WHO investigating reported increase in deaths in Kano, Nigeria, governor says
The World Health Organization and health officials in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have launched a probe into reports of increases in unusual…
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A 30-pound piece of the moon is up for sale
A piece of the moon that’s bigger than the rocks Apollo astronauts brought back to Earth is up for sale at the famed Christie’s auction…
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Congressmen who recovered from coronavirus donate their blood plasma
Two congressmen who have recovered from the coronavirus announced Thursday that they have donated their blood plasma in an attempt to help strengthen…
Continue Reading25 officers who refused to shave their beards put on leave until the pandemic ends
Twenty-five police officers in Prince George’s County, Maryland, are on medical leave after the Prince George’s County Police Department…
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Thank you for your service, Jared Kushner
What is most galling as the nation faces its worse crisis since World War II is how the Trump family keeps demanding recognition for their brilliant…
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In some reopening states, unemployment can pay more than lost jobs
While unemployment benefits serve as a financial lifeline for those who lose their jobs, the program typically replaces only about 40% of…
Continue ReadingFan pays $800,000 for Tom Brady’s ‘All-In’ experience
How much would you pay to spend a day with your sporting hero? Well that answer seems to be $800,000 for a fan of Tom Brady. The six-time Super Bowl…
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain named French Ligue 1 champion after season canceled
Paris Saint-Germain has been named French Ligue 1 champion by France’s Ligue de Football Professionnel after the remainder of the season was…
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The problem with the Covid-19 death numbers
After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, many journalists, community leaders and activists all had the same suspicion. More people were dying than the…
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Jared Kushner’s tone-deaf coronavirus answer completely missed the mark
Presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner went on Fox News Wednesday to declare victory over coronavirus. “We’re on the other side of the…
Continue ReadingThe Cincinnati Bengals say goodbye to longtime quarterback Andy Dalton
So long, Andy. The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing longtime quarterback Andy Dalton from its roster, the team announced Thursday. “After nine…
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The dark side of working from home: loneliness
Now that many people have been working from home for more than a month, the novelty might be starting to wane. And a dark side of working remote…
Continue ReadingRishi Kapoor, Bollywood actor, dies age 67
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement.…
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Americans are hoarding cash: Savings rate hits its highest level since 1981
Americans are so nervous about the state of the economy that they are stashing cash in the bank at a rate not seen since the first year of Ronald…
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Savings rate hits its highest level since 1981
Americans are so nervous about the state of the economy that they are stashing cash in the bank at a rate not seen since the first year of Ronald…
Continue ReadingThe personal stories of 3 enslaved Africans, as told by their bones
Despite the wealth of knowledge regarding the transatlantic slave trade, the history of enslaved Africans forcibly brought to Latin America has yet…
Continue ReadingA 72-year-old UK man has completed a solo trans-Atlantic rowing trip in 96 days
A 72-year-old rower has finished a solo trans-Atlantic crossing he started at the end of January — well before the coronavirus outbreak had…
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Welcome to the worst economy ever
Let’s start with some bad news. And we won’t sugarcoat it. This is the worst economy ever. That’s according to Federal Reserve…
Continue ReadingWhat’s new and worth watching in May
More people are spending more time at home, so it’s only right we give you more options for what to watch. Click through the gallery above to…
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Without more help, black-owned businesses might not survive the pandemic
Black communities in the United States not only represent a disproportionate share of casualties from coronavirus, but they have also been deeply…
Continue ReadingJada Pinkett Smith says she discovered she doesn’t know husband Will Smith at all
Jada Pinkett Smith has been married to Will Smith for 23 years, but after being quarantined with him, she’s realized she doesn’t know him…
Continue Reading‘Hollywood’ rewrites showbiz history, in a soapy sign of the times
“Hollywood” has its heart in the right place, and if you have a love for movies’ Golden Age, there’s a whole lot of…
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30 million Americans have filed for unemployment since virus hit
WASHINGTON, DC — Millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, as the coronavirus crisis continued to weigh on the US…
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Pelosi remains ‘satisfied’ with Biden’s response to sexual assault allegation
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated Thursday she’s “satisfied” with how Joe Biden has responded to a sexual assault allegation…
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Trump’s team changes place of the briefings — if not the substance
A briefing, it turns out, doesn’t always require a briefing room. After a pained and somewhat public debate over discontinuing the daily White…
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Europe’s economy just had its worst quarter since records began
Europe’s economy suffered its deepest contraction on record in the first quarter and worse is to come as the region crashes into a recession…
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Trump erupts at campaign manager as reelection stress overflows
As he huddled with advisers on Friday evening, President Donald Trump was still fuming over his sliding poll numbers and the onslaught of criticism…
Continue ReadingThese universities say their students will return to campus in the fall
College campuses in at least four states are expected to reopen for students and faculty in the fall — after dozens of universities across the…
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