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New York Passes Bill Extending Eviction Moratorium to January
The New York Times - 2 Sep 2021 03:53
New York is the first state to pass a new measure to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction.
Dennis Rodman's Infamous 48-Hour Las Vegas Trip During The '98 NBA Finals To Be Made Into A Movie
Black America Web - 2 Sep 2021 03:01
The upcoming Lionsgate film, '48 Hours In Vegas,' will detail what exactly happened during the two-day period where coach Phil Jackson permitted Dennis Rodman to go on a "break" as the Bulls were still competing in the N...
Louisiana woman shot dead after ramming sheriff's deputy with car, threatening Ida repair crew
The Week - 2 Sep 2021 06:14
Louisiana woman shot dead after ramming sheriff's deputy with car, threatening Ida repair crew
Mueller Scrutinized an Unidentified Member of News Media in Russia Inquiry
The New York Times - 2 Sep 2021 03:50
The scrutiny was one of several new disclosures the Justice Department made about investigative actions involving the news media during the Trump years.
'We're still not out of the woods': Improved weather conditions could aid crews fighting to save Lake Tahoe from Caldor Fire
USA Today - 2 Sep 2021 04:42
Fire crews await improved weather conditions that will allow them to control the Caldor Fire, the massive wildfire threatening majestic Lake Tahoe.
Solarpunk Is Not About Pretty Aesthetics. It's About the End of Capitalism
Motherboard - 2 Sep 2021 15:00
At its core, and despite its appropriation, Solarpunk imagines a radically different societal and economic structure.
Instagram down? Facebook says it's working to fix issues accessing the app
USA Today - 2 Sep 2021 14:37
Facebook said it is working to get things back to normal for Instagram users following reports of troubles accessing the popular social media app.
Joe Rogan Has COVID-19, Says He Took Ivermectin To Treat It
The Huffington Post - 2 Sep 2021 01:21
The podcaster did not say if he had been vaccinated against the disease.
They Watched a YouTuber With Tourette's--Then Adopted His Tics
Wired - 2 Sep 2021 15:00
Hundreds of people are displaying similar behaviors to that of YouTube star Jan Zimmermann. Do they have a disorder or something more mysterious?
N.Y. lawmakers extend eviction moratorium through Jan. 15 as COVID resurges
NY Daily News - 2 Sep 2021 01:51
With New York's COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates ticking up at an alarming pace because of the delta variant, the state Senate and Assembly convened in-person for the first time in months for an unusual speci...
Twitch streamers participate in #ADayOffTwitch boycott to protest rise of 'hate raids'
USA Today - 2 Sep 2021 00:11
Many streamers on Twitch are boycotting the platform on Sept. 1 to protest the company's failure to prevent "hate raids" on streams from bot accounts.
Red Notice Trailer Reveals Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot's Heist Film on Netflix
Collider - 2 Sep 2021 15:05
Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for Red Notice, the action-comedy film starring Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds.
How Hollywood Agencies Are Navigating the Million-Dollar Playing Field of College Athlete NIL Deals
The Wrap - 2 Sep 2021 15:03
When top-ranked Alabama kicks off its 2021 season against Miami this weekend, the Crimson Tide’s new quarterback, Bryce Young, will have already surpassed his predecessors in the newest metric for college sports: earni...
Ricky Gervais, 'Bridgerton' queens Golda Rosheuvel and Julia Quinn Set to Appear at Netflix 'Stories Festival' in London
Variety - 2 Sep 2021 14:02
"After Life" and "Bridgerton" cast and writers are set to attend Netflix's inaugural Stories Festival in London later this month. Ricky Gervais and the cast of "After Life" are among those who will take the stage at Pict...
Oklahoma congressman who reportedly attempted to enter Afghanistan says he's 'heading home'
The Week - 2 Sep 2021 04:53
Oklahoma congressman who reportedly attempted to enter Afghanistan says he's 'heading home'
Sen. Mitch McConnell says no impeachment of Biden over Afghanistan
New York Post - 2 Sep 2021 02:22
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Wednesday waved off GOP calls for President Biden's impeachment.
Taliban Reach Out to Wary Hazara Minority, Seeking Unity and Strong Iran Ties
Wall Street Journal - 2 Sep 2021 18:14
One of the Taliban's biggest obstacles to uniting all Afghans behind their regime is persuading the Hazaras community that they are safe, having previously persecuted the Shiite minority group.
Twin infants found dead in car outside South Carolina daycare
NY Daily News - 2 Sep 2021 15:57Tens of Thousands Trapped as Afghanistan's Neighbors Close Borders
Wall Street Journal - 2 Sep 2021 15:13
Afghanistan's neighbors have closed their land borders to people trying to flee its new Taliban rulers, trapping tens of thousands of people who are eligible to resettle in the U.S. and other countries.
To Shatter The Multiverse In Marvel's 'What If...?' Composer Laura Karpman First Had To Shatter Some Glass
Forbes - 2 Sep 2021 15:00Deadly rainfall shattered records as Hurricane Ida remnants ravaged NYC
NY Daily News - 2 Sep 2021 14:53
From 8:51 p.m. to 9:51 p.m. Wednesday, 3.15 inches of rain fell on the city, according to the National Weather Service -- the wettest hour ever for New York City.
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
ABC News - 2 Sep 2021 14:46
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 340,000.