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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Nevada
US news 2 minutes ago
The US Geological Survey initially reported a magnitude 6.4 earthquake with the epicenter located about 35 miles outside Tonopah, east of the Sierra Nevada range. The earthquake has been upgraded to a 6.5 magnitude.
As Renters Struggle Amid Pandemic, Some Landlords Are Asking For Sex
The National Fair Housing Alliance surveyed its 80 fair housing groups across the country and found 13% were seeing an uptick in sexual harassment complaints.
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Joe Biden says women who believe Tara Reade’s allegations should not vote for him
Politics Last night
During a virtual town hall special on MSNBC, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee urged those who believe allegations made against him by former staffer Tara Reade to “vote their heart”, adding: “I wouldn’t vote for me if I believed Tara Reade.” Reade alleges that Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993, an allegation which Biden has publicly denied.
A man breaks quarantine to sneak into a Double-A ballpark and deliver an endearing PSA
Haha Yesterday
Andrew Chapman, an announcer for Arizona Diamondbacks’ Double-A affiliate Jackson Generals, was greeted with a stunning surprise from a stadium trespasser when opening up a recent file on his work computer.
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Arrest warrants issued for Giants' CB Deandre Baker and Seahawks' CB Quinton Dunbar
NFL Yesterday
The Miramar Police Department in Florida issued a warrant for the arrest of the two players on Thursday. Baker is wanted for four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm for an incident that took place Wednesday. Dunbar is wanted for four counts of armed robbery with a firearm. The Giants issued a statement saying they are aware of the situation and are in touch with Baker.
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What you need to know about a 2nd round of coronavirus stimulus checks
With almost 37 million Americans out of work due to coronavirus shutdowns, Democratic lawmakers are proposing a second round of stimulus checks to provide some financial relief, potentially worth more than the first round.
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How long could the Covid-19 pandemic last?
As countries reopen amid Covid-19, people are left wondering when the quarantine will come to an end. According to a report by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, the coronavirus pandemic is likely to last as long as two years.
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Sarah Paulson responds to fans' look-alike comparisons to Adele
Fans can't help but see the striking resemblance between Sarah Paulson and the Grammy winner since posting a pic of her transformed figure to thank everyone for the birthday love.
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No, H.R. 6666 would not authorize removing COVID-19 patients from their homes
COVID-19 Yesterday
On May 1, 2020, US Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois introduced House Resolution 6666 — a proposal that would set aside $100 billion to help local agencies identify people who were exposed to the coronavirus without knowing it. Despite misleading claims, the proposal, if enacted, would not authorize federally administered COVID-19 testing groups to enter American homes and force testing against their will, according to Reuters, Snopes and other fact-checking organizations.
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Some Texas cities take lax approach to enforcing COVID-19 orders
For every example of aggressive enforcement, there are far more instances of leniency — and in some cases a lax approach that placed workers at risk of contracting the virus.
After Wisconsin court ruling, crowds descend on bars
Right after the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s conservative majority invalidated the extension of the stay-at-home order issued by the Democratic governor, the Tavern League of Wisconsin instructed its members to feel free to “OPEN IMMEDIATELY!”
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U.S. homelessness could increase 45% due to coronavirus unemployment
Homelessness in the United States could grow as much as 45% in a year, according to a new analysis conducted by a Columbia University professor.
The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe Dropped a Single, and it's a Bop
Fans of Kaitlyn Bristowe already know she can sing, and in the past, she's mentioned plans of a potential single. On Thursday, she officially released her first song, "If I'm Being Honest," a track she said has been "collecting dust for over a year."
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Why people of color struggle to get great tattoos
Getting a tattoo has almost become a rite of passage. But for people with darker skin tones, getting that perfect ink can be a lot more stressful. A rising community of tattoo artists is making sure all clients get amazing ink, no matter their shade.
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Remote education via digital learning becomes the talk of the hour
COVID-19 Yesterday
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease in different parts of the world, education has become a common point of discussion among teachers and students. Digital transformation consultant @mrkempnz sparked a conversation around the challenges schools and students could face when they return to normal operation.
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Diane Keaton features prominently on the list of random celebrity encounters 👀
Amazing Yesterday
What're the odds that you have randomly bumped into Diane Keaton? Turns out, pretty high.
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ONS survey reveals 148,000 people in England had COVID-19 in the past two weeks
COVID-19 Yesterday
Official data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that an average of 148,000 people in England had COVID-19 on any given day between April 27 and May 10, an estimated 0.27% of the population.
Mary-Kate Olsen files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy, reports say
Celebrity May 13, 2020
According to multiple outlets, including TMZ and E! News, the couple are will call it quits after nearly five years of marriage. Olsen has run into trouble in filing for the divorce with New York courts not accepting court filings at this time.
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