On June 25, 2009, exactly 11 years ago, the Warriors selected Steph Curry with the No. 7 overall pick in the NBA Draft. And in commemoration of the Minnesota Timberwolves that picked Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn at No. 5 and No. 6 overall respectively, Thursday was “Steph Curry Appreciation …
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A Wisconsin music festival initially called ‘COVID Herd Immunity Fest’ changed its name after a predictable backlash
The event, which is scheduled for three days next month in Ringle, was renamed “July Mini Fest.” At least one band, Nonpoint, withdrew from the event due to the festival’s original name, according to a video a member of the band posted on Facebook. The festival, which will showcase 15 …
Read More »Google opens access to commercial messages in Maps
In 2018 Google Maps for Android and iOS introduced a way for customers to contact stores directly. Google today is expanding commercial messages on Maps and adding more features. According to the company, “twice as many companies are sending messages through Google now, compared to last year.” The feature now …
Read More »The additional $ 600 in unemployment benefits could expire before July 31.
Ken Cuccinelli, who is the acting director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the significant numbers of tech company layoffs should make them prioritize American workers. Cuccinelli then argues that the border wall promotes national security and reduces the flow of illegal immigration to our country. Unemployed …
Read More »Chinese structures appear near the site of the border clash with India, satellite images show
SINGAPORE – China appears to have added new structures near the site of a deadly border clash with India in the western Himalayas, recent satellite imagery shows, raising concerns about new outbreaks among nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian and Chinese military commanders agreed Monday to withdraw from a multi-week standoff at various …
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