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UPS Adds 'Peak' Surcharge, Coronavirus Fueled Spike
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- UPS Adds 'Peak' Surcharge, Coronavirus Fueled Spike
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- 4 years ago
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- LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) on May 31 will slap surcharges on U.S. e-commerce companies that have flooded its delivery network with shipments of everything from packaged food to patio furniture since the coronavirus took hold in March. This round follows stay-at-home orders to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. That public health effort shifted shopping online and resulted in what many are calling a “second Christmas” for UPS, FedEx Corp (FDX.N) and upcoming delivery rival Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O). In April, UPS said home deliveries accounted for roughly 70% of shipments versus around 50% previously.
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- San Francisco Orders Everyone To Wear Mask
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- 4 years ago
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- JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images San Francisco will start enforcing everyone to wear masks when they leave their home and come within 30 feet of someone they do not live with. Masks or face coverings will still not be required when exercising outdoors alone, such as while running, walking, or biking. The updated guidelines come as the city announces a 5-phase reopening plan, with a slew of changes including outdoor restaurant service slated for as early as June 15. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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- Minneapolis Police Chief Apologizes To George Floyd's Family
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- 4 years ago
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- The Minneapolis police chief has apologized to the family of a recently murdered unarmed black man.
George Floyd died this week after a white officer pinned him down with a knee to the neck.
The fatal encounter has triggered two nights of violent protests, reports Reuters.
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said his department had contributed to a “deficit of hope”.
“I am absolutely sorry for the pain, devastation and the trauma that Mr. Floyd’s death has left on his family, his loved ones and our community." Police Chief Medaria Arradondo
This is not the first time the Minnesota police force has killed unarmed people of the city.
George Floyd was 46-year-old and died as a crowd watched and recorded the police's actions.
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- Trump Get Fact Checked By Twitter, Immediately Drafts New Social Media Executive Order
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- 4 years ago
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- Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday seeking to crackdown on social media.
The order is to make companies think over allegations of bias against conservatives.
The move comes two days after Twitter fact-checked two of Trump's tweets pushing false claims.
Trump's executive order seeks to empower federal regulators to amend a statute, says Business Insider.
The statute gives social media companies broad authority to moderate speech on their platforms.
According to a leaked draft, the order holds regulations for how companies are allowed to moderate speech.
It also calls for the FTC to keep a list of complaints from users about political bias on platforms.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-signs-executive-order-threatening-twitter-facebook-conservative-bias-2020-5
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- Union: More Than 3,000 US Meatpacking Workers Are Infected With COVID-19
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- 4 years ago
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- The US's largest workers' union said Thursday more than 3,000 meatpacking workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
44 workers have died in the pandemic so far. According to Reuters, the announcement reflects an increasing toll on plan employees.
Meat processors like Tyson Foods Inc, WH Group’s Smithfield Foods and JBS USA temporarily closed about 20 slaughterhouses last month.
As workers sickened and stayed away from the plants, shortages of certain products in grocery stores ensued.
Despite concerns about outbreaks, President Donald Trump ordered meat-processing plants to stay open to protect the country’s food supply.
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- Study Reveals The Toll On Mental Health Pandemic Took On Italian Healthcare Workers
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- 4 years ago
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- Italy was extremely hard hit by the novel coronavirus COVID-19, early on in the global pandemic.
According to UPI, a new study shows Italian frontline healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients were hard hit as well.
Nearly half of them have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder during the outbreak there.
Almost 25% suffered from depression and roughly 20% reported symptoms of anxiety as the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, continued to spread.
In addition to high rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety, more than 8% reported insomnia.
Nearly 22% said they suffered from 'high perceived stress.'
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/28/Half-of-Italian-healthcare-workers-experienced-PTSD-during-COVID-19-outbreak/7111590673223/
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- Ruby Tuesday Closes 147 Locations
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- 4 years ago
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- Since January 23rd, Ruby Tuesday has quietly closed 147 restaurants.
Business Insider reports the restaurant chain also scrubbed them from its website.
Ruby Tuesday has been shedding locations for years.
Ruby Tuesday has struggled to win younger consumers.
It was poorly positioned to weather the pandemic's sudden shift to delivery.
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- JCPenney Introduces Bedding Brand
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- 4 years ago
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- JCPenney has launched a new bedding brand.
The brand is called Linden Street.
Business Insider says the new brand comes just over a week after the department store filed for bankruptcy.
JCPenney said that refreshing its merchandise offering would be a key part of its transformation strategy in bankrutpcy.
https://www.businessinsider.com/jcpenney-has-new-bedding-brand-after-bankruptcy-filing-2020-5
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- Ruby Rose Releases "Cryptic" Statement
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- 4 years ago
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- Last week Ruby Rose shocked her fans and quit the show 'Batwoman.'
Rose was the titular character.
Neither Rose nor producers let on why they were parting ways.
HuffPo reports that the decision to leave the show was mutual.
One said Rose was “distressed by the long hours demanded of a lead television role,” which resulted in tension on set.
Rose issued a statement about her departure.
"I have stayed silent because that’s my choice for now but know I adore you all."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ruby-rose-addresses-shocking-batwoman-exit-and-were-still-confused_n_5ecfcd8dc5b6c89ea4ef02fd
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- Biden Confuses D-Day And Pearl Harbor
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- 4 years ago
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- Joe Biden had a series on embarrassing gaffes on Wednesday.
Biden was chatting with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.
The two discussed Delaware history.
Wolf said Delaware once fell under Pennsylvania's authority.
Biden then made a gaffe, confusing D-Day with the day Delaware declared independence.
"But we declared our independence on Dec. 7 by the way, it's not just D-Day."
In one simple statement, Biden confused Delaware independence (June 15th 1776), D-Day (June 6, 1944) and Pearl Harbor (Dec. 7, 1941).
A Biden spokesman said the candidate was referring to Delaware Day, an event celebrated on Dec. 7 since 1933.
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- Republican Politician Had COVID-19 For A Week Before Revealing To Collegaues
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Pennsylvania State Rep. Andrew Lewis revealed he has been infected with COVID-19 and kept it a secret for a week.
According to Business Insider, the Republican lawmaker learned that he had COVID-19 on May 20.
He waited until May 27 to reveal the news to his colleagues and the public.
"Out of respect for my family, and those who I may have exposed, I chose to keep my positive case private," he said in a statement.
While concealing his positive test results, Lewis publicly called for an end to Pennsylvania's shutdown.
Colleagues responded with outrage saying hiding his positive test results from co-workers and the public "is reprehensible".
https://www.businessinsider.com/republican-politician-waits-week-to-reveal-positive-covid-19-test-2020-5
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- MGM Resorts To Reopen Four Casinos
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- 4 years ago
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- MGM Resorts announced on Wednesday that its Las Vegas casinos will reopen on June 4.
The casino has been shuttered for months due to health concerns regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak said he feels “confident” in the state’s tentative plan to re-open.
According to Reuters, MGM Grand said it will be re-opening four properties in Las Vegas.
MGM said they will screen all employees for COVID-19, by checking temperatures, doing symptom checks and testing.
Floor guides will also remind customers of physical distancing requirements.
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- White House Says Trump Will Sign Executive Order Regarding Social Media
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- 4 years ago
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- U.S. President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order regarding social media companies.
Trump's latest run-in with social media was on Tuesday when Twitter added fact-check links to his tweets.
The executive order announcement comes after Trump threatened to shut down social media platforms.
Spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany announced the decision to reporters traveling with Trump aboard Air Force One.
According to Reuters, the specifics of the order have not been shared.
It is unclear what regulatory steps the president can take without new laws passed by Congress.
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- Protests Erupt For Second Night In Minneapolis
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- 4 years ago
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- Protesters and police in Minneapolis violently clashed for a second night on Wednesday.
In a display of outrage over the death of an unarmed black man, protestors took to the streets in large crowds.
According to Reuters, riot police fired tear gas into the throngs of people protesting the death of George Floyd.
Floyd was killed on Monday night when a Minneapolis policeman kneeled on his neck for five minutes during an arrest.
The death of 46-year-old Floyd was recorded by an onlooker.
The video showed him lying face down and handcuffed, gasping for air, repeatedly saying, “I can’t breathe.”
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- Protestors Clash With California Highway Patrol
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- 4 years ago
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- Protesters in Los Angeles briefly overtook the 101 Freeway, shattering the windows of at least two law enforcement vehicles.
Protestors swarmed a California Highway Patrol vehicle on the freeway.
According to Business Insider some protesters fall as the car drives on.
The protests were in response to the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police Department.
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- Biden's Lead Over Trump Plummets
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- 4 years ago
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- Newsweek reports that Joe Biden's lead over President Donald Trump has fallen by three points over the last week.
A new poll from Reuters and Ipsos has Biden leading Trump by six points among registered voters.
45 percent backed Biden while 39 percent favored Tump.
When the same poll was published last week, the presumptive Democratic nominee had a nine-point lead on the president.
The Real Clear Politics head-to-head polling average still puts Biden ahead of Trump by 5.3 percentage points nationwide.
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- Trump To Sign Executive Order On Social Media
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- 4 years ago
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- The White House said President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies. According to Reuters, Trump threatened to shut down sites that allegedly silence conservative voices. Twitter tagged Trump’s tweets for the first time with a warning telling readers to fact check the post. Trump’s tweet was about unsubstantiated claims of fraud in mail-in voting. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said censoring a platform would not be the “right reflex” if the government is worried about censorship.
http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/xILcWfDPYQU/trump-to-sign-executive-order-on-social-media-on-thursday-white-house-idUSKBN2331NK
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- Trump Announces Investigation On Death Of Unarmed Minneapolis Black Man
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- 4 years ago
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- President Donald Trump said the Justice Department and the FBI began a case on police brutality. He said they are looking into the death of an unarmed black man while in police custody in Minneapolis. Trump called the death of George Floyd “very sad and tragic” on Twitter. According to Business Insider, Trump said he asked for the investigation “to be expedited.” CNN reported the incident causes protests seeking the police officers get arrested.
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- New York Governor Allows Non-Essential Gatherings Of 10 Or Less People
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- 4 years ago
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- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order allowing non-essential gathering of 10 or less people. According to Business Insider, the state reached its lowest single-day deaths for the first time since late March. This comes after the New York Civil Liberties Union sued the governor over his order against any public gatherings. The lawsuit claimed the first order violates the First Amendment. The new order allows small gatherings as long as social distancing and disinfecting protocols are followed.
https://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-restrictions-as-it-sees-fewest-deaths-since-march-2020-5
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- If It Hasn't Already, COVID-19 Pandemic Should Change Your Savings Goals
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- 4 years ago
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- Traditional personal finance advice about building emergency funds to deal with unexpected expenses, like car repairs or ER visits.
But now, Business Insider reports the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has turned that on its head.
The economic fallout from the virus is showing that "stable" jobs are illusory.
In particular, freelancers, independent business owners, and non-essential workers should think very seriously about preparing for a complete loss of income.
Remember: if you don't save, you won't have any savings. Do your best to save a sizable emergency fund in line with your needs.
That's the only way to keep yourself and your loved ones financially safe and secure.
https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/covid-19-changed-the-way-think-about-emergency-savings-2020-5
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- COVID-19 Killed More Than 100,000 Americans In Just Three Months
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- 4 years ago
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- Four days before CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield predicted it would happen, the COVID-19 death toll in the US reached 100,000 on Wednesday.
According to Business Insider, the grim number represents roughly one-third of all deaths from the novel coronavirus worldwide.
Even worse, projections from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate "an increase in deaths in the coming weeks."
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy have outlined three scenarios for future waves during the next 18 to 24 months.
The worst involves a larger, second wave of COVID-19 infections in the fall and winter.
The researchers say this is the most likely outcome. Furthermore, they said states should start preparing for it. Now.
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-death-toll-in-the-us-reaches-100000-2020-5
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- AIDS Activist, Author And Policy Advocate Larry Kramer Dies At 84
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- 4 years ago
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- Author Larry Kramer died on Wednesday at the age of 84.
Kramer's early advocacy for a national response to AIDS in the 1980s helped raise awareness of the disease.
According to CNN, the LGBTQ health pioneer also shaped healthcare policy into the 1990s.
Kramer co-founded the ACT UP movement that made AIDS a national issue.
He died of pneumonia after enduring illness for much of his life, including his own battle with AIDS.
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- Disgruntled Employee Guns Down Coworkers At French Office Meeting
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- 4 years ago
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- A run-of-the-mill business meeting in western France turned deadly on Wednesday.
According to Newser, police say a man walked into the meeting and opened fire with a handgun.
The man killed three people and injured a fourth at the quarry company near the town of Saint-Varent.
Some thirty officers are now at the scene, but details are thin on the ground.
A representative for the police said the shooter was on a work leave and apparently had been declared unfit to resume working.
For all we know, it could be related to a love relationship, or it could be an act of madness related to a destabilized individual. French police representative
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- Jonathan Steingard, Christian Rock Band Lead Singer, Reveals He Doesn't Believe In God
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- 4 years ago
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- Jonathan Steingard, lead singer of the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, has made a surprising announcement.
According to CNN, Steingard went public with the news he no longer believes in God.
In a lengthy Instagram post, the singer made the shocking declaration to his legions of fans.
"I've been terrified to post this for a while - but it feels like it's time for me to be honest," he wrote.
He went on to say; "I am now finding that I no longer believe in God."
Steingard said he felt the time was right to share given that his band is currently sidelined because of the pandemic.
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- You've Put Off Organizing Your Closet Long Enough. Here's How
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- 4 years ago
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- Assuming the pandemic is still keeping you at home these days, it may be finally time to organize your closet. Ugh!
According to Business Insider, professional organizers say people avoid this task most often when cleaning their homes.
Still, it doesn't have to be horrible. First, empty your closet completely, and put clothes in separate piles according to your lifestyle and preferences.
Next, separate your accessories. Organize them so you can both access and protect them.
Now separate everything into three piles: discard, donate, and keep.
Finally, use professional organizer Jamie Hord's 'prime real estate rule. Put what you wear the most in the easiest place to reach when you're getting dressed!
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-organize-bedroom-closet
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- Study: As COVID-19 Progresses, 40% May Not Show Any Symptoms At All
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- 4 years ago
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- A small analysis of 78 COVID-19 patients in China revealed as many as 40% of patients may be asymptomatic.
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, and is at pandemic levels worldwide.
Although patients with milder, asymptomatic COVID-19 may suffer less damage to their immune systems, they may still be contagious.
However, the authors concluded the patients would be contagious for less time than those with more serious illness.
Asymptomatic patients had fewer "fluctuations" in virus testing findings over the study period than those with symptoms.
This suggests those with milder illness have more "stable" levels of virus while they're sick.
In contrast, more seriously ill patients see higher or lower amounts of the virus in their system as the disease progresses.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/27/40-of-COVID-19-patients-may-be-asymptomatic-as-disease-progresses/6741590592422/
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- Study: Belonging To This American Class Means A Far Higher Risk Of A Fatal Heart Attack
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- 4 years ago
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- A new study reveals a person's risk for having a heart attack, and dying of one, is linked to lower socioeconomic status.
According to UPI, lower socioeconomic status is exemplified by a lack of resources for safe housing, nutritious food, and access to healthcare.
Contributory factors to heart disease include smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes. They account for roughly 40% of the increased risk.
However, researchers reported the remaining 60% was attributable to 'other factors' associated with lower socioeconomic status.
The new analysis estimates that more than 31.2 million adults in the United States have low socioeconomic status.
For the study, this was defined as household income $12,760 for a household of one -- or educational level less than high school.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/27/Poverty-lower-education-levels-may-double-heart-attack-risk/7971590590356/
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- Brittany Murphy Documentary Reignites Suspicions In The Stars Death
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- 4 years ago
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- Brittany Murphy's sudden and tragic death has long been cause for speculation by her fans.
The beloved actress known for her roles in "Clueless" and "8 Mile" died in 2009 at the age of 32.
According to CNN, Murphy's death was ruled an accident at the time, but suspicion surrounds the circumstances.
Officials determined her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, an iron deficiency and "multiple drug intoxication".
Months later her husband, Simon Monjack, also mysteriously died due to severe anemia and acute pneumonia.
The ID channel documentary "Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery" aired Tuesday and has renewed interest in the deaths.
The documentary that explores the suspicious deaths can currently be streamed for free on the Discovery ID site.
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- Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media After Twitter Issues A Warning Regarding His Tweets
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- 4 years ago
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- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies.
Trump said he would regulate or shut down the apps and sites, one day after Twitter added a warning to the President's tweets.
According to Reuters, it's the first time Twitter has added a warning to the Commander In Cheifs frequent postings.
Without offering any evidence, the President again accused social media platforms of biass.
He tweeted: “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices."
It was not immediately clear whether Trump has the authority to shut down social media companies.
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- Gru And His Minions Urge Everyone To Wash Hands And Keep A Safe Distance Apart
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- 4 years ago
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- Gru and his yellow Minions from the “Despicable Me” movie franchise are urging people to keep their distance.
The beloved animated characters are reminding people to keep safe and help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
According to Reuters, the characters star in a new public service announcement unveiled on Wednesday.
The animation studio behind “Despicable Me,” developed the PSA with the World Health Organization and the United Nations Foundation.
In the minute-long PSA, Gru urges people to wash their hands regularly and keep at least 6 feet away from each other.
He also urges everyone to find fun things to do at home like dancing and cooking and to be kind to others.
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- Four Minneapolis Policemen Fired Following Death Of Unarmed Black Man
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- 4 years ago
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- The four Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of an unarmed black man were fired on Tuesday.
The termination comes a day after a bystander captured video of a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd.
The officers involved in Monday’s encounter were responding to a report of a forgery in progress.
According to police the officers found a man fitting the suspect’s description, Floyd, in a car.
After Floyd got out of the car, the department said, there was a physical altercation between the officers and Floyd.
Floyd was handcuffed, and an officer kneeled on his neck for five minutes while he gasped and said "I can't breathe".
Reuters reports that Mr. Floyd died soon after in a local hospital.
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- Some California Barbershops And Hair Salons Get The Ok To Reopen
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- 4 years ago
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that some Barbershops and hair salons may reopen.
The shops will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols in order to reopen.
Salon employees will be required to wear face coverings and are encouraged to also wear eye protection.
According to Business Insider, customers will also be required to wear face coverings.
Customers will also be required to use hand sanitizer and follow social distancing guidelines.
All barbers, stylists, and customers must be screened for fever and other symptoms of COVID-19.
http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/BGNQqERYAuA/barbershops-to-open-as-covid-19-rules-ease-in-parts-of-california-idUSKBN2322YF
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- Sen. Hawley Criticizes Google Over China Policy
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- 4 years ago
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- On Wednesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to Google.
According to Business Insider the letter is about the company's deletion of some comments critical of China.
Comments using the phrases "communist bandit" or "50-cent party" in Chinese characters were deleted almost instantly from YouTube.
Though their English equivalents are not.
Hawley called the deletions "censorship."
He asked Google to explain how the problem came about and when it knew about the deletions.
Google says the deletions are accidental and that it rolled out a fix to the problem.
https://www.businessinsider.com/senator-josh-hawley-criticizes-google-over-deletion-critical-china-comments-2020-5
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- Omar Slams Israel And Saudi Arabia
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- 4 years ago
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- A new interview with the Sunday Times of London has gotten Ilhan Omar into more hot water.
According to the Times of Israel Omar likened Saudi Arabia’s influence on the Trump administration to Israel’s.
The congresswoman said both countries relied in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.
Omar has a long history of unprovoked verbal tirades against Israel.
The Sunday Times story said that Omar’s “new approach is to pivot to Saudi Arabia so she isn’t singling out the Jews.”
“There’s an alarming connection to the really destructive policies Israel is proposing and how much of it is being rubber stamped by this administration."
"And how much of it is being urged by Americans who have connection and influence with this administration.”
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- Richard Herd, 'Seinfeld' Actor, Dead At 87
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Richard Herd, beloved television and movie actor has died.
Herd's film credits include roles in "Get Out" and "All the President's Men."
The actor appeared in 11 episodes of "Seinfeld" as George Costanza's boss at the New York Yankees.
Herd also appeared in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Voyager" and "Star Trek: Renegades".
The 87-year-old died of cancer-related causes on Tuesday morning at his home in Los Angeles.
According to CNN, he was surrounded by family when he passed.
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- Yang Says U.S. Should Adopt 4-Day Work Week
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- According to Business Insider, Andrew Yang says the US should "seriously" consider a four-day workweek.
Some studies have shown four-day workweeks increase worker satisfaction and productivity.
Microsoft's Japan subsidiary reported a 40% boost in productivity after trialing the change.
The coronavirus pandemic has increased interest in a four-day workweek.
Companies have been forced to adjust to new circumstances and experiment as more employees work from home.
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- Dr. Fauci Talks About A Second Wave Of COVID-19
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Dr. Anthony Fauci has consistently warned of the lingering threat of the novel coronavirus.
Fauci has also acknowledged the possibility of a so-called second wave of cases in the fall and winter.
In a chat with CNN this morning he added some optimism to his prognosis in a CNN interview Wednesday morning.
"I'm feeling better about it as we go by with the weeks that go by and we see that we're getting more and more capability of testing."
According to Business Insider, Fauci said a second wave is not inevitable.
"We often talk about the possibility of a second wave, or of an outbreak when you reopen. We don't have to accept that as an inevitability."
"If we do the kinds of things that we're putting in place now ... we can prevent this second wave that we're talking about."
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- Boeing To Lay Off 7,000
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Business Insider reports that Boeing will lay off 6,770 US employees.
The company described the layoffs as "the first."
More expected later in the year.
Boeing has said it will need to reduce its payroll by 10%, including at least 15% in its commercial division.
https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-layoffs-coronavirus-pandemic-details-and-background-2020-5
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- Hertz Tells Landlords Not To Expect Rent for Six Months
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Hertz declared bankruptcy on May 22.
Business Insider says the company has $19 billion in debt.
The car rental company told its landlords days it would not pay them rent for the next six months.
This is the latest example of a big-name corporation asking building owners, many of whom run small businesses, for "help."
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- How Did Stacey Abrams Became A VP Candidate?
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- How did Stacey Abrams become a front runner to become Joe Biden's vice president?
In 2018, Stacey Abrams ran for governor in Georgia.
She became the first black woman in the US to win a gubernatorial nomination for either political party.
She lost the race.
However, according to Business Insider, she gained political popularity.
She claims to be a champion of middle and lower class families, and believes in empowering young black women.
Abrams has been advocating for herself as a potential vice president to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.
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- Study: Half Of Americans Will Get COVID-19 Vaccination
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- https://gizmodo.com/only-half-of-americans-say-theyll-get-vaccinated-for-co-1843698237
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- France Rejected hydroxychloroquine For Covid Patients
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/Tu-VYUEySRc/who-expects-hydroxychloroquine-safety-findings-by-mid-june-idUSKBN2322EX
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- WHO Expects Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings In June
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The World Health Organization on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine.
This review should be available probably by mid-June, reports Reuters.
Safety concerns prompted the group to suspend the malaria drug’s use in a large trial on COVID-19 patients.
A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit will be made once the evidence is reviewed.
There are already 17 countries currently studying it under a group called Solidarity.
Separate hydroxychloroquine trials include a 440-patient U.S. study are continuing enrollment.
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- MAGA Boat Parade Draws Hundreds, Most Without Masks
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- "MAGA" stands for Make America Great Again and has been attached to Trump since his first campaign.
On Sunday, Charlestown, South Carolina held a "MAGA" boat parade in honor of Trump.
The seaside event drew hundreds of participants and spectators reports Business Insider.
Photographs show the harbor dotted with boats carrying people who weren't wearing face masks.
The crowds also did not maintain social distancing as they lined up by the shore to take pictures.
In the midst of a global health pandemic, large gatherings are a high-risk activity for people.
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- Three States Offer To Host RNC If Trump Pulls Out Of NC
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Republicans in Georgia, Texas, and Florida are offering to host the party’s national convention.
That is if Donald Trump makes good on his threat to move the event from North Carolina.
Trump has made this threat over social distancing restrictions due to the coronavirus.
Trump tweeted that the party would find another site for the RNC, reports Reuters.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has not said whether the convention space can be “fully occupied.”
Cooper’s office has said state health officials are working with the RNC to review plans.
His office also said they rely on data and science amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Why The Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Harder In Democratic Areas
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The United States overall is experiencing one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world.
In April, polling showed that both parties largely supported extensive lockdown measures.
Anti-lockdown protests have occurred primarily in states that Trump won.
The partisan impact of the coronavirus, and the response toward it, is due to population density.
A third of Americans live in the 100 most densely populated counties and tend to lean left.
In New Jersey, where there are over 1,200 people per square mile, the death rate is 122 per 100,000.
In Alabama, whose population density is 94 people per square mile, the rate is 11 per 100,000.
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-deadlier-in-democratic-counties-analysis-2020-5
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- Facebook Rebrands Cryptocurrency Wallet
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- 4 years ago
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- Facebook announced today that it would be completely rebranding the wallet for its long-anticipated cryptocurrency—perhaps in an attempt to shake off its troubled reputation. “Today, we’re excited to introduce Novi—the new name and brand for the digital wallet that will help people send and hold Libra digital currencies,” said Novi’s head, David Marcus, in a company blog post earlier today. “While we’ve changed our name from Calibra, we haven’t changed our long-term commitment to helping people around the world access affordable financial services.”
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- Spotify: Finally Allows No Limit Library Songs
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- 4 years ago
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- Long before Spotify was a thing, I collected music on my computer during my college days. That collection, which had everything from Cradle of Filth to Dashboard Confessional, to Reverend Horton Heat, easily surpassed 10,000 songs by the end of my first semester as a freshman. I definitely had to spend a lot of money on the requisite hardware, but now that we’ve been able to stream music to our phones for a while, there’s no such thing as limits—at least that’s how it’s often felt. But Spotify has capped the number of items you can add to your library for a long time.
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- Supreme Court Declines Blocking Prisoner Transfer Plan
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- 4 years ago
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- WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to block a judge’s ruling that requires the U.S. government to evaluate moving up to 837 potentially at-risk prisoners out of a federal prison in Ohio due to concerns about the health risks of the coronavirus. The justices rejected a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to put the lower court ruling on hold. Inmates at the Elkton Correctional Institution filed suit in April saying that the conditions at the facility in eastern Ohio violated their rights under the U.S.
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- Ilhan Omar Back Tracks On Biden
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- 4 years ago
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- According to ABC News Rep. Ilhan Omar will still support Joe Biden for the presidency.
Omar also thinks it is important to believe survivors of sexual assault.
That includes Tara Reade, the woman who has leveled allegations against the former vice president.
In an interview with the Sunday Times of London Omar said she believed Reade's accusations against Biden.
Omar said if it were up to her, Biden wouldn’t be the presidential candidate.
Now, it appears Omar is back tracking. Omar clarified the remarks on "Good Morning America."
Omar said she did not take a firm stance on whether she still believes all aspects of Reade's allegations.
She said she would vote for Biden and do everything she could to help him defeat Donald Trump in November.
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