Members of a local electoral commission empty a ballot box at a polling station after a national vote on constitutional reforms in Moscow on July 1, 2020. ALEXANDER NEMENOV The Russians have voted overwhelmingly in favor of changes to the country’s constitution that allow President Vladimir Putin to potentially remain …
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Alabama Coronavirus Parties Offer Payments for Those Who Get Infected, Official Says
The parties are held in Tuscaloosa, and infected people are urged to attend so others can intentionally contract the virus, City Council member Sonya McKinstry told CNN. She said she heard about the trend from fire officials. “At first we thought it was a type of rumor. We did a …
Read More »Georgia Dog Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Second US Canine Case
TOPLINE A Georgia dog is the second in the United States to test positive for coronavirus, according to the Georgia Department of Health, and is believed to have contracted it from its owners. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 16: A sign shows “Reduce the spread of germs, wash your feet” on …
Read More »Packers set new precedent with Jordan Love’s guaranteed deal: report
The Green Bay Packers and rookie quarterback Jordan Love reportedly agreed to a contract that no other player selected at No. 26 has received. Love and the Packers agreed to a four-year, $ 12.38 million deal, according to the NFL Network. The money is fully guaranteed, making the state of …
Read More »Austin City Limits Fest 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
The Austin City Limits 2020 Festival has been canceled due to continued concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The festival, which usually takes place in early fall at Austin’s Zilker Park, released a statement on its website that said, “We would have loved to put on another memorable show this …
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