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Trump overrules Betsy DeVos on Special Olympics funding
US news 1 minute ago
“We’re funding the Special Olympics,” the president announced following the bi-partisan outcry about DeVos’s proposed move to cut $18 million in Special Olympics spending.
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Elvis Andrus walked up to the plate with Baby Shark blaring on opening day
MLB 29 minutes ago
The Texas Ranger sent parents of the stadium into a tizzy with his walk-up song selection. To his credit, he got the Rangers' first hit of the season.
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Security footage captures man flying away on a patio umbrella in heavy winds
World news 1 hour ago
In the Turkish city of Osmaniye, a group of men tried to keep a large umbrella from blowing away when severe winds hit. Unfortunately, the gusts were too strong and pulled one of the men up into the air and out of frame.
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The Economist apologizes for labeling Ben Shapiro as part of the 'alt-right'
US news 2 hours ago
After the conservative political commentator criticized The Economist magazine for characterizing him as part of the "alt-right," the publication issued an apology.
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Mystery solved: Team discovers why Garfield phones have been washing up on a French beach
Today 1 hour ago
The Iroise coast in Brittany, France, has been blighted by fragments from 80s novelty Garfield phones, leaving its residents with a mystery to solve. Now, the coastal community has an answer. Ar Vilantsou, an anti-litter group, discovered a container of the landline phones lodged between rocks in a nearby beach cave.
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Anna Sorokin, aka the Soho Grifter, is using a courtroom stylist, GQ reports
Weird 4 hours ago
Sorokin caught attention on the first day of her New York City trial on Wednesday, in which she arrived to court with a low-cut dress and a black choker. GQ is now reporting that she is using a stylist for her courtroom appearances.
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Mexico’s president responds to Trump’s immigration claims
World news 18 minutes ago
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) expressed “respect” for the position of the US mandate, but clarified that his country “is addressing the issue of immigration.” AMLO’s press conference in Mexico City was held hours after Trump said he might close the southern border.
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Luke Voit doesn't know how to eat sunflower seeds but he can mash baseballs
MLB 55 minutes ago
The Yankees slugger hit a home run and reached base four times during New York's Opening Day win against the Orioles.
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Democratic National Committee announces details of first presidential primary debate
Politics 3 hours ago
The first 2020 Democratic primary debate will take place on two consecutive nights in late June in Miami, Florida.
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Venezuelan President Maduro ousts Guaidó from public office
World news 2 hours ago
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been barred from holding public office for 15 years by Maduro's government. Venezuelan authorities says they are investigating the self-appointed interim president for corruption.
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Passengers stranded after WOW Air goes bust and cancels all flights
World news 5 hours ago
Following the Icelandic airline's announcement that it has "ceased operation," thousands of passengers are expected to be stranded. WOW Air since recommended passengers to check available flights with other airlines.
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Special Counsel Mueller's full report is more than 300 pages long, report says
Politics 3 hours ago
As first reported by The New York Times, Robert Mueller's report on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election is over 300 pages. Attorney General William Barr, who wrote a four-page summary of the report, has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week.
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The 'JK Rowling reveals' meme is unveiling all sorts of things
Haha 2 hours ago
A Tweet by @9GAG asked people to generate their own big Harry Potter reveal using predictive text.
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Quebec introduces secularism bill to ban religious symbols for public servants
Politics 2 hours ago
The Coalition Avenir Québec government, led by Premier François Legault, officially introduced a secularism bill that would prohibit public workers from wearing religious symbols such as a hijab, kippa or turban. The bill invokes the notwithstanding clause to avoid any constitutional challenges in court.
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GOP members on House Intelligence Committee call for Adam Schiff's resignation
Politics 4 hours ago
All nine Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee called on the panel’s Democratic chairman to resign for weaving a "demonstrably false" narrative of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
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Robert Cornegy's World's Tallest Politician title is made official
Amazing 5 hours ago
On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio presented the Brooklyn city councilman with his Guinness World Records certificate.
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Harry Kane collects his MBE from Prince William
Premier League 1 hour ago
The England and Tottenham captain was given an MBE for "services to football" in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The prestigious title, which stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire, was awarded following Kane's performance in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
BTS is featured in their first Entertainment Weekly cover story
Music This morning
The K-pop global phenomenon talked about their goals of Hot 100 domination and getting a Grammy nomination in the EW feature.
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Jordan Bell suspended for game against Memphis Grizzlies
NBA This morning
According to Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, Bell was suspended for “conduct detrimental to the team.” According to Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Bell's penalty was for a purchase at the Warriors' team hotel that was charged to assistant coach Mike Brown.
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Simone Biles gets candid in Priyanka Chopra's inspirational new web special
Celebrity 5 hours ago
The US Olympian served as the first guest on Chopra's new YouTube special, where they discussed a number of topics including dealing with expectations, pressure and therapy.
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