Several speakers in the fourth night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday denied violence in U.S. cities and attacked Democrats as anti-police. Ann Dorn, the widow of a retired police captain in St. Louis. Louis, talked about her husband David’s police career and his friendship with a local man …
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CA Coronavirus Update: California Coronavirus Update: Number Dip – Deadline
UPDATE, THURSDAY: Public Health in California Today cconfirmed cases to date of 683,529, to 4,430 over Wednesday, with 12,550 dead, up to 143 over yesterday. Both numbers are a slight decline from Wednesday. EARLIER: California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced what he called “a new partnership” in coronavirus testing. He said …
Read More »SpaceX begins orbital Starship launch site construction in Texas
CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX is already well into the process of building a Starhip launch pad for orbital classes in Boca Chica, Texas. After much ado about nothing and several days of skirmishes over the question of whether a new SpaceX construction was intended for a water …
Read More »Michael Jordan played key role in NBA owners meeting on boycott of players: report
Frank Bisignano, CEO and President of Fiserv, whose company name is in the Milwaukee Bucks arena, discusses activism in sports and the challenges for small businesses with coronavirus. NBA legend Michael Jordan acted as a key link between players and owners during talks over whether the league should play again …
Read More »‘I’m a 47-year-old black woman’
Thandie Newton explains reaction to her candid remarks about the entertainment sector. (Photo: Chris Delmas / AFP) Thandie Newton, who appeared in a steady stream of movies and TV shows – many of her praised, as well as her performances in it – is well aware that she is an …
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