Business

20 States Warn Facebook To Do Better At Fighting Hate And Discrimination

Forbes | August 5, 2020

The attorneys general say that while Facebook may say they care about civil rights, their efforts have “fallen short.”

Airplanes With Lasers Won’t Be Shooting Down Ballistic Missiles Anytime Soon

Forbes | August 5, 2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2020/08/05/airplanes-with-lasers-wont-be-shooting-down-ballistic-missiles-anytime-soon/
Right-Wing Israelis Knock Tel Aviv For ‘Enemy Flag’ Display Supporting Lebanon

Forbes | August 5, 2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2020/08/05/right-wing-israelis-knock-tel-aviv-for-enemy-flag-display-supporting-lebanon/
Washington’s NFL Team Received National Attention—But High Schools Also Abandon ‘Redskins’ Name

Forbes | August 5, 2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2020/08/05/washingtons-nfl-team-received-national-attention-but-high-schools-also-abandon-redskins-name/
Disney Can Make More Money Streaming ‘Mulan’ Which Will Transform The World – Here’s How

Forbes | August 5, 2020

https://www.forbes.com/sites/genedelvecchio/2020/08/05/disney-can-make-more-money-streaming-mulan-which-will-transform-the-worldheres-how/

Politics

CNN's Ana Navarro to host Biden roundtable on making 'Trump a one-term president'

The Hill | August 5, 2020

CNN political commentator Ana Navarro will host a “Hispanic-focused” roundtable conversation for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden as part of an event billed as a discussion…

Ex-USAID employee apologizes, denies sending explosive tweets

The Hill | August 5, 2020

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/510739-ex-usaid-employee-apologizes-denies-sending-explosive-tweets
Progressives soaring after big primary night

The Hill | August 5, 2020

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/510735-progressives-soaring-after-big-primary-night
Progressive who unseated longtime Democratic congressman says 'people are looking for a fighter right now'

CNN | August 5, 2020

http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/lovioQbKpYk/index.html
Former Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks files lawsuit over firing

The Hill | August 5, 2020

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/510699-former-atlanta-police-officer-who-shot-rayshard-brooks-files-lawsuit

Technology

Uber and Lyft face new lawsuit from CA Labor Commissioner

TechCrunch | August 5, 2020

Uber and Lyft are both facing another lawsuit from the office of the California Labor Commissioner alleging wage theft. Filed today, the suits argue both…

Disney chooses to give Mulan a pricey release on Disney+

The Next Web | August 5, 2020

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNextWeb/~3/YJujdd-Jq6Q/
YouTube bans thousands of Chinese accounts to combat ‘coordinated influence operations’

TechCrunch | August 5, 2020

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/P5wbmuf_VD0/
DoorDash Opens DashMarts to Further Decimate the Urban Landscape, Sell You Hot Sauce

Gizmodo | August 5, 2020

https://gizmodo.com/doordash-opens-dashmarts-to-further-decimate-the-urban-1844625006
Instagram’s hashtag searches gave Trump better treatment than Biden

TechCrunch | August 5, 2020

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/_9GQbXmJeXI/

Gaming

Xbox's New Streaming Service Doesn't Look Likely For iPhone, iPad Users

Kotaku | August 6, 2020

When Microsoft announced that its Project xCloud game streaming service was coming to Xbox Game Pass, it only mentioned Android phones and tablets, despite the…

Apex Legends Season 6 Hints Appear In-Game, Possible New Character Teased

GameSpot | August 5, 2020

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apex-legends-season-6-hints-appear-in-game-possibl/1100-6480610/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
MCU Rewind: 35 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Captain America: The First Avenger

GameSpot | August 5, 2020

https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/mcu-rewind-35-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about/2900-3546/
The U.S. Army Is Returning To Twitch And Unbanning Users, For Now

Kotaku | August 5, 2020

https://kotaku.com/the-u-s-army-is-returning-to-twitch-and-unbanning-user-1844622958
I Hate This Rope In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Kotaku | August 5, 2020

https://kotaku.com/i-hate-this-rope-in-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-1844623619

Science

'Star Trek Timelines' celebrates Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ characters

Space.com | June 21, 2020

Role-playing game “Star Trek Timelines” released three new LGBTQ characters to celebrate Pride Month.

CBS launches #StarTrekUnited campaign to promote unity

Space.com | June 21, 2020

https://www.space.com/star-trek-united-streaming-festival.html
Nonbinary astronomers need better support from their field, study finds

Space.com | June 17, 2020

https://www.space.com/nonbinary-astronomy-gender-equity.html
Black hole caught spewing jets into space at nearly the speed of light (video)

Space.com | June 16, 2020

https://www.space.com/black-hole-jets-near-light-speed-chandra-video.html
SpaceX will launch 58 Starlink satellites, 3 Planet SkySats Saturday. Here's how to watch.

Space.com | June 12, 2020

https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-planet-satellites-launch-june-2020-webcasts.html

Sports

Quinton Dunbar’s Crooked Lawyer Is About to Be Disbarred for Political Corruption

Deadspin | August 3, 2020

The Florida Bar has filed a complaint against criminal defense attorney and state legislator Michael Grieco, who gained notoriety in May for his brash defense…

Is Arsenal’s FA Cup Win a Harbinger of Something New, or the Same?

Deadspin | August 2, 2020

https://deadspin.com/is-arsenal-s-fa-cup-win-a-harbinger-of-something-new-o-1844586660
Fighting for Social Justice Sparks Ratings Surge for WNBA

Deadspin | August 1, 2020

https://deadspin.com/fighting-for-social-justice-sparks-ratings-surge-for-wn-1844581135
With Assist From LeBron, Michael Jordan’s Finally Getting Political

Deadspin | July 31, 2020

https://deadspin.com/with-assist-from-lebron-michael-jordan-s-finally-getti-1844570314
D.C. Protesters Turn to 'Midnight Yoga' to Cope with Police Violence

Deadspin | July 24, 2020

https://deadspin.com/d-c-protesters-turn-to-midnight-yoga-to-cope-with-poli-1844487628

Media

Unsecured creditors settle with McClatchy so sale to Chatham can go through

Poynter | August 4, 2020

McClatchy has settled claims by various unsecured creditors, clearing away a final impediment to its sale to hedge fund Chatham Asset Management. The previously announced…

Tip: How to report on online hate groups safely

Journalism UK | July 31, 2020

https://www.journalism.co.uk/tip-of-the-day/tip-how-to-report-on-online-hate-groups-safely/s419/a759088/
Doctors’ cries of censorship become part of their message

Poynter | July 30, 2020

https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2020/doctors-cries-of-censorship-become-part-of-their-message/
Conservative media helped Donald Trump get elected in 2016. Might they help him lose the election in 2020?

Poynter | July 28, 2020

https://www.poynter.org/newsletters/2020/conservative-media-helped-donald-trump-get-elected-in-2016-might-they-help-him-lose-the-election-in-2020/
A growing group of journalists has cut back on Twitter, or abandoned it entirely

Poynter | July 28, 2020

https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2020/a-growing-group-of-journalists-has-cut-back-on-twitter-or-abandoned-it-entirely/
Alden Global Capital would have cut 1,000 jobs if it had succeeded in buying McClatchy, the company says

Poynter | July 25, 2020

https://www.poynter.org/locally/2020/alden-global-capital-would-have-cut-1000-jobs-if-it-had-succeeded-in-buying-mcclatchy-the-company-says/

Odd

Bank Customer Washes Money Out Of Virus Fears — And Loses Big

Huffington Post | July 31, 2020

The Bank Of Korea is warning customers not to launder their cash in washing machines or microwaves.

Exotic frog found in bunch of bananas in Wales after 'remarkable' 5,000-mile trip

Sky News | July 6, 2020

http://news.sky.com/story/exotic-frog-found-in-bunch-of-bananas-in-wales-after-remarkable-5000-mile-trip-12022107
We've got some news about Marmite – you'll either love it or hate it

Sky News | June 11, 2020

http://news.sky.com/story/marmite-fans-in-a-sticky-situation-as-yeast-extract-shortage-hits-supplies-12004579
Scientists went 'cuckoo' due to laughing gas from penguin poo

Sky News | May 20, 2020

http://news.sky.com/story/scientists-say-they-went-cuckoo-due-to-laughing-gas-from-penguin-poo-11991719
Monkey Breaks Into ATM, And The Surveillance Footage Is Bananas

Huffington Post | May 7, 2020

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monkey-breaks-into-atm-new-delhi_n_5eb42aa4c5b6526942a36a81

Entertainment

Why Jay Cutler Really Deleted Instagram After Kristin Cavallari Reunited With Stephen Colletti

E! Online | August 5, 2020

It seems like it’s no coincidence that Jay Cutler deleted his Instagram just hours after Kristin Cavallari shared a photo of her reunion with ex…

Kandi Burruss Celebrates Hubby's Birthday with Strippers in Glass Boxes

TMZ | August 5, 2020

https://www.tmz.com/2020/08/05/kandi-burruss-rhoa-husband-todd-tucker-birthday-stripper-glass-box/
Teen Mom's Chelsea Houska Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 4

E! Online | August 5, 2020

https://www.eonline.com/news/1176706/teen-mom-s-chelsea-houska-is-pregnant-expecting-baby-no-4?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
All 8 Harry Potter Films Are Coming to Peacock!

E! Online | August 5, 2020

https://www.eonline.com/news/1176687/all-8-harry-potter-films-are-coming-to-peacock?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and More Stars Send Messages of Support After Beirut Explosion

E! Online | August 5, 2020

https://www.eonline.com/news/1176660/kim-kardashian-ariana-grande-and-more-stars-send-messages-of-support-after-beirut-explosion?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories

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