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Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in George Floyd killing
A jury has reached a verdict in the prosecution of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis while Chauvin was holding him down. He was found guilty on all three counts of second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter. Concerns…
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Guantanamo prisoners getting vaccine
Guantanamo prisoners getting COVID-19 vaccine WASHINGTON (AP) — Prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can now begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine, a senior defense official told The Associated Press on Monday, months after a plan to inoculate them was scuttled over outrage that many Americans weren’t eligible to receive the shots. The new timing…
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Apple has reached an agreement with Parler
AP- Apple said it has reached an agreement with the right-wing social app Parler that could lead to its reinstatement in the company’s app store. Apple kicked out Parler in January over ties to the deadly Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol. In a letter to two Republican lawmakers in Congress, Apple said it…
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Coke is rebounding after pandemic decimated sales
Coca-Cola took a big hit during the pandemic, mostly because half of it sales come from public places like restaurants and stadiums. Coke is rebounding now, as the reopenings have finally returned its case volumes to 2019 levels. The Associated Press has the story: Coca-Cola case volumes return to 2019 levels due to reopenings Sales…
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Cannes Film Festival opening with Leo Carax’s ‘Annette’
The Cannes Film Festival is resuming this year after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, although it is delayed until July 6. French director Leo Carax’s “Annette” will open the highly anticipated event. The Associated Press has the story: Leo Carax’s new movie ‘Annette’ to open the Cannes Film Festival in July…
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Chinese painting should fetch $45 million despite pandemic
The “Slave and Lion” painting by Chinese modern artist Xu Beihong is going up for sale at an auction on May 24 in Hong Kong. It is expected to be sold for $45 million to $58 million despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: ‘Slave and Lion’ modern…
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Another fatal crash involving Tesla car on autopilot
The fatalities are piling up with Tesla’s fully self-driving cars. Authorities are now investigating the latest crash, which killed two men in Texas. The Associated Press has the story: NHTSA and NTSB investigating latest fatal crash of self-driving Tesla DETROIT (AP) — Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a…
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Earth Day concert to feature Ziggy Marley
The environment is something reggae artist Ziggy Marley has been passionate about. So he was happy to be invited to perform at Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 streaming concert on Wednesday. The Associated Press has the story: Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 includes Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, Yo-Yo Ma and more NEW YORK (AP)…
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Talks proceeding slowly in Iran nuclear deal return attempt
President Joe Biden has taken steps to return the U.S. to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, which President Donald Trump had pulled the U.S. out of. Talks have begun in Vienna between Iran and the other nations that were part of the deal, but progress is slow. The Associated Press has the story: 2015…
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Cedar Rapids settles with paralyzed black man shot by cop
The insurance company for the City of Cedar Rapids has decided to give an $8 million settlement to a black man who was paralyzed after being shot by police. The city wanted to take the case to trial, but States Insurance “determined settlement to be in the best interests of its insured, the city.” The…
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