The Black Lives Matter protests that have erupted in the United States may be the largest demonstrations in the history of the country, with the participation of more than 26 million people. The figures come from four recent surveys, including one published by Civis Analytics, which found that 15 million …
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Gilbert Burns positive for COVID-19, out of Usman’s title fight
The UFC 251 main event has been deflected by the coronavirus, as Gilbert Burns tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his fight with welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Several people close to the situation informed MMA Junkie on Friday night that Burns (18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) was withdrawn from …
Read More »Vince McMahon reportedly says WWE is ready to return to normal when it’s safe
WWE Executive Vice President and Global Head of Sales and Associations John Brody recently appeared on the SportsPro podcast and spoke about WWE’s expansion into Latin America and operations during the coronavirus pandemic. WWE has produced its television shows from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL since March due to …
Read More »PG&E Shares Soar After Bankruptcy
Shares of PG&E Corporation (PCG) rose 4.65% more in Thursday’s pre-holiday trading session after the San Francisco-based company announced it had emerged from bankruptcy. The public services giant, which requested the reorganization of Chapter 11 in January 2019, said Wednesday that it had paid $ 5.4 billion and part of …
Read More »Wrath as America’s Largest Confederate Monument to Reopen Independence Day
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Atlanta, Georgia faces renewed calls for the removal of the Stone Mountain Confederate Monument after activists voiced outrage at the monument’s planned reopening on Independence Day weekend. The nine-story-high bas-relief …
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