A North Texas family is struggling with a health crisis they never expected to face together after 18 members were infected with the coronavirus. The family believes that it all started on May 30, when a relative who did not know he was infected, interacted with several others at a …
Read More »Eddie Kasko, former MLB All-Star and Korean War veteran, dies at 88
Eddie Kasko, a former MLB infielder who was an All-Star during his 10-year career, died Wednesday. He was 88 years old. The Boston Red Sox, for whom Kasko played in the last year of his career in 1966, announced his passing. No cause of death was initially given. HOUSTON ASTROS …
Read More »The ‘totally traumatic’ event Miley Cyrus brought out of her ‘Black Mirror’ performance
When Miley Cyrus appeared in an episode of Black mirrorMany were quick to compare that role to the most popular one. But there are also similarities between that character and Cyrus herself. This is how a significant event in her life allowed her to take advantage of that role. Miley …
Read More »Max Temkin resigns: Co-founder of Cards Against Humanity accused of racism and sexism
Max Temkin, co-founder of the popular card game Cards Against Humanity, left his Chicago-based company after former employees went public on charges that it fostered a racist and sexist workplace. In a written statement by six active co-founders, Cards Against Humanity announced that Temkin resigned on June 9, three days …
Read More »Hiltzik: coronavirus threatens some Social Security benefits
The coronavirus continues to confuse policymakers about its impact on public health, social structures, and the economy. Now Social Security advocates are beginning to grapple with its unannounced impact on millions of older workers Simply put, anyone turning 60 this year could face a lifetime reduction in Social Security benefits …
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