More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers have petitioned the state’s governor asking that he impose further restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19. Georgia has seen the virus surge in the past week, with the number of new cases increasing by over 50%. In a letter dated Thursday, the healthcare workers ask that Gov. Brian…… MORE
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Gamblers can (legally) bet on the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the first time in the July Fourth event’s history
Bettors with the stomach for it can now legally put up their money to see how many hot dogs Joey Chestnut will take down. For the first time ever, wagering on the iconic July Fourth Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is on the table for US sportsbooks. The event has long been a favorite…… MORE
Transgender advocacy group launches Spanish language hotline service
After experiencing a surge in calls, a transgender advocacy group launched a Spanish language version of their hotline on Wednesday. Trans Lifeline, which started as a hotline in 2014 and is run by transgender volunteers, says it has witnessed a massive increase of Spanish speakers seeking help in the last two years, according to a…… MORE
Instagram star flaunted lavish lifestyle but was actually conspiring to launder hundreds of millions of dollars, US prosecutors say
A Nigerian man nicknamed “Ray Hushpuppi” who flaunted his Rolls Royces, fancy watches and designer clothing on Instagram faces money laundering conspiracy charges in the United States, according to the Department of Justice. Ramon Olorunwa Abbas appeared in a federal court in Chicago on Friday. He is accused of conspiring to launder hundreds of millions…… MORE
2 more death row inmates at San Quentin die from coronavirus complications
At least three death row inmates at California’s San Quentin State Prison had coronavirus and died, corrections officials says. Scott Thomas Erskine, 57, and Manuel Machado Alvarez, 59, died Friday from “what appear to be complications related to Covid-19,” the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement. Both men had been hospitalized…… MORE
Dozens of administrators attended a school reopening meeting in California. One of them tested positive for Covid-19
Dozens of administrators from a California school district are in self-quarantine after attending an in-person meeting last month where an attendee tested positive for coronavirus. Santa Clara Unified School District Superintendent Stella Kemp said given the complexity of the plans for re-opening, the June 19 meeting of principals and administrators was held in-person with the…… MORE
In pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell, authorities allege mysterious financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein
In their pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell for what they say is her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, federal prosecutors claim to have unearthed a series of unusual financial transactions involving the two that add a new layer to the mysterious financial complexities underpinning the larger Epstein saga. The financial relationship between Epstein,…… MORE
An 8-year-old was killed and three others hurt during shooting at Alabama mall
An 8-year-old child was killed when shooting broke out Friday afternoon at the Riverchase Galleria shopping mall in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, authorities tweeted. “Breaking: sadly, an eight year old child was killed earlier today at the Galleria. (We) will work tirelessly to bring the responsible individuals to justice. The investigation continues,” the Hoover…… MORE
If they’re going to rename the Washington Redskins, these are the likeliest contenders
The Washington Redskins could be sporting a new team name this fall, if and when the 2020 NFL season begins. Calls have been growing for the team to change its name in light of the recent protests against racial injustice and police brutality. Team owner Dan Snyder has resisted calls in the past to have…… MORE
Black high school baseball player says fans yelled ‘You should have been George Floyd’ and ‘Get back to the fields’
Competitive banter on the field during baseball games is a norm between teams and typically stretches into the bleachers among fans, but one school district in Iowa is saying comments made during a high school game crossed the line. A Black player for Charles City High School heard “several bigoted comments yelled from the crowd”…… MORE
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Knox County Schools Wants Feedback on Virtual Classes
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