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Virus "does not spread easily" from contaminated surfaces, CDC says
The coronavirus primarily spreads from person to person and not easily from a contaminated surface state revised guidelines from the CDC, which quietly updated its site. A spokeswoman said the revisions were the product of an internal review.
Lori Loughlin and husband plead guilty via Zoom
US news Earlier today
Actor Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli plead guilty to fraud charges related to the US college admissions scandal on Friday. Their sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 21.
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Jack Black's celeb escape room is the content we didn't know we needed
Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Ben Stiller and Adam Scott teamed up for a charity #CelebrityEscapeRoom hosted by Jack Black, and the Internet is living for it.
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Could this be the end of Hong Kong as we know it?
China is moving to pass a hugely controversial national security law for Hong Kong, criminalizing "treason, secession, sedition (and) subversion" against the central government, and enabling Chinese national security services to operate in the city.
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Joe Biden sat down with radio host Charlamagne tha God and discussed the Black vote
Politics 5 hours ago
In a nearly 20-minute interview, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president spoke about his plans for African American communities with the radio presenter. Biden’s quote that, “if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t Black” is attracting the most headlines.
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Lana Del Rey responds to backlash following comments on double standards in the music industry
Celebrity Yesterday
The singer-songwriter defended herself against accusations from critics that she is “glamorizing abuse” and that her music is anti-feminist, but she came under fire for calling out artists like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat for “being sexy, wearing no clothes [and] cheating ... without being crucified.” Del Rey later responded to the criticism, saying her original post mentioned “my favorite people.”
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At least two survivors rescued and dozens killed in Pakistan plane crash
World news 2 hours ago
A Pakistan International Airlines plane flying from Lahore to Karachi crashed in a residential area near the Karachi airport on Friday due to technical difficulties, officials stated. The crash occurred ahead of the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.
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Your weekly reminder that there's still plenty of joy in the world during these tough times
COVID-19 This morning
Because everyone can use some good news these days.
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Las Vegas needed coronavirus testing help. A crown prince stepped in
A donation of 200,000 coronavirus test kits from the ruler of the United Arab Emirates has put Las Vegas on a path to eventually reopen its economy.
15-year-old daughter cycles for 1,200 kms with injured father on the back seat
COVID-19 Last night
India's lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 affected millions of migrant labourers across the country, including Jyoti Kumari and her family. The youngster is being lauded for carrying her wounded father and cycling more than 1,200 km from Gurugram in Haryana, India, back to her native village in Bihar. Her sheer doggedness even impressed the Cycling Federation of India, as the organisation invited her for a trial once the lockdown ends.
Elon Musk talks about SpaceX, selling his possessions, and coronavirus
Our exclusive interview with Elon Musk on trolls, Covid-19, selling his possessions, and SpaceX’s breakthrough launch.
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No, NASA did not detect evidence of a parallel universe 'where time runs backward'
Science Yesterday
A 2016, researchers in Antarctica detected signals from high-energy particles known as neutrinos that could not be explained by our current understanding of physics. Though the puzzling findings led to plenty of speculation, they did not offer any evidence of a parallel universe, according to CNET, Forbes and other outlets.
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Trump sparks criticism for praising Henry Ford and opts not to wear mask during Ford plant visit
US news Yesterday
During a visit to a Michigan Ford plant on Thursday, President Trump drew backlash for praising company founder Henry Ford — who had a documented history of antisemitism — for his "good bloodlines." While at the plant, the president also opted not to wear a mask in front of the media, saying: “I wore one in this back area, but I didn’t want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it.”
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Chris Pratt accidentally deletes over 51,000 emails
'The Guardians of the Galaxy' star revealed his son gasped in shock when he saw his dad's inbox had over 35,000 unread emails, and after trying to sort things out he accidentally deleted the whole inbox.
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Chuck E. Cheese delivers pizza using another name, and it's not alone
To drum up delivery businesses, big restaurant chains are rebranding themselves in apps like Grubhub. That could mean more competition for local joints.
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Joe Biden is considering Amy Klobuchar for vice president, CBS News reports
Politics Yesterday
According to CBS News, Joe Biden has formally asked Amy Klobuchar to go through the vetting process to become his vice president. He is reportedly considering a dozen women to be his running mate.
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What COVID-19 recovery looks like, day by day
Recovering from COVID-19 can take months, depending on severity. Here's what getting better after having the coronavirus looks like, day by day.
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9 games to fight quarantine boredom. We got you.
No need for a boring Memorial Day Weekend! From our quarantine drinking game (take a shot if someone talks while muted!) to a video game with your cat, here are ideas to make you smile at home.
Ukraine's battle with coronavirus faces a struggling healthcare system
Ukraine's doctors are fighting the coronavirus in deplorable conditions. They are underpaid and without equipment, using pillows as oxygen supply systems. The virus has come at the worst time, following a 6 year war and failed healthcare reforms.