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The Weeknd top contender for Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards air live on May 23, with all eyes on The Weeknd who has 16 nominations. Morgan Wallen, who was caught on camera using a racial slur, is also up for several awards. The Associated Press has the story: Billboard Music Awards air live on May 23; The Weeknd up for 16…
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How Hollywood is dealing with COVID-19
An AP photographer discusses the changes covering events in Hollywood throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For awhile, he worried he might no longer have a job as an entertainment reporter, with everything shut down. The Associated Press has the story: A Hollywood reporter recounts the changes in the entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic LOS ANGELES…
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Analysis: Are Cops allowed to shoot suspects in back?
The AP has an analysis: Cops that shoot suspects in the back aren’t always legally allowed to, it depends on the circumstances. Questions have risen about the practice of police officers shooting suspects in the back, after a rash of several high-profile fatal shootings recently emerged. The Associated Press has the story: Legally, the police…
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Indians desperate, turning to black market for COVID-19
As India sets another global record in new virus cases Thursday, those infected are looking to the black market for treatment due to overwhelmed hospitals. Medications like remdesivir and steroids are scarce. The Associated Press has the story: Surge of COVID-19 in India has patients obtaining drugs from the black market NEW DELHI (AP) —…
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Nuclear plant near NYC shutting down amid protests
Although it’s been a key source of energy for New York City suburbs, Indian Point Energy Center is shutting down after public pressure. Gov. Andrew Cuomo had fought for its shutdown. The Associated Press has the story: Indian Point Energy Center nuclear plant shutting down in New York BUCHANAN, N.Y. (AP) — Indian Point will…
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Khartoum Tel-Aviv from 3 NO’s to possible Direct flights
Khartoum Tel-Aviv from 3 NO’s to possible Direct flights Historical background In December 2020, ending more than seven decades of enmity, Sudan and Israel reached an agreement to normalize their relations. Sudan was the third country (out of four) to move toward normalization with Israel during the latter half of 2020 but compared to the…
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Non-whites exposed to more air pollution
On average Black, Hispanic and Asian people are exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, a study found. It did not examine the cause of this. The Associated Press has the story: Blacks disproportionately exposed to pollution, other minorities almost as much (AP) Across America, people of color are exposed to more…
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Idaho lawmaker accused of rape may be censured
An Idaho legislative ethics committee is recommending censure and suspension for Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger. The lawmaker was accused of rape by a 19-year-old intern. The Associated Press has the story: Legislative ethics committee recommending censure and suspension for Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A legislative ethics committee on Thursday…
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US economy recovering fast post-pandemic
The economy continues to rebound as employers step up hiring and GDP rises. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits reached its lowest since the pandemic started. The Associated Press has the story: Economy rebounding as unemployment decreases, GDP rises and home sales spike WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by consumers and fueled by government…
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