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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he sought help for anxiety and depression following his brother's death
NFL Yesterday
During an episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Prescott opened up about his brother’s death earlier in the year and admitted that he still has trouble coping with the loss. On Tuesday, sports commentator Skip Bayless said that he didn’t have sympathy for Prescott and implied that by admitting that he battled depression, it showed a lack of leadership. Prescott expounded more on his mental health comments during a media session on Thursday.
Rio Tinto’s chief executive steps down after the mining giant destroyed ancient Aboriginal site in Australia
World news Last night
The mining company's chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques will step down from his role "by mutual agreement" following the destruction of 46,000-year-old rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara, Western Australia. Rio Tinto blew up parts of the ancient Aboriginal heritage site that were significant to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people in May to expand an iron ore mine.
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Police departments in Oregon forced to dispel rumors about Antifa starting wildfires after onslaught on 911 calls
US news Yesterday
Rumors about how certain wildfires started in Oregon began to affect the operations of police departments in multiple counties in the state. There is no evidence that any wildfires were started by members of Antifa and departments have confirmed that these rumors are false.
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Violent protests take place in Colombia after the death of a civilian in police custody
World news Last night
Anti-police protests escalated in the Colombian capital of Bogotá on Wednesday night, with multiple clashes between demonstrators and authorities leading to seven deaths. The night of unrest was fuelled by footage that circulated online showing police beating and tasering law student Javier Ordóñez, who later died.
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80% of the Faces of Power in America are White
See the 922 faces of power behind Hollywood, the justice system, big businesses and more. 180 of them identify as a person of color.
How Justin Bieber ended up in Drake & DJ Khaled's 'Popstar' video
Director X and Taj Critchlow, the masterminds behind Drake and DJ Khaled's 'Popstar' music video, tell @etalkctv's @mr1loveTO how they ‘cheffed up’ Drizzy’s idea to make Justin Bieber the star, and why he was the perfect person for the job.
The most shocking revelations from Woodward's tell-all book about Trump
In journalist Bob Woodward's second book on President Donald Trump's administration, Trump is quoted bragging that he protected Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the assassination and dismembering of the Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018. Here are some of the other shocking revelations.
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Trump stated in an interview with journalist Bob Woodward that he 'wanted to play ... down' the gravity of COVID-19
Politics Yesterday
In audio recordings obtained by The Washington Post and CNN, President Trump stated to journalist Bob Woodward that he played down the risk of COVID-19 to avoid creating panic. On Wednesday, Trump called Woodward’s book, titled Rage, a “political hit job” and said that he wanted to “keep the country calm.”
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Republicans turn "defund the police" into a top political fight
Heading into the November election, Gov. Greg Abbott has made clear that he believes policing should be top of mind for all Texas candidates and voters.
It's been 50 years since The Original 9 took a stand for women's tennis
Tennis Last night
The 50th anniversary of The Original 9 was celebrated at the US Open semifinals. Billie Jean King, one of the nine, shared a photo of a visual tribute naming all nine women was displayed at the arena, stating "these women are among the bravest, most intrepid, talented, and determined women I know." Several women who played at the 2020 US Open paid tribute to the nine women for paving the way for professional women's tennis.
A TIFF like never before
The 45th annual Toronto International Film Festival started with three simultaneous screenings of DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA across three outdoor venues in Toronto, while audiences coast to coast enjoyed films online making #TIFF20 one to remember
Senate Democrats blocked GOP's slimmed-down COVID-19 stimulus bill
COVID-19 Yesterday
The Republican's proposed relief package did not get the 60 votes needed to move forward. Every Democrat and one Republican opposed it.
How cities are preparing to support people uprooted by climate change
As climate change displaces people from their homes, cities are preparing for an influx of new residents. Society will never be the same.
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Actor Diana Rigg dies at 82
In memoriam Yesterday
How the pandemic transformed what you'll see on TV this fall
Major networks' fall seasons are resting on fallback plans. The scramble behind the scenes is evident in an initial lineup brimming with non-scripted series, prime time dramas that originated in other countries or platforms and remote shoots.
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Jimmy Carter addresses Willie Nelson's "big fat Austin torpedo" story
A new documentary includes an interview with the former president who discusses a story the singer has told about smoking marijuana at the White House.
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Dozens of AmazonBasics products flagged as fire hazards
Since 2016, at least 1,500 reviews have been written about more than 70 AmazonBasics products exploding, catching on fire, smoking, melting, causing electrical malfunctions or otherwise posing safety risks.
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Large fire breaks out at Beirut port near site of explosion
World news Yesterday
Beirut residents shared videos of a fire that broke out at the port, the site of the explosion that took place on August 4 and killed 190 people. This is the second fire reported in the area in a week. The Lebanese Army stated that the fire broke out at a warehouse containing oils and tires.
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Bubba Wallace announces he will not return to the No. 43 car for the 2021 season
NASCAR Yesterday
Bubba Wallace released a statement on Thursday confirming the news that he will not return to the Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 team next season. The RPM team said it will announce its driver for 2021 in the "near future."