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• Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, image

  22-07-2020 23:58
  
  Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements on Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and image to push products he would never agree to endorse.Two lawsuits filed in federal court in Los Angeles include allegations that companies have spread phony articles reporting that the 90-year-old actor-director is quitting the movie business to focus on a CBD business.The lawsuits say Eastwood has no part in the manufacture, sale or promotion of CBD, a chemical deriv
  
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• Roy Den Hollander: FBI links suspected shooter of judge's son to murder of rival men's rights lawyer

  22-07-2020 23:56 via independent.co.uk
  
  'The only problem with a life lived too long under Feminazi rule is that a man ends up with so many enemies he can't even the score with all of them'
  
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• Roy Den Hollander: FBI links suspected shooter of judge's son to murder of rival men's rights lawyer

  22-07-2020 23:56
  
  The anti-feminist lawyer suspected of killing the son of a federal judge is being investigated for the murder of a rival men's rights activist.The FBI confirmed on Wednesday that Roy Den Hollander, who was found dead on Monday, was being probed in connection with the murder of Marc Angelucci about a week before he targeted the home of Judge Esther Salas.
  
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• Mets hitting coach Chili Davis unsure about rejoining team

  22-07-2020 23:55
  
  New York Mets hitting coach Chili Davis hasn’t decided if he will rejoin the team at any point this season because of concerns about the coronavirus.The 60-year-old Davis has been working remotely from his Arizona home during the pandemic, doing his best to help Mets hitters throughout their summer training camp in New York this month.New York opens the 60-game regular season Friday at home against Atlanta.
  
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• Parliamentary oversight reduced for Israeli anti-coronavirus curbs

  22-07-2020 23:51
  
  Israeli lawmakers on Thursday empowered the government to order anti-coronavirus curbs with limited parliamentary oversight, stirring opposition fears for the country's democratic health.After early success in clamping down on the pandemic, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been struggling with resurgent contagions.Other anti-coronavirus measures not deemed urgent by the government would go into effect only after a Knesset review.
  
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• AP EXPLAINS: A look at $60M bribery probe unfolding in Ohio

  22-07-2020 23:48
  
  The arrest Tuesday of powerful Republican House Speaker Larry Householder and four associatesin a $60 million federal bribery casehas upended both politics and policy-making in Ohio.Householder, a two-time speaker from rural Perry County, is alleged to be at the top of what prosecutors believe is the largest money-laundering scheme in state history, and the first in the Southern District of Ohio to involve a racketeering charge against a public official.Investigators say Householder and his asso
  
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• Boris Johnson says coronavirus response shows 'might of UK union'

  22-07-2020 23:44
  
  The "sheer might" of the UK has been shown during the coronavirus pandemic, Boris Johnson has said ahead of a visit north of the border.The Prime Minister will arrive in Scotland on Thursday, ahead of the one year anniversary of his first day in Downing Street on Friday. It will also mark his first visit there since the general election in December.
  
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• House OKs repeal of Trump travel ban decried as anti-Muslim

  22-07-2020 23:43
  
  The House on Wednesday voted to repeal the Trump administration’s travel ban and further restrict the president’s power to limit entry to the U.S., a symbolic victory for Muslim American and civil rights groups.“This is a historic moment for Muslims,” Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, one of the groups working in support of the bill, said ahead of the vote.Among House Democrats who voted, all supported the bill, while two Republicans among those votin
  
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• Joe Biden courts far-left policy advisers

  22-07-2020 23:40
  
  Possible VP v-p pick Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says Sen. Bernie Sanders is influencing this year's DNC platform; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
  
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• Historians urge Home Office to correct slavery information in citizenship test

  22-07-2020 23:40
  
  More than 180 historians have urged the government to review its citizenship test - arguing it glosses over colonialism, overlooks the role of colonised people in the building of Britain and misrepresents the nation’s role in the Atlantic slave trade.The Life in the UK test has formed a core part of citizenship applications since 2005 when it was introduced by the then-Labour government.
  
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• UK pilots union recommends accepting reduced pay from British Airways

  22-07-2020 23:39
  
  British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) said as many as 270 pilots could be laid off but it expects voluntary mitigation measures to continue to reduce this number.Earlier this year, British Airways, which is owned by International Consolidated Airlines Group , was seeking to lay off a quarter of its pilots hurt by the coronavirus, according to a letter sent to their union and seen by Reuters.Global curbs imposed to fight the pandemic have slammed air travel, placing the future of many airlin
  
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• Trump ‘Surges’ Feds to Chicago Like It’s the New Iraq

  22-07-2020 23:39
  
  The surge has come home. Using language borrowed from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, President Trump on Wednesday unveiled an open-ended deployment of Justice Department, FBI, and Homeland Security officers to Chicago—a place whites have often described in euphemistic and racist terms—and, to a lesser extent, Albuquerque. Trump, joined by Attorney General Bill Barr, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf and FBI Director Chris Wray, previewed a much-heralded &ld
  
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• Tesla picks Texas site for second US vehicle assembly plant

  22-07-2020 23:39
  
  Electric car maker Tesla Inc. has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers.The new factory will build Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck pickup and will be a second U.S. manufacturing site for the Model Y small SUV, largely for distribution to the East Coast.Tesla will build on a 2,100-acre (85-hectacre) site in Travis County near Austin and will get more than $60 million in tax breaks from the county and a local school distri
  
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• Betts gets $365M, 12-year deal with Dodgers through 2032

  22-07-2020 23:38
  
  Even before Mookie Betts played his first game in Dodger Blue, the superstar outfielder decided his future is in Los Angeles.Betts and the Dodgers have struck baseball's first big-money deal since the coronavirus pandemic decimated the sport's economics, with Betts agreeing Wednesday to a $365 million, 12-year contract through 2032.The massive deal removes the top offensive player from next offseason's free-agent class and puts the longtime Boston Red Sox slugger in the middle of LA's lineup for
  
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• West Ham retain Premier League status and Manchester United edge closer to top-four finish

  22-07-2020 23:37
  
  Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and West Ham manager David Moyes react to their teams' 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, securing West Ham its Premier League position and Man United a shot at claiming a return to the Champions League.United will be able to secure fourth place in the league so long as they claim a point in the final game of the season against Leicester on Sunday.
  
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• Two brothers and one of their girlfriends arrested over ‘massacre’ of three friends on Florida fishing trip

  22-07-2020 23:37
  
  Two brothers and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of three friends on a fishing trip in Florida.The brothers, 21-year-old William Robert Wiggins and 26-year-old Tony “TJ” Wiggins were arrested on Wednesday alongside the former’s girlfriend, 27 year-old Mary Whittemore.
  
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• Two brothers and one of their girlfriends arrested over 'massacre' of three friends on Florida fishing trip

  22-07-2020 23:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Scene of the killings was described as 'a massacre' by Polk County sheriff Grady Judd
  
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• PM Johnson seeks to revive strained relations with Scotland

  22-07-2020 23:36
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek to play down tensions with Scotland during a visit on Thursday, saying that the COVID-19 crisis has shown the collective power of the United Kingdom.The ties that bind the kingdom's constituent parts - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - have been badly strained by Brexit and the coronavirus outbreak.Scotland's pro-independence government opposes leaving the European Union and accuses Johnson of mistakes in responding to COVID-19.
  
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• Congress passes sprawling plan to boost conservation, parks

  22-07-2020 23:36
  
  A bipartisan bill that would spend nearly $3 billion on conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands is on its way to the president's desk after winning final legislative approval.Supporters say the measure, known as the Great American Outdoors Act, would be the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.The bill now goes to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
  
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• Chelsea's defensive issues exposed again in Liverpool thriller but Christian Pulisic dazzles with Anfield cameo

  22-07-2020 23:35
  
  Chelsea played their part in an entertaining game against Liverpool at Anfield but defeat means they go into their final game at home to Wolves on Sunday still needing a point to guarantee Champions League qualification.Their defensive vulnerabilities were again exposed in the first half as Frank Lampard got another reminder that he needs to strengthen at the back before the Blues can think about a title challenge.
  
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• Donald Trump to send 'surge' of federal agents to cities in crackdown on crime

  22-07-2020 23:32
  
  Donald Trump is to send a “surge” of federal security forces into US cities in a major crackdown on crime.Hundreds of federal agents already have been sent to Kansas City, Missouri, to help quell a record rise in violence after the shooting death of a young boy there.
  
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• Jihadists in northeastern Nigeria execute five abducted humanitarian workers: NGO

  22-07-2020 23:29
  
  Jihadists have killed five aid workers abducted last month in restive northeast Nigeria, group Action Against Hunger said Wednesday. The announcement came after insurgents affiliated to the so-called Islamic State group released a video online purporting to show the execution of the five Nigerian men. "It is with profound grief that we confirm the murder of Ishaku Yakubu, Action Against Hunger (ACF) staff member from Monguno, and four other aid workers," the French-based aid
  
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• Ex-police officer accused in George Floyd case faces felony tax charges

  22-07-2020 23:25
  
  Derek Chauvin is in custody charged with second-degree murder over Mr Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
  
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• Trump announces 'surge of federal law enforcement' into cities including Chicago – video

  22-07-2020 23:23 via theguardian.com
  
  Donald Trump announced at a White House event on Wednesday he will send 'a surge of federal law enforcement' into US cities that are 'plagued by violent crime'.Trump's administration has been criticised for sending federal agents to crack down on protests against racism in Portland, OregonUS mayors sign letter opposing use of federal law enforcement against protesters – liveMayors ask Trump to withdraw officers from PortlandFederal agents retreat to Portland base as protesters control
  
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• Grenfell Tower residents who raised concerns about renovation called ‘rebels’ by contractor

  22-07-2020 23:23
  
  Grenfell Tower residents who raised concerns about its renovation were labelled “rebels” by a contractor in charge of the work, an inquiry into the fire has heard.Occupants who raised issues were accused of being “vocal and aggressive” by Simon Lawrence – a Rydon contracts manager who managed the work on the west London block.
  
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• U.S. appeals court won't unseal papers in Facebook encryption fight

  22-07-2020 23:17
  
  A federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to unseal a ruling that let Facebook avoid wiretapping a criminal suspect who was using one of the company's encrypted services.The three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the request by American Civil Liberties Union, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and others that it direct a lower court judge to publish his ruling.
  
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• David Moyes looks to transfer window after West Ham secure Premier League survival

  22-07-2020 23:14
  
  David Moyes says the West Ham hierarchy can see the progress he has made since joining the club for a second stint.The Hammers boss, who was not given a new contract after saving West Ham from the drop for the first time in 2018, was brought back to do the same when he replaced his initial successor, Manuel Pellegrini, in December.
  
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• Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook feels 'physically sick' as Latics face Championship relegation

  22-07-2020 23:13
  
  Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook said he felt "physically sick for everyone" at the club after the Latics dropped into the Championship relegation zone with a 12-point deduction following a 1-1 draw with Fulham.Wigan will be relegated to League One subject to an appeal against their points penalty for entering administration – to be heard by an independent commission on July 31.
  
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• WNBA gets boost from return of some big-name stars

  22-07-2020 23:08
  
  When the WNBA season begins this weekend inside its Florida bubble several familiar faces that were absent a year ago will be back on the court.“If you look at last year, a lot of people were not playing and the fact is we’re all able to be back,” Seattle’s Breanna Stewart said.“All feeling at our best and continuing to bring the spotlight to the WNBA.”
  
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• Scott Parker feeling 'positive' about Fulham vs Cardiff play-off despite missing out on automatic promotion

  22-07-2020 23:08
  
  Fulham manager Scott Parker says the club will go into a Championship play-off against Cardiff City in a positive frame of mind despite missing out on automatic promotion.The Cottagers needed to win at Wigan to have any chance of leapfrogging West Brom and Brentford into second but they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Latics, who will be relegated to League One pending an appeal.
  
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• Morning mail: deficit could top $200bn, LNP's 'sexist' vetting, sharks in decline

  22-07-2020 23:08
  
  Morning mail: deficit could top $200bn, LNP's 'sexist' vetting, sharks in declineThursday: Deficit, to be revealed today, will be Australia’s largest since the second world war. Plus, why the government should be retrofitting old homes
  
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• Wigan Athletic set for Championship relegation as Fulham face play-off test

  22-07-2020 23:03
  
  Wigan Athletic are set to be relegated from the Championship, while Fulham will face Cardiff in the play-offs after they finished the season with a frustrating 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium.A 12-point penalty, applied immediately after full-time, means the Latics finished in the final relegation place, although the punishment is subject to an appeal – to be heard on July 31.
  
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• Katy Perry ends feud with Taylor Swift as ‘example of redemption for young girls'

  22-07-2020 23:03
  
  Katy Perry has opened up about her and Taylor Swift’s decision to put their differences behind them after a years-long feud.In a new interview with Howard Stern, Perry explained that she and Swift wanted to set a positive example for their young fans.
  
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• Trump news: President blames protesters for Covid-19 spike after announcing 'surge' of federal officers being sent to Chicago

  22-07-2020 23:02 via independent.co.uk
  
  US Attorney General claims unrelated violence is 'direct result' of 'weakening' police departments
  
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• Trump news – live: President blames protesters for Covid-19 spike after announcing 'surge' of federal officers being sent to Chicago

  22-07-2020 23:02 via independent.co.uk
  
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• US ambassador to UK accused of making racist and sexist remarks

  22-07-2020 23:00
  
  US ambassador to UK accused of making racist and sexist remarksWoody Johnson is also alleged to have attempted to advance Trump business interests, according to CNN report
  
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• Team GB told to focus on athletes' dreams, not just Olympic medals

  22-07-2020 23:00
  
  Team GB told to focus on athletes' dreams, not just Olympic medals* Change of focus needed in wake of abuse scandal* Chef de mission: ‘Medal table outcome is irrelevant’
  
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• Liverpool Premier League trophy presentation in pictures: Stars celebrate title success with Anfield fireworks

  22-07-2020 22:56
  
  Liverpool celebrated their Premier League title success with a glitzy trophy presentation ceremony at Anfield on Wednesday night.Jurgen Klopp's Reds beat Chelsea 5-3 in a thrilling contest before the squad was presented with the trophy the club has waited 30 years for.
  
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• Utah sees virus surge -- but not in county with mask order

  22-07-2020 22:55
  
  Utah is among the many U.S. states battling a surge in coronavirus cases, but officials said Wednesday the Salt Lake City area is bucking the trend after the county issued a mandate a month ago for people to wear masks.There's no statewide mask order in Republican-led Utah, and face coverings remain contentious, as seen at a recent public meeting that was abruptly ended when dozens of people without masks packed the room.After GOP Gov. Gary Herbert allowed Democratic leaders in Salt Lake County
  
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• Rooftop parties to forget about the pandemic in Mexico

  22-07-2020 22:55
  
  On a rooftop in Naucalpan, a suburb of Mexico City, powerful speakers spew a frenzied remix. On the turntables, Roberto Garcia makes his neighbors dance to help them momentarily forget the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• AP PHOTOS: Facing federal agents, Portland protests swell

  22-07-2020 22:55
  
  Night after night for nearly two months, protesters have taken to the streets of Portland, Oregon, for demonstrations against racial injustice that have devolved into vandalism and clashes with authorities.Long after such unrest subsided in other cities, small groups of protesters in Portland continued to set fires, spray graffiti on public buildings and battle officers.More recently, the Trump administration’s decision to call in federal agents to help protect the federal courthouse &mdas
  
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• Major cities resisting offer for federal help despite spokes in violence

  22-07-2020 22:54
  
  Reaction from former NYPD Lt. Joe Cardinale.
  
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• Whitmer: Enbridge dodging responsibility for potential spill

  22-07-2020 22:52
  
  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer criticized Enbridge Inc. on Wednesday for what she described as the company's refusal to make an airtight pledge to pay for damages caused by a potential oil spill from its pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel.The Democratic governor's administration is pressuring the Canadian pipeline company for an explicit acknowledgment of financial responsibility for any release from its Line 5 into the Straits of Mackinac.Enbridge insists it already made such an assurance u
  
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• Donald Trump sending ‘surge’ of federal agents into US cities

  22-07-2020 22:52
  
  The decision comes after a spike in violence in some US cities.
  
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• Tesla makes $104M profit in 2Q despite factory shutdown

  22-07-2020 22:47
  
  Tesla overcame a seven-week pandemic-related shutdown at its U.S. assembly plant to post a surprising $104 million net profit for the second quarter.Local government restrictions forced the electric car and solar panel maker to close its only U.S. assembly factory in Fremont, California, from March 23 to May 11.The company paid roughly 10,000 workers for part of the shutdown and continued health care and other benefits.
  
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• Senior U.S. diplomat says U.S., China can still cooperate on North Korea

  22-07-2020 22:38
  
  A senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday that the United States and China can still work together against North Korea's development of weapons of mass destruction, despite tensions between Washington and Beijing."While there is much more China could do to enforce binding sanctions and prevent sanctions evasion – and we will continue to engage the Chinese on that issue," the number two diplomat at the State Department told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  
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• Federal operation in Kansas City targets violent crime

  22-07-2020 22:38
  
  A massive federal operation underway in Kansas City, Missouri, that targets violent crime has been largely welcomed by local and state officials, while some civil rights organizations are strongly opposed to having federal agents involved in solving local crimes.Under thefederal effort— dubbed Operation LeGend after a 4-year-old boy fatally shot while sleeping in his bed in Kansas City — 225 federal agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Marshals Service a
  
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• Brexit negotiations have not broken down, say No 10 sources

  22-07-2020 22:34 via theguardian.com
  
  Downing Street officials say there has been neither ‘breakthrough nor breakdown’ on major sticking pointsDowning Street sources have denied Brexit negotiations between the UK and European Union have broken down, but admit they are at an impasse.After two full days of talks in London, No 10 officials described the current state of play as neither a “breakthrough nor a breakdown”. The latest round is expected to end on Thursday without advancing on a deal. Continue reading.
  
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• Trump on eventually getting the COVID-19 vaccine

  22-07-2020 22:30
  
  President Trump speaks with Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel.
  
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• Sierra Club examines racist past, painful legacy of John Muir

  22-07-2020 22:30
  
  The Sierra Club on Wednesday said it would examine its "substantial role" in perpetuating white supremacy and denounced the racist actions of environmentalist icon John Muir, a prominent figure in the preservation of America's wilderness.Michael Brune, the executive director of the 128-year-old Sierra Club, said it was committed to becoming an actively anti-racist organization and laid out some changes that would be made as the group works to counter racism and exclusion.Brune also criticized Mu
  
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