FRIENDS creator Marta Kauffman has issued an apology for the lack of diversity in the US sitcom. In wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the writer said she would have made "very different decisions" if she were to start from square one.

This means the original six-strong cast line-up of Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow, along with Matt Le Blanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer could have been very different if the show was beginning today.

Marta told the ATX TV Festival, held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, of her change in view. She said: "I wish I knew then what I know today. "Sorry, I just wish I knew then what I know now.

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What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

Sale stickers on a store shelf. A seven percent increase in the consumer price index (CPI) over the 12 months to December was the highest since 1982.

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer announced it is selling prickly valentines to send to a special ex-someone. "Bolder (and sharper) than your typical bouquet of flowers, each Prickly Valentine comes with a mini-cactus and commemorative card," the seltzer brand revealed in a press release.There is currently a limit of one cactus per customer, and an alcohol purchase is required. You can make a "point" to that lousy person and order here.With a $10 donation this Valentine's Day, The Florida Aquarium will also let you name a roach after an ex.Those who participate will receive a certificate commemorating the occasion and a photo of the roach. Participants will also be able to send a message with "words you wish you had said" or a "funny revenge confession." The aquarium said amusing, family-friendly confessions will be posted with anonymity on The Florida Aquarium’s social media. An, don't worry – they'll never "Hiss & Tell" who sent them! You can get started here.Meanwhile, the San Antonio Zoo will also host its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser for its third year, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision of securing a future for wildlife. The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease slightly as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expires

COVID-19 decreased slightly on Wednesday as Alberta’s vaccine passport program officially expired.Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that the restrictions exemption program would be lifted at midnight. The REP came into effect in September, and required Albertans to show proof of double vaccination or a negative rapid test result to obtain entry to businesses operating under the program.

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Road closures put in place around Queen’s Park ahead of possible protest

Toronto Police has put in place a number of road closures over rumblings on social media that a protest connected to the Ottawa convoy could come to the city. Erica Vella has more.

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Rapid tests to be made available for free at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies

Whether you’re heading to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription or doing your groceries, you’ll now be able to pick up a kit of rapid antigen tests for free. It comes as COVID-19 cases across Ontario are on the decline and the province prepares to lift additional public health measures of the coming weeks.

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B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

COVID-19, the province is finally implementing the policy.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday family doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and pharmacists will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.Henry said there is a process in place for medical exemptions, which can be submitted to her office.“We have been working with the colleges to sort through the details on the notice we put forward in October.

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2 men charged in string of New Castle County residential burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in New Castle County arrested two men they say are behind a string of home burglaries. Police say the men chose their victims because of their ethnicity.They say crimes similar to these have been reported to multiple police agencies from outside the state, including as far south as Georgia.Watches, jewelry, designer bags and sneakers.

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Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations

FILE - Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Vacation photos have a new use.The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.

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Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

Man holding a crack pipe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Following outrage on the political right, the Biden administration said Wednesday that a grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth."No federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House drug policy adviser Rahul Gupta said in a statement.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said separately that was never the intention, complaining that impression was created by "inaccurate reporting."Monday was the deadline for service organizations and state and local governments to apply for a share of $30 million in federal money for "harm reduction" efforts intended to prevent disease, injury and other collateral trauma to people addicted to illicit drugs.RELATED: 93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new recordThe original request for funding proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had listed "safe smoking kits/supplies" among the items that could be purchased with taxpayer money.

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

As Alberta and Saskatchewan drop most COVID-19 restrictions, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Wednesday there was no plan to drop the proof of vaccination or masking requirements yet as the province is “not in the clear” to do so.

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

CHICAGO - When friends Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith invited a few Black men to take part in a yoga class in Chicago in 2020, they didn’t know it would spur a nationwide movement.The two men created The Healing, a nonprofit aimed at promoting mental health for Black men and offering resources for improvement. Services include events where participants can share with each other about various struggles or sessions with mental health professionals.Most notably, the organization offers virtual yoga classes for Black men with the next one scheduled to place on Feb.

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp) ORANGE, Calif. - The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.Green Day, formed in San Francisco's East Bay Area, is a Grammy award-winning rock band whose biggest hits include "Wake Me Up When September Ends," "When I Come Around," and "Holiday." The band's music is also featured in the musical "American Idiot." On the morning of Feb.

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Camden officials distribute KN95 masks, as slow rollout of free masks nationwide begins

CAMDEN, N.J. - Thousands of KN95 masks, recently donated by Cooper University Hospital, were given out in Camden County Wednesday, by city officials, in an effort to help halt the spread of COVID-19.Last month, the U.S. Government announced it would be handing out 400 million N95 masks to everyone in the country and those masks have started to appear in some stores.

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Lanarkshire locals encouraged to beat winter blues with health walks

Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to shake off the winter blues with free health walks throughout the area.

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‘It’s a lot’: At least 2M Quebecers infected during fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19: Quebec announces staggered reopening plan through to mid-March Nearly one million infections have occurred since Dec. 31, Boileau said.The government on Tuesday presented a road map to gradually lifting restrictions over the coming weeks, with most expected to be gone by March 14 — except mask mandates and the vaccine passport system.

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Global COVID cases top 400 million as levels decline again

The global COVID-19 total has passed the 400 million mark early into the third year of the pandemic, with cases last week declining in the world's fourth and biggest surge, fueled by the more transmissible Omicron variant.

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Police: Gunman opens fire on officer during shootout in Germantown, no injuries reported

PHILADELPHIA - No one was injured after a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia police officer during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Germantown.Philadelphia Police Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car were patrolling the 4800 block of Keyser Street around 2 p.m. when they came upon a shootout between a 23-year-old and a 20-year-old. The officer in the passenger's seat identified himself as police and ordered both men to drop their weapons when one of the men fired towards the officer, Gripp said. The officer ducked behind cover as the suspect attempted to flee down Keyser Street. According to investigators, the officer that was still inside the vehicle drove after the suspect and fired once through the windshield but missed. Both suspects were uninjured and captured nearby due to a massive police response, Gripp said.Investigators believe something happened between the men before police arrived that involved more than just the two gunmen. Gripp said police are still looking for other suspects, but he did not provide a description. "It just continues to speak to level the gun violence that we're seeing almost every day in this city," Gripp said.

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CDC head says COVID-19 mask guidance stands, for now

Today Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the agency is working on updating and evaluating its mask guidance, but said COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates were still high throughout the country, and the recommendation of masking in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status remains in place.

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Body of missing Philadelphia woman, Kim Ezell, found on Delaware college campus, family says

Kim 'Darlene' Ezell (Family Handout) NEWARK, Del. - The body of a missing Philadelphia woman has been found weeks after she was reported missing when authorities found her roommate dead inside their home, family members tell FOX 29.The family of Kim Ezell says authorities informed them that they identified a body that was found in a vehicle at the Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton Campus in Newark as their mother. Ezell, 59, was also known as Darlene. Family members say Ezell last spoke to her daughter on the phone on Jan.

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Judge restores visiting rights for Quebec father unvaccinated against COVID-19

Quebec judge suspends unvaccinated man’s visitation rights with child With the suspension due to end Tuesday, the child’s mother had asked the court for it to be extended.The father, who described the suspension of his parental rights as “draconian,” argued that he is not a conspiracy theorist and that while he does not plan to be vaccinated, he will respect all public health regulations during visits with his son, who is vaccinated against COVID-19.Paquette ruled that the man, who has not had any parenting time with his son since Dec.

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COVID-19: Free rapid antigen tests now available at these Guelph locations

announced on Wednesday that it will be distributing 5.5 million rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 each week for eight weeks to various pharmacy and grocery store locations across the province.Over 2,300 locations will provide the tests while supplies last with a limit of one box of five tests per household. Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit Some participating retailers include Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Metro, Food Basics, Rexall, Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore, Longo’s, Walmart, among others.There are at least 34 locations in Guelph that are offering the tests.

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COVID-19: 116 patients at LHSC, MLHU adds 139 cases but no deaths

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported zero deaths and 139 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, compared with two deaths and 190 cases last Wednesday. Wednesday marks only the second day this month that no new deaths were reported, the other being Monday.LHSC is caring for 116 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 116 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care.

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COVID-19: 4 new deaths reported in Waterloo Region as hospitals care for 91 patients

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Alberta restaurants and customers react to COVID-19 restriction changes

Alberta has announced the end of the restrictions exemption program, and reaction to the news is divided. Jackie Wilson reports.

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‘Friends’ reunion will resume shooting in August after coronavirus delay

the streaming platform HBO Max in May, had production pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic. But now the highly anticipated show, which ran for 10 seasons, is getting back on schedule.“We are hoping to be able to shoot in August, if all is well and there is no early second wave and the studio is open,” Marta Kauffman, who created the hit sitcom along with David Crane tells the Wrap.

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'Friends' Co-Creator Marta Kauffman Says HBO Max's Reunion Will Likely Shoot in August

, Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman reveals that those working behind-the-scenes on the much-anticipated reunion are hoping to shoot the special later this summer.The reunion special, which will feature Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, was initially slated to premiere with HBO Max's launch on May 27, but was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.«We are hoping to be able to shoot in August, if all is well and there is no early second wave and the studio is open,» Kauffman says. «If everything is in place and we understand all the protocols and we can still make a good show, we’ll be shooting it some time, mid-to-late August.»While the show will be an unscripted reunion of

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Friends reunion for HBO Max hopes to start filming in August

The long-awaited Friends reunion special may start shooting in August.Marta Kauffman, the co-creator of the TV series which aired from 1994 until 2004, told The Wrap on Wednesday that is the plan so far.The reunion, which will bring togetherJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc was supposed to debut on HBO Max in May but was held back due to the coronavirus pandemic. A date is close:The long-awaited Friends reunion special may start shooting in August She knows the details:Marta Kauffman, a writer and producer of the long-running TV series which aired from 1994 until 2004, told The Wrap on Wednesday that is the plan so far.

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Friends reunion for HBO Max hopes to start filming in August

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Friends reunion for HBO Max hopes to start filming in August

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‘Friends’ reunion special to start filming in August after coronavirus delays

Friends reunion special is set to begin filming in August, co-creator Marta Kauffman has revealed.Production on the unscripted special was delayed back in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.Speaking to The Wrap, Kauffman, who created Friends alongside David Crane, said: “We are hoping to be able to shoot in August, if all is well and there is no early second wave and the studio is open.“If everything is in place and we understand all the protocols and we can still make a good show, we’ll be shooting it some time, mid-to-late August.”After years of speculation, the Friends reunion was confirmed back in February.

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Friends reunion special ‘to film in August’ after coronavirus delays

THE Friends reunion special will 'film in August' following the coronavirus delays the show's co-creator has revealed. The cast of the hit 90s sitcom were set to reunite for a one-off HBO Max special earlier this year, however their plans were thwarted by the global covid-19 pandemic.

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Jennifer Aniston floods the internet as she wishes Friends star Courteney Cox on her birthday: Sorry I'm late

Courteney Cox turned 56 this week and her Friends co-stars Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston flooded the internet with birthday wishes. While Lisa posted a bunch of photos to wish the actress, Jennifer took to her Instagram Stories and shared photos to wish Courteney as well.

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Courteney Cox looks fresh-faced as Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow wishes her a happy 56th birthday

Lisa Kudrow sent love to Friends co-star and longtime pal Courteney Cox to celebrate her 56th birthday on Monday.The actress behindPhoebe Buffay marked the occasion by sharing a collection of happy snapshots of the actresses cuddling up with Courteney's two pooches.'Happy birthday @courteneycoxofficial,' Lisa, also 56, wrote, calling her 'my genius generous gorgeous grounded great good FRIEND' and signing off with an 'I love you.' Birthday buddies!Lisa Kudrow sent love to Friends co-star and longtime pal Courteney Cox to celebrate her 56th birthday on MondayLisa and Courteney looked like the best of friends as they snuggled close and played around with the Cougar Town star's pooches in the photos.Both ladies rocked comfy cool styles, with

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Matthew Perry calls 'Friends' the show that 'doesn't go away'

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Matthew Perry celebrates Friends in a heartwarming post: The show that thanks to all of you, doesn't go away

Friends is the kind of legendary sitcom that lives on in the minds of its diehard fans, 15 years later and counting. It was one fine day in 1994 when we gave our hearts away to Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) and never got it back.

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Matthew Perry calls Friends 'the show that thanks to all of you, doesn't go away'

Matthew Perry took a nostalgic look back at his hit show Friends in an Instagram post Sunday.The 50-year-old actor, who played Chandler Bing on the program, posted an image of a billboard in LA advertising the upcoming HBO Max incarnation of the popular NBC comedy.'The show that thanks to all of you, doesn't go away,' said the Williamstown, Massachusetts-born actor, who was a part of the ensemble cast of the smash-hit series. Fame:Matthew Perry took a nostalgic look back at his hit show Friends in an Instagram post Sunday.

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Matthew Perry looks different from his Friends days as he wears coronavirus mask

Matthew Perry looked worlds away from his Friends hey day when he wore a coronavirus mask in Los Angeles.

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Friends star Matthew Perry masks up after warning fans ‘Covid is still with us’

coronavirus pandemic is over, as lockdown across the world begins to ease or, in some cases, come to an end. The Chandler Bing star lives in California, where retail stores and offices have begun to open back up as part of stage two in the region, with people still instructed to remain six feet apart.Sharing a picture of the stunning Malibu landscape at sunset, the actor wrote on Instagram this week: ‘Just a FRIENDly reminder that Covid is still very much with us.

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Matthew Perry looks very different from Friends days after 'splitting' from girlfriend of two years

Matthew Perry looks very different from his Friends days, after splitting from his girlfriend of two years.The 50 year old was seen popping to a pharmacy in his neighbourhood of Malibu, California in his first sighting since lockdown began in the United States. Chandler Bing actor Matthew found international fame on the hit sitcom in the late nineties and early noughties.

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Matthew Perry shares a 'FRIENDly' reminder about Coronavirus; Says it 'is still very much with us'

FRIENDS alum Matthew Perry is here to share a reminder about COVID-19 situation and could he 'BE' anymore serious? The 50-year-old who is best known for playing Chandler Bing in popular sitcom FRIENDS took to his Instagram handle a few hours ago to warn the netizens about Coronavirus' existence. Matthew Perry has a witty sense of humour for real.

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'Friends' star Lisa Kudrow teases twist in reunion show: 'There are other things to it'

Lisa Kudrow is lifting the curtain on some surprises that might be coming to the “Friends” reunion, and she’s giving fans a sliver of hope that those surprises should be enough to appease even the most astute enthusiast. The “Deep Space” actress, 56, starred as Phoebe Buffay on the long-running series and revealed that the reunion effort will be much more than your run-of-the-mill update or reboot that we’ve seen from other programs where their casts gather for roundtable discussions and offer set stories and gaffes.

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Matthew Perry looks unrecognisable from Friends heyday as he breaks lockdown cover

Matthew Perry looked worlds away from his Friends heyday when he stepped out last week.

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Lisa Kudrow teases dramatic twist in Friends comeback show that's worth the wait

Friends star Lisa Kudrow has admitted that there might be some surprises in store during the upcoming Friends reunion.

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Friends co-creator: I did not do enough to encourage diversity on show

The co-creator of hit TV comedy Friends said she “didn’t do enough” to encourage diversity on the show.

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Friends actress Lisa Kudrow reveals one family member ‘isn’t a fan’

OK! magazine, the 56-year-old said: ‘We don’t talk about it a lot. He’s been thrilled about certain things I’ve done, but he’s not a fan of mine and I don’t want him to be.‘I want him to be my son.

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Friends’ Lisa Kudrow admits son ‘isn’t her biggest fan’ and claims they ‘don’t talk about sitcom a lot’

FRIENDS star Lisa Kudrow has admitted her son 'isn't her biggest fan'. The actress explained that her 22-year-old boy Julian is not starstruck by her previous successes - including the hit US sitcom.

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Friends star Lisa Kudrow says she's happy her son isn't a fan of her work

Lisa Kudrow said her 22-year-old son Julian isn't a fan of her work.

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