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Sasha Obama set to attend University of Michigan, Detroit News says
US news 3 hours ago
According to the Detroit News, former President Obama's younger daughter is set to begin classes at the University of Michigan next week.
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Troye Sivan calls out 'wildly invasive' interview
Celebrity 3 hours ago
The Australian singer spotted an interview he'd done making the rounds on Twitter and opened up about the experience, calling the questions "strange and inappropriate".
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Forever 21 prepares for potential bankruptcy filing, Bloomberg reports
Business 4 hours ago
The American fashion retailer is considering filing for bankruptcy, according to a Bloomberg report. The company has not confirmed the report yet.
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Matthew McConaughey appointed a film professor at the University of Texas
Celebrity Yesterday
The Dazed and Confused star will teach at the University of Texas Moody College of Communication in Austin starting this fall. A revered Austinite and native Texan, McConaughey has been a visiting professor in Austin since 2015.
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Jessi Combs, 'the fastest woman on four wheels,' died while trying to set new record
In memoriam Yesterday
The professional driver and former Mythbusters host passed away Tuesday in a jet car crash while attempting to break a land-speed record in Oregon.
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'Throwing up, drowsy, terrible colds' Cardi B opens up about the making of Invasion of Privacy
Celebrity Yesterday
In a series of Tweets, the rapper detailed the many challenges she faced while making her debut studio album, including managing expectations and dealing with her pregnancy. Invasion of Privacy won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in early 2019.
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A woman is on a hunger strike to save The OA
US news Yesterday
Writer Emperial Young has been on a hunger strike for nine days in a bid to save The OA, picketing outside Netflix's building in Los Angeles. The show was scrapped by Netflix after two seasons. Young said while she wants the show to continue, her protest is about "the capitalist forces that killed the show."
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MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell apologizes for thinly-sourced story about Trump and Deutsche Bank
US news Yesterday
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell host said he "made an error in judgment" after airing a segment on Tuesday that cited a single source in claiming that Trump's loans from Deutsche Bank were co-signed by Russian oligarchs. Trump's attorneys called the claim "false and defamatory."
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Pokémon Masters is out a day early, but gamers are reporting server glitches
Gaming 2 hours ago
The mobile game launched a day earlier on both Android and iOS but gamers are reporting some server issues. Pokémon Masters is a Pokémon tournament taking place in a new region: the islands of Pasio.
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Reality star Kevin O'Leary was on a boat involved in a fatal crash
Celebrity Yesterday
The Shark Tank and Dragons' Den star was involved in a boat crash on a lake in Ontario over the weekend. In a statement, he confirmed reports about the incident.
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Which Joker has the best laugh?
Movies 31 minutes ago
IGN took four actors who have played Joker and asked people which one had the best laugh for the Clown Prince of Crime.
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Woman who alleges she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew says 'he knows exactly what he's done'
UK news August 28, 2019
Virginia Giuffre claims she was forced to have sex with the prince when she was a teenager. On Tuesday, a number of women, including Giuffre, appeared in a New York court accusing the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse. Prince Andrew, who has been connected to Epstein, denies any wrongdoing.
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Marriott hotels are phasing out single-use toiletry bottles
World news Yesterday
Marriott International, the world's largest hotel chain, announced that it will no longer use single-use toiletry bottles as part of plans to reduce its environmental impact. The company estimates that the move will prevent 500 million tiny bottles annually from going to landfills.
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Joe Johnson working out for a number of NBA teams after Big3 dominance
Basketball 5 hours ago
NBA veteran Joe Johnson is working out for the Sixers, Clippers, Bucks and Nuggets, according to ESPN's Marc Spears. The 38-year-old last played for the Houston Rockets before signing to play in the Big3, where he was awarded MVP for the 2019 season.
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It has been five years since Obama wore THAT tan suit
Today Yesterday
Five years ago, former president Barack Obama made some waves when he wore a tan suit, created by the late tailor Georges de Paris.
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand ends her presidential campaign
Politics 3 hours ago
In a surprise announcement, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand revealed on Wednesday she is ending her campaign for president.
Florida declares a state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Dorian
Weather Yesterday
After US officials confirmed that Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a hurricane in the US Virgin Islands on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency to ensure Florida’s residents and authorities are fully prepared. The National Hurricane Centre says the risk of a dangerous storm surge and hurricane-force winds along Florida’s east coast later this week continues to increase.
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The Amazon is not Earth’s lungs
The fires burning the Amazon rain forest are horrifying, but they're not what's threatening the planet's oxygen supply, writes Peter Brannen.
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TSA bans Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge 'thermal detonator' Coke bottles on flights
Pop culture Yesterday
TSA officials confirmed that Coke bottles from Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge park in Orlando, Florida, will not be permitted on checked and carry-on luggage. The collectible souvenir bottles replicate "thermal detonators" from the film franchise.
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What did your DNA test reveal?
@pawsometags on @HashtagRoundup asked people to share the results with the hashtag, #JustTookADNATest. Even Lizzo got excited.
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