September 2019

Trump Focuses on Black Economic Gains and Support for Historically Black Colleges

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday made a pitch for African-American support to an audience of black educators, emphasizing the economic gains that have been made since he became president and glossing over a summer of racial taunts aimed at Democratic lawmakers of color. Speaking to a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week conference […]

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Kate Middleton’s Floral Frock Steals The Show At Garden Event

Kate Middleton pulled out another gorgeous floral frock for an appearance in Wisley, England, on Tuesday.  Duchess of Cambridge revealed the third version of her “Back to Nature” garden, part of an initiative to encourage kids, families and communities to get outside, at the Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Wisley. For the occasion, Kate donned

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Patriots Player Antonio Brown’s Former Trainer Accuses Him Of Rape And Assault

New England Patriots player Antonio Brown’s former trainer Britney Taylor has accused him of sexual assault and rape.  In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Taylor alleged that Brown exploited, sexually assaulted and raped her in three separate incidents. Taylor alleges that in June 2017, while the two were together

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Stands With Writer Who Quit Due To Unequal Pay

Jon M. Chu responded to the news of “Crazy Rich Asians” co-writer Adele Lim’s departure from the franchise after it was revealed Lim left the project due to a substantial pay disparity between the Malaysia-born screenwriter and white co-writer Peter Chiarelli.  Chu, who shared a written statement on Twitter, wrote that “you bet your ass

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Peloton: Fitness start-up seeks to raise $1.3bn in market debut

Image copyright Getty Images Fitness start-up Peloton plans to raise up to $1.3bn (£1.1bn) in an initial public offering, the latest loss-making firm gearing up for its market debut. The US company sells expensive stationary bikes and provides on-demand workout sessions. Peloton said it would price shares at up to $29, giving it a potential

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Israeli spyware firm adopts ‘human rights policy’

An Israeli spyware company that has been accused of helping authoritarian governments stifle dissent says it has adopted “a new human rights policy” to ensure its software is not misused. The NSO Group said Tuesday it would institute a series of oversight measures to ensure adherence and would henceforth evaluate potential clients’ “past human rights

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