Dispatchers in Houston, Texas, have stopped asking 911 callers if they have symptoms of coronavirus, a move that worries local firefighters. According to multiple reports, 911 callers will no longer be asked if they or members of their household show signs of COVID-19, which had been an ongoing procedure since …
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External review finds racial bias, intimidation in Iowa football program
An external review of the Iowa soccer program found an environment where many black players felt intimidated and degraded, and recommended that coach Kirk Ferentz and athletic director Gary Barta take steps to improve the culture. Iowa commissioned the review, conducted by Kansas City-based Husch Blackwell, after claims by more …
Read More »Razer BlackShark V2 Wired PC Gaming Headset Features THX Spatial Audio
Razer is releasing two models of the BlackShark V2 wired gaming headset today, following the original model that launched in 2012. Of these two models, the $ 99.99 BlackShark V2 (pictured above) has more features, while the $ 59.99 BlackShark V2 X is a bit stripped down by comparison. Importantly, …
Read More »Pompeo insists that ‘the tide is turning’ in China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that “the situation is changing” in the United States’ dealings with China, saying there is international support for American policies, even when he said he was dismayed at the number of countries supporting Beijing’s new security. law for …
Read More »Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19
Herman Cain, a successful businessman who ran for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination and later became a sponsor of President Donald Trump, died of complications from COVID-19, according to a statement released Thursday on his personal website. He was 74 years old. “Herman Cain, our boss, our friend, as a …
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