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Caroline Flack's death sparks discussion about mental health
Celebrity 2 hours ago
The reality TV fixture, who stepped down from Love Island UK following an assault charge, died on Saturday. Friends and fans who posted tributes recalled the words Flack once posted on social media, which read: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
American passenger on cruise ship Westerdam tests positive for coronavirus after arriving in Malaysia
World news 5 hours ago
Westerdam was refused entry by five governments before being allowed to dock in Cambodia. The 83-year-old woman, who flew out of Cambodia on February 14, tested positive in Kuala Lumpur. The cruise operator Holland America Line previously said there were no suspected cases on board before disembarking.
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Former Love Island host Caroline Flack has died
In memoriam 4 hours ago
The reality TV fixture who stepped down following an assault charge has died aged 40. Her family confirmed the death in a statement.
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A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the stabbing death of Barnard student
US news Yesterday
A second boy has been arrested in connection to the Manhattan stabbing death of Tessa Majors back in December.
Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin is benched after ripping his team at halftime
XFL Yesterday
After falling behind early to the DC Defenders, the New York quarterback told an ESPN reporter: "We need to change the whole entire gameplan.” Not long after that, he was benched.
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Pat Connaughton hit the Dunk Contest with a White Men Can't Jump tribute and back-to-back MVP appearances
NBA All-Star Weekend Last night
The Milwaukee Bucks star opened his NBA All-Star Dunk Contest appearance with a White Men Can't Jump tribute, soaring over MLB star Christian Yelich for a score of 45/50. As if clearing one MVP wasn't enough, Connaughton brought out the NBA's Giannis Antetokounmpo to finish things off with a perfect 50.
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People are outraged that Aaron Gordon lost the Dunk Contest...again
NBA All-Star Weekend Last night
The 2020 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest ended with a thrilling trade of multiple 50-point dunks between Miami Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. and Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon. In the end, Gordon's dunk over 7'5" Boston Celtics big man Tacko Fall wasn't enough, and he fell short of the trophy by one point. Gordon's loss — the second time he's been crowned runner-up — opened an old wound in the NBA community.
China quarantines used bank notes to stop the spread of coronavirus
World news Last night
Old notes will be disinfected with X-rays or high temperatures before being put aside in a safe for seven to 14 days, according to the vice-governor of the Chinese central bank.
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Michael Bloomberg is probably not considering Hillary Clinton to be his running mate
Politics Yesterday
A report that cited sources close to his campaign claimed that Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is "considering" the 2016 candidate to be his vice-presidential running mate. Many expressed skepticism about the story's sourcing and that Clinton would join a Bloomberg-Clinton ticket. The Bloomberg campaign responded by downplaying the story.
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Astros fans call for a boycott after Buffalo Wild Wings fries cheating teams
Baseball Yesterday
The chain restaurant offered an apology for what appeared to be commentary on the Houston Astros cheating scandal.
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Over 6,000 bodies found in Burundi mass graves
World news Yesterday
The African nation's Truth and Reconciliation Commission found the bodies in six mass graves in Karusi Province. This is the largest finding since Burundi launched a nationwide excavation in January.
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Love Island episode pulled after former presenter Caroline Flack's death
Television Yesterday
ITV executives said they were "shocked and saddened" about the death of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack. Saturday's episode of Love Island will not air, ITV announced, with no word on Sunday's episode.
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Canada will evacuate its citizens on board quarantined cruise ship in Japan
Canada news Last night
The government of Canada announced that it has chartered a plane to repatriate Canadians on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which has been docked in Yokohama, Japan, since February 3. There are over 250 Canadians on board the ship and 15 of them have been infected with the virus.
The 3-Point Contest came down to Buddy Hield's final shot
NBA All-Star Saturday Last night
Eight stud shooters came to compete for the 3-Point Contest crown, and it came down to a one-point difference between Devin Booker and new champ Buddy Hield.
All the ways the players, the league and fans are honoring Kobe Bryant during All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend Last night
All-Star Weekend takes on a bigger purpose this year as the NBA family continues to mourn the death of the late great Kobe Bryant, an 18-time All-Star in his own right. Keep it here for a running collection of tributes and celebrations throughout the All-Star festivities.
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Aaron Gordon and Derrick Jones Jr. put on a Dunk Contest for the ages
NBA All-Star Weekend Last night
Sit back and enjoy the high-flying display of athleticism.
K Camp acknowledges the 14-year-old choreographer who made his song blow up
Music Yesterday
Though she has only recently been credited for it, Jalaiah Harmon says she's the originator of the Renegade dance. The dance accompanies K Camp's track, Lottery, which features tags from the song's producer, @ReazyRenegade.
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Coronavirus cases aboard Japanese cruise ship climb to 355
World news Last night
Another 70 passengers on board the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday. At least 15 Australians, one American, two Canadians and one British national are among the people who've been diagnosed. The ship, which is carrying 3,700 people, has been quarantined in Yokohama since February 3 after a Hong Kong man who sailed on the cruise tested positive for the virus.
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A buffalo racer's record speed draws comparison to Usain Bolt
Amazing February 15, 2020
Srinivas Gowda has gone viral after he broke a 30-year-old record in Kambala, a traditional buffalo race, covering 142.50 meters in just 13.62 seconds, in Karnataka in southern India. Many are comparing his feat to the Jamaican sprinter's record of 9.58 seconds.
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This beverage battle is getting nostalgic 🥤
Haha Yesterday
A Tweet from @CrazyJuice__ has people debating whether Faygo or Tahitian Treat is the better drink.