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A ‘White Lives Matter’ banner is flown above Manchester City's game with Burnley
Premier League 2 hours ago
Shortly after kick-off for Monday's match between Manchester City and Burnley, a small plane reading the words "White Lives Matter Burnley" flew over the pitch at Etihad Stadium. In a club statement issued at halftime, Burnley condemned the actions, issued an apology to the Black Lives Matter movement and vowed to give lifetime bans to those responsible.
It’s time for CEOs to emerge from their bunkers
Stakeholder capitalism has had many false starts. Now’s the time to finally make it happen.
Android users are experiencing a sense of déjà vu with Apple's new iOS 14 home screen
Technology 4 hours ago
Apple announced a number of big updates at its first-ever virtual World Wide Developers Conference, including changes to the iPhone's new screen interface. The latest features did not go unnoticed by Android users.
Reports of a fireworks surge in several cities prompts various theories
US news 4 hours ago
Residents in several US cities including New York City, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles have reported a massive surge in fireworks during late-night hours. The pattern has prompted several theories ranging from alleged involvement from law enforcement, more free time due to the ongoing pandemic and a push from fireworks retailers to boost sales.
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Trump's claim about 2020 election being rigged by foreign countries is unsubstantiated, reports say
US election 4 hours ago
On Monday, President Trump speculated that the 2020 US election would be rigged due to foreign countries printing mail-in ballots. According to several sources, including the Washington Examiner, there is no evidence to support that a foreign country can spoil millions of mail-in ballots to interfere with the presidential election process.
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At least four people test positive for COVID-19 following Djokovic's tennis tournament
COVID-19 This morning
Croatia’s Borna Coric and Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov are among at least four people to test positive for COVID-19 after participating in Novak Djokovic’s Adria Tour tennis tournament over the weekend. Along with the two players, a coach and a trainer connected to the now-canceled event have also tested positive.
The New York Times won't require employees back into the NYC office until 2021
US news This morning
In an email issued to staff Monday morning, the company announced that most employees will not be required back in the physical offices until at least January 2021 as the city enters Phase 2 of reopening.
Two dead and several injured following shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina
US news This morning
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, at least two people have died and several others were injured following a shooting incident. Authorities said seven suffered gunshot wounds, while at least five were hit by a vehicle afterward.
A local teacher, a scientist and a US citizen named as victims in Reading terror attack
UK news Earlier today
All three victims of Saturday's attack have been named, and include local history teacher James Furlong and his friend, Joe Ritchie-Bennett, a native of Philadelphia who had resided in the UK for 15 years. The third victim has been identified as a scientist named David Wails.
Why LA officials say they're not worried about rising COVID-19 numbers
The continued rise in new cases came during the first weekend of more business sectors reopening, as bars, card rooms and some personal care services were given the green light to resume operations Friday, provided they take certain precautions.
The One Where Jennifer Aniston & Lisa Kudrow Have a ‘Friends’ Reunion
This year's installment of #ActorsOnActors looks a little different. Watch Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow in conversation from home
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Best Buds Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen's Kids Have A Virtual Hangout
On Father's Day these two famous dads introduced their sons to each other for the first time.
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Indian firms Cipla and Hetero to produce COVID drug, as 'inhaler' trials begin
COVID-19 This morning
Pharmaceutical giant Gilead has licensed the two companies to produce their own versions of Remdesivir, the antiviral drug currently being trialled for its possible effectiveness in treating COVID-19. Gilead itself is now testing an inhaled form of the drug.
NASCAR launches investigation after noose found in Black driver Bubba Wallace’s garage stall
US news This morning
A noose was found on Sunday in Wallace's garage stall at the race in Alabama, NASCAR announced. It comes less than two weeks after Wallace successfully campaigned to ban the displaying of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events. Wallace, who is the circuit's only full-time Black driver, released a statement of his own, saying "This will not break me, I will not give in nor will I back down."
South Korea says John Bolton's claims on Korean nuclear talks in his memoir are 'distorted'
World news Last night
Chung Eui-yong, South Korea’s national security chief, said in a statement on Monday that much of the claims made by President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser in his book “does not reflect the exact facts” and are “greatly distorted.” Chung also said Bolton’s book “violates the basic principles of diplomacy and can seriously undermine trust in future negotiations.” The book is scheduled for publication on Tuesday but media outlets have released excerpts.
App Clips lets users utilize an app's best features without downloading it
Technology Earlier today
During Monday’s WWDC 2020 conference, Apple announced App Clips, which are small snippets of an app that let users interact with them without having to download a full app.
Apple Unveils iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur, Apple Silicon & More
Apple unveils updates to the software of the iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple Watch. The company also announces that it is set to switchover from Intel’s processors to its own processors for Mac
The 'Hamilton' trailer has fans in their feelings
The first trailer for Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Hamilfilm has been released before it hits the small screen on July 3, and people aren't going to miss their shot to check out the musical phenomenon.
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New Trump executive order extends visa ban to non-US workers
US news 3 hours ago
According to news outlets, White House officials confirmed that President Trump will sign an executive order furthering the suspension of certain foreign work visas until the end of the year. The order will affect more than 500,000 people.
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Cade Cunningham to stay at Oklahoma State despite postseason ban
NCAA basketball This morning
Five-star guard Cade Cunningham announced Monday that he will stick with his commitment to Oklahoma State, despite the team's postseason ban for the upcoming 2020-21 season. "Now, more than ever, I'm loyal and true," Cunningham said in a video.