Broadway will remain dark for the rest of the year
The show will not go on. Well, at least for the remainder of this year. Broadway shows will not be returning to the stage until at least January of…
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Neon Desert Music Festival cancelled due to spike in El Paso virus cases
El PASO, Texas — One of the Borderland’s premier events is the latest victim of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Neon Desert Music Festival has been…
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Portland brewery to sell beer benefiting the Black Resilience Fund
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Breweries around the world including many in Portland are…
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Here’s how much Covid-19 drug remdesivir will cost
The United States now has a highly anticipated price tag for the antiviral drug remdesivir. Gilead Sciences, the company that makes the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Gov. announces more than $33 million available for renters, homeowners, and landlords
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — On Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced more than $33 million…
Continue Reading Shane Dawson is the latest big YouTuber to apologize for racist videos
By now, the garden variety YouTube apology is an easily recognizable art form: Puffy eyes, a sparse background, a vague title — and in the…
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Willie Nelson will take part in a virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden
It looks like Willie Nelson has Joe Biden on his mind. The legendary country singer will join Robert Earl Keen at a Monday night virtual fundraiser…
Continue Reading Local organization selected to transform animal sheltering system
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — The number of homeless pets is expected to rise with so many…
Continue Reading Protest for detained immigrant children held in Bicentennial Mall State Park
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Protesters gathered in Bicentennial Mall State Park over…
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Shaquille O’Neal and Papa John’s have teamed up to launch an extra-large Shaq-a-Roni pizza
Calling all pizza lovers! Papa John’s and Shaquille O’Neal have launched a new extra-large “Shaq-a-Roni” pizza, made with…
Continue Reading Starting today, renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 outbreak can apply for relief through CARES Act
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Starting today, renters and homeowners who were…
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More than 500,000 people have been killed by Covid-19. A quarter of them are Americans
More than half a million people have died from the coronavirus worldwide, marking another bleak milestone in the pandemic. The latest death toll…
Continue Reading Salvation Army reopens food pantries in Portland metro area
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The Salvation Army will reopen four neighborhood food…
Continue Reading Brides Battle For Refunds From Ashley Farm After Wedding Venue Falsely Claimed Exemption From COVID-19 Restrictions
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — The place has glowing reviews online; a picturesque farm for…
Continue Reading Teenager Injured After Falling Through Roof Of Holy Cross Building In Deerfield
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — A teenager fell through the roof of the building adjacent to…
Continue Reading Nearly 40 protesters taken into custody following protest at State Capitol
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Nearly 40 demonstrators were taken into custody Sunday…
Continue Reading Sorority holds mobile food pantry for those in need
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — Women part of a local sorority alumnae chapter came together…
Continue Reading Minneapolis Mayor, Police Chief Roll Out Tighter Rules On Officer Body Camera Review, Reporting
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief…
Continue Reading Want to prevent another shutdown, save 33,000 lives and protect yourself? Wear a face mask, doctors say
First, health officials said we shouldn’t wear face masks. Then, they said we should. Now, many are saying we must wear masks if we want to…
Continue Reading People are defecating outside the Queen’s vacation home
Walkers are relieving themselves in the grounds of Queen Elizabeth‘s Scottish residence, staff have said. Employees at Balmoral Castle, which…
Continue Reading Matthew Broderick still remembers his most famous lines from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
The cast of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” reunited for a virtual chat that revisited the movie, and even featured a special appearance…
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UTEP, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center team up to produce low-cost ventilator
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As coronavirus cases continue to spread, hospitals worldwide are preparing in case of shortages of necessary equipment like…
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Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has signed with the New England Patriots
Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, according to league sources ESPN’s Chris…
Continue Reading Families flock to parks in Lackawanna County
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA (WNEP) — Playsets at South Abington Community Park…
Continue Reading Want to win Eurovision? Write a nice, slow song about love
You might be forgiven for thinking the Eurovision Song Contest doesn’t lend itself to rigorous academic analysis. After all, this is a…
Continue Reading Mayor Strickland issues statement on masks as COVID-19 cases increase
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WSMV) — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland issued a statement on Sunday,…
Continue Reading Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in new trailer for ‘Respect’ biopic
Jennifer Hudson is a perfect Aretha Franklin in the new trailer for the upcoming film, “Respect.” The trailer for the biopic dropped…
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Multiple people dead after attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi
At least five people have died after shots were fired at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, according to rescue officials on Monday. Policemen…
Continue Reading Summer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games will take place in Tokyo…
Continue Reading Flint mayor says be a good neighbor when using fireworks this Independence Day
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — Celebrating Independence Day this year will look different due…
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