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How coronavirus spread from a NY man to family, neighbors and friends
1 hour ago
In the span of 48 hours, one family’s medical crisis spiraled beyond their Westchester County home, shuttering Jewish schools and synagogues and crystallizing the virus’s power to propel anxiety across a region.
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Elizabeth Warren's dog is eating his feelings as her campaign comes to a close
Animals 1 hour ago
Let Bailey eat the burrito, okay. It's been a hard day.
Senate passes $8.3 billion emergency spending package to help confront coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus 1 hour ago
On Thursday, the US Senate approved an $8.3 billion emergency spending package to help the federal government address the spread of COVID-19. The measure, which passed 96-1, will now be sent to President Trump for his anticipated signature.
Elizabeth Warren ends her presidential campaign, will 'think a little more' on an endorsement
Politics 3 hours ago
The Massachusetts senator announced on Thursday that she is suspending her bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination, following a disappointing showing in early primary contests. The "hardest part," Warren said in later remarks to the press, is "all those little girls who are going to have to wait four more years" for the opportunity to see a female president. Warren declined to offer an endorsement in the Democratic nomination contest when asked by the media.
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Billy Porter will play 'genderless' Fairy Godmother in Cinderella
3 hours ago
In a new interview with CBS News, the 'Pose' star revealed that his character in the upcoming 'Cinderella' remake starring Camila Cabello will be a "genderless, fabulous Fairy Godmother."
Kendrick Lamar launches pgLang, a mysterious new project (that's not a new album)
Pop culture 2 hours ago
Kendrick Lamar and collaborator/manager Dave Free dropped a link to www.pg-lang.com, a creator-driven multimedia outfit with little information beyond their mission statement currently available.
NFL offers to loosen up discipline around marijuana use under proposed CBA
NFL 1 hour ago
Under the NFL's proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, players will no longer face suspension for testing positive for marijuana. Reporters offered more insight into the nuances of the policy, as players discuss whether or not to approve the CBA.
Former Republican congressman Aaron Schock comes out as gay
US news 3 hours ago
Schock, who resigned in 2015 amid a funds scandal, publicly announced his sexuality on Thursday, saying that his religious upbringing and family pressure kept him from opening up about being gay. Several in the LGBTQ community found Shock's announcement difficult to embrace because of his long record of supporting anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Could a new twist on hydropower be the key to a clean energy future?
2 hours ago
As the U.S. transitions away from fossil fuels, the key challenge will be ensuring there's enough electricity on the grid when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing. A new twist on hydropower could be part of the solution.
Cruise ship held off the coast of California over coronavirus fears
Coronavirus 2 hours ago
A Grand Princess cruise ship is being held off the California coast on Thursday so that federal health officials can screen the more than 2,000 people onboard for symptoms of COVID-19, according to reports.
Starbucks pauses use of personal cups due to coronavirus
Coronavirus This morning
The company announced it is temporarily suspending the use of personal cups at its North American locations to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The company will continue to offer a 10-cent discount for anyone who brings in a personal cup, even though customers can't use them.
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Katy Perry reveals she's pregnant in her new music video
Music Last night
The pop star is seen cradling a baby bump in the new clip for her track Never Worn White. She Tweeted shortly after the release, saying "so glad I don’t have to suck it in anymore."
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A Jeopardy! contestant accidentally gave Joel Embiid a new nickname
NBA Last night
The Philadelphia 76ers big man was the subject of the following Jeopardy! question on Tuesday: “Joel Embiid in 2019 won the trademark for this nickname of his that also describes the 76ers' strategy of improving the team.” Paul, the contestant who buzzed in immediately, confidently answered "What is 'Do a 180?'” The real answer is The Process, but Embiid was quick to embrace the new moniker.
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Farmers are fighting John Deere over who gets to fix $800,000 tractors
4 hours ago
The right-to-repair movement has come to the heartland, where some farmers are demanding access to the software that runs their equipment.
US death toll climbs to 11 as California reports first fatality related to coronavirus
Coronavirus Yesterday
The US has reported at least 11 deaths related to COVID-19 as of Wednesday. The state of California reported its first fatality while the number of confirmed cases in New York rose to six.
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Nicki Minaj's husband arrested for failure to register as a sex offender, TMZ reports
Celebrity Yesterday
Kenneth Perry, Nicki Minaj's husband, is in federal custody for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California. His sex offender status stems from a 1995 first-degree attempted rape conviction.
Coronavirus: Cases rise in Europe as global death toll exceeds 3,200
World news Last night
The total number of global cases has reached 94,000 with more than 3,200 fatalities. Get the latest updates from around the world: 🇨🇳 China continues to report slowdown in number of new cases 🇰🇷 South Korea now has over 6,000 confirmed cases 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷 Case numbers rise in UK, Spain, France and other European nations 🇺🇸 The US reports 11 deaths and California declares state of emergency 🇺🇳 Information from WHO and health agencies 🗒️ Information from journalists, health experts, epidemiologists and more
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Live facial recognition is coming to U.S. police body cameras
This morning
An exclusive report from @ozm shows a company called Wolfcom is pitching body cameras with live facial recognition to law enforcement groups across the U.S., and is now moving forward with beta testing with at least one known police department.
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Ronaldinho is detained in Paraguay over fake passport claims
Football 5 hours ago
Brazilian athlete Ronaldinho Gaúcho and his brother are under investigation in Paraguay for allegedly using fake passports to enter the country.
Tottenham's Eric Dier climbs into the stands to confront a fan
Football Last night
Spurs midfielder Eric Dier came off the field and into the crowd where he got into an altercation with fans of his own club. Early accounts suggested Dier was responding to racist comments directed at a teammate, but José Mourinho later said that he believed Dier was defending his brother who was watching the match.
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