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Lionel Messi fails to attend Barcelona pre-season training

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi did not attend pre-season training on Monday, a club source has confirmed to CNN Sport.

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Coco Gauff exits US Open as organizers use 'enhanced protocol plan' after positive Covid test

Coco Gauff lost her opening match at a different looking US Open against former semifinalist Anastasija Sevastova, while two fellow pros who came into contact with a player who tested positive for the coronavirus were allowed to compete on the opening day.

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US government response to racism and Covid-19 is 'tragic embarrassment,' says NFL team owner

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has criticized the US government's handling of the issues of systemic racism in the country and the coronavirus pandemic, labeling them a "tragic embarrassment."

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Rashida and Kidada Jones honor late mother, Peggy Lipton

The daughters of Peggy Lipton paid tribute to the late actress on what would have been her 74th birthday.

Understanding the battle between Donald Trump and the mayor of Portland

For the last 90 days, the city of Portland, Oregon, has been home to protests -- some peaceful, others violent -- on its streets. The protests began after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and have continued nightly since then.

Chadwick Boseman films dominate Apple and Amazon charts following actor's death

Fans of Chadwick Boseman are watching and rewatching his films following the actor's death on Friday from colon cancer.

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John Thompson Jr., the first Black coach to win the NCAA championship, dies age 78

John Thompson Jr., the first Black basketball head coach to win the NCAA National Championship, died at his Arlington, Virginia, home on Sunday night, according to his family. He was 78.

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What Congress got wrong about calculating the unemployment insurance benefit

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Congress gave unemployment insurance recipients an extra $600 per week for three months as part of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. That benefit ended at the end of July, and while the virus is still spreading across the country and stalling the reopening process in many places, Congress cannot seem to agree on extending the bonus payments.

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Trump doesn't plan to meet with Jacob Blake's family during Kenosha visit

President Donald Trump is not currently scheduled to meet with the family of Jacob Blake while visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, after demonstrations were sparked in the city in August when Blake, a Black man, was shot in the back by a White police officer seven times.

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Biden condemns violence and asks if Americans 'really feel safe under Donald Trump'

Democratic nominee Joe Biden declared Monday that President Donald Trump has made America a more dangerous place -- blaming Trump for fomenting racial unrest and sidestepping responsibility for the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis.

A New Documentary From Meteor 17 And Freedom Theatricals “DEFYING GRAVITY: FROM GODSPELL TO WICKED, A MUSICAL JOURNEY” To Celebrate STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Chronicling The Award-Winning Composer’s Work, Journey, and Influence On Musical Theater Over The Past 45+ Years

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Cops Who Hate

America can no longer stick its head in the sand to avoid seeing the serious flaws in the culture of American policing.

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Pandemic Relief Priorities for Black Communities

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately harm Black communities in the United States, Congress and the Trump Administration have failed to come to an agreement on a fourth legislative package that will bring relief to millions in our nation.1 Granted, the relief package should direct significant COVID-19 testing and other health care services toward underserved communities that are at greater risk to the virus. But that’s not enough.

FOCO Unveils New NFL Sideline Face Covers & Gaiters Collection

FOCO is excited proud to announce the launch of a new collection of officially licensed NFL face coverings ahead of the 2020 NFL season. FOCO’s NFL Sideline Collection is the first time FOCO products have been approved to be worn on the sidelines by NFL players. The launch features brand-new designs available just in time for the upcoming football season.

True Story of Survival Opens Minds and Dialogues about Mental Health

Mark Henick stood precariously on the wrong side of the railing on a crumbling, concrete overpass. The bridge spanned two realities and, for Henick, had become a symbol of escape — in one form or another. A voice behind him tried to help. A crowd gathered. Siren lights flashed in his peripheral vision. Surrounded but still alone, Henick let go.

Great news for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: SGLT2 inhibitors slow disease progression

Two randomized controlled studies show: SGLT2 inhibitors can slow chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in all patients, not only in diabetics. Results of one study [1] were presented at the virtual ESC Congress 2020 and the results of the other were published in NEJM [2].

Will African American Studies Course be Offered During Pandemic?

In the midst of public mayhem caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Board of Education unanimously approved African American studies in Texas during a virtual board meeting in April.

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Astros sweep doubleheader from Oakland

The Houston Astros finally got back to doing what they love and that is playing baseball. After having two days off as a safety precaution due to inclement weather that was supposed to make its way towards the city. Houston, in a collaborative effort with the Oakland A’s postponed Friday’s game to unite and raise awareness against the social injustice and systemic racism that has our country on edge and divided in some instances.

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Bringing that same energy

There is just something different about Houston Texans safety, Michael Thomas. Spend five minutes around him and you can’t help but to recognize his southern hospitality and energy. Thomas met with the media on Saturday after training camp practice and brought the same fervor and tenacity that he brings to the field as he talked about the social injustice issues that surround our society.

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Astros and A’s postpone game on Jackie Robinson Day to protest social injustice

On Friday, Major League Baseball teams celebrated former Negro League and Major League player Jackie Robinson who broke the color barrier in the MLB by becoming the first African American to play in the modern era in 1947. Robinson played during a time where the negro was looked down upon for the color of their skin. Many believe that the negro players should stay in the league they were given and leave the Major Leagues to the white players.