California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Tuesday as extreme heat and wildfires took over the state. Newsom’s declaration comes after about 20 wildfires caused by lightning led to evacuations in several Northern California counties. The fires, known as the Santa Clara Unit Lightning Complex, were situated in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, …
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Boston Celtics’ Gordon Hayward To Miss Four Weeks With Ankle Sprain
The Boston Celtics confirmed that an ankle sprain will sideline Gordon Hayward for four weeks. Hayward hurt his ankle during Boston’s 109-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series at Walt Disney World Resort on Monday. Hawyard posted 12 points against the 76ers, but twisted his right ankle …
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Dallas Stars Take A 3-2 Series Lead With Win Over Calgary Flames
The Dallas Stars defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in Game 5, and are now leading the series 3-2. For the second game in a row, Dallas scored first thanks to a pass from Tyler Seguin to Jamie Benn. Mikael Backlund tied it up in the first for Calgary, but John Klingberg retook the lead for …
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Britney Spears Requests To Have Father Removed As Her Sole Conservator In New Court Filings
According to new court documents filed, Britney Spears has requested that her father, Jamie Spears, be removed as her sole conservator. Jamie Spears was put in charge of his daughter’s welfare and finances in 2008. He relinquished some control last year as he battled ill health, and Britney’s longtime caregiver, Jodi Montgomery, took over as …
Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston Reunite Virtually For Table Read Of “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are among the celebrities that have signed on for Dane Cook’s “Feelin’ A-Live,” a virtual table read of the 1982 film, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” The film featured Sean Penn in the memorable role of Jeff Spicoli; Penn is also taking part in the table read. Aniston’s long-time pal …
U.S. Postmaster General To Testify Before Congress
In light of mounting pressure from Democrats, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Monday agreed to testify before a House panel next week. Tennessee Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, demanded the head of the United States Postal Service respond to recent claims the USPS is meddling in the upcoming election process. The …
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Democratic National Convention Virtually Kicks Off Day One
Bernie Sanders, Republican John Kasich and former first lady Michelle Obama were among the famous speakers showing support for Joe Biden on the first day of a virtual convention to formally nominate him as the Democratic nominee in the November presidential election. The first night of speakers consisted of some in real time, as well …
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Dallas Cowboys’ Gerald McCoy Out For Season With Ruptured Quadricep
The Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday that defensive lineman Gerald McCoy ruptured his right quadriceps tendon during practice and will have season-ending surgery. McCoy suffered the injury just minutes into the Cowboys’ first padded practice of training camp. According to the team, he was injured during individual drills and was unable to put any weight …
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Boston Bruins Rally In Third Period To Defeat Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 In Game 4
Boston’s Jake DeBrusk scored twice in the third period to help the Bruins rally and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Monday, taking a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Brad Marchand and Connor Clifton also scored in the third, helping Boston come back from 2-0 entering the period. Game 5 will be held …
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Three Top Producers Let Go From “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” After Claims Of Toxic Workplace Environment
Ellen DeGeneres apologized to her staff in a Zoom meeting on Monday, during which employees also learned three executive producers will be parting ways with the show. As production resumed on the show since the coronavirus shutdown, DeGeneres addressed her entire team, opening with the staffing updates, and apologizing for the upheaval. A spokesperson for …