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Dr Disrespect has been banned from Twitch, reports say
Gaming 2 hours ago
According to numerous reports, popular gaming streamer Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm has been suspended from the platform. According to industry insider and journalist Rod “Slasher” Breslau, sources say the ban is permanent. A statement from Twitch shared with media outlets did not go into detail, saying "As is our process, we take appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service." Dr Disrespect was temporarily suspended from Twitch last year after broadcasting from a public bathroom during gaming convention E3.
Federal judge orders release of children in family detention facilities over COVID-19 concerns
US news 1 hour ago
US District Judge Dolly Gee said in a ruling on Friday that children held for more than 20 days at ICE family residential facilities should be released by July 17 due to the danger posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida records its single highest day of new COVID-19 cases with nearly 9,000
COVID-19 2 hours ago
Florida is among six states nationwide which set new daily records for new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday. The Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 confirmed cases, surpassing its previous record of over 5,500 cases, set just days earlier. Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Idaho and Utah all recorded new single-day COVID-19 case highs.
Six people seriously injured in Glasgow attack, including two teenagers
UK news 5 hours ago
Police Scotland confirmed that one individual was fatally shot by armed police on Glasgow’s West George Street and another six people were injured. Among these was a police officer who is in a critical but stable condition.
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America's scary Covid-19 curve has a simple explanation
Earlier today
Did the U.S. declare victory too soon? A chart that shows the U.S.-EU Covid case gap suggests yes.
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Toronto police officer found guilty of assault in beating of Dafonte Miller
Canada news This afternoon
On Friday, an Ontario judge delivered a verdict in the trial of off-duty Toronto police officer Michael Theriault and his brother, Christian, who were accused of aggravated assault and attempting to obstruct justice in the 2016 beating of Dafonte Miller. Michael was found guilty of assault, but not aggravated assault. Christian was found not guilty of both assault and aggravated assault. Both were found not guilty of obstructing justice.
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Where coronavirus cases are rising now
This afternoon
We’re tracking every case in the U.S. and the outbreak around the world. We update our maps and charts daily.
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Book from Trump's niece describes a ‘nightmare’ of family dysfunction
Earlier today
Mary Trump, who was belittled by the Trump family during an inheritance battle, studied psychology — and has concluded that her uncle is unfit.
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Pence defends Trump campaign holding mass gatherings during pandemic
This afternoon
When pressed by CBS News’ Paula Reid about Pres. Trump holding campaign events while health experts warn against mass gatherings, VP Pence said it was a matter of “freedom of speech and the right to peacefully assemble.”
Sandra Oh tells Kerry Washington she wanted her role on ‘Scandal’
This afternoon
During Variety's Actors on Actors, Sandra Oh shared a story with Kerry Washington about pleading with Shonda Rhimes to let her play the lead on 'Scandal' after reading the script for its pilot episode.
The new NBA season schedule has dropped
NBA 4 hours ago
Following the suspension of the season back in March, the NBA officially released its new schedule on Friday. Opening night on July 30 will see the Utah Jazz face the New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30 PM ET, before the Clippers take on the Lakers at 9:00 PM ET. As the season restarts at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, there will be a maximum of seven games per day with tip-offs between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET.
Faces not in your crowd: The billionaire owners who rule baseball
Earlier today
A team-by-team look at the billionaire MLB team owners who brought baseball to the brink during negotiations with players to launch a 2020 season.
Firm that tracked protesters targeted Evangelicals in 2016 election
Earlier today
A data broker that tracked Black Lives Matter protesters also tracked the locations of Evangelical Christians on election day 2016 using their cell phones and used that data to help push get-out-the-vote messaging, according to the company’s own CEO.
Fans are Loving All The Cameos on Netflix's Eurovision Song Contest
5 hours ago
The film follows the story of Icelandic singing duo Lars Erickssong (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdottir (Rachel McAdams) as they realize their dream of competing in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Kanye West and Gap strike 10-year deal
Fashion This afternoon
The retailers announced on Friday that Gap Inc. will partner with Kanye and Yeezy, his fashion company, for a new clothing line called Yeezy Gap that will be introduced in the first half of 2021.
These Artistic Takes on Disney Characters Are Pure Magic
This morning
We can promise you that these works of Disney fan art will make you believe in happily ever afters.
The House votes to give statehood to Washington DC
US news This afternoon
The House of Representatives voted to make Washington, DC a state, the first time in history the proposal has passed a chamber of Congress. The initiative passed in the Democratic-controlled House by a vote of 232-180, with no Republicans supporting it. The bill has been sent to the Senate.
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16 NBA players test positive as number of COVID-19 cases in Florida soar
COVID-19 This morning
The NBPA announced on Friday that 16 players have tested positive for COVID-19 out of 302 that were tested on June 23. The NBA has plans to restart the season at the end of July in Orlando, Florida. The news comes on the same day when Florida announced 8,942 new COVID-19 cases, a single-day record.
Rising infections in younger people fuel CA’s new coronavirus spike
Earlier today
The alarming recent surge in COVID-19 cases appears to be driven at least in part by increases in infections among Californians ages 18 to 49.
Rapper Huey has died at age 32
In memoriam This morning
The rapper, born Lawrence Franks Jr, was killed in a shooting in St. Louis, Missouri, on Thursday night according to local authorities. Huey was best known for his 2006 hit Pop, Lock & Drop It.
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