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Starbucks is permanently closing 400 stores in North America, including 200 in Canada
Business 3 hours ago
The coffee chain giant announced that it is closing hundreds of its stores in the US and Canada, including about 17% of its Canadian locations, due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lizzo Has an Empowering Message About Judging People's Bodies
1 hour ago
"I'm not working out to have your ideal body type. I'm working out to have my ideal body type."
People are discussing which statues they believe enhance their surroundings
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As Confederate monuments are being removed across the US, people are bringing to light statues from around the world they believe bring positivity to their surroundings.
Iggy Azalea announces she's given birth to a baby boy
Celebrity 1 hour ago
On Wednesday, the rapper announced that she is now a mother. She said she had been holding off on sharing the news, but wanted the world to know he's "not a secret" and that she loves him "beyond words." She did not mention who the father of her child is, but she's been romantically linked with rapper Playboi Carti for some time now.
Minneapolis police chief announces his department is withdrawing from union negotiations, promises reform
US news 1 hour ago
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced on Wednesday that the police department will withdraw from contract negotiations with the city's police union as a first step in what he said would be transformational reforms to the agency in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Chika Sounds Off About Protest, Pride, Here Debut EP and More
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Rapper and social commentator @oranicuhh sounds off about protest, pride, and her debut EP in NYLON's Pride 2020 issue. Plus, a roundup of Pride launches that *actually* give back to the LGBTQ community, an interview with @Party_Harderson, and more.
Anna Wintour admits to ‘hurtful and intolerant’ choices at 'Vogue'
1 hour ago
The longtime Vogue editor has reached out to her staff in an effort to recognize the ways in which she has failed to create space for Black writers, stylists, photographers and designers she works with.
'I'm excited to come home': USC officially welcomes back Reggie Bush after 10-year disassociation
NCAA football 3 hours ago
STEM fields shut down for a day to research and observe racism in their industry
Social action 2 hours ago
Using the trend #ShutDownSTEM, many scientists, publications and research labs are shutting down their social media for the day or providing resources on how to educate themselves better on racism in their various fields.
Roger Federer has announced he won't play tennis until 2021 due to a knee injury
Tennis Last night
Tennis player Roger Federer has said he will be out of action for the rest of the 2020 season due to a knee injury. The 20-time Grand Slam champion needed an extra operation on his right knee and plans to be back in 2021.
HBO Max temporarily removes Gone With the Wind to add ‘discussion of its historical context’
Movies Last night
The film, which is set on a plantation after the Civil War and considered a classic of American cinema, was quietly removed from the streaming service due to its depictions of ethnic and racial prejudices, leading some to accuse the company of censoring content. A HBO Max spokesperson said Gone With the Wind will return soon, but it will include “a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those very depictions.”
Statues of Christopher Columbus vandalized in Boston and Richmond
US news 3 hours ago
In Boston, a statue of Christopher Columbus was beheaded on Wednesday night, hours after protesters toppled another statue of Columbus in Richmond, Virginia, and pushed it into a lake.
Jacksonville, Florida, becomes the top contender for next RNC venue, The Washington Post reports
Politics 4 hours ago
According to a Washington Post report, the GOP is expected to move the Republican National Convention to the North Florida city following a dispute with North Carolina's governor over pandemic restrictions. The RNC is currently scheduled to take place in Charlotte in August.
Some U.S. lawmakers look to propose ban on police use of tear gas
2 hours ago
A group of congressional lawmakers want to lead the latest push to restrict law enforcement’s use of chemical weapons on civilians following the deployment of tear gas on peaceful demonstrators protesting George Floyd’s death.
A brush fire has broken out in Bel-Air, California
Last night
A brush fire has broken out on the hillsides of Bel-Air. This is a developing story.
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The deep-rooted racial inequalities in the US explained in charts
Last night
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to America's racial dividing lines.
Crossfit CEO steps down following backlash for comments about George Floyd's death
US news Last night
Crossfit CEO and founder Greg Glassman announced his resignation on Tuesday, with Dave Castro to take over. Glassman's departure comes shortly after BuzzFeed News obtained audio from a Zoom call, during which Glassman allegedly said: "We're not mourning for George Floyd," and shared conspiracy theories about him. Glassman also sparked backlash over the weekend for comments made about the death of Floyd, which prompted several business partners to sever ties with Crossfit.
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Russell Westbrook set to produce series on the Tulsa Race Massacre
NBA 5 hours ago
The NBA star will be an executive producer on Terror in Tulsa: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, an upcoming TV docuseries on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Westbrook, who currently plays for the Rockets, played 11 seasons in Oklahoma City.
Multiple Vanderpump Rules stars have been fired after racist actions resurfaced
Television Yesterday
Bravo has confirmed that Stassi Schroder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to the reality series following the Faith Stowers scandal and racist comments coming to light. Stowers, the only black cast member on the show, revealed that Schroder and Doute called the police on her for a crime in which she had no involvement.
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed on a two-fight deal, according to Sky Sports News
Boxing 4 hours ago
Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed on Wednesday that an agreement has been reached between Britain's rival champions.
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