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A detailed map of who is, and isn't, wearing masks in the U.S.
The patterns from hundreds of thousands of survey respondents reflect partisanship, peer pressure and the footprint of the coronavirus itself.
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No, Toronto did not ban Catholic churches from administering Holy Communion
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On Friday, Fox News host Laura Ingraham shared a blog post suggesting that the City of Toronto banned communion in Catholic churches. In fact, the Archdiocese of Toronto temporarily modified its communion protocol in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why NASCAR's Tommy Joe Martins dropped Mississippi's flag from his car
NASCAR driver Tommy Joe Martins used to sport a Mississippi state flag sticker on his race car, which included the Confederate battle emblem — before it was retired. He says you'd have to be "sticking your head in the sand" to continue to support it
Is there any valid reason to not wear a mask? Experts weigh in
We've heard it all in the viral videos where customers refuse to wear a mask — not being able to wear a mask due to medical conditions, and some that even say masks make you sick. We asked experts to debunk myths about masking up.
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Dr. Rich Besser: CDC "sidelined" from role as leader in #COVID19 fight
Former Acting CDC Director and President of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issued stern warnings against the politicization of the CDC and the 3 most important questions parents should ask before sending their kids back to school this fall.
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British Airways will retire their entire fleet of Boeing 747 aircrafts after travel downturn
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The UK carrier said on Thursday that all of their 747s will be grounded four years earlier than expected due to a travel dip caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have said the move is the “end of an era” as British Airways have been flying the aircraft for nearly 50 years.
People Are Loving This Feel-Good Doc About Astrologer Walter Mercado
Walter Mercado was a beloved Latino astrologer and TV personality, decked out in incredible jeweled capes, until he suddenly disappeared. Netflix's 'Mucho Mucho Amor' Is a Heartwarming Doc you won't want to miss.
Princess Beatrice marries fiancé in a private ceremony, Buckingham Palace confirms
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Buckingham Palace confirmed Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a small ceremony in Windsor on Friday morning. It’s believed that around 20 people attended the scaled-down event including The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Andrew.
A change in Russia's constitution bans same-sex marriage and adoption
The new constitution bans LGBT marriage and adoption. It also resets the clock on Putin's time in power.
Here's why the #BlackLivesMatter movement spread to Germany
Cases of racial discrimination have increased significantly in Germany, according to a recent report by the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency.
Margaret Atwood on making it to the "Other Side" of COVID and baking
Celebrated author reassures us that we will make it through this, taking pleasure in small things, and hopefully, learning from our past mistakes. "First, the really good news: We will make it through this. There will be an Other Side," she writes.
India records over one million COVID-19 cases
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After recording a spike of 34,956 COVID-19 cases on Friday, India became the third country worldwide to reach the milestone of one million, after the US and Brazil.
Rapper Logic announces retirement and final album
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On Thursday, the rapper revealed he would be retiring after the release of his upcoming album, No Pressure, saying: "It’s been a great decade. Now it’s time to be a great father." His sixth and final studio album is set to be released on July 24.
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Australian company Lorna Jane fined for implying its 'anti-virus' clothing protects against COVID-19
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The activewear company has been fined nearly $40,000 ($27,950 USD) by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) after implying its LJ Shield Technology could protect people from COVID-19. Doctors have said Lorna Jane was "exploiting" the fears of the public amid the pandemic through their marketing of the clothing.
100-year old veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen
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The World War II veteran raised nearly £33m (over USD $40m) for NHS charities by completing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. He was knighted by the Queen at a private ceremony in Windsor Castle on Friday.
Teachers Are Ready To Quit Rather Than Put Their Lives At Risk
Teachers are quick to acknowledge that remote, online learning isn’t nearly as effective as being in the classroom, but with coronavirus cases rising all over the country, many don’t feel prepared to go back, either.
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Remembering Eric Garner six years after his death
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Six years ago, Eric Garner passed away after being put in a banned police chokehold on Staten Island. Five years later, the NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo was fired for violating department policy.
Gov. Greg Abbott says "there is no shutdown coming” in Texas
Asked about a possible statewide shutdown, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged "there seems to be rumors out there about a looming shutdown." But he said: "Let me tell you, there is no shutdown coming."
Federal government carries out second execution in 17 years
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Wesley Ira Purkey was executed on Thursday morning after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the second federal execution in two days, the first that have taken place since 2003.
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Jhené Aiko's deluxe edition of Chilombo is here
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The deluxe edition includes nine new tracks and features Snoop Dogg, Kehlani, Nas and Mila J.