August 2019

Colin Kaepernick’s Lawyer Slams Jay-Z’s NFL Deal As ‘Cold-Blooded’

Sports /

Jay-Z is taking heat for his controversial new partnership with the NFL to spearhead social justice initiatives, with critics pointing out that team owners blacklisted former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for kneeling in protest during the national anthem. Kaepernick’s high-powered lawyer, Mark Geragos, on Monday joined those slamming Jay-Z’s arrangement with the league, […]

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Trump Expected to Nominate Pompeo Deputy to Be Ambassador to Russia

Politics /

WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to name John Sullivan, the deputy secretary of state, to be the next ambassador to Russia, replacing Jon Huntsman Jr. as his liaison to Moscow, a senior administration official said. The post of ambassador to Moscow is a prestigious diplomatic position that is always challenging, but even more so

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How To Achieve Shiv Roy’s Chic ‘Succession’ Style For Less

Lifestyle /

If you’re still not watching HBO’s delicious family drama “Succession” and its too-close-to-home depiction of the digital media landscape, it’s time to start. Even if only for style inspiration. Hear us out ― while the dysfunctional family drama is more focused on back-stabbing than blouses, its one female lead character is Shiv Roy, daughter of

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Fracking: UK shale reserves may be smaller than previously estimated

Business /

Image copyright Cuadrilla Image caption Cuardrilla have recently resumed fracking for shale gas in Lancashire Previous projections of the potential amount of shale gas under the UK may have been significantly overestimated, according to a new study. Instead of 50 years of gas at the current rate of consumption, this new research suggests there are

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Joan Jett, Underwood to perform ‘Sunday Night Football’ open

Sports /

Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season’s “Sunday Night Football” opener given this is the NFL’s 100th anniversary. It didn’t take long for the show’s executive producer to arrive at something as Carrie Underwood came up with the perfect idea. This season, the show will open with

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As Wildfires Get Worse, Insurers Pull Back From Riskiest Areas

Politics /

“It’s not necessarily the property that’s being evaluated,” Mr. Biskupiak said. “It’s about where the fire could potentially start.” Insurers have used that information to be more discriminating about what they choose to cover. “Company A, B or C has insured me for 10 years — I’ve never had a loss,” Mr. Biskupiak said, recounting

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The Trump Administration Is Worrying About the Economy. A Look at the Data Shows Why.

Finance /

President Trump and his advisers are considering options to stimulate the American economy as indicators that the administration previously used to boast of an economic “boom” have fizzled on the back of Mr. Trump’s escalating trade fights. Companies that Mr. Trump has pointed to as signs of economic strength are now warning of weakness. United

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