A Virginia school district announced Thursday that it would change the name of Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield to John Lewis, the Georgia congressman and civil rights giant who died last week. The name change, which is expected to take effect in September, has been in process for …
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Coronavirus: Disease likely to become a leading cause of death in the US this year, according to CDC experts
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Coronavirus is likely to become a leading cause of death in the US in 2020, statisticians from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) predicted. While experts can’t officially rank the …
Read More »The new League of Legends champion is Yone: here are his skills, knowledge and more
Well, League of Legends fans, it’s true. The next champion heading to Riot Games’ flagship MOBA game is none other than Yone, Yasuo’s allegedly deceased half brother. LoL Yone was leaked and teased online for a while, most recently in an animated short that failed to name him as the …
Read More »Cyclospore: More than 600 people in 11 states contract bagged salad-related infections
Cyclospore is a microscopic parasite that affects the intestinal tract and causes diarrhea that can last for more than a month. Symptoms generally appear about a week after consuming contaminated food or water. The recalled products were made at Fresh Express’ production facility in Streamwood, Illinois. The salads contained iceberg …
Read More »Millions face homelessness as end of eviction moratorium
The future is uncertain for more than 12 million homes. A moratorium on evictions from federally assisted properties expires on saturday, causing a real problem during coronavirus pandemic. Nearly a third of American households did not receive housing payments in early July. A convention center in Columbus, Ohio, is open …
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