Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Biden administration creates new environmental justice office

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra unveiled the new Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) in an effort to address climate issue that impact vulnerable communities

'Stranger Things 4' breaks Netflix records

Netflix's world may be upside-down, but "Stranger Things" is still super popular.


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'Top Gun: Maverick' jets to new box office record

"Top Gun: Maverick" took off at the box office this weekend — setting a new record in the process.


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NYPD looking for 2 individuals wanted for assault of Asian man on subway platform

The NYPD is searching for two individuals wanted in the May 27 attack of an Asian man on a subway platform that some allege was an act of vigilante justice.

Summer 2022 preview: What to look forward to in media and entertainment

Here is a preview of summer 2022 in entertainment, documentary, nonfiction, fiction, tech, and more.


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NBC News, historian on CNN, others excuse Biden, highlight ‘difficult job’ as crises pile up

MSNBC, NBC, CNN, and more have played up the difficulty of President Biden's job as his approval rating languishes among record inflation and gas prices.

Monday, May 30, 2022

Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 57, thousands displaced

Mudslides and major floods in the northeastern part of Brazil have left over 100 people missing or confirmed dead, forcing thousands of residents to relocate.

Teenager Holger Rune stuns fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas at the French Open

Danish teenager Holger Rune completed arguably the biggest upset of the French Open so far as he beat fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4.


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Cuban anti-government activists face trial

Two of Cuba's most prominent anti-government activists are set to go on trial as early as Monday, according to fellow activists, proceedings that human rights groups have criticized as political persecutions.


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Warriors' Steve Kerr applauds Giants' Gabe Kapler for national anthem protests after Uvalde tragedy

Warriors coach Steve Kerr voiced his support of Gabe Kapler on Sunday after the Giants manager announced plans to protest the national anthem in response to the Texas school shooting.

Egypt uncovers large trove of ancient bronze statues and sarcophagi in Saqqara

A large trove of ancient bronze statues and well-preserved sarcophagi discovered in Egypt's Saqqara were revealed to the public on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.


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Rapper Master P's daughter dead at 29 after struggles with 'mental illness,' 'substance abuse'

Master P on Sunday announced the death of his 29-year-old daughter, Tytyana Miller after what the rapper described as 'mental health' and 'substance abuse' issues. Tytyana was one of Miller's six children with his estranged wife, Sonya Miller, or Sonya C.

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Another arrest made in Sacramento mass shooting that last month left 6 dead and 12 injured, police say

Police on Saturday arrested a fourth suspect in last month's mass shooting in downtown Sacramento, California, that left six people dead and 12 injured, said Sacramento Police Chief Katherine Lester.


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NBC analyst: 'Shame on Democrats' if they're not talking about saving children ahead of midterms

Democratic pollster Cornel Belcher said "shame on Democrats" on Sunday if they're not talking about saving children's lives and abortion rights ahead of the midterms.

Their mom was killed in Uvalde, then their dad died of a heart attack -- now people are donating millions for their family

An online fundraiser for the children of Irma Garcia, a beloved schoolteacher killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, and Joe Garcia, her husband, who died of a heart attack days later, has raised more than $2.5 million.


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DOJ to investigate police response to Uvalde shooting

The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a Critical Incident Review into the law enforcement response to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Dem Sen. Cardin says ‘jury’s out’ on whether Senate can pass gun reform after Uvalde

Whether or not the Senate will be able to pass gun reform legislation remains unknown, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., told "Fox News Sunday."

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Travis Barker's ex auctions engagement ring after drummer weds Kourtney Kardashian

Shanna Moakler, the ex-wife of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, is auctioning her engagement ring -- just days after Barker married reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian.


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Texas school shooting: Houston CrimeStoppers CEO discusses how parents can protect kids at school

Rania Mankarious, CEO of CrimesStoppers Houston, said that in order for parents to protect their children at school, they should recognize the possibility of potential danger, read school handbooks, talk to children about the internet and monitor their behavior, and avoid complacency.

Rivian executive in charge of manufacturing engineering quits in management shakeup

Rivian Automotive said on Friday Charly Mwangi, who helped kick-start the electric-vehicle maker's manufacturing process, will leave the company.


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