Adult Swim(LOS ANGELES) — We all have that TV show that we just don’t “get” in terms of popularity, and that led the website Reviews.org to poll Americans by state to see which popular shows they think are the most overrated.
Long story short: eight states named Parks and Recreation as the most-overrated show, the most by state.
However, by population — because tiny Rhode Island doesn’t like Parks and Rec — the beloved animated show Rick and Morty, which was named most overrated by 7 states, including Maine, Wyoming, and Arizona, technically earned the “most overrated” title.
Fifty-eight percent of those polled called the absurdist show overrated, the most overall.
For the record, they’re wrong.
Other neat factoids the survey revealed:
64% of women said Game of Thrones is overrated.
60% of men said Friends is overrated.
On average, people over the age of 54 said every show on Reviews.org’s list is overrated 64% of the time.
Here’s the full listing by state:
Alabama – The Walking Dead Alaska – The Walking Dead Arizona – Rick and Morty Arkansas – Rick and Morty California – The Walking Dead Colorado – Parks and Recreation Connecticut – The Walking Dead Delaware – The Big Bang Theory District of Columbia – Game of Thrones Florida – Game of Thrones Georgia – Friends Hawaii – The Walking Dead Idaho – The Simpsons Illinois – The Walking Dead Indiana – Friends Iowa – The Big Bang Theory Kansas – Parks and Recreation Kentucky – Game of Thrones Louisiana – The Office Maine – Rick and Morty Maryland – The Big Bang Theory Massachusetts – Rick and Morty Michigan – The Office Minnesota – Parks and Recreation Mississippi – The Simpsons Missouri – Parks and Recreation Montana – Rick and Morty Nebraska – The Simpsons Nevada – Rick and Morty New Hampshire – The Big Bang Theory New Jersey – The Big Bang Theory New Mexico – Parks and Recreation New York – Game of Thrones North Carolina – Game of Thrones North Dakota – The Simpsons Ohio – Parks and Recreation Oklahoma – The Simpsons Oregon – Parks and Recreation Pennsylvania – The Office Rhode Island – Parks and Recreation South Carolina – Breaking Bad South Dakota – Friends Tennessee – Game of Thrones Texas – The Walking Dead Utah – The Simpsons Vermont – The Big Bang Theory Virginia – The Office Washington – Friends West Virginia – The Simpsons Wisconsin – The Big Bang Theory Wyoming – Rick and Morty
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy JON HAWORTH and EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News
(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 690,000 people worldwide.
Over 18.1 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual numbers are believed to be much higher due to testing shortages, many unreported cases and suspicions that some national governments are hiding or downplaying the scope of their outbreaks.
Since the first cases were detected in China in December, the United States has become the worst-affected country, with more than 4.6 million diagnosed cases and at least 154,992 deaths.
Here’s how the news is developing today. All times Eastern.
1:25 p.m.: Hospitalizations reach new low in New York
In New York, which was once the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic, hospitalizations, ICU patients and intubations have all reached new lows, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
The number of hospitalizations in the state has fallen to 536. The number of coronavirus patients in ICUs is at a new low of 136, while the number of intubations is at the record low of 62, the governor said.
Cuomo called New York’s progress “even better than we expected.”
“We started reopening May 15,” Cuomo said. “Since the reopening, the numbers continued to go down. No expert predicted that. So New Yorkers are doing better than anyone else even expected.”
12:30 p.m.: White House considers unilateral action as coronavirus relief package appears deadlocked in Congress
While millions of Americans who lost their jobs in shutdowns are waiting for an extension to federal unemployment benefits, a deal appears deadlocked in Congress.
Talks are expected to continue between Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Monday afternoon on Capitol Hill.
The Trump administration is also considering taking unilateral action on a coronavirus relief package if no deal is reached with Congress, a senior White House official confirmed to ABC News Monday.
“Unilateral action is certainly an option if the democrats continue to find a plethora of ways to say no to reasonable options,” the official said.
It’s unclear what unilateral steps the White House could take without Congress.
12 p.m.: WHO points to Vietnam as example of how to combat the pandemic
The coronavirus “has two dangerous combinations: it moves fast and at the same time, it’s a killer,” Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), said Monday.
Tedros said the effects of the pandemic will be felt “for decades to come.”
Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s COVID-19 technical lead, on Monday pointed to Vietnam as an example of a country that is “applying the public health tools that can bring these outbreaks under control.”
“Vietnam has a lot of experience in dealing with infectious disease outbreaks and what they’re doing is applying the tools,” Van Kerkhove said. “They’re acting fast, they’re acting comprehensively, and, again, they have the system in place that can bring these outbreaks under control.”
“They’re not doing just one thing — they’re doing it all,” she continued. “They’re bringing everything together on active case finding, contact tracing, the use of public health measures, testing, communicating. And this is what we need to see from all countries.”
11:18 a.m.: Florida has 4 counties with no available ICU beds
In hard-hit Florida, 46 hospitals have no open ICU beds and 26 hospitals have just one available ICU bed, according to the state’s Agency for Healthcare Administration.
In four counties — Jackson, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee — no ICU beds were available as of Monday morning, the agency said.
These numbers are expected to fluctuate throughout the day as hospitals and medical centers provide updates.
10:30 a.m.: NYC outdoor dining to return in 2021
With the success of New York City’s outdoor dining during the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that open restaurants will return next summer, starting June 1, 2021.
Open restaurants may be extended to spring 2021, he said.
9:30 a.m.: Cases reported on football team as school gets ready to open
As North Paulding High School near Atlanta gears up to open for the school year, “new positive tests and potential symptoms” have been reported among football players, school principal Gabe Carmona said Sunday in a letter to families.
Football practices have been canceled, Carmona said.
School begins Monday with both in-class and virtual learning options, reported ABC Atlanta affiliate WSB-TV.
5:01 a.m.: Thousands take part in Moscow half-marathon amid ban for mass events in the city
Moscow hosted a half-marathon with over 16,000 participants on Sunday.
“Many marathons have been canceled abroad, and we are showing to the whole world how to continue living as normal in very tough conditions,” Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matitsyn said at the event’s opening.
He said the event was to celebrate the victory over the coronavirus.
On Sunday morning city authorities said 664 novel coronavirus infections were diagnosed in the city. The number of daily cases have been declining but still consistently remains over 600 per day.
On Wednesday, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that all mass events were banned in the city until Aug. 16, even though that announcement did not affect the half-marathon event on Sunday.
4:49 a.m.: Kosovo PM tests positive for COVID-19
Kosovo’s prime minister, Avdullah Hoti, said late Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19, though he does not have serious symptoms.
Hoti, who has only been in office since June, wrote in a post on his official Facebook page that he does not have symptoms “except a very mild cough,” and will self-isolate for two weeks while working from home.
3:15 a.m.: Arrests after illicit party boat with 170 guests cruises around New York City
The owners and captain of The Liberty Belle, a large riverboat that can fit up to 600 guests with four bars and three outdoor decks, have been arrested after flouting the rules and hosting a party on Saturday with more than 170 guests on board.
Ronny Vargas and Alex Suazo, the boat’s owners, were arrested on Saturday night and accused of violating a number of state law provisions.
“Deputy Sheriffs intercept the Liberty Belle at Pier 36 & arrest owners and captain for illegal party: violation of social distancing provisions of the Mayor’s and Governor’s Emergency Orders, Alcohol Beverage Control Law: unlicensed bar & bottle club & Navigation Law,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The sheriff’s office also said that the captain of the boat, who was not identified, was issued a summons for not displaying its identification number.
This comes just a week after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed an event where The Chainsmokers were performing at a packed concert in the Hamptons, which saw audience members clustering together and outright defying social distancing guidelines.
Cuomo blasted The Chainsmokers last Tuesday saying the performance was “grossly disrespectful to fellow New Yorkers” considering how hard the state fought to control the spread of COVID-19.
“The concert that happened in the town of Southampton was just a gross violation of not only the public health rules, it was a gross violation of common sense,” the governor fumed during his daily press conference regarding the novel coronavirus.
The Chainsmokers and those involved in the show now face potential civil or criminal repercussions, with the governor saying that violations of “public health law has civil fines and a potential for criminal liability, so we’re taking that very seriously.”
1:38 a.m.: Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy as retail collapses pile up
Lord & Taylor has become the latest retailer to file for bankruptcy as the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on retail chains and sales around the country.
The company filed for bankruptcy protection in the Eastern Court of Virginia on Sunday.
“Today, we announced or search for a new owner who believes in our legacy and values,” the company said in a statement on its website. “Part of our announcement also includes filing for Chapter 11 protection to overcome the unprecedented strain the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on our business.”
Just last year Lord & Taylor sold its flagship building on New York City’s Fifth Avenue after more than a century in the 11-story building.
“Thank you for your support, now more than ever,” the statement continued. “Our mission is to continue to serve you, your family and your community for generations to come.”
ABC NewsBy EMILY SHAPIRO and DANIEL MANZO, ABC News
(NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches northeastern South Carolina and southern North Carolina on Monday.
Hurricane warnings have been issued for parts of the Carolinas and tropical storm alerts stretch from Florida to New England. Isaias is forecast to bring torrential rain, flash flooding and storm surge.
Isaias is forecast to bring torrential rain, flash flooding and storm surge to the East Coast, as well as dangerous winds to the Northeast.
At 11 a.m., Isaias was moving north at 13 mph and was located about 80 miles east-southeast of Brunswick, Georgia.
As Isaias approaches the Carolinas, storm surge may reach 5 feet, especially near the South Carolina-North Carolina border. Tornadoes are also possible in the Carolinas.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Friday.
Evacuations have been ordered for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach and Caswell Beach.
The last hurricane to make landfall in North Carolina was Dorian in 2019. The last hurricane to make landfall in South Carolina was Matthew in 2016.
After landfall in the Carolinas, Isaias will weaken and race up the East Coast.
Isaias will reach the Mid-Atlantic by early morning Tuesday and the Northeast by Tuesday night.
Over six inches of rain are forecast for the Mid-Atlantic.
The heaviest rainfall is expected to hit along the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia to New York City.
New York City is expected to get hit by tropical-storm force winds, storm surge and several inches of rain, city officials said.
Lower Manhattan is particularly vulnerable to storm surge, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. Emergency management crews are deploying flood protection measures, he said.
“We are not taking any chances at all,” de Blasio said.
Warner Music NashvilleIngrid Andress is taking her new song to Today.
The rising hit singer-songwriter will perform her summery tune “Waste of Lime” live on the Today show on Thursday.
The cleverly penned track finds the singer telling the lover who ghosted her that he’s nothing more than a “waste of lime” from the margaritas they shared. It also includes a reference to the Beach Boys’ famous hit, “Kokomo.”
“Waste of Lime” follows the release of Ingrid’s debut album Lady Like in March. The project featured her debut single, “More Hearts Than Mine.”
She and labelmate Gabby Barrett made history earlier this year when Ingrid’s hit and Gabby’s chart-topping debut “I Hope” both sat in the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, marking the first time two solo female artists achieved the feat in the chart’s history.
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — Add “league owner” to the growing list of job titles earned by former wrestler-turned movie star, TV producer, and spirits entrepreneur Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The superstar, along with his ex-wife and production company partner Dany Garcia and the investment company Redbird Capital Partners have purchased the XFL football league.
Originally created in 2001, the league, which was owned by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, restarted play earlier this year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused games to be cancelled, and the league filed for bankruptcy.
In a statement, Johnson said, “The acquisition of the XFL with my talented partners, Dany Garcia and [Redbird’s] Gerry Cardinale, is an investment for me that’s rooted deeply in two things – my passion for the game and my desire to always take care of the fans. With pride and gratitude for all that I’ve built with my own two hands, I plan to apply these callouses to the XFL, and look forward to creating something special for the players, fans, and everyone involved for the love of football.”
Johnson himself played football in college, but lack of playing time and injuries prevented him from getting to the NFL, leading him to follow in his father’s footsteps in the family business of professional wrestling.
His Seven Bucks production company — named after the amount of money he had in his pocket when the Canadian Football League cut him in 1995 — has become a major Hollywood player, with hit TV and movie projects that have earned $10 billion worldwide at the box office.
Adult Swim(LOS ANGELES) — We all have that TV show that we just don’t “get” in terms of popularity, and that led the website Reviews.org to poll Americans by state to see which popular shows they think are the most overrated. 
