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Babies among several killed as gunmen attack maternity ward in Kabul
World news Last night
Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry confirmed that at least 14 people, including mothers, nurses and two newborn babies, were killed after several gunmen stormed a hospital in Kabul on Tuesday morning. Earlier, there was a bombing at a funeral in the east of the country that killed at least 24 people, for which the Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility. However, it is not clear who attacked the hospital in Kabul and the Taliban denied any involvement.
Sami Zayn stripped of WWE Intercontinental Title
Wrestling 1 hour ago
The Canadian held one of WWE's intermediate titles, but he has been stripped after being "unable to compete." Outside WWE's storylines, there was speculation that Zayn had decided to stop attending WWE tapings. A tournament will crown his successor.
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Los Angeles Rams unveil new uniforms with metallic chrome helmets
NFL 1 hour ago
Almost two months after revealing a new logo set, the Los Angeles Rams unveiled their corresponding uniforms, which feature gradient numbering and a metallic chrome blue helmet.
Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort released to home confinement
Politics 5 hours ago
Manafort, who is serving a more than seven-year sentence for charges related to the Robert Mueller investigation, was released to home confinement over COVID-19 health concerns.
Epic Games shows off 'live' Playstation 5 gameplay footage via Unreal Engine 5
Gaming 1 hour ago
The gaming giant unveiled its next-generation game engine with a playable demo running on a Playstation 5 development kit. As well as showcasing the photorealistic gameplay, Epic confirmed that Fortnite will be a launch title on both the PS5 and Xbox series X.
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'Dear Evan Hansen' stars Ben Platt & Noah Galvin are officially dating
3 hours ago
The multi-talented entertainers, who've both played the title role in the Broadway smash hit 'Dear Evan Hansen,' have confirmed their relationship.
NBA superstars unite on resuming the season in private conference call, reports Yahoo Sports
NBA Last night
In the private call, arranged by the Players Association President Chris Paul, NBA stars LeBron James, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Curry decided in favor of resuming the season with proper safety measures, sources have told @ChrisBHaynes. According to ESPN, the players association has started informally polling players on whether the season should return.
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Florida's reopening is worth rooting for
Yesterday
If the numbers fall, it means the virus was simply less virulent in Florida than in New York or New Jersey.
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Police shooting of Breonna Taylor prompts outrage and city investigation
US news Yesterday
On Tuesday, Louisville's mayor called for an investigation into the March 13 shooting and death of Breonna Taylor. The 26-year-old EMT was shot at least eight times by city police officers who said they were carrying out a drug warrant, according to a lawsuit filed on April 27 by family members.
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Fauci warns Senate of an uncontrollable COVID-19 outbreak if US reopens too quickly
COVID-19 Yesterday
Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Tuesday alongside three other US medical officials. The nation’s top infectious disease expert used his time to warn against reopening the country prematurely, potentially sparking a second coronavirus outbreak.
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Federal Reserve chairman addresses lasting effects of COVID-19 on the US economy
COVID-19 2 hours ago
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said, "almost 40% of those in households making less than $40,000 a year lost a job in March" during a Wednesday morning briefing. He also called for more fiscal spending by the federal government.
Federal judge signals a hold on Justice Department's move to drop Michael Flynn's case
US news Last night
US District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan ordered a hold on the Justice Department’s motion to drop its case against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, opening the door for any potential challenges to the dismissal. The judge said he would advise third parties on how to submit their briefs to the court "at the appropriate time." Flynn pleaded guilty in 2017 to a felony charge of making false statements to federal authorities.
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An update to your Fitbit could detect a Covid-19 symptom
2 hours ago
You might have a full-featured pulse oximeter sitting on your wrist right now.
Sassy goats break out and roam free in local streets
Animals Last night
While Zach was at the store, he says the goats broke through the fence and began touring local streets, in San Jose, California. The peckish visitors weren't afraid to sample a few lush gardens as they passed through. The curious incident comes just six weeks after some audacious goats moved in on an empty town in Llandudno, in the north of Wales.
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India Made Its Contact Tracing App Mandatory, So An Engineer Hacked It
Yesterday
A software engineer from Bangalore was worried about being forced to download Aarogya Setu. So he ripped its guts out.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments on access to Trump's finances
Politics Yesterday
On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two cases pertaining to President Trump's tax, bank and financial records. The justices again heard arguments over a conference call.
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Robert Pattinson photographs himself for the June/July cover of GQ
Yesterday
He shot his own cover, tried to explain the plot of Tenet, and nearly burned down his kitchen on a video chat with GQ.
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The story of the trader blamed for 2010's $1 trillion "Flash Crash"
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On May 6, 2010, the S&P 500 plummeted 5% in four minutes without warning, temporarily erasing $1 trillion. Ten years later, a new book reveals fresh details about the man authorities blamed for the so-called "Flash Crash."
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The Lizzie McGuire Cast Reunited For a Table Read of The Bra Episode
Yesterday
If you know, you know. 😂
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Why Native American communities are being hit so hard by coronavirus
2 hours ago
The Navajo Nation has more coronavirus cases per capita than any U.S. state —but the problems they’re facing were decades in the making.
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