allow sellers to promote hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes on the platform after it previously banned such ads and listings amid the global coronavirus pandemic. In March, the platform temporarily prohibited ads and commerce listings for the items to help protect against scams, inflated prices and hoarding.“Today, we’ll start to allow people to promote hand sanitizer and wipes on Facebook & Instagram. This will apply to organic posts, ads, and commerce listings including IG shopping + Marketplace,” said Rob Leathern, director of Product Management at Facebook.A file image taken July 16, 2020 shows a display of antibacterial hand sanitizer in Miami Beach, Florida.

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In Obama, Democrats see a bridge between Joe Biden and young voters

Barack Obama speaks during Democratic National Committee event at the Austin Music Hall on March 11, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - Since leaving the White House nearly four years ago, former President Barack Obama has repeatedly called for a new generation of political leaders to step up.

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Dog dies after being left outside in Houston heat on chain without shade, water

HOUSTON - The Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office is urging residents to bring their pets inside during this extreme heat after their animal cruelty unit recently responded to a disturbing call.On Friday, Aug. 14, a concerned resident sent a video to the Houston SPCA of a dog in distress in the 2800 block of Loganberry Park Lane.The resident said the dog had been outside for an extended period of time.Officials say the dog could be seen gasping for breath in the video.It was attached to a metal chain that was weighed down, with no shade, water or food available.AdvertisementSIGN UP FOR THE FOX 26 NEWSLETTERWhen investigators arrived, the dog's internal temperature measured 106.5 degrees.

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DNC Day 3: With Biden nominated, Democrats set to hear from Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden are seen in a video feed from Delaware after winning the votes to become the nominee on the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention at the Wisconsin Center on August WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate, with party elders, a new generation of politicians and voters in every state joining in an extraordinary, pandemic-cramped virtual convention to send him into the general election campaign to oust President Donald Trump.For someone who has spent more than three decades eyeing the presidency, the moment Tuesday night was the realization of a long-sought goal.

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Crime likely being underreported during COVID-19 pandemic, Seminole sheriff says

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said statistically, the area’s crime rate is at the lowest its ever seen adding that it’s likely substance and domestic abuse crimes are being underreported due to the coronavirus pandemic.The sheriff made his remarks Wednesday afternoon during a mental health roundtable at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs. He joined representatives from state agencies, the First Lady of Florida Casey DeSantis and Gov.

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Orlando City will allow fans to attend matches in person at reduced capacity

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City announced fans will be allowed at three upcoming games at Exploria Stadium at reduced capacity for phase one of continuation of play for Major League Soccer.The exact amount of fans allowed into games was not specified in the news release from the MLS. The matches will be the first to have fans in-person since the pandemic caused cancellations across all major league sports.Here are the three home games Orlando City will play with fans having the opportunity to watch in-person:The sale date for tickets has not bee announced.Ticket priority will go toward season ticket holders.Fans will be required to wear masks in the stadium.

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Confiding in others may protect against depression

National Institute of Mental Health.Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) say depression is a leading cause of disability, and estimate more than 264 million people suffer from the condition.Therefore, a major priority is to identify environmental and lifestyle factors that people can change to reduce their risk of developing the condition.Now, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have become the latest team to attempt this.

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'The Batman' Is Resuming Production Amid Pandemic

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US could open WCup qualifying in Trinidad, site of '17 loss

NEW YORK – The United States will open qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on the road next June, possibly back in Trinidad and Tobago where it was eliminated from reaching the 2018 tournament.The Americans will close their 14-match round in March 2022 at Costa Rica, where they have lost seven straight qualifiers.The U.S. qualified for seven straight World Cups before missing the 2018 tournament.

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Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar

NEW YORK - Apple has become the first U.S. company to boast a market value of $2 trillion as technology continues to reshape a world where smartphones are like appendages and digital services are like instruments orchestrating people's lives.The iPhone maker reached the $2 trillion milestone in Wednesday's early stock market trading when its shares surpassed $467.77.The stock later backtracked, but it didn't diminish a remarkable achievement that came just two years after Apple became the first U.S.

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‘Make them think twice:’ Family of man killed by Orange County deputy demands policy changes

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Court: Secret videos can't be used in Kraft massage case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that police violated the rights of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others when they secretly video recorded them paying for massage parlor sex acts, barring the tapes' use at trial and dealing a potentially deadly blow to their prosecution.The state 4th District Court of Appeal ruled Kraft's rights were violated under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.“The type of law enforcement surveillance utilized in these cases is extreme.

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Man walking on sidewalk fatally struck by vehicle in Ocala

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Sharon Stone shares video of sister struggling to breathe amid coronavirus battle: 'Wear a mask please'

Sharon Stone has shared a video of her sister Kelly demonstrating how difficult she found breathing with suffering from COVID-19.The Basic Instinct star's sibling urged people to get behind mask wearing and increased testing as she spoke from hospital.Kelly said in the footage which saw her wearing a nasal cannula: "I beg you to know that this is real, I'm gasping for every breath without oxygen. Please do this for the people that you love stand behind more tests, more masks, demanding everyone wear a mask."You never, ever want to feel like this I promise you.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba outlines four-stage Pandemic Response System

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White House ‘open’ to supporting U.S. Postal Service funding bill

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Wednesday that the administration is “open” to supporting a bill that would provide funding for the U.S.

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Man shot in head during ‘robbery-related incident,’ Sanford police say

SANFORD, Fla. – A 23-year-old man was fatally shot in the head Tuesday during what Sanford police called an “isolated robbery-related incident.”Gaensley Noel was found behind the wheel of a parked car suffering from a gunshot wound to the head on Yale Drive after police received a 911 call, according to a news release.Noel was taken to a hospital, where he died.Police said they found two unoccupied vehicles in the area that are believed to be connected to the crime are being processed for evidence.

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Picture book on Kamala Harris coming Aug. 25

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Leo Valentín wins Republican primary for US House District 7

UPDATE: Leo Valentín was declared the winner of Tuesday’s primary with 38% of the votes.Original story below:Florida’s primary election is Aug. 18 and News 6 wants to help you get to know the candidates of the U.S.

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Where to get your children tested for coronavirus

ORLANDO, Fla. – As face-to-face students begin to start back to school across Central Florida, COVID-19 concerns are top of mind. But if you end up needing to get your child tested, not all testing sites accept children—especially those younger than five.

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'Bring it on': Murphy rebukes Trump following lawsuit over NJ's mail-in ballot plan

TRENTON - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy began his daily coronavirus press briefing on Wednesday by offering sharp criticism of the Trump campaign after they sued New Jersey over its plan to provide mail-in ballots to more than 6 million registered voters.Murphy claimed that the Trump campaign is trying to "delegitimize" the election through efforts that include "weaponizing the United States postal service." Murphy also accused Trump of using propaganda to undermine the election."The Trump campaign is embarking on a brazen attempt to sow fear and confusion and to delegitimize our elections and cast doubt on our democratic process," Murphy said.

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26-year-old man stable after he is shot multiple times in North Philadelphia

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Former FBI lawyer admits to false statement during Russia probe

WASHINGTON - A former FBI lawyer pleaded guilty Wednesday to altering a document related to the secret surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser during the Russia investigation.Kevin Clinesmith, who pleaded guilty to making a false statement, is the first current or former official to be charged in a special Justice Department review of the investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.RELATED: Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed 'grave' counterintelligence threat, Senate panel saysAttorney General William Barr appointed John Durham, the U.S.

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‘Stranger Things’ Creators Say COVID-19 Pandemic Allowed Them To ‘Figure Out What Is Best For The Show’

The Duffer Brothers have found a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to “Stranger Things”.

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How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the VP pick

DETROIT - When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholm’s presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history.It was a moment of hope.The legacy of Chisholm, who famously said she was “unbossed and unbothered,” was cemented that day as the first Black woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Dukes said Chisholm and others hoped her historic run would lay the foundation for future generations of Black women to ascend into powerful political roles to usher in systemic change within their communities.And 48 years later, that hope is being realized as California Sen.

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CDC data show disproportionate COVID-19 impact in American Indian/Alaska Native populations

CDC provides more than $200 million to address COVID-19 health disparities in Indian CountryEmbargoed Until: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:00 p.m. ETMedia Relations (404) 639-3286The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new study that specifically examines how COVID-19 is affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) – one of the racial and ethnic minority groups at highest risk from the disease.

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Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end

LOS ANGELES - Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.The move could leave hundreds of thousands of people without a job and many more without a mode of transportation.Uber issued the following statement, “We've appealed this decision, but if we are not successful in our appeal, we will need to temporarily shut down by Thursday night."RELATED: Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns"We know that riders rely on Uber to get around, and drivers rely on the Uber app to earn income. We wanted to let you know that this is a possibility, so you can plan accordingly.

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Man, 28, shot and killed in his car in Olney, police say

Police investigate a shooting that left a 28-year-old man dead in Olney. OLNEY - A 28-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the chest in Olney.Officials say police responded to the 5000 block of North 8th Street Tuesday, about 6:30 in the evening, on the report of a shooting.When police arrived, they found 28-year-old Anthony Walker inside his car, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.Walker was rushed to Einstein Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Andhra Pradesh reports 9,742 new COVID-19 cases, 86 deaths

AMARAVATI : Andhra Pradesh reported 9,742 new COVID-19 cases, 8,061 recoveries, and 86 deaths in the state in the last 24 hours, the State Health Department said on Wednesday.While 15 deaths were reported in the Chittoor district, 15 in Nellore, eight in Anantapur, seven in Guntur, six each in Prakasam and Srikakulam, five each in East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and West Godavari districts, four in Kadapa district, three in Krishna district and two in Kurnool district.With this, the total number of cases stands at 3,16,003 including 86,725 active cases, 2,26,372 recoveries, and 2,906 deaths till Wednesday.As per the Union Health Ministry, the country has seen a spike of 64,531 new cases and 1,092 deaths in the last 24 hours.The

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One Heart for Women and Children donated 1 million meals during pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Stephanie Bowman is the founder of One Heart for Women and Children and has operated a food pantry for more than a decade.Bowman said since March, the organization has donated one million meals to Central Floridians with the help of other partners in the community."A million meals we were able to provide just from this pandemic, pretty crazy because we've been open 12 years and during that time last November, we had hit a million meals," Bowman explained.On Wednesday, dozens of volunteers gathered to donate 50,000 pounds of food to residents. Paulette Gillings and her husband lined up at 7:15 a.m. to be the first in line.

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Covid-19 tally rises to 1.12 lakh in Bihar; recovery rate improves to 75%

PATNA : The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 568 in Bihar on Wednesday with 10 new fatalities, while the tally of positive cases has spiked to 1.12 lakh, health department bulletin said. The recovery rate has increased to 75.01 per cent, it said.The state witnessed 2884 fresh confirmed cases in last 24 hours, taking the tally to 1,12,758.

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Seminole County CARES small business grant portal overwhelmed with applicants

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Applicants were struggling to apply for financial relief when Seminole County’s small business CARES Act portal opened for the first time Wednesday.The application opened at 10 a.m. with more than 700 applicants trying to submit their applications at the same time, the county posted in a tweet.As of 12:30 p.m., the application portal was at a standstill and was overwhelmed around 11 a.m., according to the county.700+ applicants have logged in at once to apply for Seminole CARES https://t.co/AwGE0ehKis Grants, and as a result, the application portal is at a stand-still.

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Florida man involved in DUI golf cart crash claims President Trump drove him to drink, deputies say

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A man who crashed his golf cart while driving it drunk through The Villages said he was driven to drink after watching President Donald Trump on TV, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said they were called to a single-vehicle golf cart crash the evening of July 30 on Rainey Trail and Buena Vista Boulevard and when they questioned the driver, 82-year-old Cary De Van, he said he hit a wall inside the golf cart tunnel while driving home.De Van’s red golf cart had what appeared to be a broken axle, leading deputies to believe he ran over a concrete curb, records show.The report said De Van was slurring his words and smelled of alcohol as deputies were questioning him about the crash.

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Magical Dining returns Aug. 28 with new takeout options

ORLANDO, Fla. – Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining will begin next week with a few adjustments to still bring fine dining options to guests during the coronavirus pandemic.The program offers $35 three-course dinners from Aug. 28 through Oct.

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'Stranger Things' star working at restaurant amid Covid production halt

the COVID-19 pandemic, star Gaten Matarazzo is doing what he can to make ends meet. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has been working as a food runner at a New Jersey restaurant to pass the time. Gaten, 17, is working alongside several family members at the unidentified restaurant on Long Beach Island.Although Gaten has tried to stay low key, several fans have noticed him "despite the fact that he was incognito in a hat with the majority of his face covered by cloth mask," the report said."Stranger Things" had just begun filming its fourth season when the pandemic forced a shut down of production.

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Indian Railways contemplating health insurance cover for its 13 lakh employees

New Delhi: The Railways on Wednesday said it is contemplating to widen the scope of medical treatment of its 13 lakh employees by providing them a health insurance scheme.In a statement, the national transporter said it was already providing medical health facilities to its employees and their dependent family members through 'Railway Employees Liberalized Health Scheme' and 'Central Government Health Services'."Indian Railways is now proposing to widen the scope of medical treatment of railway employees," it said.Accordingly, a committee has been constituted to examine all aspects relating to a 'Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme' for railway staff with a view to provide an insurance cover against financial risks during medical,

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Denver police release new photos of suspects in arson that killed 5-person family

Credit: Denver Fire Dept. DENVER, Colo. - Police in Denver, Colo., have released startling new images of three suspects they believe set fire to a home, killing five people inside, officials announced late Tuesday.The Denver Police Department is offering a reward of up to $14,000 for any information regarding the three individuals whom police said wore dark-colored hoodies and masks that covered their faces in the early morning of Aug.

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Trump calls for boycott of Goodyear after employee shares photo of 'discriminatory' zero-tolerance policy

A file image taken Feb. 12, 2018 shows a Goodyear Tire & Service location in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Manitoba pork plant suspends products to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Maple Leaf Foods has voluntarily suspended exports of pork to China following an outbreak of COVID-19 in a Brandon, Manitoba plant.The company said late Tuesday that it was proactively complying with new Chinese government protocols for Canadian processors that require that any plant reporting a positive COVID-19 case suspend exports to China temporarily.

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Travis Scott Talks Parenting Stormi Webster In The Age Of COVID!

Travis Scott is a man of many talents — raising a daughter included!

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