A former police officer confessed on Monday to being the serial killer known as the “Golden State Killer.” 74-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. pleaded guilty to 13 murders and admitting to dozens of rapes and break-ins that terrorized California during the 1970s and ‘80s. DeAngelo entered the pleas as part of a deal with …
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Google Removing Misleading Ads Relating To Voter Registration
On Monday, Google said that it had removed search ads that charged users searching for voting information large fees for voter registration or harvested their personal data. A Google spokeswoman said that the company’s misrepresentation policy barred such ads when searching for terms such as “register to vote,” “vote by mail,” and “where is my polling …
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LA Lakers Finalizing Deal For J.R. Smith For Remainder Of Season
The LA Lakers are set to finalize a deal to sign shooting guard JR Smith for the rest of this season. Smith has been out of the NBA since July 2019, when the Cavaliers waived him. Smith played alongside LeBron James from 2015-2018, winning the franchise’s first championship together in 2016. Howeer, Smith hasn’t played …
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Netflix To Produce Series On Colin Kaepernick
Netflix is set to produce a six-episode series on Colin Kaepernick called ‘Colin in Black & White.’ Kaepernick will narrate the scripted limited drama, which comes from director Ava DuVernay. Colin in Black & White is DuVernay’s latest project with Netflix following her acclaimed limited series, ‘When They See Us.’ Netflix says Kaepernick’s series will …
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See Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin In The Latest Trailer For ‘Respect’
MGM has released a new trailer from the Aretha Franklin biopic ‘Respect’ starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul. Hudson can be seen playing Franklin onstage as she belts out the title hit in the clip. In addition to Hudson, “Respect” also stars Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Forest Whitaker, Tituss Burgess, Marc Maron and …
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‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ To Be Delayed Until Late August
Bill & Ted Face the Music, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, will be pushing its released date from August 21 to August 28, 2020. The delay is to make room for the film Tenet, which was also delayed due to the pandemic. You can watch the latest trailer for the movie at the link: …
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Many U.S. States Hit Record Highs For Positive Covid-19 Cases, As Worldwide Total Exceeds 10 Million
As the confirmed global coronavirus cases exceeded 10 million, with the death toll surpassing 500,000 on Sunday, New York State continued to lower its numbers; despite infections surging in multiple other U.S. states. New York state reported just five coronavirus deaths, the lowest seen since March 15. Just 616 of New York’s almost 62,000 tests …
Mississippi House Votes To Change State Flag That Has Confederate Symbol
Mississippi lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to remove a Confederate emblem from their state flag on Sunday, after protests against racism and police brutality in America have increased. The bill passed 128 to 37 and is now awaiting signature by Gov. Tate Reeves. It requires the current state flag to be removed within 15 days of passage. …
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Brooklyn Nets Forward Wilson Chandler Opts Out Of NBA Restart
Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler is opting out of the NBA’s restart in Orlando. Wilson told ESPN, “As difficult as it will be to not be with my teammates, the health and well-being of my family has to come first. Thank you to the Nets organization for understanding and supporting me in this decision, and …
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PGA Tour Updates Protocols Due To Positive COVID-19 Tests
The PGA Tour announced over the weekend that individuals will not be allowed on tournament properties until passing a COVID-19 test. The announcement comes after players and caddies diagnosed with coronavirus visited both the RBC Heritage and Travelers Championship venues, while still awaiting test results. “Over the past three weeks as part of its return …
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