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A (Barely) Controlled Explosion, and 330 M.P.H. Before You Can Blink
The New York Times - 17 May 2020 20:25
An inside look at the engines that propel the funny cars of drag racing from zero to you-can't-be-serious in four seconds.
Taulia Tagovailoa breathes life into Maryland while fleeing Tua's Alabama shadow
New York Post - 17 May 2020 20:52
Taulia Tagovailoa has always been in his big brother’s shadow. He had approximately zero chance of living up to the expectation attached to his surname in Alabama, of achieving as much as Tua, the most prolific Crimson...
Nevada congressman admits to affair with intern after podcast exposé
New York Post - 17 May 2020 15:49
A married Nevada congressman has admitted having a longstanding affair with a former intern calling herself “Love Jones” — after she exposed him in an explosive series of podcasts. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) —...
New York's $61bn budget deficit hinders COVID-19 battle
Al Jazeera English - 17 May 2020 15:20
Essential healthcare services in New York, the epicentre of the US outbreak, are being compromised.
She posed as a nurse during the 1918 flu pandemic and went on a crime spree
Boston - 17 May 2020 17:53
The 23-year-old Julia, "a woman of diamonds and furs, silken ankles, gem-studded fingers and aliases by the dozens," was posing as a "flu nurse," ripping off home-bound patients for cash and jewelry as they suffered and ...
Senate should improve House coronavirus package: Sen. Bernie Sanders
ABC News - 17 May 2020 15:33
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., appeared on ABC's "This Week."
One year with the OnePlus 7 Pro: Officially my favorite Android phone ever
Android Authority - 17 May 2020 20:00
The OnePlus 7 Pro is officially a year old. I've used it as my daily that entire time, and I won't give it up any time soon.
Pole dancing and hand sanitizer: Wyoming strip club reopens with 'masks on, clothes off' party
USA Today - 17 May 2020 14:59Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida, becoming the first named storm of the season
USA Today - 17 May 2020 05:24
Tropical Storm Arthur formed last Saturday - the first named story of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Digital Trends - 17 May 2020 16:30India's Reliance says General Atlantic to invest $870 million in digital unit
Reuters - 17 May 2020 14:49
Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries said on Sunday equity firm General Atlantic will buy 1.34% of its digital unit for 65.98 billion rupees ($870.25 million).
Disney Springs Retail-Dining-Entertainment Center Sets Reopening Protocols For Coming Week Return
Deadline - 17 May 2020 23:20
Disney Springs, the themed retail, dining and entertainment center at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, has set out the social distancing rules for its May 20 reopening. The complex has four neighborhoods―T...
UK-flagged tanker 'repulses pirate attack' in Gulf of Aden
Al Jazeera English - 17 May 2020 22:29
Manager of chemical tanker Stolt Apal says armed guard opens fire at attackers off the coast of Yemen.
8,000 Quarantined in China Amid New Coronavirus Infections: Live Coverage
The New York Times - 17 May 2020 15:48
Officials have also imposed new travel restrictions in northeastern China. Cuts and outsourcing have left France scrambling for medical gear needed to fight a pandemic.
Australian workers can refuse to return to offices without social distancing
New York Post - 17 May 2020 15:42
Australian workers can refuse to go to work if employers don’t implement social distancing measures in the workplace — which may include revamping features of the open office plan, according to an employment lawyer. ...
China's ambassador to Israel found dead in his official residence
New York Post - 17 May 2020 15:32
China’s ambassador to Israel was found dead Sunday morning in his home north of Tel Aviv — just three months into the job, officials said. The 58-year-old ambassador, Du Wei, was discovered unconscious inside his off...
Afghan Rivals Sign Power-Sharing Deal as Political Crisis Subsides
The New York Times - 17 May 2020 15:02
President Ashraf Ghani gave his rival, Abdullah Abdullah, the leading role in the peace process with the Taliban and a 50 percent share in the cabinet.
One killed, two injured in gun battle at Illinois motel: police
New York Post - 17 May 2020 14:30
A gunman who killed a man and shot two women in an Illinois motel early Sunday was himself found dead after a six-hour gun battle with armed cops, according to officers. Officers had swarmed a Super 8 Motel in Rockford a...
Video: Alistair Overeem celebrates 40th birthday during post-fight medicals
MMAjunkie - 17 May 2020 07:00
UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem's corner sings him happy birthday during post-fight medicals at UFC on ESPN 8.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the First Named Storm of the Season, Gathers Speed as It Approaches North Carolina
Time - 17 May 2020 16:19
The first named storm of hurricane season--Tropical Storm Arthur--formed off of Florida's east coast Saturday and is strengthening as it approaches North Carolina's outer banks.
Trump praises organizer of NY rally against Gov. Cuomo's lockdown orders
New York Post - 17 May 2020 16:03
President Trump praised the organizer of a lockdown protest in Albany earlier this month, lauding it as a “Great Rally.” “Great Rally and fantastic job on @ffweekend this morning. It is all happening! #MAGA,” Tru...
China's envoy to Israel found dead at home, likely of natural causes: official
Reuters - 17 May 2020 15:20
China's ambassador to Israel was found dead in his residence on Sunday and initial indications were that he had died of natural causes, an Israeli official said.