Google Alert - news

	news As-it-happens update ⋅ July 31, 2020
	NEWS
	Washington Post White House willing to cut a stimulus deal without 'liability shield,' breaking with McConnell Washington Post The White House is willing to cut a deal with Democrats that leaves out Senate Republican legislation aimed at protecting employers, hospitals and schools from coronavirus-related lawsuits, according to two people with knowledge of internal White House ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Stanley Cup Qualifier storylines include Blues' bid for repeat NHL.com The 2020 NHL postseason is a storyline in itself. Instead of the usual format with 16 teams traveling from city to city during four best-of-7 rounds in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, play will begin Saturday with the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, which have 24 teams -- 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Why Carson Wentz says he's 'not an idiot' about NFL's COVID-19 season NBCSports.com Carson Wentz held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to discuss the upcoming Eagles season, the revamped offense, new teammates and his growing role as a leader. Doesn't that all just sound so normal? The problem is that Wentz's press ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Fauci testifies on coronavirus response CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci and other health experts are testifying before a House subcommittee that has been investigating the Trump administration's coronavirus response. The hearing comes as more than 150,000 people have died from the virus in the US and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Friday's game postponed after two Cards personnel test positive for COVID-19 FOXSports.com NEW YORK — Friday's game between St. Louis and Milwaukee was postponed after two Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus. The league announced the schedule change hours before the game was to be played. It said the postponement ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Ernie, Charles, Kenny and Shaq Were in Midseason Form on NBA's Opening Night: TRAINA THOUGHTS Sports Illustrated 1. The NBA made an impressive return Thursday night, with two close games and outstanding television production from the Orlando bubble. This is such a cool look, in my opinion. While there were many unknowns going into the return, one thing we knew ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Hurricane Isaias batters Bahamas as storm targets entire US East Coast Washington Post Hurricane Isaias became 2020′s second Atlantic hurricane overnight Wednesday on its way to the Bahamas, which it has already begun to blast with drenching rain, strong winds, and ocean surge. The storm is now poised to ride up the East Coast, first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal US Stocks Edge Lower Despite Tech Stocks Rally Wall Street Journal U.S. stocks traded lower Friday as a decline for Chevron and concerns about the broader economy offset earnings reports that showed the world's largest technology companies are thriving. The S&P 500 fell 7 points, or 0.2%, to 3,239.27. Despite the decline ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Mike Golic officially wraps up 22-year run on ESPN radio: 'Thank you all' USA TODAY Mike Golic's 22-year run as the co-host of ESPN's morning radio show has officially ended, as he and Trey Wingo hosted the final "Golic & Wingo" show on Friday. Doing the show from his home, Golic's family joined him and Mike Golic Jr. — a contributor to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'Black Is King': Beyoncé's visual album is a feast of fashion and symbolism CNN There are many quotable lines and lyrics in "Black Is King," Beyoncé's new visual album, which dropped today on Disney+. But two in particular seem especially apt to describe the stylistic feast the artist has created. The first comes three minutes in: "Let Black ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Wells Fargo Sold Assets to Stay Under Fed Asset Cap as Markets Lurched Wall Street Journal Wells Fargo WFC -1.56% & Co. unloaded hundreds of millions of dollars of assets during this spring's market collapse to stay out of trouble with the Federal Reserve. The Fed put limits on Wells Fargo's size as punishment for its 2016 fake-account scandal. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Clashes on Pakistan border leave more than a dozen Afghan civilians dead, Afghan officials say Washington Post KABUL — More than a dozen Afghan civilians were killed and many others wounded Thursday when clashes broke out on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials said. Ahmad Bahir Ahmadi, a spokesman for the governor of Kandahar ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What is Eid al-Adha, and how is it being celebrated during the pandemic? CNN (CNN) One of the most important festivals of the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha marks the height of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim -- also known as Abraham -- in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Arsenal Legend Tony Adams Reckons Gunners Can Beat Chelsea To Lift FA Cup Forbes Tony Adams thinks Arsenal can win the FA this weekend. Adams, who captained Arsenal to the FA Cup victory three times during his distinguished 18-year career in North London, believes his old club can prevail again on Saturday at Wembley when Arsenal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic There Are Other Options Besides Reopening Schools The Atlantic In ordinary times, K–12 schools offer valuable services to two distinct populations, and arguably get far more credit for serving one than the other. School famously provides kids with an education—as well as socialization and, in many cases, support (in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Racing Point had no issues with Sergio Perez's Mexico trip ESPN Racing Point F1 boss Otmar Szafnauer insists the team had no issue with the two-day trip Sergio Perez took to Mexico before the positive COVID test which sidelined him for the British Grand Prix. Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Israel's Unity Government Frays, Raising Specter of a New Vote Wall Street Journal TEL AVIV—Formed in May to address Israel's most pressing challenges, the nation's unity government is fraying as divisions deepen between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner, Benny Gantz. The two leaders have sparred over ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Under Armour warns sales will decline as much as 25% in second half of 2020 CNBC Under Armour said Friday that it was "encouraged" by the momentum it has seen in June and July, as its stores are reopening after temporarily being shut. During an earnings call, however, it said revenue could fall anywhere between 20% and 25% in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com NYC Schools Won't Reopen Unless Coronavirus Rate Below 3 Percent Patch.com Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials outlined strict safety standards for when schools reopen — and when they'll be closed. By Matt Troutman, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge. Jul 31, 2020 11:16 am ET | Updated Jul 31, 2020 11:25 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Voting Rights Act was John Lewis' life's work. 55 years later, minority voter suppression remains USA TODAY Just a few months after a group of voting rights activists including late Georgia congressman John Lewis were beaten by Alabama state troopers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the Voting Rights Act was made law. August 6 marks 55 years since President ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Ohio University revamps fall reopening plans to 'phased return' during coronavirus pandemic cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Many Ohio University students enrolled at its main campus in Athens will begin the semester remotely, the university announced Friday. A letter from President Duane Nellis states that officials reconsidered their plans after sharp ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US to have permanent troop presence in Poland as defence pact agreed Reuters WARSAW (Reuters) - The United States will establish a permanent military presence in Poland as it deploys around 1,000 additional U.S. troops there, Poland's Defence Ministry said on Friday. Poland is setting growing store by its bilateral defence ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke Washington Post Avowed white supremacist David Duke was permanently banned from Twitter for repeated violations of the social media platform's rules on hate speech. The former Ku Klux Klan leader and one-time Louisiana legislator's most recent tweets included a link to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam BBC News The unprecedented hacking of celebrity Twitter accounts this month was caused by human error and a spear-phishing attack on Twitter employees, the company has confirmed. Spear-phishing is a targeted attack designed to trick people into handing out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Fiat Chrysler lost $1.24B in 2nd quarter of 2020 Detroit Free Press Things can always be worse. That's one way to look at the earnings reports for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and other automakers in the midst of a global downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The question on Friday was how bad things would get ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Halo Infinite leak suggests multiplayer will be free to play, support 120 FPS CNET Master Chief might be able to move at 120 FPS in Halo Infinite's multiplayer. Microsoft. Halo Infinite may offer its multiplayer segment in a free-to-play package. The Irish branch of UK retailer Smyths Toys briefly included details about Microsoft's upcoming ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Coca-Cola plans to debut an alcoholic Topo Chico, entering the hard-seltzer market Washington Post Soft-drink giant Coca-Cola announced that it will join the increasingly crowded hard-seltzer market this year with the introduction of an alcoholic version of Topo Chico, the popular sparkling mineral water that can trace its roots to late 19th-century Mexico. Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Why are officials worried about packages of seeds in the mail? They might be invasive species Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Early this week, reports emerged that people were receiving mysterious packages of seeds that they never ordered. The packages, which appear to have been shipped from China, have raised significant concerns from federal and state agencies, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Genomics startup Helix receives $33 million in NIH funding to scale COVID-19 testing TechCrunch The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is revealing the first beneficiaries of its Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program, and San Mateo-based Helix is on the receiving end of $33 million in federal funding as a result. Helix is a health tech startup ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Gov. DeWine's 10 pm last call for alcohol to prevent spread of coronavirus approved fox8.com COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio Liquor Control Commission has approved Governor Mike DeWine's proposal to institute a statewide last call on alcohol sales at 10 p.m.. The vote happened Friday morning. Airlines banning in-flight alcohol sales in ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Jersey Herald Airbnb cracks down on NJ 'party houses' as COVID-19 spreads among young people New Jersey Herald Thirty-five Airbnb listings across New Jersey, including Sussex County, were suspended or removed from the website following complaints of house parties that flout restrictions on gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the suspensions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science The new iPhone will show up late this year—here's what we know about it so far Popular Science The earnings call reveals "a few weeks" of delay before Apple's new smartphone hits the store shelves. PopSci Staff. July 31, 2020. iPhone 11 Pro The iPhone 11 Pro debuted last September. The 12 may show up later in the year.Apple. Fall is iPhone season. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Vietnam Reports 1st Ever Virus Death After Renewed Outbreak The New York Times HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam on Friday reported its first-ever death of a person with the coronavirus as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases. The Health Ministry said a 70-year-old man died after contracting the disease while ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTUU.com Carjacking suspect charged in shooting of 3 Chicago officers KTUU.com CHICAGO (AP) — A convicted felon on parole has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of three Chicago police officers outside a station, authorities said Friday. Police said Lovelle Jordan, a carjacking suspect, was being led into the station on ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Inmates use bedsheets to escape from 12th floor of Oklahoma jail; Manhunt underway for 1 escapee KABC-TV OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Authorities are searching for an inmate who used a rope made of bedsheets to escape from the 12th floor of an Oklahoma jail. Officials told KOCO-TV that at around 5:30 a.m. Friday, Oklahoma County Detention Center inmates Jose ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Alan Parker, director of Midnight Express and Bugsy Malone, dies aged 76 The Guardian Director who first made his mark in the 1970s and had later hits including Fame and The Commitments, became the chair of the UK Film Council. Andrew Pulver · @Andrew_Pulver. Fri 31 Jul 2020 11.52 EDT Last modified on Fri 31 Jul 2020 12.19 EDT. Flag as irrelevant
	Inside NoVA Prince Harry 'felt like a spare wheel' with Prince William and Duchess Catherine Inside NoVA Prince Harry sometimes felt like a "spare wheel" when attending royal events with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Before Harry, 35, met his wife Duchess Meghan, 38, he often joined forces with his brother Prince William and sister-in-law Duchess ... Flag as irrelevant
	wreg.com American Cancer Society now recommends cervical cancer screening start at 25, not 21 wreg.com Individuals with a cervix are now recommended to start cervical cancers screening at 25 and continue through age 65, with the primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing every five years as the preferred method of testing, according to a new guideline ... Flag as irrelevant
	Military.com Congress Awards its Highest Honor to USS Indianapolis Crew Military.com WASHINGTON — Congress has awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, its highest honor, to surviving crew members of the USS Indianapolis, the ship that delivered key components of the first nuclear bomb and was later sunk by Japan during World War II. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: 10 die drinking sanitiser after Indian state shuts liquor shops BBC News At least 10 people have died after drinking alcohol-based sanitiser after liquor shops were closed in a village in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The village of Kurichedu has been placed in lockdown after a local surge in cases of coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Out of hospital, Saudi King tweets Eid greetings Reuters RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, tweeted Eid al-Adha greetings early on Friday, shortly after leaving hospital. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz leaves the King Faisal Hospital after a successful surgery, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com The US Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot gets her 'Wings of Gold' Friday KHOU.com KINGSVILLE, Texas — The United States Navy's first Black female tactical jet pilot, Lt. j. g. Madeline Swegle, will receive her Wings of Gold in a ceremony Friday, according to the military. The lieutenant junior grade and her classmates finished the Tactical Air ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Decks cleared for three capitals in Andhra Pradesh as Governor gives nod to bills The New Indian Express The Governor's consent comes seven months after Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's dramatic announcement in the state assembly. Share Via Email. Published: 31st July 2020 04:48 PM | Last Updated: 31st July 2020 04:54 PM | A+A A-. Andhra ... Flag as irrelevant
See more results | Edit this alert

You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe | View all your alerts

Receive this alert as RSS feed

Send Feedback