A judge has approved a $250 million bond for Thomas Barrack, a close adviser to former President Trump and chair of his inaugural committee, who has been charged with violating federal lobbying law after allegedly failing to disclose his work on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. According to the terms …
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July, 2021
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19 July
Jury orders Walmart to pay $125 million after it fired worker with Down syndrome
Walmart Inc. lost a federal lawsuit in Wisconsin when a jury sided with a sales associate who has Down syndrome and alleged that the company fired her because of her disability. Marlo Spaeth worked for Walmart for about 16 years before she was fired from its Manitowoc store in 2015 …
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13 July
Good 4 U: Olivia Rodrigo heading to White House to hype vaccinations
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo is driving home her message to young Americans everywhere that you should do what’s good for you — and get the COVID-19 vaccine. The 18-year-old “Driver’s License” artist is heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci …
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June, 2021
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1 June
Naomi Osaka draws support from wide range of big names, from Russell Wilson to AOC and many more
Naomi Osaka is getting a lot of support from some of her famous fans and fellow athletes. The tennis star announced on Monday that she would not be competing in the French Open, and candidly opened up about her struggles with depression and social anxiety. “The truth is that I …
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May, 2021
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11 May
“Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King” set Broadway return date
“Hamilton,” “Wicked” and “The Lion King” will be the first three shows to reopen when Broadway comes back full force on September 14. The shows made the announcement Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” just one week after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Broadway shows could reopen at full …
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December, 2020
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14 December
Cleveland Indians owner says name won’t change in 2021
The Cleveland Indians are changing their name. They just don’t know to what or when. Expressing that “it’s time,” owner Paul Dolan said that after months of internal discussions and meetings with groups, including Native Americans who have sought to have the team stop using a moniker many deem racist, …
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September, 2020
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30 September
Serena Williams pulls out of French Open with injured Achilles, says she’s “struggling to walk”
Saying she is “struggling to walk,” Serena Williams ended her latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam title and withdrew from the French Open before her second-round match Wednesday because of an injured Achilles heel. Williams hurt herself during her semifinal loss at the U.S. Open three weeks ago, which …
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July, 2020
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10 July
Pilot for “The Wonder Years” reboot featuring Black family in the works
Fans of “The Wonder Years” could be in luck, because a pilot for a reboot of the beloved show is in the works at ABC. The potential new series will be set in the late 1960s, the same era in which the original show began — but this time, it …
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February, 2020
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29 February
Watch Simone Biles master the art of axe throwing, perfectly hitting the bullseye
Simone Biles is once again proving there’s no sport she can’t master. The Olympic gymnast showed off her expert axe throwing skills this week, perfectly hitting a bullseye. Biles, who is the most decorated gymnast in history with a total of 30 Olympic and world championship medals, tweeted out a …
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6 February
Burger King Whopper: You can trade a photo of your ex for a free burger this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day you can trade beef with your ex for some actual beef — and all you need is a photo of your former flame. Burger King is encouraging scorned lovers to trade a picture of their bygone beau for a free Whopper on Cupid’s holiday this year. The …
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