Kentucky News
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‘Serious concern.’ KY reports highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases since May 5.
on July 7, 2020 at 8:53 pm
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 371 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky on Tuesday — the second highest single-day increase — pushing the statewide total to at least 17,519. Nine more … Click to Continue » […]
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Nearly 1 in 3 Kentuckians are enrolled in Medicaid as COVID-19 recession ends jobs
on July 7, 2020 at 7:10 pm
After slowly falling for two years, the number of Kentuckians enrolled in Medicaid shot up by 10 percent to 1.45 million as tens of thousands of people lost their jobs … Click to Continue » […]
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Breonna Taylor’s family argues police had no cause for raid
on July 7, 2020 at 7:06 pm
Louisville police called off a warrant search of Breonna Taylor’s apartment after a drug suspect was located elsewhere, but then went ahead with the deadly raid to look for other … Click to Continue » […]
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Racing reacts to racist comments by horseman whose farm was birthplace of American Pharoah
on July 7, 2020 at 3:40 pm
The Thoroughbred racing industry moved swiftly this week to condemn racist social media posts circulating under the name of a prominent Thoroughbred breeder in Lexington, Tom VanMeter. VanMeter, a veterinarian, … Click to Continue » […]
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With no live music festival this year, can a streamed show keep Railbird alive?
on July 7, 2020 at 3:22 pm
One one side, you have a music festival that earned enough critical raves from audiences and artists in its inaugural year to make its sophomore outing one of the most … Click to Continue » […]
Kentucky Sports
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Can college sports upset the coronavirus? Cross your toes and hold your breath.
on July 7, 2020 at 9:42 pm
Really, the message should be: Hey folks, bear with us, we’re trying to thread a needle here. In a dark room. With our eyes closed. It’s really difficult. As coronavirus … Click to Continue » […]
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Kentucky announces two more basketball opponents for 2020-21 schedule
on July 7, 2020 at 5:22 pm
Kentucky moved closer to completing its non-conference basketball schedule for 2020-21 on Tuesday with the announcement of home games against UAB and Marshall. UK will play UAB on Dec. 6 … Click to Continue » […]
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Louisville suspends men’s basketball workouts after two test positive for COVID-19
on July 7, 2020 at 2:45 pm
The ups and downs of attempting to restart collegiate athletics amid a pandemic found their way to Kentucky again this week. The University of Louisville announced Tuesday it has temporarily … Click to Continue » […]
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Paul Finebaum: ‘Non-conference games are in serious jeopardy’
on July 6, 2020 at 2:25 pm
Charlotte Observer sports columnist Scott Fowler did an interesting Q&A with Paul Finebaum, who has lived in Charlotte since joining the SEC Network for his popular call-in show. As you … Click to Continue » […]
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He helped save UK basketball at one of its lowest points. ‘I take a lot of pride in that.’
on July 6, 2020 at 11:20 am
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series in which the Herald-Leader is catching up with former University of Kentucky athletes. Before he became one of the most … Click to Continue » […]
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MASSIVE protests rock Serbian capital after new Covid-19 lockdown announcement (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
by RT on July 8, 2020 at 12:18 am
Mounted police used teargas and truncheons to disperse a crowd of several thousand protesters gathered outside the Serbian parliament in Belgrade, opposed to the government’s announcement of a new coronavirus lockdown. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Masks are Covid-19 ‘new normal’ and those refusing them should be SHAMED like drunk drivers, says Royal Society chief
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 11:34 pm
Royal Society president Venki Ramakrishnan urged everyone to wear facemasks as the “new normal” until the coronavirus disappears, comparing the refusal to do so with antisocial behaviors like driving without seatbelts or drunk. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Seven TORTURE CHAMBERS & cells inside shipping containers discovered in Dutch police raid after crack of encrypted chat app
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 10:04 pm
Six Dutch men have been arrested after a Franco-Dutch police operation to crack the EncroChat encrypted text app led authorities to seven shipping containers outfitted as grisly torture chambers and cells near the Belgian border. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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This again? New coronavirus lockdown triggers second wave of panic buying in Australia (VIDEOS)
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 6:52 pm
A new wave of panic buying has hit Melbourne, with major queues lining up outside supermarkets after local authorities announced the reintroduction of stricter anti-coronavirus measures – that don’t actually prohibit shopping. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Five asteroids to fly past Earth in coming week, as NASA identifies space rock with highest odds of hitting us
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 5:54 pm
NASA’s asteroid watchers have given a heads-up about five asteroids headed toward Earth in the coming days, while the agency’s automated Sentry system has identified the space rock which has the highest chance of impact. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Deutsche Bank agrees to pay $150MN fine over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 5:46 pm
Deutsche Bank has said it will pay $150 million as part of a settlement with New York regulators, after being accused of violating anti-money laundering rules in its relations with the late disgraced tycoon Jeffrey Epstein. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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South America’s Covid-19 crisis has exposed the inequalities of the region & the lack of real progress addressing poverty
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 5:06 pm
As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in South America, it is the poorest who are worst affected. The pandemic has highlighted the societal problems that countries have been unable to eradicate. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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When worlds collide: Viral TikTok challenge causes Dogecoin cryptocurrency to surge in value
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 4:58 pm
The Dogecoin cryptocurrency has surged in value by 20 percent in just one week, after a viral TikTok challenge urged users of the popular app to buy in and push its value to $1. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Beware of FAKE JOURNALISTS! Daily Beast exposes network of false personas that tricked news outlets into publishing their op-eds
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 3:27 pm
The Daily Beast says it has identified a network of fake personas used to sneak opinion pieces aligned with UAE government policy to legitimate media outlets. Twitter agreed to suspend some of their accounts. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19
by RT on July 7, 2020 at 3:22 pm
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has revealed he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Bolsonaro, who has been criticized for downplaying the virus, was tested on Monday after developing symptoms including a fever. Read Full Article at RT.com […]
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Alex Pullin: Australian world-champion snowboarder dies - reports
on July 8, 2020 at 4:49 am
Alex Pullin, Australia's flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Olympics, died while spearfishing, local media says. […]
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Coronavirus: Spain's holiday islands shake off party image
on July 8, 2020 at 3:59 am
After experiencing life without tourism, some want to change the way the Balearic islands work. […]
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Hong Kong security law: Beijing security office opens in Hong Kong
on July 8, 2020 at 3:23 am
Mainland agents based in the office can, under a new law, investigate Hong Kongers for security crimes. […]
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Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle
on July 8, 2020 at 2:47 am
We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings. […]
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Coronavirus: Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive
on July 8, 2020 at 1:32 am
The president, who has belittled the risks posed by the virus, took the test after developing symptoms. […]
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Coronavirus: The tenants enduring Australia's toughest lockdown
on July 8, 2020 at 1:20 am
The police-enforced lockdown of nine housing towers in Melbourne is sparking community anger. […]
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JK Rowling joins 150 public figures decrying 'cancel culture'
on July 8, 2020 at 1:13 am
The letter, also signed by Malcolm Gladwell and Gloria Steinem, denounces "a vogue for public shaming". […]
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How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'
on July 7, 2020 at 11:31 pm
Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges. […]
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FBI director: China is 'greatest threat' to US
on July 7, 2020 at 11:26 pm
China is working to be the world's superpower "by any means necessary," Christopher Wray said. […]
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Coronavirus: Airborne transmission cannot be ruled out, WHO says
on July 7, 2020 at 11:15 pm
The WHO has acknowledged there is evidence that Covid-19 can be spread by airborne particles. […]