A couple from Massachusetts had a shocking wedding on Saturday. Aaron Sawitsky and Denice McClure were in the middle of their socially aloof outdoor ceremony when lightning struck from an impending thunderstorm. The sudden bolt flashed across the water from where they were standing and was quickly followed by a …
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Black Lives Matter urges Japan to confront racism
Image copyright Reuters Image text Japan traditionally sees itself as a very homogeneous society For many Japanese, racism against black people has long been considered something that happens in the US like Europe, not at home. But when the death of George Floyd in the US provoked a wave of …
Read More »Obesity linked to higher risk for COVID-19 complications
A review of COVID-19 studies shows a difficult link between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity. From COVID-19 risk to recovery, the chances are stacked against those with obesity, and a new study led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill raises concerns about the impact of obesity …
Read More »Nine NFL Teams, Eight MLB Teams Join NBA, WNBA Racial Justice Walkout [UPDATED]
Today, NFL, NHL and MLB teams have joined the NBA / WNBA race track race.Graphic: Eric Barrow As the NBA continued its proposal Thursday after players protested against police violence on Black Lives, some NFL teams organized a smaller-scale strike of cancellation practices. The Detroit Lions were the first sports …
Read More »How Mark politely yelled at Ellen DeGeneres when she asked an invasive question
Ellen DeGeneres has recently received a fair amount of bad press due to persistent allegations in the workplace of former employees. This has led many to put DeGeneres’ past interviews under control. Back in 2019, SuperM appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show after the release of their debut EP. While …
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