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5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping
The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn't too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown.
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Writer Nikki Giovanni named PVAMU’s 2021-2022 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that Nikki Giovanni has been named the 2021-2022 Writer-in-Residence in the Toni Morrison Writing Program. The appointment will officially begin with a virtual series taking place September 27 – 29.
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REVIEW: “Respect” Offers Moving Insight and Homage to Aretha Franklin’s Faith, Artistry and Legacy
Well, Aretha stans, the movie moment we’ve long been waiting for is finally –FINALLY– here. Today, just three days shy of the third anniversary of her passing, the MGM feature film about the one and only Queen of Soul, Respect, hits theaters nationwide.
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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to wear iconic Tiffany Diamond
Beyoncé has made fashion history as the first Black woman to wear the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond.
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NYC announces Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all public school employees, with no testing opt out
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that all Department of Education staff for public schools across the city must be vaccinated against Covid-19, without a testing alternative.
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This Applebee's dessert got a shout-out in a popular song. Now the chain is bringing it back
The Oreo Cookie Shake is coming back to Applebee's, thanks to country singer Walker Hayes and his song "Fancy Like."
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'Tidal wave' of floodwaters overtook Tennesseans in minutes and killed 21, including 7-month-old twins
Casey Hipshire knew flooding was possible, she said, but she thought the rainwater that filled the yard of her home in Middle Tennessee would recede. It didn't.
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The big bet Joe Biden is making on Afghanistan
Joe Biden believes that you don't care about Afghanistan. Or, maybe more accurately, that you won't care about it by the time the 2022 (and 2024) elections rolls around.
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Don Everly, of harmonizing rock 'n' roll duo the Everly Brothers, dies at 84
Don Everly, the last of the silken-voiced Everly Brothers music duo known for their harmonies, has died, according to an announcement on the group's official Instagram. He was 84 years old.
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Don Everly, right, of harmonizing rock 'n' roll duo the Everly Brothers, dies at 84 . Don is seen here with his brother, Phil, in …
Published on August 23, 2021
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Crews work to restore power for tens of thousands as Henri drenches the Northeast
Utility crews are working to restore power to more than 65,000 customers throughout the Northeast and New England on Monday after Tropical Storm Henri churned through the region, knocking out electricity to more than 100,000 customers at its peak.
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School District responds to racial controversy at Salinas High
Salinas Union High School District is responding to a racial controversy that took place at Salinas High School. The district became aware of disturbing images and videos circulating on social media of a Black doll.
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Elder campaign replaces campaign manager in California recall race
Under fire with 3 weeks to go and ballots in the mail, California Republican Larry Elder has installed Jeff Corless as his campaign manager in the recall race for governor, a spokeswoman for the campaign told CNN.
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California Republican Larry Elder, seen here on August 9, in San Diego, California, has replaced his campaign manager in the recall race for governor. Mandatory …
Published on August 23, 2021
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Mystery 'Spider-Man' trailer has fans in a frenzy
How popular is Spider-Man? So popular that fans are clamoring for a movie trailer that doesn't even exist yet.
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The trailer for "Spider-Man: No Way Home" reportedly leaked online this weekend. The film hits theaters in December. Mandatory Credit: Courtesy Columbia Pictures
Published on August 23, 2021
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Afghan visa applicants told to stay away from Kabul airport as US races to meet exit deadline
Afghans who have applied for special immigrant visas to the US were told to stay away from Kabul's airport on Monday, as American officials ramped up evacuation flights and the Taliban said all US forces needed to leave Afghanistan by August 31.
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Man killed when car loses control, runs off road and hits his lawnmower
A man who was cutting grass died Sunday when the driver of a car lost control, ran off the road, and hit the lawnmower, a firefighter tells FOX10 News.
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Loretta Lynn's beloved ranch foreman dies in Tennessee flood
Loretta Lynn's ranch foreman, Wayne Spears, died in the Tennessee floods on Sunday after he was swept up in the rising waters, according to a Facebook post from a "heartbroken" Lynn.
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Thousands without power as Henri comes ashore on Westerly, Rhode Island
The lingering impacts of Henri are still being felt Monday for thousands of people in Rhode Island. The powerful storm made a direct hit on the state as it made landfall in Westerly, knocking out power for thousands. National Grid said Monday that more than 42,000 customers in the state have no power.
