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Haiti earthquake latest: At least 700 people dead, more than 2,800 injured
pawel.gaul/iStock (NEW YORK) — With the death toll now at 700 people and more than 2,800 injured after a devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti Saturday morning, the beleagured nation faces the threat of fast-approaching Tropical [Read More…]
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Afghanistan updates: Biden sends more US troops as Taliban continues advance on Kabul
Ivan Cholakov/iStock (WASHINGTON) — On the heels of an address to the nation by Afghanistan’s president, Taliban forces gained major ground Saturday while they advance toward the capital of Kabul. As the latest cities fall, [Read More…]
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Fred may strengthen to tropical storm as it closes in on US: Latest track
ABC News (MIAMI BEACH, Fla.) — Tropical Depression Fred may restrengthen to a tropical storm Friday as it closes in on Florida. The biggest threat from Fred is flash flooding, especially in South Florida, where [Read More…]
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Gbenga Akinnagbe explains why his episode of ‘Modern Love’ really spoke to him as a working actor
Christopher Saunders Gbenga Akinnagbe felt a deep connection to his Modern Love storyline, which follows the relationship between his character Jordan and Zoe, a woman who has delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS). Akinnagbe, who was one of [Read More…]
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Kate Burton returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for upcoming 18th season
Michael Desmond/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Paging Dr. Ellis Grey. In an announcement that’s sure to delight Grey’s Anatomy fans, Deadline confirmed that one of the medical drama’s original stars, Kate Burton, is returning for the 18th [Read More…]
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Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis laugh over bathing controversy, “What’s going on?”
Noel Vasquez/GC Images After prompting discussions about bathing habits, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have reentered the chat to poke fun how things have escalated. Taking to Instagram Wednesday evening, the Two and a Half Men [Read More…]
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Robin Williams’ children speak out on anniversary of his death
Peter Kramer/Getty Images Robin Williams‘ children have spoken out on the seventh anniversary of the comedian’s death. Zak Williams, the late actor’s eldest child, shared a heartfelt message directed at his father, while daughter Zelda [Read More…]
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Brie Larson fills us in on ‘The Marvels’
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Brie Larson reprises her role as Captain Marvel in the upcoming MCU film The Marvels, and she recently offered an update on her character — or at least what she’s allowed to tells us. “Gosh, [Read More…]
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Demand for air travel flatlines amid delta variant surge
OntheRunPhoto/iStock (NEW YORK) — The first signs are emerging that the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is dampening demand for air travel: cancellations are rising, while passenger loads and air fare are on [Read More…]
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YouTube suspends Rand Paul’s account for COVID-19 mask misinformation
Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — YouTube has suspended Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky from uploading content for one week after he posted a video claiming most masks are ineffective in combating [Read More…]
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Consumer prices continued to climb in July, but at a slower monthly pace
Prostock-Studio/iStock (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices continued to climb in July, further stoking concerns over inflation as the economy rebounds from the COVID-19 shock. The Consumer Price Index, often looked to as a measure of [Read More…]
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IRS warns of child tax credit scams
brightstars/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of ongoing scams related to the child tax credit — with some landing directly in Americans’ email or smartphone. “Right now we’re seeing scammers trying [Read More…]
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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO says requiring vaccines is ‘safest way to travel’
Tramino/iStock (NEW YORK) — Norwegian Cruise Line can now require guests sailing out of Florida to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a federal judge ruled after the line sued the Sunshine State over its vaccine [Read More…]
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Front-line workers warn of significant increase in pediatric COVID patients
Drazen Zigic/iStock (NEW YORK) — As COVID-19 infections surge again in the U.S., health officials are warning of a concerning uptick in pediatric cases and hospitalizations across the country, just as many children head back [Read More…]
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Five questions answered for parents about the delta variant in kids
FatCamera/iStock (NEW YORK) — As the number of COVID-19 infections surges across the United States, with unvaccinated children among the most vulnerable, parents across the country are left wondering what decisions to make to keep [Read More…]
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Experts share best masking tips to protect against COVID-19 delta variant
bohemama/iStock (NEW YORK) — The contagious delta variant has complicated the country’s COVID-19 recovery, and health care experts are again suggesting Americans cover their faces. They’re now advising all people, both unvaccinated and vaccinated, to [Read More…]
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MLB heaven in Iowa: Yankees, White Sox set to square off in “Field of Dreams” game
33ft/iStock (DYERSVILLE, Iowa) — It was built, and on Thursday night the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees are coming to Dyersville, Iowa to play a historic game. The ballpark, newly constructed for this [Read More…]
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Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera nearing milestone, hits 499th home run
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images (BALTIMORE) — Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera moved one step closer to a major milestone on Wednesday night, bashing the 499th home run of his big league career. [Read More…]
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USMNT jumps into top ten of FIFA World Rankings
Photo by Ben Solomon / ESPN Images (NEW YORK) — Fresh off a run of success in North American competitions, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team earned the number ten spot in FIFA’s latest [Read More…]
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Scoreboard roundup — 8/11/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Houston 5, Colorado 1 AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 1, Chi White Sox 0 NY Yankees 5, Kansas City 2 Detroit [Read More…]