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Lakers Win NBA Finals; No Coronavirus Cases Reported In Bubble
Monday, October 12, 2020
The NBA reported zero positive test results after play resumed in July. The Los Angeles Lakers' championship victory over the Miami Heat marked the end of the socially distanced season.
Yelp Will Label Businesses Accused Of Racist Behavior
Friday, October 09, 2020
The review website will require a news article from a "credible media outlet" before adding an alert warning of alleged racist behavior.
VIDEO: Australian Surfer Narrowly Escapes Shark After He Was Alerted By Drone
Thursday, October 08, 2020
Drone footage captures the moment a more-than-6-foot shark circles a surfer, coming only inches away from him. It's possible that the drone noise scared the animal away.
2 Men Found Guilty For Aiding Mall Attack In Kenya That Left 67 Dead
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
A Kenyan court found two suspects guilty and acquitted another for their roles in the 2013 attack. The men were charged with conspiring to commit terrorism and aiding a terrorist group.
McAfee Founder Accused Of Evading Taxes While Allegedly Earning Millions
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
John McAfee was arrested in Spain and now faces extradition to the U.S. Prosecutors say he didn't file tax returns from 2014 to 2018, and concealed millions of dollars through various methods.
Arsenal Player Offers To Pay For Gunnersaurus' Salary After Mascot Was Laid Off
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
"I'm offering to reimburse @Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player," Mesut Özil said. It's not clear if his offer has been accepted.
Americans Are Drinking 14% More Often During Pandemic, Study Finds
Monday, October 05, 2020
The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41%.
Mellon Foundation Pledges $250 Million To Rethink Nation's Monuments
Monday, October 05, 2020
The new project will fund efforts to create new monuments, as well as contextualize or relocate existing ones, to tell a "more inclusive story of our history."
For Subway, A Ruling Not So Sweet. Irish Court Says Its Bread Isn't Bread
Thursday, October 01, 2020
Yes, Ireland has a legal definition for bread. And the nation's Supreme Court said Subway's bread has too much sugar to satisfy it.
Tennessee Titans Game Postponed Indefinitely After More Coronavirus Cases Reported
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Sunday's game with the Pittsburgh Steelers was delayed after four Titans players and five staffers tested positive for the coronavirus. On Thursday, two additional cases were announced.
'I'm Struggling To Walk': Serena Williams Withdraws From French Open
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Ending her most recent quest to tie the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams had to pull out due to a flare-up from a previous injury.
NHL Completes Season In Bubble; Tampa Bay Lightning Win Stanley Cup
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The NHL is the first of the four major North American pro sports leagues to crown a champion during the pandemic. Some players spent over two months in a bubble, with no COVID-19 cases reported.
Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Monday, September 28, 2020
Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.
Sir David Attenborough Reaches 1M Instagram Followers In Hours, Breaking World Record
Friday, September 25, 2020
The famed naturalist and broadcaster beat out actress Jennifer Aniston for fastest time to reach one million followers on Instagram, according to Guinness World Records.
LA Chargers Team Doctor Reportedly Punctured Quarterback's Lung By Mistake
Thursday, September 24, 2020
The NFL Players Association is investigating after a Los Angeles Chargers team doctor reportedly punctured quarterback Tyrod Taylor's lung while administering a painkiller for cracked ribs.
Audit: University Of California Admitted 64 Students Over More Qualified Applicants
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The students admitted were well-connected to staff or donors and took spots from more qualified applicants.
Parents, Child Charged After 50-Student House Party Leads To Classes Moved Online
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The party, which police estimate had at least 50 students in attendance, led to the local high school delaying in-person learning by two weeks as a precaution against COVID-19.
Microsoft To Buy Bethesda In $7.5 Billion Deal, Acquiring Fallout, The Elder Scrolls
Monday, September 21, 2020
The deal is set to be one of the largest ever acquisitions in the video game industry. Once the deal is finalized, Microsoft will own popular franchises such as Wolfenstein, Quake, and DOOM.
Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says
Friday, September 18, 2020
Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years.
Here Are The 50 Books Nominated for 2020 National Book Awards
Friday, September 18, 2020
There are writers on the longlist in five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation and young people's literature. Two debut novels are in the running for the fiction prize.