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Majority Of Democratic Voters Under 30 Doubt Biden Can Beat Trump
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- Majority Of Democratic Voters Under 30 Doubt Biden Can Beat Trump
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- 0:31
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- 7 years ago
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- A new Pew Research Center poll is bad news for Joe Biden.
The majority of young Democratic voters under the age of 30 do not think Democrats will unite to support Joe Biden.
The poll was published last week.
Newsweek reports the poll surveyed registered Democrats during the second week of April.
59 percent of young voters between the ages of 18 and 29 were less certain Biden could bring the party together.
16 percent of voters under 30 said they supported neither Biden or Republican Donald Trump.
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- Sanders Supporters Lukewarm On Biden
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Bernie Sanders dropped out fo the Presidential race.
He endorsed Joe Biden and asked his followers to vote for him.
According to NY Times many of Sanders supporters, however, are torn whether to vote for Biden in November.
Sanders youthful and impassioned supporters are not ready to embrace a nominee so different from Sanders.
The NY Times conducted in interviews with two dozen Sanders primary voters across the country this week.
The interviews found a nearly universal lack of enthusiasm for Biden.
Some Sanders supporters called Biden a less formidable candidate than Hillary Clinton was in 2016.
Many were skeptical of his ability to beat Trump. Others were quick to critique Biden’s sometimes incoherent speech.
The survey raises doubt about how many Sanders supporters would vote for Biden in November.
In a poll last month, 15% of Sanders supporters said they would cross over to Trump, about the same % that did so in 2016.
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- More Testing Needs To Reopen U.S.
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- https://www.businessinsider.com/wheres-my-stimulus-check-when-payments-are-coming-2020-4
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- Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Wants To Be Released From Prison Early Because Of COVID-19
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- Billy McFarland created the failed music festival, Fyre Festival, and was put in jail for federal fraud charges. The organizer is now asking the federal judge who presided over his case to release him from prison. According to Business Insider, McFarland wants to serve the rest of his six-year sentence under home confinement. His lawyers argue he has preexisting health conditions that put him at higher risk to develop severe symptoms from COVID-19. Court documents show McFarland has “extreme” allergies and asthma.
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- People Begin To Protest Stay-At-Home Orders
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- After the coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S., 42 states issued stay-at-home orders. The orders disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, closing several businesses and hurting the economy. Without social distancing, several protesters have united their voices to tell governors to rethink the restrictions. A few dozen gathered in Virginia’s state capitol to protest, one of many happening around the U.S. According to Reuters, the U.S. has faced the highest death toll of any other country facing the pandemic.
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- Trump Calls Coronavirus Test 'An Operation'
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- President Donald Trump talked about his experience being tested for the coronavirus. He described the test as “an operation” and called himself a “victim” of it. Trump said: "They go up your nose and hang a right at your eye." According to Business Insider, health officials said the U.S. not testing early allowed the virus to spread more. Trump was forced to be tested after several guests at Mar-a-Lago were confirmed with COVID-19.
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- 1.8 Billion Muslims Prepare For Ramadan Amid Coronavirus Lockdown, Shuttered Mosques
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Across the Islamic world, Muslims are preparing for Ramadan.
The holy fasting month begins on around Thursday.
But Reuters reports Muslims are having to deal with a supremely inconvenient fact about the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Namely, enforced social distancing at a time when socializing is almost sacred.
The spirit of Ramadan is one of family and togetherness – community, reflection, charity and prayer.
But with shuttered mosques, coronavirus curfews and bans on mass prayers, some 1.8 billion Muslims are facing a Ramadan like never before.
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- Nailed It: How Taraji P. Henson Is Spending Her Time During Coronavirus Lockdown
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Mandatory social distancing has given many women the 'opportunity' to improve their skills in giving themselves manicures, whether they like it or not!
And according to Allure, celebrities are no exception.
One celebrity who is really upping her nail game during quarantine is 'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson.
Henson first posted a photo on her Instagram Stories showing she was simply practicing painting nail polish on a manicure mannequin hand.
But an hour later, she shared that she had moved on to a more complicated project: acrylics!
Why not? Taraji P. Henson
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- Breath-Holding, Water Sipping Won't Do Anything For COVID-19. Here's What To Do Instead
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Amid every crisis, the internet provides a firehose of information. Some of it's solid, and some of it can be dangerously inaccurate.
According to Business Insider, one viral email has circulated claiming that holding your breath for 10 seconds can help you self-diagnose the coronavirus.
It also claims drinking lots of water and taking sips at least every 15 minutes can also prevent the virus by "washing it down" before it can cause infection.
Both claims are patently false.
If you've recently traveled to an infected area, have a fever and dry cough, or have been in contact with infected people, seek medical help now.
The best way to prevent the virus is to avoid exposing yourself in the first place.
Wash your hands, keep surfaces clean, and stay away from crowded areas or people who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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- Nova Scotia Suffers Mass Shooting
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- 0:37
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- 7 years ago
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- A gunman in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia killed more than 10 people, including at least one police officer, on Sunday.
According to Reuters, authorities say 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman went on a 12-hour rampage.
The man shot people in several locations across the province and they were still trying to establish a final death toll.
Wortman is now dead, but law enforcement will not confirm that he'd been shot by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The killings started late on Saturday in the small Atlantic coastal town of Portapique. It's about 80 miles from the provincial capital, Halifax.
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- Cut It Out: How To Give Yourself A Short Haircut
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- 0:52
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- 7 years ago
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has closed salons everywhere. To deal with the national hair crisis, Allure reports some people are shaving their heads.
After all, people with hair that's short already may feel intimidated about cutting it themselves. Still, it can be done.
First, start off with the right scissors, which can be found in the beauty aisle of any pharmacy or big box retailer.
You definitely don't want to use the same scissors that came with your kid's art set. It's crucial to use the right pair. Rob Louden, Barber Brilliant Beards, Boca Raton, Florida
If working with clippers, use the largest guard size available--usually size eight. Work your way down, ending at the neck at your desired length.
Then, take the next largest guard, and go over the head again, starting at the hairline.
If at all possible, get someone to help you! Tell them to be patient, and to be willing to go over an area more than once.
Finally, use a hand mirror to check y...
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- Get To The Point: Acupuncture Terminology
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Everyone, from supermodels to influencers to fashion stylists, suddenly seems to be turning to acupuncture.
The ancient Chinese practice offers pain relief, stress reduction, and even tighter, brighter skin.
According to Allure, 10 million acupuncture treatments are administered annually in the United States.
In Western medicine, the solution to a shoulder ache could be a cortisone injection at the pain site.
But an acupuncturist might treat the same issue by targeting a point on the leg.
That’s because the two areas are distal, meaning they fall along the same energy pathway, or 'meridian,' and are therefore believed to be connected.
"Qi" is the body’s energy force. If your qi is blocked or scattered, the imbalance could manifest itself as symptoms like chronic pain or headaches.
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- Taylor Swift Cancels All Shows In 2020
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Swift canceled all live appearances and performances for the rest of 2020 in what she said was an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. "I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision," Swift wrote on Twitter. "Please, please stay healthy and safe. Previously scheduled shows will take place in 2021 and ticketholders will be given new tickets then, according to a statement attached to her tweet.
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- Trump: Some States To Begin Lifting Restrictions
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Texas and Vermont will allow certain businesses to reopen on Monday while still observing coronavirus-related precautions and Montana will begin lifting restrictions on Friday. “We continue to see a number of positive signs that the virus has passed its peak,” Trump told reporters at a daily briefing. Some state governors have warned that they will not act prematurely to reopen their economies until there is more testing for the virus, however.
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- Fauci Pushes Back On Fox News' Narrative That COVID-19 Was Made In A Lab
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Dr. Anthony Fauci is the United States' top expert on infectious disease.
He's played a critical role in the Trump administration's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
At the White House on Friday, Fauci rejected a conspiracy theory that the novel coronavirus was created in a Chinese lab.
He said the available evidence on the origins of the virus is "totally consistent with a jump of a species from an animal to a human."
We do not believe that any type of laboratory-based scenario is plausible. Dr. Anthony Fauci
Fox News and Republican allies of President Donald Trump have been pushing the lab narrative in recent days.
According to Business Insider, a lack of hard evidence has not stopped them from doing so.
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- Spike In COVID-19 Infections Doesn't Stop Floridians From Flocking To Beaches
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced that some beaches and parks could re-open.
According to Business Insider, hundreds of locals flooded the sand in North Florida minutes later.
DeSantis made the announcement less than three weeks into his statewide stay-home order.
The governor urged residents to limit their beach activity to exercise and to maintain social distances of six feet.
But many beachgoers in Jacksonville appeared to pay no attention to his exhortations whatsoever.
The rush came on the same day that Florida saw 1,400 new coronavirus infections, which was the largest single-day increase yet.
As of Friday, Florida had reported over 24,000 cases of the virus and nearly 700 deaths.
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- Why A Bus Passenger Knocked An Old Man To The Floor
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A 72-year-old man was assaulted on a bus in East Baltimore, Maryland, last month.
Two female passengers told him to stop coughing, but the man said he couldn't.
Newser reports an argument ensued, and another male passenger got involved.
The man then allegedly pushed the victim down, knocking him unconscious. He was hospitalized, and later released.
Homicide detectives also investigated due to the seriousness of the victim's injuries.
https://www.newser.com/story/289725/police-coughing-man-gets-assaulted-on-bus.html
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- What Do You Do If You Need To Re-Use A Dirty Face Mask?
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- 0:42
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- 7 years ago
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- The CDC has advised Americans to wear masks when outdoors and in public. But how do you dispose of them safely?
According to Allure, surgical masks are designed to be disposable. However, it's well known they're in short supply.
Since studies haven’t confirmed if it’s at all possible to safely wash surgical masks so they remain effective, don't try to wash and dry them at home.
If you have to re-use, leave it stored in a container in the contaminated area for 72 hours. Let some air circulate to help it dry, and perhaps inactivate any viruses.
If you can dispose of it, fold it in half to contain secretions on the inside, then put it in a plastic bag or rolling it up in a tissue before throwing it away.
But don't throw a used mask into a trash can without a lid.
Preliminary data suggests that COVID-19 virus could remain viable on surfaces for up to three days, depending on the surface material.
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- What Happened At A CDC Lab Delayed COVID-19 Tests For Two Months
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Cross-contamination in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention central laboratory slowed the production of test kits for the novel coronavirus.
Business Insider reports issues with the tests first emerged in late January.
That's when the CDC sent an initial batch to 26 public health labs across the country. 24 of those labs discovered false-positive results.
States have struggled to weigh the next steps in coronavirus response measures without tests amid more than two months of a nationwide delay.
Scientists with knowledge of the matter say CDC facilities charged with assembling the kits violated manufacturing practices.
That resulted in the contamination of one of the three test components used in the highly sensitive detection process.
Issues with the tests first emerged in late January.
https://www.businessinsider.com/cdc-lab-contamination-delayed-coronavirus-tests-2020-4
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- Twin Teen Girls Brutally Gunned Down By Mother's Ex-Boyfriend
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- 0:42
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- 7 years ago
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- Two high school twins were gunned down this week and are being mourned in their California community.
According to Newser their mother's ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged in their deaths.
Caira and Leah Christophe were 15-year-old sophomores at Helix Charter High School in La Mesa, California.
They were described by a relative as "always smiling and always happy."
The pair were killed in their Lemon Grove residence during a domestic violence incident. Their mother's boyfriend, Dwayne Edward Groves Jr., was arrested.
He's been charged with murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.
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- British Monarch Puts Kibosh On Her Birthday Parade
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Reuters reports Queen Elizabeth has made a request that is the first of its kind in her 68 years on the throne.
Namely, that the parade to celebrate her official birthday, which is celebrated in June, would not go ahead in its traditional form.
Likewise, the Queen was especially keen that no gun salutes be made to mark her actual birthday on April 21st.
The royal family typically uses ceremonial gun salutes to mark special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays.
Britain is at or near the peak of an outbreak in which more than 14,000 people have already died.
It has the fifth highest national death toll of a pandemic linked to at least 150,000 deaths worldwide.
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- New York Governor: Trump 'Passing Buck' On Pandemic
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- 0:39
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- 7 years ago
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- NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus crisis, accusing him of “passing the buck” to the states and favoring big business over communities hardest hit. Cuomo, who had previously kept his criticism of Trump in check, unleashed a flurry of broadsides following a reporter’s question about the president’s comments suggesting New York had asked for too much aid that was never fully used. The governor said the president should “maybe get up and go to work” instead of watching TV and accused him of favoring the airline industry and other business cronies in a recent bailout package that Cuomo said left little for the states.
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- The Rolling Stones Join Star- Studded Line Up For Saturday's Global Coronavirus Concert
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- The Rolling Stones will be joining other legendary music acts in a global television broadcast on Saturday.
The worldwide concert has been planned to honor healthcare workers battling the novel coronavirus.
The two-hour “One World: Together at Home” event, will be a combination of music and comedy.
According to Reuters, the special will also feature stories from doctors, nurses and grocery workers.
The star-studded show will be broadcast across multiple North American and international television networks.
Other legendary acts joining the lineup include Celine Dion, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.
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- DJ Fatboy Slim To Hold Free Concert For Health Care Workers
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- 0:38
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- 7 years ago
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- DJ Fatboy Slim is hosting a free night of music for first responders battling the COVID-19 outbreak.
According to CNN. the concert will be free for all healthcare and emergency services personnel.
Slim will host the event in his hometown of Brighton, England on October 28.
National Health Service (NHS) employees, as well as ambulance and police services, are invited along with a guest.
Frontline workers can claim their tickets online from 7 p.m. local time on Friday.
Other artists have also scheduled shows for NHS staff, including singer Rick Astley.
80's pop star Astley will perform a free concert on November 1 at The SSE Arena, in Wembley.
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- Lady Gaga Zoom Chat Discuss Coronavirus Benefit Concert
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- 0:37
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- 7 years ago
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- WHO/Zoom Lady Gaga is co-curating an online benefit concert for healthcare workers and local charities around the globe, in partnership with Global Citizen, and the World Health Organization. She popped in to the World Health Organization's Zoom chat on Friday to announce the Rolling Stones have joined the lineup, and to praise "the coming together of a singular, kind, global community." The appearance comes just days after US President Trump said the US would pause all funding to the WHO, while the US conducts a review of the agency's handling of the COVID-19 crisis.
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- Bob Dylan Releases Another New Song; The Second In Three Weeks
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has released a new song.
The song, "I contain multitudes" is the second new song the artist has released in just three weeks.
According to CNN, Dylan announced the release of the new tune on his official Twitter account.
The new release follows the March release of "Murder Most Foul".
"Murder Most Foul" is a 17-minute song about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Many suspect the entertainer may be preparing to release a new album, it would be his first original album since 2012.
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- LeAnn Rimes Is Offering Fans Music And Meditation During Coronavirus Outbreak
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- Country star LeAnn Rimes is hoping to help fans relax and de-stress during the COVID-19 health crisis.
She is turning to what helps her; music and meditation and sharing it with her followers on Instagram.
The 37-year old singer is leading her followers through spiritual Instagram live sessions on Sundays.
Along with guided meditation sessions, the singer-songwriter is also sharing some of her music.
Rimes released her song, "There Will Be A Better Day" last month on her Instagram account.
Rimes is following the recommendations to stay home and is with her husband Eddie Cibrian in Los Angeles.
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- Catholic Church In New Mexico Holding Mass For 5 Worshippers At A Time
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- 0:43
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- 7 years ago
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- A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is reopening its doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.
According to Business Insider, the church will open it's doors to the public for Sunday Mass on April 19.
The Roman Catholic church is openly disregarding statewide closures of all non-essential organizations.
A spokesperson for the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces said they believe they are offering an essential service.
The church says it will follow mandates, which bans gatherings of more than five people.
Each in-person Mass will host only five worshippers at a time.
The church has recommended the five that will be in attendance to wear face masks, but they are not requiring it.
New Mexico currently has over 1500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and a death toll of 44.
https://www.businessinsider.com/catholic-diocese-to-hold-mass-during-statewide-lockdown-2020-4
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- Kroger & Pepsi Give Front line Workers Soda Discount
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- 0:32
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- 7 years ago
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- Kroger and Pepsi are giving a discount to frontline workers in the covid-19 battle.
Kroger employees can purchase 20-ounce bottles of Pepsi soft drinks for $1 through May 12.
"Pepsi has partnered with Kroger to offer this exclusive program to Kroger Associates, who continue to inspire us all during these extraordinary times," reads a flyer sent to stores.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies have started offering atypical perks, such as candy, pizza, and free lunch.
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- JCPenney Is Looking To File For Bankruptcy
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Business Insider reports that JCPenney is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection.
The bankruptcy comes as US retail sales hit a record-breaking low.
Retail sales dropped a whopping 8.7% from February to March according to the Commerce Department.
Coronavirus lockdown has ravaged the retail industry.
Analysts expect that more retailers will go bankrupt before the pandemic ends.
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- Biden So Confident He's Putting Together Transition Team
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- 0:31
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- 7 years ago
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- On Thursday, Joe Biden revealed he is already starting to put together a White House transition team.
During a virtual fundraiser Biden was asked how he would rebuild the government in a post-Trump administration.
CNN reports that Biden answered that the process to refill those positions is starting.
"I promise you that has already begun," Biden said.
Biden told the donor that started thinking about staffing the government months ago.
He also told the donor that he has already assembled a Presidential transition team.
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- Biden Tries To Raise Money In Coronavirus Lockdown
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- 0:39
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- 7 years ago
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- Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee for President.
Biden is way behind in fundraising against incumbent President Donald J. Trump.
Reuters reports that Biden is starting to get the help he needs to compete with Trump’s massive election war chest.
Biden has a huge shortfall to make up in the next few months.
Former Barack Obama staffers are planning to raise money Biden.
Elizabeth Warren is using her donor lists on his behalf.
Reuters says that Biden's campaign could soon strike a deal with the DNC that would allow it to rake in much larger donations.
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- Apple Donates 30 Million Face Masks To Medical Workers
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- 0:30
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Business Insider, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared hopeful news on a virtual all-company meeting on Thursday.
Cook shared that Apple has donated 30 million face masks, and 2 million of its own protective face shields.
The face masks and shields will go to medical frontlines staff, working to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Cook also shared that the computer giant has also donated hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to coronavirus efforts.
In late March, Apple promised to donate 10 million face masks, but they managed to source an additional 20 million masks, bringing the total up to 30 million.
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- What You Should Know About Ordering From Eateries During The Pandemic
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Business Insider, there are a few things that restaurant owners want customers to know about ordering delivery and takeout during the coronavirus pandemic.
1. Many restaurants offer no-contact delivery.
2. Ordering directly from restaurants, not through an app, is better for their business. Sometimes servers miss out on tips through third part delivery.
3. Ordering directly from restaurant is also cheaper.
Abhishav Kapur, co-founder and CEO of Bikky says, "You're actually spending 20-30% less when you order direct."
4. Try to place larger orders. Small orders can actually cost the restaurant money.
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- Japan Prime Minister Abe Expands State Of Emergency
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- 0:31
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a forceful plea to the nation on Friday to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
In a speech he said, “Please avoid going out...Everything depends on the action of each individual.”
Japan also expanded their state of emergency this week.
Abe fears that medical services could fail in rural areas, which is where many elderly people live.
The state of emergency is also aimed at limiting travel, with Japan’s Golden Week holidays coming soon.
Japan’s has over 9,000 coronavirus cases, with 190 deaths. 2,796 cases are in
Tokyo, the nation's hardest-hit.
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- 2 Million Veterans Could Miss Out On Stimulus Checks
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Business Insider up to 2 million veterans could miss out on $1,200 coronavirus relief stimulus checks.
A lot of veterans receive disability payments from the Department of Veteran Affairs, and often don't have to file a tax return.
These veterans would have to fill out a separate online form to receive a stimulus check.
The "Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here" tool on the IRS website allows veterans to submit their information and payment preference.
But both Republican and Democratic lawmakers say that the IRS and Treasury Department should make the payments automatic.
Democratic Rep. Ron Kind and GOP Rep. Mike Kelly wrote a joint letter saying "Veterans who rely on benefits that they earned should not be placed at a disadvantage due to unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles."
https://www.businessinsider.com/veterans-stimulus-check-irs-treasury-trump-economy-file-return-miss-020-4
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- Bike Sales Surge Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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- 0:40
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Reuters, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are ditching public transportation and turning to bikes.
Fear of catching the virus on a bus or subway is one of the main reasons why people are flocking to bikes.
John Donohue, a Brooklyn, New York-based artist doesn't own a car and says he's not sure when he'll feel safe riding the subway again. He recently bought a bike.
He explained, “I’m 51 and healthy, but I don’t want to get on the subway.” said who bought a bike two weeks ago.
Bike manufacturers and retailers say that the coronavirus pandemic has sparked bike sales across the U.S.
Arnold Kamler, the chief executive and chairman of sales at bike maker and importer Kent International Inc., says that sales were up 30% in March and increased by 50% so far in April.
The government deemed bicycles essential transportation, so many bike shops have stayed open during the widespread lockdown.
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- Fauci: US Is Nowhere Near Herd Immunity Yet
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- To achieve 'herd immunity' against a virus, at least 50% of the population has to be immune.
And according to Business Insider, experts say the US is nowhere near achieving herd immunity for the coronavirus.
Only an estimated 2-3% of Americans have recovered from COVID-19 so far.
At the community level, there would not have been enough infections to really have enough umbrella of herd immunity. Dr. Anthony Fauci Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Beating COVID-19 will demand on-and-off social distancing, widespread testing, case isolation, and contact tracing until a vaccine is widely available.
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- Google To Donate $1 Million To San Francisco Bay Area Families
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- Google wants to raise $5 million to help families in the San Francisco Bay area hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Business Insider, the company will donate $2 million, with $1 million coming from CEO Sundar Pichai. The rest of the money will come from other people who can donate to GiveDirectly. If the company reaches its goal, families with each receive a cash payment of $1,000. GiveDirectly said it would target local ZIP codes that have been most impacted by the virus.
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- Air Pollution Improves In Northeast US During COVID-19 Pandemic
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- The air quality has improved not only in China and Italy but in the Northeast region of the U.S. as well. NASA released data that showed the nitrogen dioxide decreasing by 30 percent in March 2020. According to Gizmodo, driving, power plants and industrial activities emit nitrogen dioxide. With many cities enacting stay-at-home orders, these activities have lowered substantially. Research has found that air pollution may result in higher death rates from the coronavirus.
https://earther.gizmodo.com/coronavirus-lockdowns-have-reduced-air-pollution-by-30-1842836450
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- Trump Says ReopeningThe Economy Will Be His Decision
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- President Donald Trump said it’s his decision to reopen the U.S. economy, not the state governors. wAccording to Reuters, he also said he’s listening to U.S. health experts and others to make that decision. Legal analysts said the president has limited power in ordering people back to work in every state. They also said Trump can’t force cities to reopen their government buildings, transportation or local businesses. Many states already extended their stay-at-home and social distancing orders beyond May 1.
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- CDC Changes How It Will Count COVID-19 Deaths
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- 7 years ago
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- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made a change in how it will count deaths from the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Gizmodo reports the agency changed how it will start including in its tally both confirmed and probable cases and deaths attributed to COVID-19.
The CDC also officially classified COVID-19 as a nationally notifiable disease.
That means all state and local health agencies are required to provide any relevant case data to the CDC.
As of April 2020, the CDC reports there have been 605,390 cases and over 24,000 deaths attributed to covid-19 in the US.
Some have accused governments of overcounting deaths caused by COVID-19. But reporting has shown the opposite is happening.
Cities across the country have reported spikes of people dying at home or in long-term care facilities. Many had never been tested.
https://gizmodo.com/jump-in-u-s-covid-19-death-tally-expected-as-cdc-chang-1842903831
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- New Jersey Nursing Home That Stashed 17 Bodies Had Already Received Lowest Possible Ratings
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- 0:38
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- 7 years ago
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- Following an anonymous tip, 17 bodies were found in the small morgue of a New Jersey nursing home on Monday.
According to Business Insider, the 17 were among 68 recent deaths at Andover Subacute Rehab I and II.
26 of the deaths, including two nurses, were confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have given Subacute Rehab II the lowest possible rating.
That indicates that the nursing home had staffing and health inspection issues that began before the pandemic.
https://www.businessinsider.com/nursing-home-has-history-of-much-below-average-inspections-2020-4
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- California Gov. Newsom Making Companies Provide 2 Weeks Sick Pay
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- Photo/Rich Pedroncelli California is mandating food industry companies give workers an additional two weeks of COVID-19 sick leave. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he was signing an executive order that would cover grocery stores, fast food chains, delivery services, and farms. California is making sure farm workers and employees at grocery stores, fast food chains, and delivery services get two weeks of additional paid time off, Gov. "Governor Newsom's executive order on paid sick leave is an important step in controlling the spread of the coronavirus in California's farming communites," Romero said.
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- Senator Warren: Issues With 'Little Oversight' Of Stimulus Programs
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- 7 years ago
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- Senator Elizabeth Warren chastised the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department on Thursday over their rollout of massive stimulus programs designed to help businesses weather the global coronavirus pandemic, saying they were failing to protect workers. “The Federal Reserve is handing out billions of dollars with little oversight and failing to require basic protections that companies retain workers and maintain payroll, failing to include protections against outsourcing, and failing to retain basic protections for union workers,” she wrote in one letter. A Fed spokesperson said the central bank has received the letter and will respond.
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- Economic Downturn Could Kill Hundreds Of Thousands Of Children
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- 7 years ago
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- UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of children could die this year due to the global economic downturn sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and tens of millions more could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis, the United Nations warned on Thursday. The world body also said in a risk report that nearly 369 million children across 143 countries who normally rely on school meals for a reliable source of daily nutrition have now been forced to look elsewhere. “We must act now on each of these threats to our children,” U.N.
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- San Francisco Could Seize HQ Of Tech Giants For Emergency Housing
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- 0:38
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- 7 years ago
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- Stephen Lam/Reuters San Francisco can commandeer privately owned property to use during an emergency, including this coronavirus pandemic. The city would need to compensate property owners, and violation of a commandeer order issued by the mayor or county health officer could be punishable by $1,000 in daily fines, jail time, or both. City officials continue to debate how best to house and protect those on the frontlines of the pandemic who need isolation housing, as well as its homeless population. An emergency measure passed Tuesday would require the city to find and rent 8,250 hotel rooms for that purpose, with 7,000 allocated to protect its entire homeless community.
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- Amazon May Test All Employees
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- 7 years ago
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- Amazon has taken fire for how it is treating essential employees during this coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon cofounder and CEO Jeff Bezos addressed the issue in his annual letter to shareholders, released on Thursday morning.
According to Business Insider, Bezos addresses the coronavirus pandemic directly.
"A next step in protecting our employees might be regular testing of all Amazonians, including those showing no symptoms."
"Regular testing on a global scale, across all industries, would both help keep people safe and help get the economy back up and running."
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- Biden's Problem With Young Voters
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- This week Joe Biden from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, and Elizabeth Warren. But, will that be enough to help him?
CNN reports that Biden is lagging in support from young voters.
Sanders and Obama are popular among young voters.
At this point Biden is underperforming 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton with younger voters.
According to 2016 pre-election polling leading up to election day Clinton led among 18-34 year-olds by a 22-point margin.
CNN composite polling has Biden leading Trump by just 14 points on average.
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- Is Obama's Endorsement A Good Thing For Biden?
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- 7 years ago
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- Former President Barack Obama endorsed his former veep, Joe Biden, for the Democratic nomination for President.
But, according to the NY Post, the endorsement may not help Biden.
Biden is hoping that Black Americans and liberal Americans will turn out to vote for Biden they way they did for Obama.
However, the Post argues his endorsements for other candidates have not led to victories.
In 2009 he backed John Corzine for Governor of New Jersey. Chris Christie won.
He backed Arlen Spector to see him lose in a primary.
He backed Clinton, who lost to Donald Trump.
In 2010 and 2014, Obama backed candidates in the House and Senate lost throughout the country.
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