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Nicolas Cage is set to become Tiger King
Pop culture 1 hour ago
According to a Variety exclusive, the Oscar-winning actor will portray Joe Exotic in an upcoming scripted series about the hit Netflix show.
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Trump administration refutes NYT report of internal document projecting doubling of COVID-19 rates
COVID-19 1 hour ago
Deputy press secretary Judd Deere denied White House ownership of a document that was obtained by The New York Times on Monday, adding that "[t]his data is not reflective of any of the modeling done by the task force or data that the task force has analyzed." The Times report cited internal projections of daily deaths jumping from around 1,750 to 3,000 in the US by next month, and new cases equally rising to 200,000 per day from about 25,000 currently.
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No matter how desperate you are for a quarantine haircut, do not hire Chris Evans to do it
Haha 40 minutes ago
Evans' dog Dodger is probably already leaving a one-star review on Yelp.
Mike Pompeo doubles down on unproven theory that COVID-19 originated from a Chinese lab
COVID-19 5 minutes ago
During a televised interview, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said there was "enormous evidence" that the new coronavirus originated from a Wuhan laboratory but did not provide any proof. Scientists, health officials, and the US intelligence community have previously stated that COVID-19 was not "man-made" or "genetically modified” but "natural in origin."
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What life is like in Sweden with no lockdown
With Sweden's unusual #coronavirus response, the country did not impose a compulsory lockdown, instead trusting people to socially distance themselves. Eleven people living there told us what their daily lives were like, from changing their commutes to still eating in restaurants.
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This year's Pulitzer Prize recipients announced amid the pandemic
US news 58 minutes ago
On Monday, Pulitzer Administrator Dana Canedy announced the 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners in journalism and the arts. The awards – initially scheduled to be announced in April – were postponed and rescheduled for May 4 due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments by phone due to the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 2 hours ago
The US Supreme Court took unprecedented measures on Monday due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, hearing oral arguments over a trademark dispute via conference call. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas – who has not asked a question in a year – broke his typical silence to weigh in on the day's arguments. The court will hear 10 cases over the next two weeks.
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Midnight Sun, the latest Twilight book, is coming soon
Books This morning
Author Stephenie Meyer announced that the Twilight companion book, which will feature Edward Cullen's perspective, will be released on August 4.
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Kim Jong Un reappears in public after nearly 3 weeks of absence
North Korean state media on Saturday said Kim celebrated the completion of the Sunchon Phosphatic Fertilizer Factory north of Pyongyang, the capital.
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Italy gradually reopens after 2 months of nationwide virus lockdown
With Italy still in the throes of Europe’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak, more than 4 million people are cleared to return to work on Monday. Bars and restaurants can’t return to normal until the end of May but eateries can now offer take-out.
Normal People is out here leaving a trail of emotional devastation in its wake
Pop culture 2 hours ago
The new Hulu/BBC series about love, longing and the trials of intimacy seems to be putting viewers' tear ducts to the test.
J.Crew officially files for bankruptcy
Business This morning
After speculation last week, the J.Crew Group confirmed that the company filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, becoming the first major retailer in the US to do so amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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London's emergency COVID-19 hospital is being placed on standby
COVID-19 This morning
Opened in April, the NHS Nightingale hospital at London's ExCel Centre is being put on standby, with no new admissions expected. Staff will be moved away from the hospital, but medical facilities will remain in place.
Stranglers keyboardist Dave Greenfield dies from COVID-19
In memoriam 1 hour ago
After testing positive for the virus, the band confirmed Greenfield's passing on Sunday. He was 71. The keyboard legend and vocalist wrote their biggest hit, Golden Brown, and helped shape their unique punk rock/new wave sound.
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Longtime Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula has died at age 90
In memoriam 2 hours ago
Shula, who is the winningest coach in NFL history and the architect of the league's only perfect season, died in his home on Monday, the team announced in a statement.
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'May the Fourth Be with You' takes a special meaning during these difficult times
Pop culture This morning
In times of quarantine, Star Wars fans are using May the Fourth as a rallying cry for solidarity and support.
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Liverpool keeper Loris Karius terminates loan at Beşiktaş in wages row
Premier League This morning
The goalkeeper will return to the Premier League leaders after a falling out with the Turkish club. His last game for Liverpool was the 2018 Champions League final, which they lost to Real Madrid.
Inside Texas prisons and jails rocked by coronavirus
Within the walls of Texas prisons overrun with the new coronavirus, information on its spread is still scarce, and the people locked up and working inside are terrified.
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Taylor Swift Surprises Nurse With Thoughtful Gift and Letter
Taylor Swift had a sweet surprise for a Utah nurse who is on the front line during the pandemic
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Air Canada reports over $1 billion loss in first quarter due to coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 This morning
Air Canada said it lost $1.05 billion in its first quarter compared with a profit of $345 million in the same quarter last year. The company also said that a recovery to 2019 revenue levels and capacity is three years away.
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