February 2020

Trump Campaign Will Open Storefronts in Swing States to Reach Black Voters

Politics /

WASHINGTON — In its latest attempt to win over African-American voters, President Trump’s 2020 campaign said Wednesday it would lease 15 retail properties in predominantly black neighborhoods across swing states like Florida and Pennsylvania, where it will build welcoming “community centers” that sell merchandise, register voters and spread the word about Trump policies that have […]

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Sutton Hoo: Exhibition unites ‘greatest’ Anglo-Saxon digs

Entertainment /

Image copyright The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Image caption A gold mount with horse head decorated with gold filigree was part of the Staffordshire Hoard Finds from two of the greatest Anglo-Saxon excavations in the UK are being brought together for an exhibition. It will be held at the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo visitors

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New York City May Crack Down on Grubhub and Other Food Delivery Apps

Technology /

For almost a year, the City Council has warned major food delivery apps like Grubhub and Uber Eats that their business practices were hurting local restaurants in New York, and that legislation to regulate the industry might be in order. Restaurants were being charged commissions ranging from 15 to 30 percent, and Grubhub was routinely

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Italy seeks to calm fears in Europe as cases, deaths rise

Lifestyle /

ROME — Italy sought to rally international support for its virus containment efforts Wednesday even as its caseload reached 400, people linked to Italy fell ill across Europe and as far away as Brazil, and the U.N.’s health agency urged a scaled-up response. Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte’s government appealed to European neighbors for cooperation, not

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Gwyneth Paltrow Dons Face Mask In ‘Panicked’ Plane Pic Warning Of Coronavirus

Entertainment /

Gwyneth Paltrow has a lot of thoughts about what she calls a possible “pandemic,” and she’s advising fans to stay safe and wash their hands. The actor on Wednesday shared a snapshot on Instagram of herself on a flight to Paris, showing her suited up with an eye mask and face mask. “En route to

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