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    How Lamorne Morris Got Action Hero-Ready For ‘Bloodshot’

    Lamorne Morris was looking for an excuse to get in shape when he snagged the role of eccentric coder Wilfred Wigans in Bloodshot, starring alongside Vin Diesel. “I was carrying some extra weight around, and you don’t want to be the guy that shows up to the set of a superhero movie with a stomach,” says Morris, best known for his hilarious work as Winston in the long-running comedy series New Girl. “I also didn’t know what to expect of working with Vin. Was he going to punch a hole into me for nothing, while wearing a tank top and holding a beer bottle by the neck?” Bloodshot follows Ray…

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    Fujifilm antiviral drug emerges as a promising underdog in the coronavirus treatment race

    Japanese conglomerate Fujifilm, most famous for its film and instant cameras, does more than sell point-and-shoots: it also makes medical equipment, anti-aging skincare, hair products—and now a potential coronavirus treatment. In late February, when the coronavirus had sickened 80,000 people worldwide—on Friday the total topped 530,000—and the World Health Organization had not yet declared a pandemic, shares in Fujifilm Holdings Corp soared after Japan’s health minister said the government was considering using a drug called Avigan, also known as favipiravir, to treat patients sickened by COVID-19. More than a month later, favipiravir has showed promise in two trials involving coronavirus patients, with more countries, all desperate for an answer to…

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    How Lamorne Morris Got Acton Hero-Ready For ‘Bloodshot’

    Lamorne Morris was looking for an excuse to get in shape when he snagged the role of eccentric coder Wilfred Wigans in Bloodshot, starring alongside Vin Diesel. “I was carrying some extra weight around, and you don’t want to be the guy that shows up to the set of a superhero movie with a stomach,” says Morris, best known for his hilarious work as Winston in the long-running comedy series New Girl. “I also didn’t know what to expect of working with Vin. Was he going to punch a hole into me for nothing, while wearing a tank top and holding a beer bottle by the neck?” Bloodshot follows Ray…

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    Coronavirus testing: Why Iceland’s approach could be a model for other countries, including the U.S.

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    A Look Inside Laird Hamilton’s Wellness Practices

    It’s impossible not to be inspired when listening to Laird Hamilton speak about his wellness journey and obvious deep-rooted passion for healthy living. An icon in his own right, the world-renowned big-wave surfer, legendary waterman and entrepreneur has in many ways paved the way for aspiring and professional athletes in the space when it comes to pushing the limits of fitness and focusing on clean, sustainable nutrition. Founder of Laird Superfood—a collection of plant-based nutritional supplements—and a training program, XPT Life, which focuses on aquatic free-weight and stamina exercises, Hamilton touches on every element of a well-rounded wellness routine. How Supplements Can Support All Types of Adventure Lifestyles Beyond the…

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    Why Mark Cuban is focusing his time—and money—on coronavirus relief

    “I’m rich.”  That’s Mark Cuban’s answer when asked why he is paying all hourly employees their regular wages despite his Mavericks Arena being closed along with the entire NBA due to the coronavirus.  “It’s not going to cost me nearly as much as it would cost the hourly employees to go without,” the Dallas Mavericks owner, Shark Tank investor, and serial entrepreneur said.  On the latest episode of Fortune CEO Alan Murray’s “Leadership Next” podcast, Mark Cuban gets into how and why he is stepping up to help health care workers, small businesses, employees, and the government get through the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic crash.  As a CEO or…

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