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Photo of KKK members holding a ‘Democrat Party’ sign is doctored, Snopes confirms
Politics 5 hours ago
An old photograph showing a group of women in Ku Klux Klan robes holding a sign that reads “Women of the Democrat Party” is doctored, according to Snopes and PolitiFact. The sign in the original photo, which was taken around 1925, reads “Lancaster County.”
Is your air conditioner keeping you safe from Covid-19?
HVAC systems aren't a replacement for social distancing, but used appropriately they can actually help prevent the spread of viruses.
One officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor is being fired
US news 3 hours ago
The Louisville Metro Police are firing officer Brett Hankison, who was involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor was killed as she slept in her bed on March 13. Hankison was one of three officers involved in the incident, and has a history of alleged sexual misconduct.
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Viral photo highlights the problem with public spaces
The image of a group of young people enjoying beers while a flurry of masked protesters pass by went viral. While most people focused on a difference in attitudes, it brought up another issue: who gets to use public spaces.
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Players in multiple North American sports leagues test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 5 hours ago
Just as training camps were starting back up and leagues were moving forward with plans to return to play, it was announced on Friday hat multiple players and staff members across multiple leagues started to test positive for COVID-19. Many of the players were at training camps in Florida, which has seen a recent spike in cases.
Tulsa prepares for protests and Trump as COVID-19 rates rise in Oklahoma
Politics 4 hours ago
Rallygoers and protesters are expected to converge in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, as concerns over increasing COVID-19 rates across the state grow ahead of President Trump's planned campaign event.
Into the Wild bus removed from Alaska over safety concerns
US news Last night
The Alaska National Guard has removed the famous bus after various hikers had to be rescued or lost their lives trying to reach it. The bus was where Chris McCandless lived, the person who inspired the 1996 bestselling book Into The Wild and 2002 movie of the same name.
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Murals celebrating Black Lives Matter are painted nationwide
Arts 4 hours ago
Some politicians have commissioned Black Lives Matter murals to line the streets of major cities, while smaller works of art have been painted around the US to celebrate the lives of Black Americans like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and to express support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Steven Bergwijn's goal asks questions of David de Gea
Premier League 5 hours ago
People are reacting to the Spanish goalkeeper's failed attempt to stop Bergwijn's goal in the first half of United's game against Spurs.
Jamie Foxx talks about the physical changes needed to play Mike Tyson
Movies This morning
It sounds like Foxx, while speaking to Mark Birnbaum, is confident that the biopic of the former heavyweight boxing champion is going ahead, outlining the physical changes needed to play Tyson.
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Sir Ian Holm, known for roles in Lord of the Rings and Alien, has died aged 88
Movies This morning
The veteran of stage and screen enjoyed a long and varied career. His agent confirmed to the Guardian that he died from causes related to Parkinson's disease.
'Almost Famous' cast reunites for 20th anniversary podcast
Hosted by James Andrew Miller, 'Origins: Almost Famous Turns Twenty' will bring together the film's cast, writer-director Cameron Crowe, and rock icons Peter Frampton and Nancy Wilson.
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Protest Food: This gardener is feeding the CHOP occupy movement
Meet Marcus Henderson, the founding farmer of the community garden feeding Seattle's CHOP (Capital Hill Occupied Protests), also known as CHAZ. He's the latest reminder of the long and complex relationship between Black people and agriculture. 🌾
Disneyland reopens on July 17. But some workers say that's too soon
When Disneyland reopens, parkgoers will need reservations, masks and respect for social distancing. But despite the precautions, the opening has drawn a chorus of opposition, including from Disneyland employees who say the reopening is too soon.
Malala Yousafzai celebrates completing Oxford University degree
World news This morning
The activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner completed a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.
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The origin of THAT world transport map and memes based on it
Weird Last night
Drawn in the style of the London Underground, a world transit map has been shared thousands of times, inspiring several memes. But the creator of the map has said that this isn’t an idea to connect the continents, but a way to illustrate cities that have Metro-type transit systems.
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Michelle Obama shares what Juneteenth means to her
The first Black First Lady of the United States shared a message on Twitter explaining what she loves about the history behind Juneteenth, and encouraging everyone to keep using their voices, and marching forward for future generations.
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Exploring the accessibility settings in The Last of Us Part II
Gaming This morning
Game developer Naughty Dog is receiving praise for the accessibility options in The Last of Us Part II, including three dedicated presets for vision, hearing and motor accessibility.
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Black Players Coalition of MLS launches on Juneteenth
Over 70 MLS players formed the new Black Players Coalition of MLS. The organization aims to address racial inequalities in MLS, fight racism in soccer, elevate Black voices and positively impact Black communities across the USA and Canada.