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Kanye West calls for all artists to buy back their master recordings from music record labels
Music 4 hours ago
In his latest string of Tweets regarding his recording deals Wednesday, West said he was going to upload his Universal Records contracts and once again referred to the music industry as "modern-day slavery."
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White House staff reportedly test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 5 hours ago
This comes a day after President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says he will not release more information on the matter.
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Support for Black Lives Matter has dipped since June, according to Pew Research
US news 4 hours ago
According to a new poll conducted by Pew Research, 55% of US adults now express at least some support for the Black Live Matters movement, down from 67% in June. Decline in support is most notable among White and Hispanic adults, and among Republicans.
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Chris Evans discusses that whole photo incident 😳
The actor talked to talk show host Tamron Hall about his recent social media mishap that got many people on Twitter talking.
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Snowflake goes public in the largest ever software IPO
Cloud company Snowflake began trading on the New York Stock Exchange today, opening at $245 per share.
Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper tease their upcoming collaboration Holy
Music 1 hour ago
Bieber and Chance are joining forces on a brand new single, due for release on Friday. Over the week, the two stars gave fans a sneak peek at the music video, potential lyrics and more.
As Texas reopened, the share of positive COVID-19 cases was higher than the state reported
While the state prepared for the first phase of reopening in late April, Gov. Greg Abbott repeatedly pointed to the state’s positivity rate, even as the number of new cases and deaths continued to rise. Officials now say the previous method for calculating that rate obscured the extent of the virus' spread by combining old and new cases.
The Horrifying Sadness Of Sending Kids To College During A Pandemic
Having your kids leave the nest has always been sad. In 2020, it’s also terrifying, @JohnPaczkowski writes.
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Nearly two-thirds of young Americans do not know that six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust, study finds
US news This morning
A new survey of Americans between the ages of 18 and 39 found that 23% of respondents said they believed the Holocaust was a myth, or had been exaggerated or they weren’t sure. Moreover, 63% of respondents did not know that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
NYC Mayor De Blasio announced a weeklong furlough for nearly 500 mayoral staffers, including himself
COVID-19 This morning
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio said the furlough will happen in the next couple of months as the city struggles from a $9 billion revenue gap due to COVID-19.
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CDC believes US will have enough COVID-19 vaccine to return to 'regular life' by late 2021
US news This morning
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told a Senate panel that he expects vaccines to take place in November or December but in "very limited supply and will have to be prioritized." Redfield later added that "facemasks are the most important, powerful public health tool we have."
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WNBA star Maya Moore marries Jonathan Irons, the wrongly convicted man she helped free from prison
US news This morning
During an appearance on Good Morning American on Tuesday, Moore revealed that she has married Jonathan Irons, the man she helped free from jail in July following his wrongful conviction 23 years ago. Moore sat out the last two WNBA seasons to focus on her ministry and advocacy for criminal justice reform.
Andre Braugher says #BrooklynNineNine must address police brutality
Inside Variety's #Emmys preview cover: Andre Braugher reexamines his cop roles and urges #BrooklynNineNine to rise to the moment
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Jim Carrey will play Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live
Celebrity 4 hours ago
The announcement of the role for Carrey came with additional news about three new featured players ahead of the October season premiere.
HHS spokesperson Michael Caputo taking leave of absence following rant targeting CDC scientists
Politics 4 hours ago
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday that its top spokesperson and former Trump campaign operative Michael Caputo is taking a 60-day leave of absence “to focus on his health and the well-being of his family." The move comes a day after Caputo apologized for posting a video in which he disparaged scientists battling COVID-19 and warned of violence after the election.
Barbados plans to become a republic, removing the Queen as head of state
World news This morning
The former British colony, which gained independence in 1966, plans to become a republic by November 2021, according to a speech by Barbados Governor General Sandra Mason.
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Tips for managing mental health during COVID-19
As part of our #AskReuters Twitter chat series, we gathered a group of mental health experts to share their tips on coping with isolation, caregiving and more
At least 20 injured after two cranes collide in Austin, Texas
US news 5 hours ago
Emergency services are responding to an incident in East Austin on Wednesday morning that left at least 20 people injured, according to officials.
We Talked to Kanye West About His Perplexing 2020 Run
Even those around the hip-hop artist struggle to explain his motivations for a presidential candidacy that some Democrats worry could siphon votes from Joe Biden.
What makes a good night's sleep
Can you tell the difference between myths and facts?
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