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Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber shut down allegations that they bought their #1 Billboard spot
Music 1 hour ago
After Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s collaboration, Stuck With U, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, rapper 6ix9ine accused the pair of manipulating the charts by purchasing 30,000 units. Grande and Bieber both responded to the accusations in separate statements, crediting the song’s success solely to their fans.
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China hits Australia with trade tariffs after it leads calls for COVID-19 origin inquiry
COVID-19 3 minutes ago
Following a push for a @WHO probe into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, led by Australia and the European Union, China's Ministry of Commerce announced tariffs totally 80.5% on Australia's barley imports. As China's biggest barley importer, the measures are expected to cost Australia AUD$600 million (USD $390 million). More than 100 of the WHO's 194 members have backed the international probe, including Russia, the US, the UK and South Korea.
What happens when you let Twitter polls decide your life for a day.
@TheMob let Twitter decide key aspects of their day. Needless to say, they aren't getting their security deposit back.
Biden says he'll revoke the Keystone XL pipeline permit if elected president
Politics 4 hours ago
A statement from Biden's campaign said the likely Democratic nominee would rescind the permit allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to cross the border into the US if he wins the White House in November. The controversial project, which is strongly backed by the Trump administration, has been marred by years-long legal delays.
This is what dining at top restaurants will look like after Covid-19
Temperature checks, questionnaires, and plexiglass dividers: This is a glimpse of what fine-dining will look like after coronavirus.
Did Someone Poison Michael Jordan's Pizza in 1997?
The final episodes of 'The Last Dance' test a confusing theory, and people are... suspicious.
Where chronic health conditions and coronavirus could collide
The outbreak may spread to new areas with high rates of diabetes, obesity and other illnesses that can worsen coronavirus symptoms. See where your county falls among those with the highest health risk factors.
Work from home should become a permanent option
Rather than prepare to reopen, companies should help employees settle into operating remotely.
How the Army uses videogames to attract recruits during the pandemic
The U.S. Army's esports team is using gaming tournaments as safe ways to connect with prospective soldiers during the pandemic—and has gotten more prospects online than they would have through traditional means.
The Trump admin is rushing deportations of migrant children
Included in the deportations: A 16-year-old girl who fled Honduras with her mother after her testimony landed her father in prison for rape.
‘The Last Dance’: Best Moments From the Michael Jordan Docuseries
#TheLastDance was filled with modern-day testimonies from Michael Jordan and nearly everyone involved with the Bulls dynasty. It became a ratings hit for ESPN and must-watch TV for NBA enthusiasts. Here are the best moments from the docuseries.
Inspector general was investigating Pompeo for Saudi arms sale and staff misuse before firing
Politics 5 hours ago
State Department Inspector General Steve Linick was investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision to bypass Congress and approve an $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia before he was ousted from his post. Pompeo was also being investigated by the government watchdog for allegedly using staffers for personal chores. President Trump said Pompeo requested Linick to be fired.
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Biotechnology company Moderna says experimental vaccine shows promise
COVID-19 Earlier today
The company announced on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears to be safe and able to generate an immune response against the virus. The findings are based on results from the first eight people who were each given two doses of the vaccine during the Phase I trial, which began in March.
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He drove more than 600 miles for a haircut. He’s not alone
One man drove more than 600 miles from Olympia, WA to Yuba City, CA to get his hair trimmed while barbershops elsewhere are closed.
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Hollywood is going international during the pandemic
Eager to resume production, filmmakers are looking abroad to shoot new projects. Meanwhile, many countries are doing whatever they can to attract foreign film crews.
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Is this the new normal for gyms post-coronavirus?
Gyms around the world are starting to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns. Here's how things have changed since the pandemic, and how they're stepping up on safety measures.
19 of the Best Fantasy Shows on Streaming to Escape Into Right Now
Sometimes, you need a little escape from the real world — and what better way than to dive into a TV show filled with magic, dragons, and/or time travel? Whether you’re into demon-slaying, magical academies or robots, we have something for everyone.
As Texas reopens, the state is reporting more coronavirus cases
Texas has seen a modest but steady increase in the growth of new coronavirus cases in the two weeks since some businesses reopened at 25% capacity. The state is missing several coronavirus response benchmarks.
China used travelers to “seed” Covid-19, says Trump aide Navarro
Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro is accusing China of using air travelers to “seed” the coronavirus all over the world.
The YouTuber turning Black men’s hair care into video gold
William Humphrey (WillOnAWhim) isn’t just entertaining his hundreds of thousands of subscribers—he’s showing that hair care can be self-care.
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