Staff at Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in February 2020.Photo: STR/AFP via GettyAt a press conference on Tuesday,World Health Organization’s Dr. Peter Ben Embarek, an expert on food safety and animal diseases, said that it was “extremely unlikely” that COVID-19 came from a lab in Wuhan, China, the citywhere the virus was first reported.“Initial findings suggest that the introduction through an intermediary host species is the most likely pathway and one that will require more studies and more specific targeted research,” he said, according toNBC News....

Photo: GoFundMe A new mother is fighting for survival after contractingCOVID-19just before welcoming her first child. According to aGoFundMepage, Texas teacher Alexandra Chandler left work early on Jan. 6 after experiencing cold-like symptoms. She tested positive for COVID a short time later when she arrived at a local hospital to give birth to her son, Beau. Despite the news, Chandler gave birth to Beau via C-section and returned home on Jan....

New Zealand lawmaker Ginny Andersen.Photo: Hagen Hopkins/GettyNew Zealand on Wednesday unanimously passed a law — thought to be one of the first of its kind in the world — extending paid leave to couples who experience pregnancy loss.The law expands existing legislation that gave paid time off for those who suffered a stillbirth,according toThe New York Times.New Zealand parents can now receive three days of paid leave no matter when a pregnancy is lost, including miscarriages and stillbirth....

Photo: Rpbert Kitchin/GettyNew Zealand Prime MinisterJacinda Ardernis commenting on a rather bumpy press conference.After addressing journalists last week about the country’sCOVID-19 response, Ardern, 41, moved away from the podium to make way so Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson could speak. While doing so, she inadvertently crowded out a sign-language interpreter, who was forced to move aside.The awkward moment went viral, with some social media users criticizing Ardern — though in footage the prime minister can be seen making room for the interpreter and offering a deferential nod and a smile....

Niall Horan.Photo:Noam Galai/Getty Images for Spotify Noam Galai/Getty Images for Spotify Millions of fans haveNiall Horanon their Spotify playlists. But who does Niall Horan have on his? For many artists, thinking about album No. 4 before the release of album No. 3 might be getting ahead of themselves. But for Horan, 29,the release ofThe Show, his third album, has been such a long time coming that he can’t help himself....

Nick Cannonwants to devote time to his kids. TheMasked Singerstar, 41, is dad to seven children, and speakingwithEntertainment Tonighthe explained that his “biggest insecurities and biggest fears” in parenting is whether he’s “giving too much energy elsewhere and not to my children.” “When I can cut out a certain aspect of my lifestyle and focus on children and work, it makes it a lot easier,” Cannon said, also offering an update on hiscelibacy, which he said earlier this fallwas at the suggestion of his therapist....

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.Photo: Christopher Polk/GettyNick Cannonis opening up about his marriage to Mariah Carey.In a new interview withThe Los Angeles Times, the actor, rapper, host and father of 12 opened up about his six-year marriage with the Songbird Supreme, comparing their dynamic to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin — but clarifying that there’s no bad blood.The pair married in 2008, and according to Cannon there was lots of love at first....

Photo: Nick Carter/Instagram Nick Carter is hopeful for his children having a sense of normalcy in their futures. The Backstreet Boys member, 42, appeared on the latest episode of the “We Are Family” podcast for Parents magazine where he opened up about his dream for his children to have “normal lives.” The musician told host Julia Dennison that after becoming the breadwinner in his family at the age of 12, he’s looking forward to allowing his kids — sonOdin Reign, 5, and daughtersSaoirse, 2, and Pearl, 10 months — to simply enjoy their childhood without added pressure....

AsNick JonasandPriyanka Chopra‘s wedding near, the question remains: who will or won’t make the highly anticipated guest list? First, there are the definites: Both families will be there, including Nick’s parents Paul Kevin Sr. and Denise Jonas and Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra. Additionally, Kevin’s wife Danielle Jonas and Joe’s fiancéeSophie Turnerwill be present. Both have been heavily involved in pre-wedding festivities — includingPriyanka’s October bridal showerandAmsterdam bachelorette party. Kelly Ripa, Lupita Nyong’o, and Elizabeth Chambers Hammer (wife of actor Armie Hammer) also got into the pre-wedding fun, though it’s not known whether they’ll make the trip to India....

Nearly a year after they starred in themusic videofor “Sucker,” theJonas Brothersand their wives are collaborating again! In addition to premiering their new single “What a Man Gotta Do” at midnight on Friday, Nick, Joe andKevin Jonasalso released the visual accompaniment for their latest song, in which they join respective wivesPriyanka Chopra Jonas,Sophie TurnerandDanielle Jonasto recreate iconic scenes fromSay Anything…,Risky Business and Grease. The video begins withNick Jonassliding into the frame, à laTom CruiseinRisky Business....

Nikki Bellais opening up about the hardships she has faced with fiancéArtem Chigvintsev.On Wednesday’s episode ofThe Bellaspodcast, Nikki, 37, spoke with twin sisterBrie Bellaabout how being long-distance has impacted the couple’s relationship.“What’s crazy is this is the longest we haven’t seen each other,” Nikki said. “We went six or seven weeks [apart] because I got [a judging gig on]AGT: Extreme… Artem and I both discussed, [our son] Teo goes everywhere with mama....

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White with their families.Photo: Nina Dobrev/InstagramNina DobrevandShaun Whiteare enjoying a sunny winter getaway with their families!On Thursday, the couple each shared an Instagram post showing off a boating excursion they took in Mexico alongside Shaun’s parents Roger and Cathy White, plus his siblings Kari White Bodman and Jesse White with their spouses and children.Also along for the adventure were Nina’s parents, Michaela and Kamen Dobrev.Various snaps showed the families posing amid a stunning backdrop of deep-blue water and a clear sky, doing flips off the boat, sunbathing and more....

Nina Dobrevis not here for haters on social media. In response, Dobrev wrote on Tuesday, “Thank you for your concern. I’m sorry to hear you weren’t doing well, I hope that you are taking care of yourself and doing better now. I’ll also let you know that I eat burgers and fries and all kinds of yummy things all the time. You should do the same.” Faye Sadou/MediaPunch “Eating everything and working out (which I do) is the healthy solution for people who have problems,” she continued....