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Large fire breaks out at Beirut port near site of explosion
World news 48 minutes ago
Beirut residents shared videos of a fire that broke out at the port, the site of the explosion that took place on August 4 and killed 190 people. This is the second fire reported in the area in a week. The Lebanese Army stated that the fire broke out at a warehouse containing oils and tires.
Do you know how to take the best poop according to science?
You've been pooping all wrong. A lot of factors go into how and when you have bowel movements, including three controllable ones: sitting position, diet, and exercise. Here's why mooing like a cow, doing yoga, and more are in your bowels' best interest.
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Trump stated in an interview with journalist Bob Woodward that he 'wanted to play ... down' the gravity of COVID-19
Politics Yesterday
In audio recordings obtained by The Washington Post and CNN, President Trump stated to journalist Bob Woodward that he played down the risk of COVID-19 to avoid creating panic. On Wednesday, Trump called Woodward’s book, titled Rage, a “political hit job” and said that he wanted to “keep the country calm.”
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Court rules Caster Semenya can't compete in the Olympics without lowering her natural hormone levels
Track & field Yesterday
On Tuesday, South African middle-distance runner Caster Semenya lost a long-running legal battle against track and field governing body World Athletics regarding rules that limit female runners’ naturally high testosterone levels. The two-time Olympic champion responded to the decision: "Excluding female athletes or endangering our health solely because of our natural abilities puts World Athletics on the wrong side of history."
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Town ravaged by worst fire in California's history faces new threat
Paradise was largely destroyed in 2018. Now, a new blaze threatens locals still recovering from two years ago.
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Sebastian Vettel replaces Sergio Pérez at Aston Martin starting in 2021
Racing 3 hours ago
The four-time world champion will join the current Racing Point team, which will rebrand as Aston Martin next season after being released by Ferrari. Vettel replaces longtime driver Sergio Pérez who announced his departure from the team on Wednesday. Vettel will drive alongside Lance Stroll for "2021 and beyond."
Fans React to Dune (2020) vs Dune (1984)
Now that the teaser for Dune (2020) has dropped, check out some first comparisons and reactions!
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'The Walking Dead' is ending, Daryl-Carol spinoff on the way
'The Walking Dead' will wrap its historic run with an expanded 11th season featuring 24 episodes, but the creators have announced 'The Walking Dead' universe will continue to expand with more spinoffs in development.
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Social gatherings of more than six people are set to be banned by law in England
COVID-19 Yesterday
A ban on groups of more than six people gathering in homes, parks, pubs and restaurants in England is being imposed by Boris Johnson. The legal limit will be reduced from 30. Offenders could face a £100 fine, doubling after each further repeat offence up to £3,200.
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Bay Area wakes up to disorienting orange skies
California wildfires Yesterday
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The Oscars' new inclusion rules spark debate. Academy leaders respond
The Academy's new inclusion standards for the Oscars' best picture nominees has sparked controversy and placed the organization at the center of the debate over issues of systemic racism and representation. Four key academy leaders discuss the move.
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Whistleblower says that DHS acting secretary Chad Wolf told him to downplay intelligence information because it would make Trump look bad
US news Yesterday
A senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, Brian Murphy, has alleged in a whistleblower complaint that he was ordered to "cease providing intelligence assessments on the threat of Russian interference in the US, and instead start reporting on interferences activities by China and Iran." He claims he was ordered to do this so as to provide information that matched President Trump's misleading rhetoric to the American people.
Niecy Nash opens up about her marriage to singer Jessica Betts
Actress Niecy Nash recently married singer Jessica Betts but says her marriage wasn't a "coming out."
Norwegian parliamentarian nominates Donald Trump for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Fox News reports
World news September 9, 2020
Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian parliament, has once again nominated US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, citing his work in the Israel-United Arab Emirates peace conflict. According to the official Nobel website, there were 318 candidates for the 2020 Peace Prize.
How the California wildfires are affecting residents
Deadly fires are forcing tens of thousands to evacuate in California, leaving many without homes or functioning businesses. Winemakers are now at the mercy of fires and wind patterns. While devastating blazes are nothing new in California, climate change has increased their severity in recent years.
Now is the time to bring back away messages
Life is totally online — we need ways to politely disconnect.
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'Keeping up with the Kardashians' ending is not surprising. Here's why
The Kardashians' departure is a blow for NBCUniversal’s E! network. But it's not surprising.
Former Employees Say TMZ Fosters An Abusive, Misogynistic Workplace
“I got screamed at so often I felt like a scared dog,” one former employee told BuzzFeed News.
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Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty’s arrest sparks debates about the way female celebrities are treated
Bollywood September 9, 2020
The actor was arrested by the narcotics control agency in a drugs case related to the death of her boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput. While the investigation is on, many have pointed out that Chakraborty has been the centre of relentless media trial. The message on the T-Shirt she wore has since gone viral: “Roses are red, violets are blue, let’s smash the patriarchy, me and you.”
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Trump releases a new list of 20 potential Supreme Court picks that includes Senators Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz
US news Yesterday
Republican senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton are on the list of 20 names President Trump released today as potential picks for any vacancies that arise on the US Supreme Court. The list also includes Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron, who has been handling the Breonna Taylor case.