A national memorial in New Zealand to commemorate the 51 people who were killed when a gunman attacked two mosques one year ago has been canceled due to fears over the new coronavirus By NICK PERRY Associated Press March 14, 2020, 1:13 AM 3 min read CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A national memorial in New […]
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Everybody get up, it’s time to tweet now. Following the NBA’s suspension of the season on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told an ESPN reporter, “It seemed more like out of a movie than reality.” Well, many on Twitter agree. After the news of the suspension, “Space Jam”— the
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A federal judge has blocked a food benefit cut that would have taken effect next month and denied benefits to thousands. The Trump administration wanted to limit benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents, but D.C. District Court Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell has granted a preliminary injunction sought by Democratic attorneys general. “Especially now, as
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Patty Schlafer flew in late Thursday from Wisconsin, and her sister, Kathy Coughlin, flew up from Atlanta the same night, for a trip of a lifetime that had been a year in the works. Along with Mrs. Coughlin’s daughter, Beth Coughlin-Leonard, 32, who lives in Nashville, the women were meeting in New York City to
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He has persuaded Mr. Buffett, his bridge partner and neighbor on the list of the world’s richest people, to donate most of his fortune to the Gates Foundation. Mr. Gates joined the Berkshire Hathaway board in 2004. The conglomerate has nominated Kenneth Chenault, the former chief executive of American Express, to replace Mr. Gates on
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LOS ANGELES — The UFC is determined to fight on amid the coronavirus pandemic. While leagues and organizers across sports canceled or delayed competition this week, the UFC proceeded with its plans to hold a fan-free event Saturday night in Brasilia, Brazil. Next weekend, the promotion still plans to stage a full fight card with
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WASHINGTON — Despite the worsening pandemic, the Trump administration is pushing ahead with tougher work requirements for food stamps, and so far has not offered states the opportunity to cover the uninsured on an emergency basis under Medicaid. The coronavirus appears ready to upend the economic landscape, especially for low-wage workers who could face layoffs
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Safety officials are investigating how a 12-inch crack appeared in the skin of a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines March 14, 2020, 12:06 AM 2 min read DALLAS — Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the
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Image copyright Getty Images Mass gatherings could be banned in the UK from as early as next weekend amid the outbreak of coronavirus. A government source said ministers are drawing up plans for the move – to ease pressure on emergency services. Scores of major sporting and cultural events have already been cancelled across the
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In light of the coronavirus outbreak, movie theaters are turning into a quiet place. Joining the growing number of projects delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, the release dates for “A Quiet Place Part II” and “Fast And Furious 9” are now being pushed back, with the latter moving to 2021. The Paramount Pictures film “A
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