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White House staff test positive for COVID-19
US news 1 hour ago
An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. On Thursday, President Trump told reporters staff will be tested daily after one of his valet drivers tested positive for the virus.
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Pence ‘delivering empty boxes of PPE’ video is edited, C-SPAN footage shows
Politics 1 hour ago
A video clip from ABC's late-night comedy program Jimmy Kimmel Live! claiming to show the vice president delivering empty boxes of personal protective equipment (PPE) to a healthcare center in Virginia is selectively edited, according to multiple reporters citing original C-SPAN footage.
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Amid research into coronavirus mutations, scientists caution against worrying
COVID-19 2 hours ago
After a study from the Los Alamos National Laboratory made waves this past week for citing evidence of a new, more dangerous variant of COVID-19 that emerged in February, other scientists are refuting the conclusions of the paper and are stating that mutations do not necessarily indicate new strains.
Taiwan's pro baseball league becomes first pro sports league to allow fans back
Baseball 1 hour ago
With many safety measures in place, a limited number of fans returned to stadiums for Chinese Professional Baseball League games.
A closer look at semi-autographical Pete Davidson dramedy The King of Staten Island
Movies This morning
The trailer was released for Judd Apatow's latest film, arriving in June, which stars Davidson, along with Marisa Tomei, Steve Buscemi and Maude Apatow.
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How bad is U.S. unemployment? ‘Literally off the charts’
The Labor Department said the economy shed more than 20.5 million jobs in April, sending the unemployment rate to 14.7% as the coronavirus pandemic took a devastating toll.
Cobie Smulders brings back 'Robin Sparkles' for stay-at-home PSA
The actress jumps back into her iconic ‘How I Met Your Mother’ alter-ego for a musical PSA, featuring an updated version of her faux-Canadian smash hit, “Let’s Go to the Mall.”
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Football teams will temporarily be allowed to make five subs a game
Football This morning
The IFAB, the game’s lawmaking committee, allowed two temporary changes, giving clubs the chance to make more substitutions, for competitions that end before the end of 2020. Competitions can also scrap VAR mid-season if they wish.
Almost 15% of the US is unemployed according to latest jobs report
US news This morning
At 14.7%, United States unemployment is at its highest rate since the Great Depression. An estimated 20.5 million jobs were lost in April. Canada is at the second-highest rate on record.
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Capitals waive Brendan Leipsic to terminate his contract
NHL 4 hours ago
The Washington Capitals announced on Friday that they have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract after it was revealed he made misogynistic comments in a group chat.
People are running 2.23 miles in memory of Ahmaud Arbery
Social action 2 hours ago
Two were charged in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, who would have turned 26 on May 8. Arbery was killed in February while taking a jog. Runners are completing 2.23 miles to commemorate the date of his death.
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Scuffle breaks out amongst rival lawmakers in Hong Kong's legislature
World news This morning
Photos and videos show pro-Beijing and pro-democracy lawmakers physically clashing in Hong Kong's legislature on Friday as members of the opposing parties attempted to gain control of various key committees.
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UK government announces a £16million fund to deliver meals to those struggling due to the pandemic
COVID-19 2 hours ago
Environment Secretary George Eustice announced a £16 million fund to support food charities, including refuges, homeless shelters and rehabilitation centres. Eustice also urged the public to abide by the current measures over the weekend, with Boris Johnson due to deliver an update on Sunday.
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Millions of Olive Ridley turtles make their way to the sea
Amazing Last night
After hatching, millions of baby turtles scamper off to sea at one of the world's largest rookeries of the endangered species — Odisha’s Gahirmatha Beach on India's eastern coast. A video of the annual phenomenon has been shared by forest officials who say this year could see the highest number of turtles ever.
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Where Americans are still staying at home the most
The majority of Americans are still spending much more of their time at home than before the pandemic. But in some regions people are moving around more than they were in March and April, even in areas where stay-at-home restrictions haven’t lifted.
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Arrests made over fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
US news Last night
A father and son in Georgia have been arrested and charged with murder over the death of Ahmaud Arbery. The 25-year-old Black man was shot and killed in February after he was confronted by two white men while running through a street in Brunswick.
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Team Trump Wants Flynn For 2020, Sees Him As Their ‘Nelson Mandela’
Can a disgraced former national security adviser become a campaign MAGA hero? We may soon find out.
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We need gossip now more than ever
Researchers who study gossip have found that it helps us bond, increases cooperation, and encourages good behavior and self-reflection—all qualities of a good quarantine habit.
Protests take place in Indianapolis after police fatally shoot Black veteran
US news Yesterday
Family members identified Sean Reed, a 21-year-old Black veteran, as the man shot and killed by Indianapolis police on Wednesday night. In a video of the encounter, which was streamed on Facebook Live, officers were reportedly heard making comments about Reed. On Thursday, dozens of people gathered in Indianapolis to protest his killing.
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Biden accuser Tara Reade sits down for interview with Megyn Kelly
US news Yesterday
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly sat down for on-camera interview with Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer for Joe Biden who alleged that the Democratic presidential frontrunner sexually assaulted her.
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