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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Hires Restructuring Adviser as It Looks to Reorganize
AdWeek - 8 Jun 2020 23:39
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has hired Alvarez and Marsal as its restructuring adviser, according to sources familiar with the situation, and is said to be weighing its financial options, including bankruptcy. Potbelly and Alv...
Remembering trumpeter Art Hoyle: A Chicago jazz master
Chicago Tribune - 8 Jun 2020 18:10
Howard Reich writes an appreciation of legendary Chicago trumpeter Art Hoyle, who died June 4 at age 90.
Two black women denounce Black Lives Matter protests in unusual confrontation in West Town
Chicago Tribune - 8 Jun 2020 03:49Nikon Z5 and Z30 set to expand mirrorless camera line-up?
Pocket-lint - 8 Jun 2020 12:15
With the passing of so many major shows in 2020 - there was no CP+ in Japan, for example - there's been a lack of exciting new camera releases. Especially
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in Louisiana
CBSNews - 8 Jun 2020 03:07
Tropical-force winds will continue along the Gulf Coast from southeast Louisiana to Mississippi and Alabama, while storm surge and heavy rainfall is expected from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
Jim Carrey Gives Buffalo Cops a Cartoon Beating After Injury of 75-Year-Old Protester
The Wrap - 8 Jun 2020 00:49
Jim Carrey has turned serious in his online cartooning since the outbreak of social unrest following George Floyd’s death in the custody of Minneapolis police. One day after posting tribute portrait to Floyd, the actor...
Reds' Joey Votto on Systemic Racism: 'Only Now Am I Just Beginning to Hear'
Sports Illustrated - 8 Jun 2020 01:53
In a guest column for The Cincinnati Enquirer, Joey Votto discusses how his views have changed since the killing of George Floyd.
John Oliver to 'Professional Alarmist' and 'Sentient Polo Mallet' Tucker Carlson: 'F-- You Forever' (Video)
The Wrap - 8 Jun 2020 16:23
John Oliver used last night’s entire “Last Week Tonight” episode to attack police for attacking civilians protesting police brutality against blacks in America. Oh yeah, and to attack Tucker Carlson — Oliver fire...
BTS' Fan ARMY Matches Group's $1 Million Black Lives Matter Donation Within 24 Hours
Variety - 8 Jun 2020 05:07
Shortly after it was revealed that BTS and Big Hit Entertainment donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter, the BTS ARMY, as the group’s legion of followers are known, assembled and vowed to match the donation — which...
Draft or Pass: Annual Afterthought 3B Kyle Seager Hits For Consistent Power
Sports Illustrated - 8 Jun 2020 23:22
Mostly undrafted based on the latest ADP numbers, this is why you should consider selecting Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seagar as a very late flier who can hit for consistent power
Junior Galette claims he's been 'blackballed' from NFL in open letter to Roger Goodell
Sporting News - 8 Jun 2020 14:48
The former Saints and Redskins linebacker speaks out in an open letter to the NFL commissioner.
NY prosecutors request testimony from Prince Andrew for Jeffrey Epstein investigation
ABC News - 8 Jun 2020 04:54
Federal prosecutors in New York have formally requested testimony from Prince Andrew, as part of the investigation into the alleged co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein.
Kim Jong Un eyes chemicals, fertilisers to boost N Korea economy
Al Jazeera English - 8 Jun 2020 04:47
Kim addressed politburo meeting as Pyongyang looks to stabilise economy hurt by sanctions and coronavirus pandemic.
A Wi-Fi 6 mesh router is the easiest way to get the most from gigabit internet
The Verge - 8 Jun 2020 16:30
To really use your high-speed service, you're going to have to pay up
In-display selfie cameras really are coming, and more tech news you need to know
Android Authority - 8 Jun 2020 16:25
Which phone maker will be first to bring out an in-display selfie camera phone, OnePlus Z might have a launch date, and more!
'Long Gone Summer': How to watch and stream ESPN's documentary on the Sammy Sosa-Mark McGwire home run chase from 1998
Chicago Tribune - 8 Jun 2020 16:00
Everything you need to know about "Long Gone Summer," ESPN's documentary on the Sammy Sosa-Mark McGwire home run chase from 1998 that debuts this Sunday night.
Futures Movers: Oil futures point higher Sunday night after OPEC+ extends output cuts to July
Market Watch - 8 Jun 2020 05:29
Crude-oil futures were volatile in electronic trade Sunday night after OPEC and allied nations agreed Saturday to extend a production cut of nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day through the end of July.
Elon Musk tells SpaceX to double down on Starship development
Digital Trends - 8 Jun 2020 04:00
The Starship reusable rocket system could take astronauts to the moon and Mars
Theo Epstein wants to improve diversity within the Chicago Cubs: 'The majority of people I've hired have similar backgrounds as me and look a lot like me'
Chicago Tribune - 8 Jun 2020 23:48
Cubs President Theo Epstein expressed his support for the Black Lives Matter movement, adding the team will set up a diversity committee to enhance diversity in the organization.
New Zealand has essentially eliminated coronavirus - CNET
CNET - 8 Jun 2020 23:20
The nation has no active or new cases, but is keeping its borders closed while lifting most other restrictions.
How Police Brutality in the U.S. Compares to Other Countries
Life Hacker - 8 Jun 2020 22:30
Given the protests against police brutality these past few weeks, as well as the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others at the hands of police, it's well worth looking at how the U.S. compares to other ...
D&AD CEO Departs as a Result of Cost-Cutting Measures
AdWeek - 8 Jun 2020 22:08
D&AD, a global association for advertising and design communities best known for its annual awards program and festival, has made a "significant reduction" in staffing due to revenue lost from the stay-at-home orders put...