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Upheaval in the streets of Belarus following the re-election of 'Europe's last dictator'
World news 1 hour ago
Protesters were met with tear gas, rubber bullets and batons as demonstrations entered into its second day following the re-election of Alexander Lukashenko, who has been president of Belarus since 1994. US Secretary of State Pompeo cast doubt over the validity of the official results, saying the election was "not free or fair." At least one protester has died and many have been arrested.
Swarm of quakes sparks worries about larger quake on San Andreas fault
A swarm of small earthquakes in California, close to the Mexican border, is being closely monitored as to whether it might raise the chance of a much larger event on the San Andreas fault.
Unrest and looting takes place in Chicago following police-involved shooting
US news 5 hours ago
Multiple clashes took place between police and members of the crowd in downtown Chicago, with several stores being looted in the early hours of Monday morning. On Sunday afternoon, an officer-involved shooting took place in Englewood.
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LAPD held three Black teens who witnesses say were the victims, TMZ reports
US news Earlier today
The incident took place on Friday in Santa Clara, which is about 35 miles north of LA. The video shows the teenagers with their hands up and bystanders saying things like “It’s not them” and “It’s the other guy.” The police said they were responding to a different call.
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A side-by-side comparison of KFC in the UK versus in the US
From calorie count to portion sizes, Insider found out the difference between KFC in the UK versus the US, and the results are shocking.
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At least five people trapped after a major explosion in Baltimore
US news 13 minutes ago
The Baltimore City firefighters union Tweeted that several houses exploded and at least five people are trapped.
Trump escorted from news briefing by Secret Service following shooting outside the White House
US news 4 hours ago
The president was escorted out of the briefing room as he began his press conference on Monday. He later returned and announced that there had been a shooting outside the White House grounds and the suspect had been shot by law enforcement.
New York and San Francisco might not bounce back from Covid-19
According to Noah Smith, America’s superstar cities were beginning to struggle even before the pandemic led some residents to flee.
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How the Rangers’ NHL Draft ping-pong-ball-lottery win unfolded
NHL 57 minutes ago
Fans were on the edge of their seats as eight balls, representing eight teams, tumbled for a chance to win the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery. For the second time in franchise history, the New York Rangers won the right to a first draft pick. Many expect the Rangers to use their win to pick Canadian forward Alexis Lafreniere.
Want more diversity in camping? Start with the gear
People of color make up a small percentage of campers in America. One modern barrier to entry: the cost of gear. A nonprofit called BIPOC Camping Kits is trying to change that and make the outdoors accessible to everyone.
Coronavirus testing in Texas plummets as schools prepare to reopen
Texas' low number of tests and large percentage of positive results suggest inadequacies in the state's public health surveillance effort at a time when school reopenings are certain to increase viral spread, health experts said.
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Trump says he'll accept nomination from either Gettysburg battlefield or the White House
US elections Earlier today
President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield in Pennsylvania. He also revealed that the acceptance speech will be delivered on the final night of the Convention on August 27.
John Bolton on Trump impeachment, the upcoming election, and US coronavirus response
Business Insider Political Correspondent Sonam Sheth interviews Ambassador John Bolton on Trump impeachment, the upcoming election, US coronavirus response, and more.
What Happens When You Sneeze on the Subway
The subway’s ventilation system moves air within train cars more efficiently than restaurants, schools and other indoor settings. But it’s not a guarantee to protect against the coronavirus. See how it works.
Ayesha Curry's Kids Give Beyoncé a Run For Her Money In This Video
Riley Curry breaks it down in this video dancing to "Already" from #BlackIsKing.
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Rachael Ray and family safe after a fire damages their home in upstate New York
US news This morning
A massive fire damaged the home of celebrity chef Rachael Ray in upstate New York on Sunday night, but no injuries were reported. “Rachael, her husband and their dog Bella are safe,” a spokesperson confirmed. “The house is unfortunately damaged and we don’t yet know to what extent.”
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Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman opts out of the 2020 season
MLB 5 hours ago
The All-Star pitcher, who is a free agent this winter, announced on Monday that he is opting out of the abbreviated MLB season over COVID-19 concerns.
Shia LaBeouf reportedly being eyed for Iceman role in the MCU
It looks like Marvel is considering the 34-year-old to play Iceman in an 'X-Men' reboot, as first reported by We Got This Covered, and could signal Shia's return to big-budget studio films.
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McDonald’s sues former CEO over alleged sexual relationships with staff
US news This morning
In legal documents filed Monday morning, McDonald's said that an internal investigation that Easterbrook lied about engaging in physical sexual relationships with three employees a year before his firing, and lied and destroyed records to conceal his behavior. McDonald's cut ties with Easterbrook in November 2019 after the company’s board determined that he had “demonstrated poor judgment” by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee.