‘Miss Juneteenth’ showcases Nicole Beharie in a timeless mother-daughter tale
Marking an impressive directorial debut, “Miss Juneteenth” is a straightforward story of mothers and daughters — of opportunities…
Continue Reading ‘Daria’ spin off ‘Jodie’ starring Tracee Ellis Ross lands at Comedy Central
Jodie Landon is getting her own show. The character from the iconic ’90s MTV animated series “Daria” is getting a spin-off on…
Continue Reading Could this invisible air shield protect fliers from Covid-19?
A simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight Covid-19 infections.…
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‘That could’ve been me,’ two-time Olympic gold winner Christian Taylor reflects on George Floyd’s death
When two-time Olympic gold medal winner Christian Taylor watched the video of George Floyd’s death, the first thought that went through his…
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Mississippi coronavirus cluster tied to fraternity rush parties
Fraternity parties in Mississippi have continued this summer, and as a result Covid-19 cases have too, the state’s health officer said…
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Earth-like planets and ocean worlds could be common in our galaxy, studies say
Outside of Earth, intriguing ocean worlds in our solar system are of interest to astronomers as potential hubs of life. New estimates and…
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Fatherhood and the pandemic: How men are stepping up with child care
Juan Elias, a father of two in Oakland, California, has been experiencing a feeling that is deeply familiar to most moms since he became the primary…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, June 19
As the number of coronavirus cases in Oklahoma continues to rise, some experts are urging health officials to shut down President Donald…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift got educated on Juneteenth and wants you to be, too
From now on, anyone working for Taylor Swift will have the day off for Juneteenth. What’s more, Swift wanted to educate her followers about the…
Continue Reading Deserted Venice contemplates a future without tourist hordes after Covid-19
A few days before Italy is set to lift restrictions across much of the country after being locked down since March 10, the streets of Venice are…
Continue Reading Alaska’s ‘Into the Wild’ bus, known as a deadly tourist lure, has been removed by air
The abandoned bus on the Stampede Trail in Alaska — made famous by the book and film “Into the Wild” — has made its first…
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Triple digits arrive for the official start of summer.
Winds ease a bit today as temperatures continue to climb close to those triple digits. Mostly sunny skies will hang around through the start of next…
Continue Reading Arizona official brought women to the US to give birth and charged families to adopt the babies
A former Arizona county assessor pleaded guilty to running an adoption fraud scheme that involved bringing pregnant women from the Marshall Islands…
Continue Reading Malala Yousafzai finishes Oxford University, says now is time for ‘Netflix, reading and sleep’
Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning woman who survived being shot by the Taliban, has completed her degree at Oxford University.…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 19: DACA, coronavirus, police reform, Facebook, economy
The US Supreme Court again ruled against President Trump, this time on his attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.…
Continue Reading The extreme hotel hygiene awaiting tourists in Spain
It’s breakfast time, which means I need to get my temperature checked, put on my face mask, smother my hands in alcohol disinfectant and wear a…
Continue Reading Two Canadians held in China have officially been charged with spying
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians detained in China in December 2018, have been formally charged with spying by Chinese prosecutors,…
Continue Reading What’s been happening in China’s Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs?
As US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that aims to punish Beijing for its repression of the Uyghur ethnic minority, he was…
Continue Reading The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean
You might see another red, white and blue flag flying today over state capitols and city buildings. That banner with a bursting star in the middle is…
Continue Reading Beijing’s new outbreak is a reminder to the world that coronavirus can return at anytime
Until last week, Beijing seemed to have all but moved on from the coronavirus pandemic. For 55 days, the Chinese capital had not reported any locally…
Continue Reading Iceland now feels like the coronavirus never happened
The bars and restaurants are full. People are out enjoying themselves. Spectacular geological attractions are wide open to tourists. Anyone visiting…
Continue Reading New Zealand police officer shot dead in routine traffic stop
An unarmed police officer has been shot dead while carrying out a routine traffic stop in the New Zealand city of Auckland — the first to be…
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Election reform proposal rejected on day 1 of New Mexico Legislature special session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal to distribute absentee ballots directly to registered New Mexico voters without a request or application was…
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New Mexico State University releases plan for fall return
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is rolling out plans for students, faculty and staff as they prepare to return to campus in…
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El Paso orders businesses to require customers to wear face masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County officials issued a directive Thursday night mandating that businesses require all customers as well…
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Pandemic prompts changes for Borderland fireworks stands
VINTON, Texas — There will be social distancing at all TNT Firework stands around the Borderland this year. The area manager for TNT Fireworks,…
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El Paso Civil Air Patrol flying virus tests in money-saving effort for Texas
El PASO, Texas — The Civil Air Patrol is doing its part to contribute in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The all-volunteer auxiliary of the…
Continue Reading Google Doodle commemorates the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, set to ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
In honor of Juneteenth, companies have given employees paid leave in celebration, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is pushing to make it a paid state…
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Non-resident virus cases, deaths not being counted in El Paso’s totals
EL PASO, Texas — The official numbers of Covid-19 cases and deaths in El Paso isn’t a complete picture of the impact the virus is having in our…
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