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Seattle cop tells BLM protester he's quitting force: 'You guys won!'
New York Post - 17 Aug 2020 14:58
A Seattle cop was caught in a viral video announcing that he was quitting the force because of the Black Lives Matter protests - telling a demonstrator: "I'm leaving. You guys won!" "Having a good day, bud?" the officer ...
Simpsons Tattoos World Record
15 Minute Fun - 17 Aug 2020 04:01
Meet Australian Michael Baxter who holds the world record for most tattoos of The Simpsons coming in at an eye watering 203 unique characters.
'Scream 5' Adds Melissa Barrera, the Up-and-Coming Star of 'In the Heights'
Collider - 17 Aug 2020 22:56
The Scream franchise has welcomed its first new cast member in a decade, as Mexican actress Melissa Barrera (Vida) has landed a plum role in Scream 5 according to Deadline. Courteney Cox and David Arquette are set to rep...
Sinclair Broadcast settles shareholder lawsuits for $25 million
Chicago Tribune - 17 Aug 2020 16:13
Sinclair Broadcast Group has reached a $25 million deal to settle shareholder lawsuits stemming from its failed $3.9 billion merger with Tribune Media Co.
US retail's recovery is losing speed as coronavirus cases rise and complicate reopening plans
Business Insider - 17 Aug 2020 15:37
US retail sales in June and July eclipsed their 2019 performances. But slowing improvements and the end of government initiatives could spell trouble for the industry's rebound from the pandemic. Insider Intelligence pub...
Huge, historic protests swamp Belarus' capital, demanding Lukashenko step down
ABC News - 17 Aug 2020 14:58
Vast crowds of protesters flooded Belarus' capital of Minsk on Sunday in the largest political demonstration in the country's history.
The Therapeutic Power of Gardening
The New Yorker - 17 Aug 2020 12:00
Can anxious minds find solace working with plants? A therapist and her husband, a garden designer, say yes, Rebecca Mead writes.
Thunderstorms and excessive heat fuel wildfires in California
CBSNews - 17 Aug 2020 04:15
Unsettling weather triggered an unusual warning by the weather service of a fire-induced tornado at an out-of-control forest fire that broke out north of Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon.
3 Texas Police Officers Are Shot and a Person Is Barricaded in a Home
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2020 03:08
Officers from Cedar Park, near Austin, were in stable condition after responding to a call and encountering gunfire, officials said.
Zappos replacing American Eagle in Union Square
New York Post - 17 Aug 2020 01:15
Zappos -- the Amazon-owned online shoe retailer -- appears to be launching a brick-and-mortar location. Sources said that Zappos has leased the three-level, roughly 16,000-square-foot corner of 19 Union Square West at 15...
Indie gem Firewatch is getting a movie adaptation
GamesRadar - 17 Aug 2020 23:12
There could also be plans for a Firewatch TV show
Dr Disrespect is writing a memoir, and here's hoping for mullet tips
The Verge - 17 Aug 2020 22:24
Photo Illustration by Alex Castro | Photography by Bobby Quillard Surely you know Dr Disrespect: the mustached, mullet-wearing streamer who also happens to be the "most famous, dominant gamer in the history of the world....
Trump warns 'shot' Joe Biden won't be able to stand up to foreign leaders
New York Post - 17 Aug 2020 15:33
President Trump warned that former Vice President Joe Biden is “shot” and wouldn’t be able to stand up to the “world-class chess players” who lead other countries. “Let’s face it, Joe’s shot,” Trump sai...
Apple offers 50% discount when you bundle CBS, Showtime with Apple TV+
AppleInsider - 17 Aug 2020 18:13
Apple on Monday has launched its first Apple TV+ bundle, allowing users to add in CBS All Access and Showtime for an additional $9.99 a month. Starting August 17, U.S. customers can choose to bundle their Apple TV+ subsc...
Only 4% of Small Businesses Looked to Family and Friends for Financial Help During Pandemic
Small Business Trends - 17 Aug 2020 16:00
Many small businesses have sought financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic but a new LendingTree survey finds very few looked to family and friends for help.
The 'Rage Moms' Democrats Are Counting On
The New York Times - 17 Aug 2020 11:00
As millions of American families face an uncertain start to the school year, the anger of women who find themselves expected to be teacher, caregiver, employee and parent is fueling a political uprising.
Japan's Economy Shrinks in Second Quarter
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2020 02:32'WAP' makes it rain, breaks streaming record en route to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Chicago Tribune - 17 Aug 2020 20:41
The delightfully raunchy hip-hop single by rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion racked up 93 million streams in the United States in the week after its release on Aug. 7 -- the most ever recorded for an opening seven-...
Putin pledges 'assistance' to Belarus -- but he has many good reasons to stay out
Market Watch - 17 Aug 2020 16:17
The Russian government said that it stood ready "if necessary" to assist embattled Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko, as hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the street to demand he resign.
Pepperoni prices are spiking thanks to COVID-19
New York Post - 17 Aug 2020 15:56
Pepperoni prices are reportedly skyrocketing because of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has forced meat processors to “streamline” operations and hampered their ability to produce pepperoni, leading to higher pric...
The Office Gets Super Cute Fisher-Price Toy Set
Consequence of Sound - 17 Aug 2020 04:50
The set certainly redefines the meaning of Scott's Tots. The Office Gets Super Cute Fisher-Price Toy Set Michael Roffman