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U.S. consumer prices down for 3rd month in a row

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The U.S. Consumer Price Index, the gauge that measures change in the costs of goods and services, fell for the third month in a row in May. The Labor Department said in its monthly report the index declined by 0.1 percent, after an 0.8 percent drop in April. The figure added up to an overall 0.1 percent index increase over the past 12 months, it noted. The department said it's the first time ever the non-food and energy index has declined for three months in a row. All items not including … [Read more...]

Pointer Sisters singer Bonnie Pointer dies

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Singer Bonnie Pointer died Monday, her family said. She was 69 years old. Pointer's family notified Variety and People of her passing but no cause of death was released. Pointer was a member of the Pointer Sisters and released four solo albums after leaving the group. "It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of the Pointer Sisters that my sister Bonnie died this morning," sister Anita Pointer said a the statement. "Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings … [Read more...]

Netflix has launched a new hub in support of the Black Lives Matter movement

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On Wednesday, the streaming service announced a curated collection of films, TV series and documentaries to help educate people about racial injustice and the black experience in America. "When we say 'Black Lives Matter,' we also mean 'Black storytelling matters,'" Netflix said on Twitter. "With an understanding that our commitment to true, systemic change will take time -- we're starting by highlighting powerful and complex narratives about the Black experience." "When you log onto … [Read more...]

USC to end blackout with former star running back Reggie Bush

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The University of Southern California is expected to end their dissociation with Reggie Bush -- stemming from NCAA sanctions on the Trojans' football program -- due to a rule change from college sports' governing body. A source told ESPN Bush is in the process of finalizing an agreement that would allow him to be reinstated and the Los Angeles Times reported the school plans to welcome Bush back. Bush starred at running back for the Trojans from 2003 through 2005. The NCAA imposed … [Read more...]

Michael Irvin Jr. to transfer from Miami to Florida Atlantic

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Michael Irvin Jr. -- the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin -- will transfer from the University of Miami and head 45 miles north to Florida Atlantic University for his final season of college football. Irvin announced his plans to leave the Hurricanes in March. He announced his decision to play at FAU on Monday. "I have had a riddled college football career so far, which is why I have made this decision very carefully," Irvin tweeted. "I have learned a lot and would not … [Read more...]

New Hampshire rapper’s poetry book sets world record for alliteration

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A New Hampshire rapper set a record for the world's longest alliteration when he published a book of poetry that features 340 alliterative words. Chris Elliot, formerly known as FriiStyle Gahspol and currently recording as The Real Frii, published a poetry book in May titled The Epic Poem: Mastermind. The book has now been recognized as the world's longest alliteration by Record Holders Republic -- Registry of Official World Records. The organization said Frii's 724-word book contains … [Read more...]

Face-aging app increases sunscreen use among teens by 50%

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A face-aging app could encourage young people to protect their skin from harmful UV rays and lessen their risk for skin cancer, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Dermatology has found. In fact, use of sunscreen among users of the app increased by roughly 50 percent over a six-month period, researchers report. The app, called Sunface, allows users to take selfies and shows them how their faces can age as a result of excessive exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun, or from tanning … [Read more...]

Most Americans now spending less amid COVID-19 crisis

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More Americans are now spending less each month than at any time since the Great Recession, a new Gallup survey showed Wednesday. When asked about money habits compared to previous months, 51 percent said they're now spending less -- an increase from 32 percent last year. It's the highest figure since 2010, when 57 percent said they were spending less. More Americans are being careful with money as the coronavirus crisis has taken a toll on the global economy. More than 30 million adults … [Read more...]

Tiger Woods says running 30 miles a week ‘destroyed’ body

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Tiger Woods said running more than 30 miles a week early on in his golf career "destroyed" his body. Woods, 44, made the comment during an interview with Golf TV. Fans asked the 15-time major championship winner questions about his career and about what advice he would give his younger self. "Not to run so much," Woods said. "Running over 30 miles a week for probably my first five or six years on the PGA Tour pretty much destroyed my body and my knees." Woods detailed his routine at a … [Read more...]

Trump announces delivery of stimulus funding for Native Americans

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President Donald Trump said the federal government on Tuesday began distributing funds allocated to Native American tribes as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill signed in March. He made the announcement during his most extensive trip since the COVID-19 crisis began in mid-March -- to Arizona. "This is the largest investment in Indian country in our history. You deserve it, you've been through a lot," Trump said during a roundtable. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and … [Read more...]

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