I have this reoccurring thought about how I would pitch the movie version of the year 2020. I imagine that in my well-rehearsed presentation, the Amy Cooper/Central Park section is where the room of all-white executives I'm pitching politely put down their pens and stop taking notes. "So let me get this straight, Will.

The entire world is on edge after months of lockdown during a global pandemic, which … (looks down to check notes) disproportionately affects Black people.

After Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor become the latest names on the Black tragedies list, some random white woman named Karen …" I interrupt, "Actually, her name is Amy, but she is a Karen …" "Umm, OK.

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The government has demanded public toilets reopen after warning the number of people relieving themselves outdoors poses a "harm to public health".

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Newfoundland needs help as coronavirus cuts off tourism, fishing work: premier

Newfoundland is facing troubling economic times because of the coronavirus pandemic and without help from the federal government, things will likely only get worse, says the premier.In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball said the province is struggling under the combination of low oil prices, a border shutdown cutting off vital tourism and coronavirus restrictions crippling the fishing season and processing plants.“It’s been a tough start to 2020 for Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Ball.“What we need right now, is support from the federal government.”Newfoundland is one of several provinces with rich natural resources that are not eligible for transfer payments under the

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Kids Help Phone calls for back up amid record demand — and Canadians respond

nine times the Canadian average.Growing up in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, the 21-year-old lost a number of friends and family members.“Suicide has been a very prominent part of my life since I was a young child,” she said.“It’s touched every family member and every friend member I have.”When she was 16, Cummings struggled with depression and contemplated taking her own life. Instead, she found a lifeline in the form of a text message conversation with an anonymous stranger from Kids Help Phone.“It was definitely a very dark and painful time,” she recalled.

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Brian Dowling claims his Big Brother treatment sparked mental health issues

Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling has been back in the spotlight this week following the reality show's 20th anniversary spin-off series Best Show Ever hitting screens.

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Do gut bacteria contribute to ethnic health disparities?

latest estimate, the human body contains about 38 trillion bacterial cells and approximately 30 trillion human cells. Scientists know that this community of gut bacteria, or microbiota, plays a role in healthy digestion and immune function.

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Man detained under mental health act after climbing on scaffolding in city centre prompting large police response

Manchester city centre. Several police cars and ambulance crews were called to Wilmslow Road at around 7.50pm on Saturday (27 June) night, near Whitworth Park, to reports of a concern for welfare.A police cordon was put in place as special officers were called to the scene to negotiate with the man, before bringing him to safety.The man was later detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for treatment.He was not believed to have been injured, and has since been discharged.

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Big Brother legend Brian Dowling accuses show of damaging his mental health as he lashes out at Davina

BIG Brother legend Brian Dowling has accused the show of damaging his mental health as he lashes out at former host Davina. The pair are embroiled in an online row after Brian claimed he's been erased from the reality TV show in its Best Shows Ever series. Davina slammed the snubbed claims and now Brian has hit back again in a very lengthy statement.

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COVID-19 recovered patients exceed active cases by over 1 lakh: Health ministry

NEW DELHI : The gap between recoveries and active cases of COVID-19 has crossed 1,00,000, the Union health ministry said on Sunday as coronavirus cases in India mounted to 5,28,859 and the death toll rose to 16,095.The recovered cases have exceeded the active cases by 1,06,661 as on Saturday, the ministry said.A total of 3,09,712 patients have been cured of COVID-19 so far with 13,832 patients having recovered in the last 24 hours, it said."The recovery rate is 58.56 per cent amongst COVID-19 patients," the ministry said. "The graded, pre-emptive and pro-active steps taken by the Government of India along with the states and UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 are showing encouraging results," it said in a

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Lamar Odom enjoys a romantic walk with fiancee Sabrina Parr while at a health retreat

They recently celebrated their one-year dating anniversary.And Sabrina Parr has been nothing but supportive of her fiance, Lamar Odom, and his journey to full health.The 33-year-old fitness instructor and NBA star were spotted on a romantic stroll in Palm Beach Florida, on Saturday, where the 40-year-old is currently staying with his fiance, ex-wife and kids at a health retreat. Loved up:Lamar Odom was seen on a romantic walk with his personal trainer fiancee, Sabrina Parr on SaturdayLamar kept casual in a blue Nike T-shirt and a pair of black colored shorts.

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Watch Dwayne Johnson Host Star-Studded Global Citizen Concert for Communities Hit Hard by COVID-19

Shakira, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Chloe x Halle are just some of the stars set to perform at Global Citizen and the European Commission's Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Concert. The virtual concert, hosted by Dwayne Johnson, seeks to highlight the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on marginalized communities.

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Brazil reaches deal to produce Oxford Covid-19 vaccine

Brazil, the nation with the second-highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, reached a deal with the U.K. to produce the Covid-19 vaccine that’s been developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca Plc.Brazil will spend $287 million to buy vaccine doses and ingredients for as many as 100 million shots that it will be able to produce locally with the technology transfer, Health Ministry Executive Secretary Elcio Franco said at a press conference in Brasilia today.The first order, regardless of the final results of the vaccine clinical trials, will cost Brazil $127 million, Franco said.

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Standardized procedure for broad-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 in congregate settings: Considerations for health departments and healthcare providers

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Austin Public Health investigating party of 300 teenagers in Lakeway

LAKEWAY, Texas - Austin Public Health is investigating a party held in Lakeway last weekend where 300 teenagers reportedly attended.APH says some of the teens were awaiting test results for COVID-19 at the time of the party and have now received positive results. Health officials are working on contact tracing now.

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Woman found along Pennsylvania highway in 1987 identified

NAZARETH, Pa. - State police say the body of a woman found more than three decades ago along an eastern Pennsylvania highway has been identified, but investigators still don’t know how she ended up there.Police in Northampton County say 37-year-old Donna Kay Griffin was the woman found by construction workers along Route 33 near the Belfast interchange in October 1987.State troopers said Friday that Griffin was never reported missing, but a DNA test linked her to her child.

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Todd matches Johnson's 61 to take the lead at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. – Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a two-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. Open champion.

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The New Princess Bride Remake Stars Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas and a Bunch of Other Celebrities

The Princess Bride is being remade this summer with and husband starring as Westley and Princess Buttercup, respectively. Yes, I said respectively. A number of other Hollywood A-listers have teamed for this version of , which was filmed by at their own homes amid quarantine using their phones.

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How NPR's 'Code Switch' Podcast Became a Hit Telling Stories "The Way They Needed to Be Told"

On June 1, the Code Switch podcast reached a noteworthy milestone: it hit No. 1 on Apple’s podcast chart, which tracks the top audio shows in the U.S.

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Group of San Jose police officers accused of racist Facebook posts

Article in 'Medium' about police Facebook post Some posts on the page, included images and comments that all Muslims are terrorists, and some parts of the city, with predominantly minority populations are described as "the trash" of San Jose.AdvertisementThe Bay Area News Group reports that some of the officers have been placed on admininstrative leave and are under investigation by the FBI.In a news release, San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia stated: "While I have no control over what former employees post online, I can voice my outrage after hearing about these comments made online... Any current employee involved with bigoted activity online will promptly be investigated and held accountable to the fullest extent in my power.

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The Segregated Past of Drive-In Movie Theaters (Guest Column)

For motion picture exhibitors laid low by COVID-19, the resurrection of the drive-in theater is more an exercise in desperation than nostalgia, a back-to-the-future gambit seeking to dip into the only safe-space revenue stream for theatrical cinema. Of course, catering to moviegoers encased in vehicles has the added appeal of avoiding the nightmarish protocols that theaters under roofs must abide by: socially distanced seating, masking of moviegoers, and disinfecting the premises.

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Brit goes on holiday to Spain during lockdown and explains what to expect

As people start to ease out of lockdown and look ahead to their holidays abroad, a man has decided to fly out and see what it is like for himself.

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‘BET Awards 2020 Needed More Than Ever’: President Scott Mills Reflects on Show's Lasting Impact & More

Can you give more of a glimpse into what the BET Awards will look like?With what's happening in this country -- particularly what's happening in the context of African Americans and the wrenching focus on racial inequities -- artists are really [being] moved to use their voices to bring further focus and attention to these issues. We also know that artists at their core are all creative human beings.

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Daytime Emmys Winners, Hosts Acknowledge Their "Responsibility to Effect Change"

Several winners, hosts and featured speakers at the 47th Daytime Emmy Awards paid tribute to those protesting week after week against police brutality and racial injustice. For entertainment talk show winner Ellen DeGeneres, the host remarked that in the past month, it's become more important than ever for her and others with a large audience to "do a lot more with the platform we're given." DeGeneres added that in the future, she aims to "amplify" voices of Black people and people of color, noting she has a "responsibility to effect change." Tamara Braun dedicated her outstanding supporting actress win for playing Dr.

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L’Oreal will remove words like ‘whitening’ from skin products

(Photo by Felix Wong/South China Morning Post via Getty Images) PARIS - French cosmetics giant L’Oreal said Saturday that it will remove words like “whitening” from its skin care products, a move that comes amid global protests against racism sparked by the death of George Floyd in the United States.The company said in a statement Saturday that it “has decided to remove the words white/whitening, fair/fairness, light/lightening from all its skin evening products.”L’Oreal’s decision follows a similar move by Anglo-Dutch firm Unilever on Thursday.

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Megan Fox Machine Gun Kelly Hold Hands On Date Night As Romance Heats Up — New Pics

Things are heating up in the summer time for Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. The rumored couple enjoyed a fun night out at celebrity hotpsot Nobu in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, where they showed up dressed to impress. Megan, 34, put her amazing figure on display in a pair of skintight PVC pants which she paired with a revealing crop top and blazer. MGK, on the other hand, also got the leather pants memo which he sported with a bright red jacket and black undershirt. It must have been a fun evening for the two as they were seen holding hands on the way to his luxurious Aston Martin!

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The days of the hotel breakfast buffet look to be over with picnic-sized portions for the post-coronavirus era.

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Prince Harry shares rare glimpse inside LA mansion where he's holed up with Meghan

Prince Harry shared a rare glimpse inside in LA bolthole when he spoke in a video about how rugby has dealt with the coronavirus.

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Miles Nazaire describes personal battle with mental health before Made In Chelsea fame

Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire joined his co-stars for a charity bike ride this week, working up a sweat to raise money for two worthy causes. Ahead of the bike ride, he chatted with Daily Star Online about his own struggles with mental health and the journey that inspired him to raise thousands for the charity Mind.

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New Brunswick sisters camp in parents’ backyard to be with dying father: ‘We needed to be here’

Cross-border travellers angered they’re paying annual travel insurance amid COVID-19 pandemic They’ve come home to be with their father, who has stage four kidney cancer and is dying.Unable to find somewhere suitable until they were clear to stay with their parents, they set up camp.“To me, that seems like just a small effort for the experience and the gains that we’ve had through conversations and sentiments expressed between our dad and ourselves,” Carmen says.Their 86-year-old father John Messerlian’s health has been deteriorating for the past five years.He often comes outside to sit on the deck and spend time with his daughters, even cooking them a meal one night after a trip to the hospital.“He’s someone who’s lived an incredible

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June Brown: EastEnders' Dot Cotton in heartbreaking health admission after quitting soap

EastEnders legend June Brown, 93, has revealed she can’t watch the BBC show anymore after recently quitting her iconic role as Dot Cotton.The actress, who starred in the soap for 35 years, explained she finds it “difficult” to watch the television after being diagnosed with the incurable eye condition macular degeneration.June underwent eye surgery in 2017 in an attempt to save her sight, but confirmed last year that she is unfortunately starting to go blind.Opening up about the health issue to The Mirror, the star said: “I haven’t been watching it [EastEnders] as I find it difficult to see the television very clearly."If your sight is poor, there’s very little you can do. I read my Kindle instead.

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Major clean up operation in Liverpool as fans leave city 'destroyed' with rubbish

A mammoth cleanup is underway in Liverpool today after fans left the city "destroyed" with rubbish amid yesterday's Premier League celebrations.

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Brits set to be allowed to holiday in 'all of Europe' under traffic light system

Brits are set to be allowed to go on holiday across all of Europe under the government's new travel traffic light system, according to reports.

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COVID-19. She tested positive as well, though she never experienced symptoms.Now fully recovered, Biay said she feels safe to go back at work but many of her co-workers have been reluctant.“Actually I have friends, they still stay in the house now.

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Rio Ferdinand's co-star Robbie Savage addresses change in their relationship after 'fight'

Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand, 41, has transformed since their bitter rivalry as footballers.The ex-Blackburn Rovers player recalled when the duo clashed and “had a fight in the tunnel” after a match at Old Trafford in 2006.However, he went on to explain how he and Rio are now good friends and the latter invited him to his wedding with wife Kate Ferdinand, 29.In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Robbie admitted Rio is now the pundit he “gets on most with”.He divulged: “Rio is probably the one now who I get on most with, we had lots of run-ins as players. “His only red card was against me in the Premier League when he’d gone in for the tackle, which blotted his CV and his disciplinary record.“We had a fight in the tunnel

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Lessons for Australia from Melbourne’s COVID-19 spike

COVIDSafe app so health authorities can quickly find close contacts of people confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.The faster the 'disease detectives' can find these close contacts, the quicker they can prevent the virus from spreading.So what have we learned from the Melbourne spike? A significant number of the new cases are connected to family gatherings.What does this tell us? It would seem some Australians don’t appreciate that COVID-19 can be dangerous, even among people they know well — including family members.As COVID-19 restrictions have eased and more people are able to meet in homes and venues such as hotels and restaurants, some Australians are choosing not to socialise at a safe physical distance.

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New environmental health watchdog plans are put in place

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Blac Chyna announces she’s releasing her first single Seen Her as legal battle with Kardashian clan drags on

BLAC Chyna is gearing up to release her first single. The former stripper - who is embroiled in a legal battle with the Kardashians - promoted her venture into the music industry on Instagram on Friday.

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Steve Bing, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly: the stars who've called a luxury hotel home

what it will feel like to stay in a hotel – grand or otherwise – post-pandemic, there is also a palpable excitement that finally, for the first time, we can actually consider doing so. Because nothing beats a few nights in a really good one, where you feel welcomed, cared for, and cosseted, in an unapologetically no-strings-attached way.This can’t have escaped Liz Hurley’s ex, Steve Bing, the enigmatic multi-millionaire real estate tycoon, film-maker and political donor who fell to his death from his 27th floor apartment in Century City, Los Angeles earlier this week.

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Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault

charged with three counts of rape and one of sexual assault, in relation to four alleged incidents between 2014 and 2019. On Friday, the 67-year-old entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment to three counts each of forcible rape and forcible penetration by a foreign object and one count each of forcible oral copulation and sexual battery.Jeremy, real name Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, was pictured wearing an orange jumpsuit at the arraignment, as well as a black and orange face mask issued by the county jail.He sat inside a glass enclosure for in custody defendants as he entered his plea.A judge denied Jeremy’s team’s request to have his bail reduced from $6.6 million (£5.2m).Jeremy will appear in court for another hearing on 31 August. Following

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Insurance companies to offer standard covid-19 health policies from 10 July

here.Insurers will have to offer the indemnity policy starting 10 July and the regulator has suggested offering the benefit-based policy around the same time as well. While many insurers currently don’t pay for the cost of personal protective equipments (PPEs) and other hygiene-related consumables, which form a chunk of the hospital bills, the regulator-mandated covid-19 indemnity policy will have to pay for PPEs, gloves, masks and other similar expenses.Also, there are no sub-limits on room rent, which is a plus.

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The 8 products your beauty regime needs for a post-lockdown upgrade

Botox free not as horrifying as they’d anticipated.It’s not that they necessarily plan on forgoing the pleasures of the hairdresser or beauty salon forever (by the way, isn’t it absurd that the latter still can’t open, when they are some of the most hygiene-fastidious business environments around?), but as Meg Matthews said when I interviewed her last week, “I’m curious to see how I look without Botox and acrylic nails… I quite like it”.Whether our emergence from lockdown sees us embracing a different set of beauty parameters remains to be seen. There was already a swing away from the heavy artifice of the Kardashians pre-pandemic.

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Historic 'Godzilla' Saharan dust cloud sweeps across US - and temperatures could spike

An enormous Saharan dust storm has blanketed the southeast US.

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ICM Partners to Lay Off 40 Staffers

ICM Partners is undergoing a round of layoffs as the agency reorganizes amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. About 40 support staff positions will be cut.

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Edinburgh's slavery street names 'changed' by anti-racism campaigners

Edinburgh to protest against existing ones linked with the country’s role in the slave trade.Activists erected new names for streets and buildings in the capital along with “call to action” signs urging that racism is tackled.Dundas Street - named after Henry Dundas who is best known for delaying the abolition of slavery in 1792 - was renamed Emancipation Street.A sign reading 'Teach Colonial History' was installed at James Gillespie High School and another with 'Honour Black Lives' at Regent Terrace.Gillespie made his fortune selling Virginia tobacco which came to Scotland from slave plantations and left money for the school to be founded.Queensberry House - a 17th century building which was incorporated into the Scottish Parliament

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Health groups outline $18 billion vaccine plan to beat covid

Supply-Constrained“There is no scenario in which we will have enough doses of a successful vaccine to immunize the world in the first 18 months," Seth Berkley, chief executive officer of Gavi, the global nonprofit, said in the briefing. “We’re always going to be in a supply-constrained environment."The aim will be to deploy those doses as wisely as possible, he said.

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Dakota Johnson seen out in a Chicago Bulls t-shirt while taking her dog for a Friday afternoon walk

Dakota Johnson was seen looking sexy, casual and summery while out for a walk with her cute-looking dog on Friday afternoon in Malibu, California.The 30-year-old daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson rocked a comfy look in an oversized black Chicago Bulls t-shirt, which she knotted at the belly.She also rolled the sleeves of the shirt, which looked to be of a men's size, up over her slight shoulders. Effortless:Dakota Johnson was seen looking sexy, casual and summery while out for a walk with her cute-looking dog on Friday afternoon in MalibuThe 50 Shades Of Grey star paired the top with simple black leggings which looked to have a pocket on the side for her smart phone.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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