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Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Poignant, Emotional Opening Speech At Kobe Bryant Memorial

Jimmy Kimmel had tears streaming down his face as he delivered an emotional speech to open a special memorial ceremony dedicated to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. The late night host honored the pair and the seven others who died tragically last month in a helicopter crash, telling the […]

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Chris Matthews Apologizes to Bernie Sanders for Remarks on Nevada Win

Politics / En Sound Media

The MSNBC star Chris Matthews issued an unusual apology to Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday night, a moment of humility for the veteran “Hardball” anchor after days of mounting criticism from allies of Mr. Sanders, the front-runner in the Democratic presidential race. Mr. Matthews, who has a reputation for pugnacious commentary, drew fire from Sanders

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Why Uber Fees Are More Expensive Depending On Location

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Use of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft is so ubiquitous these days that it’s unusual to come across someone who doesn’t have at least one of the apps downloaded. Heck, even my mom, who regularly calls me for all sorts of tech support, recently became a driver as a post-retirement side hustle. My

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Harvey Weinstein Is A Convicted Rapist. Here’s Why Those Words Matter.

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Harvey Weinstein is a rapist. Not an alleged rapist. Not a Hollywood mogul facing claims of rape and assault. Not innocent until proved guilty. A rapist. A sex offender. A man in handcuffs. On Monday, after five days of deliberating, a jury found Weinstein guilty of third-degree rape and a first-degree criminal sexual act. This

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‘I’m the boss and part time, don’t call me slacker’

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Timewise Image caption Marc Nohr For Marc Nohr, being a part-time boss means he can spend more time with his family and on charity work. He is one of about a million people in senior or manager-level jobs who work part time, a number which is growing, according to official figures. Mr Nohr,

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Bryant fans from near and far find closure at LA memorial

Sports / En Sound Media

LOS ANGELES — When Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his last NBA game in 2016, Kristian Beflic was there, having come all the way from Germany to watch. When Bryant’s jersey was retired at Staples Center before a game the following year, Beflic was there again. The German hotelier and restaurateur was one of

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Trump Administration Considers Punishing Chinese News Organizations

Politics / En Sound Media

Some U.S. officials have argued that expelling journalists runs counter to the American principle of freedom of the press. Tensions between the United States and China have been high, largely because of President Trump’s trade war. The two countries reached an initial trade deal in December, but American national security officials have continued to push

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Fed’s Mester says rate cut unnecessary to offset virus risks

Finance / En Sound Media

A Federal Reserve official says she does not see the need to cut interest rates yet By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer February 24, 2020, 10:31 PM 4 min read WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve official said Monday that she does not see a need to cut interest rates yet, even as worries about the

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China reports 508 more virus cases, South Korea has 60 more

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

China has reported 508 new cases in an outbreak of a viral illness that has spread to the Middle East and Europe February 25, 2020, 1:22 AM 2 min read BEIJING — China reported 508 new cases Tuesday in an outbreak of a viral illness that has spread to the Middle East and Europe. Another

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Military Wives: ‘Director didn’t want us to sound too slick’

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Image copyright Lionsgate When Gareth Malone created his Military Wives choir, the effects were to prove far more enduring and profound than the resulting flurry of fame. The ensemble was formed in 2011 as part of BBC Two’s The Choir series, led by Malone. The documentary followed their transformation from an anonymous group of military

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