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U.N. Humanitarian Aid Request Due To COVID-19 More Than Triples

Thursday, May 07, 2020

"Unless we take action now, we should be prepared for a significant rise in conflict, hunger and poverty," the U.N. humanitarian chief says. In total, the aid would reach 63 countries.

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Facebook Oversight Board On Removing Objectionable Content Announces Members

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

The company has faced criticism in recent years for its handling of issues ranging from user privacy to policing hate speech to stopping the spread of disinformation.

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'Textbook' Discrimination: Human Rights Report Accuses China Of Mistreating Africans

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Human Rights Watch says that while many Africans have been forced to quarantine, some have also been forcibly evicted and denied entry into stores and public transportation.

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Family Charged In Security Guard's Death After Mask Dispute

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

The security guard, 43-year-old Calvin Munerlyn, was shot shortly after telling a woman that her daughter could not enter the store because she wasn't wearing a mask.

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The Rush To Find Groceries Has Put An Extra Strain On Rural Stores

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

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Long distances and a limited number of stores already make shopping for food difficult in many rural areas. Panic buying and other disruptions caused by the epidemic are making it even harder.

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NFL Moves International Games Back To U.S. Due To COVID-19

Monday, May 04, 2020

The NFL has been holding games in London's Wembley Stadium for 13 seasons in an attempt raise interest in American football. Five international games have been moved back to the U.S.

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Millions Return To Work In Italy After Weeks Of Lockdown

Monday, May 04, 2020

Italy was one of the first countries to be racked by the disease. The government imposed strict lockdown policies on March 9, earlier than many countries started responding.

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Canadian PM Trudeau Bans All Assault-Style Firearms

Friday, May 01, 2020

The order includes 1,500 models and variants of the weapons, and also prohibits the use, sale or import of some components.

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Georgia Drivers Can Now Get Licensed Without Taking A Road Test

Friday, May 01, 2020

Aspiring drivers will just need to register online and affirm that they have been supervised for 40 hours of driving.

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Montana Allows A Drive-In Theater To Stay Open, After Governor's Office Makes Call

Friday, May 01, 2020

After state and local officials in Montana sent mixed messages on whether a drive-in movie theater could open, the issue rose all the way to the top.

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More Than 1 Million People Have Recovered From COVID-19 Worldwide

Friday, May 01, 2020

Of more than 3.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally, more than a million people have recovered — including some 154,000 in the U.S.

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NYC Subways To Close Every Night For Disinfection

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the plan to shut down the subway system each night "a massive undertaking." Essential workers will be able to take alternative transportation at no cost.

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U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 50,000

Friday, April 24, 2020

Over 880,000 cases have been confirmed, as of Friday afternoon. New York City and the surrounding area have been hit hardest, with about half of all deaths coming from New York state or New Jersey.

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Popular Blog SB Nation Furloughs Writers With Few Sports to Cover During Pandemic

Friday, April 17, 2020

Parent company Vox Media is furloughing 9% of its workforce, many of whom contribute to SB Nation. Staffers face an uncertain future after a three-month furlough.

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World Press Photo Winner Captures Poetic Moment At A Protest

Friday, April 17, 2020

Images of a young man reciting poetry at a protest in Sudan and an immersive 360 project from Hong Kong were among the winners of World Press Photo awards.

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Hoping To Save The Postal Service, People Rush To Buy Stamps

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

People are taking to social media to urge support for the U.S. Postal Service, which is in a financial crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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'The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show' Revives A Classic Holiday Tradition

Saturday, December 21, 2019

The country star thought it "would be a fun way to bring my old Christmas album back in the form of those old Christmas specials that we love."

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