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Is it time for a new national anthem? We have an idea.
"The Star-Spangled Banner," penned by slave owner Francis Scott Key, is likely racist and definitely a terrible song. Let's replace it with a beloved 1970s soul hymn to fellowship.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized to treat possible infection
US news This afternoon
Justice Ginsburg was admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where she is "resting comfortably" after being treated for a possible infection. According to a court spokesperson, Ginsburg will remain for "a few days to receive intravenous antibiotic treatment."
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Police partially blinded 8 people in one day at George Floyd protests
Eight people suffered severe eye injuries at protests across the country on May 30. In three instances, video evidence undermines official accounts of what happened.
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A Michigan teen who was on probation was incarcerated for not doing her schoolwork
US news Earlier today
A 15-year-old high school student from Birmingham, Michigan, has been detained since May at a juvenile detention facility for “failure to submit to any schoolwork and getting up for school.” A judge ruled this was in violation of her probation, which was related to prior assault and theft charges.
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Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty in first court appearance
World news Earlier today
Jeffrey Epstein's alleged accomplice pleaded not guilty during a virtual hearing on Tuesday, her first since being arrested and charged with conspiracy, enticing minors to engage in sex and more.
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An anonymous billionaire tells us his thoughts on coronavirus
From Max Abelson: Members of his class are supposed to be brilliant at analyzing and managing risk, so I was surprised to find that he seemed unbothered by what looked to the nonbillionaires around me like a uniquely dangerous threat.
US carries out first federal execution in 17 years
US news This morning
White supremacist Daniel Lewis Lee was put to death by lethal injection on Tuesday morning as the US government carried out its first federal execution in nearly 20 years. Lee, who was held at an Indiana prison, was convicted of killing a family of three in 1996.
Jay-Z, Rihanna sign letter demanding justice for Danroy 'DJ' Henry Jr.
The two stars are among a list of famous names calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to re-investigate the death of 20-year-old college student Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry, who was shot and killed by a white police officer a decade ago.
L.A. on verge of shutting down again amid COVID-19 spike, mayor warns
More than 136,000 coronavirus infections and 3,824 related deaths have been recorded in Los Angeles County, the bulk of the state’s totals.
Judge rejects settlement involving Harvey Weinstein: 'I can't subscribe to that'
US news This morning
On Tuesday, a federal judge rejected a proposed $19-million class-action settlement of Weinstein's sexual misconduct cases. "The idea that Harvey Weinstein can get a defense fund ahead of the claimants is obnoxious," the judge ruled.
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'Too many countries are headed in the wrong direction' as cases top 13 million, WHO warns
covid-19 Last night
World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a briefing that many countries were heading in "the wrong direction" as the total number of COVID-19 cases reached 570,000.
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Hollywood mourns the death of actor Naya Rivera
US news Earlier today
The Ventura County Sheriff confirmed on Monday that the body the recovered in Lake Piru is that of Naya Rivera. She was reported missing on July 8 after her 4-year-old son was found alone on a boat on the water. She was 33 years old.
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US-Canada border closure extended another month
COVID-19 Earlier today
According to several US and Canadian news outlets, the border between the countries will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least August 21 due to the ongoing rise of COVID-19 cases stateside.
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Texas hospitals are running out of drugs, beds, ventilators and even staff
Many Texas hospitals are no longer accepting transfer patients in order to maintain space for a surge that’s expected to come. In some parts of the state, it’s already here.
July 15 is Tax Day. Here's what not to do.
The coronavirus pandemic pushed back the deadline to file and pay 2019 federal income taxes to July 15. No matter how stressed or financially stretched you are this year, file with the IRS on time. Not doing so will only make your situation worse.
Google announces 100,000 scholarships for online certificates
The certificates do not require a college degree, can be completed in 3 to 6 months and are offered through an online learning platform.
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Cancel culture isn’t a threat to civilization
A cacophony of new voices are just making it harder for famous and powerful people to blather on about all sorts of things without interruption.
Celebrating International Non-Binary
World news This morning
July 14 is International Non-Binary Day, also known as Non-Binary People's Day. NB people and allies have been sharing their thoughts about the past and present of those who don't identify with a gender binary.
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Rapper Tory Lanez arrested after police find concealed weapon in vehicle
Celebrity Last night
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was arrested early Sunday in Los Angeles on a felony charge after authorities found a weapon in his vehicle. Lanez posted bond and was released from a Hollywood jail.