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Smart people knew that one good hack for leaving the telly on for background noise or to keep you company while maintaining sanity is watching stand-up comedy specials.

Of course, as we continue to watch the biggest civl rights movement in history play out in real time, lots of us are also looking for ways to learn more about that and Black history in general.

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New Brunswick government has not yet announced official regulation that involves wearing face masks. As Travis Fortnum reports people aren’t sure what to do.

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See what they did there? This is an entirely independent fan event, albeit now, we're reliably informed, with the official Glasto seal of approval. It's designed as a home for virtual celebrations to accompany the BBC's forthcoming Glastonbury 50th birthday programmming, over the weekend of 26-28th June. The Royal Albert Hall – yes, the Royal Albert Hall – is hosting a series of Royal Albert Home performances over the coming days and weeks, which will see "artists sharing their work from their homes to yours".

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WATCH LIVE: Juneteenth rally at Lake Eola

ORLANDO, Fla. – Miles Mulrain said the fight toward freedom for black people is far from over.“We are free independently from the slavery, but we still have some more stuff to accomplish,” Mulrain said.

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Feds: Former day care worker faces child porn charges

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia woman who previously worked with children faces federal child porn charges, prosecutors announced Friday.Tayanna Bowman, 23, has been arrested and charged with one count of distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography.

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B.C. investigates reports of health workers betting on Indigenous patients’ blood alcohol levels

racist game betting on the blood alcohol level of mainly Indigenous patients they were treating, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix.“The allegation is that a game was being played to investigate the blood alcohol level of patients in the emergency rooms, in particular with Indigenous people and perhaps others. And if true, it is intolerable and racist and of course (has) affected profoundly patient care,” Dix told reporters at a news conference in Vancouver on Friday morning.Former Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond to lead the investigation that will start Monday, he said.“She has to access the facts and take the time she needs to assemble those and make recommendations.

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Do you have what it takes? Submit a short film to the Black Life Film Fest

Black Life Film Fest will take place Sept. 5, and luckily for people who are interested in watching the selected films, the film festival will happen virtually, from the comfort of your home.Swirl Films and Mansa Productions are producing the festival, and the people there are asking for short film submissions that fit any kind of category.

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How to Watch the 'Juneteenth Social Awareness-Thon' Featuring D.L. Hughley, Snoop Dogg & More

D.L. Hughley will host a virtual fundraiser on Juneteenth to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and promote a message of Black empowerment and education.Sponsored by Master Growers, the online event will feature appearances by Snoop Dogg, Master P, TLC, Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and other celebrities.

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WATCH LIVE: Osceola County officials provide COVID-19 update

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Osceola County are expected to hold a news conference Friday to discuss the county’s approach to rising coronavirus concerns.[MORE: Florida’s COVID-19 spike continues with 3,822 new reported cases, shattering previous record]As of Friday, the Florida Department of Health reported that there have been 960 positive cases of COVID-19 in Osceola County.The FDOH also reports 172 people have been hospitalized and another 23 have died from the respiratory illness.Osceola County issued an order in April requiring face coverings to be worn in public. It remains in effect until further notice.

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₹500 crore monorail tender which had only Chinese bidders

MUMBAI : Mumbai’s transport and infrastructure development authority has cancelled the bidding process for the design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of 10 monorail rakes because both bids that it received were from Chinese manufacturers.The size of the contract is roughly ₹500 crore, for sourcing 10 rakes for the Jacob Circle-Wadala-Chembur monorail line. The city authority plans to award the contract to an Indian manufacturer instead.In a press release, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that in the present bid, responses were received from two companies – China Rail Road Corporation and Build Your Dream.

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Pregnant Katherine Schwarzenegger showers praise on 'wonderful husband' Chris Pratt

Katherine Schwarzenegger has showered praise on her 'wonderful husband' Chris Pratt as she expects their first baby together.The 30-year-old daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger chatted about her pregnancy while going Live on Instagram with Dr. Zelana Montminythis week.She shared that she has been doing 'really, really well actually' as she experiences pregnancy in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Housewives' star Lisa Rinna poses nude in sunglasses for new eyewear campaign

Lisa Rinna bared it all for a new modeling gig. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, 56, posed completely nude except for a black pair of sunglasses in an eyewear campaign for Christian Cowan X Le Specs sunglasses.

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Japan's Gen Hoshino Shares Self-Recorded Quarantine Love Song: Watch Video

J-pop artist Gen Hoshino released a song he wrote and recorded on his own during quarantine called "Oriai / Halfway" on Friday (June 19), along with the accompanying music video.

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Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road trip

special that airs on CBS on Sunday at 8pm ET/PT, highlights the everyday heroes along his journey to New Orleans, with help from Connick’s celebrity pals including Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Bullock and Renee Zellweger. The show also features musical performances from Jamie Foxx, Cyndi Lauper, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews, Tim McGraw, Irma Thomas and more.“I just want to reach out and meet some of these folks, sanitation workers or elementary school teachers or people that are working at food banks,” said Harry Connick.

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Lane, road closures to be implemented in Kingston’s downtown core next week

coronavirus pandemic.The city says it will also be testing lane and road closures on Ontario Street between Johnson and Clarence streets in the coming weeks.For businesses wanting to extend their space into the newly closed lanes, the city is currently accepting permit applications from restaurants wanting to extend their patio areas.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Before the closures take place, there will be new pickup and delivery areas set up next week, the city said, with signage installed to indicate those new spaces.“Other lay-by spaces will become available to businesses for outdoor expansion during the week of June 29,” the city said in a news release.

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New Jersey will allow outdoor visits at longterm care facilities beginning Sunday, Murphy says

HAYWARD, CA - APRIL 08: A woman is seen on the patio of the Gateway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hayward, Calif., on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Six patients there have died of Covid-19, and 59 cases have been reported.

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'Why I Protest': Activist Carmen Perez-Jordan On Why She Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

When it comes to standing up and speaking out against social injustices, activist Carmen Perez-Jordan has dedicated more than 25 years fighting for equality and calling for an end to mass incarceration, community policing and gender equity.

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Watch Oli Sykes lay down some heavy vocals on new Bring Me The Horizon song

Bring Me The Horizon have shared some new music from the studio in a new video – you can watch it below.In the clip, frontman Oli Sykes can be seen laying down some heavy vocals on the track. Sykes has previously hinted at a return to the group’s earlier metal-core sound, saying in a video: “The guttural is back.

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Motley Crue comeback tour with Def Leppard and Poison all set for next summer

Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Poison have committed to resurrect their Stadium Tour next summer after cancelling this year’s run of shows. After selling out 11 dates, the three acts were forced to scrap the North American trek due to coronavirus restrictions, but the rockers are all on board for 2021 dates, which will begin on 19 June in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Boris Johnson hints 2m social distancing will soon end – 'watch this space'

Boris Johnson has suggested the two-metre social distancing rule could be scrapped, telling Brits to “watch this space”. The Prime Minister was on a visit to Bovingdon Primary School in Hertfordshire when he made the remarks.A Downing Street team is already running an urgent review of the two-metre rule to be concluded in the coming weeks.Johnson today told Sky News: “Schools are safe to come back to for early years, for reception, for year one and year six in primary, year 10 and 12 in secondary.“Now is the time to come back, get your kids back into school.

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Death toll at coronavirus-hit Ayrshire care home climbs to 22

A coronavirus outbreak at an Irvine care home has led to the deaths of 22 residents, the Irvine Herald can reveal.The tragic loss of life at Fullarton Care Home in Ayr Road was confirmed today by HC-One – the private healthcare firm who run the complex.It was reported a month ago that at least 10 residents had passed away at the covid-hit home.But relatives told the Irvine Herald they’d found it difficult to get information about the ongoing situation.HC-One declined to comment on claims that the virus had spread between the site’s two main buildings.They also failed to respond to claims that five staff members recently tested positive for the disease and a further four are currently shielding, prompting concerns about adequate staffing

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Harry Connick Jr. honors workers during pandemic road trip

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. has spent a lot of his life on tour buses and traveling from city to city, but even when the pandemic shut down the country, he couldn’t sit still.

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LGBT+ political groups unite in powerful statement opposing Boris Johnson's reported plans to 'scrap reforms on trans equality'

would scrap plans to update the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) to allow transgender and non-binary people to change their birth certificates without medical diagnosis.

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WATCH LIVE AT NOON: Gov. Ron DeSantis provides COVID-19 update as state continues to see increasing cases

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Masks are now mandatory for travelers and employees: Halifax airport

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Taxis are still available for travelers. The airport said it’s also enforcing the previous “family bubble” rule, where everyone must stay 6 ft.

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Juneteenth: Anti-Black racism protests, coronavirus reshapes holiday this year

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”But in 2020, as the coronavirus ravishes black America disproportionately, as economic uncertainty wrought by the pandemic strains black pocketbooks, and as police brutality continues to devastate black families, Juneteenth is a day of protest.Red velvet cake, barbecued ribs and fruit punch are optional.For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth’s significance.“This is one of the first times since

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Hometown Hero: Free online dance classes

Bhangra dancer Gurdeep Pandher talks about the free online dance classes he’s been offering to keep spirits up during self-isolation.

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Coronavirus: Deconfinement measures in effect in many Quebec long-term care homes since Thursday

COVID-19 outbreak, it is now possible to leave without supervision from the CHSLD, to stay outside the residence for more than 24 hours, to receive visits and to meet people outside.CHSLD residents are also allowed to participate in indoor and outdoor group activities under certain conditions, namely with infection prevention and control measures in place.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of June 26, it will also be possible to appeal to volunteers to work within CHSLDs.

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Checking in with James Barker

Musician James Barker tells us how he’s been spending his time in self-isolation and talks about his new single ‘Summertime.’

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prompted global protests, turning on the TV to watch the news meant up-to-the-minute updates on the devastation caused by COVID-19 -- a guaranteed way to plunge into a pool of upsetting information. One good hack for those who want to leave the telly on, for background noise or to keep you company, is watching stand-up comedy specials. Of course, as we continue to watch the biggest civil rights movement in history play out in real time, lots of us are also looking for ways to learn more about it and about Black history in general.

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Gem of a couple defy the odds to celebrate in East Kilbride care home

An East Kilbride couple have defied the odds to celebrate 65 years of marriage.Helen and Roy Nicoll have both battled serious illness with their family astounded by their determination to recover.Helen, 86, has Alzheimer’s and dementia and is a resident in Whitehills Care Home and has fought COVID-19.A total of 23 residents have died at Whitehills either of suspected or confirmed COVID with the home reported to the Care Inspectorate by Monica Lennon MSP over safety fears.However, having beaten the virus, she is now recovering in Wishaw General from a broken hip following a fall.Meanwhile, Roy, 89, who still lives in Westwood and is registered blind also had his own health battles – overcoming a severe lung infection.Sadly, the couple were

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Kelly Clarkson Slays Cover Of Etta James’ ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ In Juneteenth Tribute — Watch

Hollywood is stepping up and out to give Juneteeth the recognition it rightfully deserves, and Kelly Clarkson is no exception. The talk show host and first American Idol winner chose wisely when picking the song she wanted to perform on June 19th during her much beloved ‘Kellyoke’ segment, paying homage to one of the greatest Black artists of all time.

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Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are now multi-millionaires after Rhian Sugden reveals sexting scandal ‘ruined her career’

TELLY golden couple Vernon Kay and Tess Daly have been laughing all the way to the bank and raking in millions since the sexting scandal that threatened to derail their successful careers. Tele viewers last night saw former Page 3 model Rhian Sugden break down in tears as she revealed that her job prospects nose-dived.

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'Miss Juneteenth' Review: Your New Fave Pageant Movie, Mother-Daughter Drama, and Celebration of Black Women All in One

Miss Juneteenth, the stunning SXSW award-winning debut of writer-director Channing Godfrey Peoples that's out now. But the pageant culture that is the focus of her movie gives Black girls a hint of the American dream—a shiny spectacle, prohibitively expensive to enter, and life-changing for just a few winners, the Miss Juneteenth pageant offers a patina of respectability at a high cost.

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‘Doctor Who’ Stars Jodie Whittaker & David Tennant Come Together For James Corden’s ‘Late Late Show’

On Thursday’s edition of “The Late Late Show”, host James Corden had a very special treat for sci-fi fans when he welcomed current “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker and former Doctor David Tennant.

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Here's How to Watch the John Legend & Alicia Keys Juneteenth 'Verzuz' Battle

John Legend and Alicia Keys will take a VIP seat at their piano benches Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET for a Juneteenth special edition of the "Verzuz" battles.Created by legendary hip-hop producers Timbaland and Keys' husband Swizz Beatz to combat the boredom of staying at home due to coronavirus, this "Verzuz" battle will celebrate Juneteenth, the day slavery ended in America.

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The Event: Set For Love The Date: Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 starting at 11 a.m. ET.

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Gemma Collins shows off impressive three stone weight loss as she glams up to watch Ascot at home

Gemma Collins has once again showed off her impressive weight loss after shedding an incredible three stone.The 39 year old got dressed up as she prepared to watch Royal Ascot safely from her home in Essex as audiences are not welcome at this year's racing festival due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. She opted to wear a gorgeous blue wrap dress which was covered in a print of white birds for her big day in, matching the look with a pair of nude strapped heels.The Only Way Is Essex star's blonde locks were hidden underneath an extravagant cream hat complete with French netting.

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Tamil Nadu witnesses over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases for third straight day

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‘Doctor Who’ Stars Jodie Whittaker & David Tennant Come Together For Jame Corden’s ‘Late Late Show’

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Covid-19 impact: Maharashtra to raise Rs. 1,000 crore via bonds

MUMBAI : In a bid to start reviving the state’s economy, which has been badly hurt due to the lockdown induced by covid-19 pandemic, on Friday, Maharashtra government said it has issued bonds worth Rs.1,000 crore under 'Maharashtra State Development Loan 2023'.The government said an auction will be held on 23 June by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the sale of the bonds.The term of the bond will be 3 years, starting from 24 June, 2020. The loan will be repaid on 24 June, 2023 at full cost.

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MUMBAI : LIC Housing Finance on Friday reported a standalone net profit of ₹421.43 crore for the three months to March, down 39% from the same period last year, on account of lower net interest income (NII).The mortgage lender’s NII stood at ₹1,089 crore, down 9% on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis. Its net interest margin (NIM), a key indicator of profitability, for 12 months ended 31 March stood at 2.34% as against 2.38% in the same period last year.The company said its were restricted during the first lockdown up to 19 April, during which measures to work from home were put in place.

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Boris Johnson hints 2-metre rule may be cut in England's schools saying 'watch this space'

Boris Johnson has dropped his strongest hint yet that the two-metre social distancing rule could be dropped in England's schools.

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Three SeaWorld orcas 'driven mad by captivity' ganged up to kill student, 20, in horrifying attack

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