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By Mapping Oceans, Scientists Identify Areas Most In Need Of Protection

A team of marine scientists are on a mission to preserve biodiversity in oceans around the world. To do it, they need accurate maps that will help them identify areas in need of protection. There are several ongoing projects to create these maps. But they’re led by different groups, using different methods that can produce conflicting results.




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Secretary Merrill: Voters Can Trust Conn. Electoral System

Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill stands by her office’s ability to protect voters’ access to polling centers.




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Public Financing Hearing In New York Overshadowed By Fusion Voting Controversy

The first hearing of a state commission to implement a public campaign finance system for New York’s elections was overshadowed by the issue of whether to end fusion voting, which allows candidates to run on multiple ballot lines. Critics of the proposal say Governor Cuomo wants to strike against a left leaning party that he’s been feuding with, something the governor denies.




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Anti-Vaccination Activists Join Stay-At-Home Order Protesters

Protests over stay-at-home orders because of COVID-19 have become more common around the country. In California, a surprising group is behind some of them: those who oppose mandatory vaccinations. On Thursday, a mash-up of people mingled on the sidewalk in front of California's state Capitol in Sacramento. There were Trump supporters wearing MAGA hats and waving American flags. There were Christians, singing along to religious rock songs and raising their hands in prayer. The event's MC. urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to tune into their event. "Everybody up at the Capitol, tell Gavin Newsom [to tune in to] 107.9 FM, if he wants to hear what we have to say," the MC told the crowd over loudspeakers. "It could be kind of good for him!" There were also mothers with their children at the rally. Many people were not wearing face masks or observing social distancing protocols. They'd all come out to protest California's stay-at-home order, put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. This week's




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#OTGYpsi: Sense Of Community And Encouragement Grows Out Of Ypsilanti COVID-19 Photo Project

It's safe to say that the COVID-19 crisis will be more than a footnote in world history. In fact, a new initiative is underway to see that this moment in time will be never be forgotten and that "we're all in this together." For this week's "On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Lisa Barry and Concentrate Media's Sarah Rigg talk to local historian Kim Clarke about the "Ypsilanti Coronavirus Digital Archive," a new photo project designed to preserve memories of everyday life during the pandemic.




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State Senator Jeff Irwin Proposes Switching Michigan To A Vote-By-Mail System

State Senator Jeff Irwin wants all future elections to be done entirely with absentee ballots.




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W.Va. Plan Would Allow Some Service Members To Vote Via Smartphone

Copyright 2018 West Virginia Public Broadcasting. To see more, visit West Virginia Public Broadcasting . SCOTT SIMON, HOST: When it comes to making voting more secure, cybersecurity experts say the U.S. should move away from electronic voting machines back towards paper ballots. West Virginia's headed in the other direction. That state is experimenting with allowing service members deployed overseas to vote using an app on their smartphone. But as West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Dave Mistich reports, there are some big security concerns about that app. DAVE MISTICH, BYLINE: Here's the challenge for West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner - federal law says military and overseas voters have the right to cast an absentee ballot. But... MAC WARNER: The real issue here is the difficulty it takes to get that absentee ballot to a deployed soldier on a hillside in Afghanistan or to a sailor under a polar ice cap. The U.S. mail simply doesn't reach those places. And so they do have




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Working On A Cathedral, Roofer Finds His Grandfather's Message In A Bottle

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: A note written in March of 1930 said, difficult times of war lie behind us. We hope for better times soon to come. Poor roofers who worked on a cathedral in Goslar, Germany, left that note in a glass bottle, stashed it in the roof and patched it over. Eighty-eight years later, a roofer named Peter Brandt was working on that same roof and found the bottle. He knew one of the names on that note, Willi Brandt - his grandfather, not the former leader of Germany. Peter Brandt used to work with his grandfather and eventually took over the family business. The Washington Post reports Peter Brandt has memorized a line from his grandfather's 1930 note. (Reading) We worked an entire week for one pound of butter and one bread. Every day, we're discussing the many problems we have as a city, says Peter Brandt, but with this letter from 1930, we can see that the many problems that we perceive aren't really problems. The note is now in the




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Saturday Sports: Free Agents In The NFL, The Patriots, Tiger Woods

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Finally, time for sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: The NFL suddenly powered by free agents. Are the Pats running out of gas? And the return of the Tiger (imitating tiger roar). Joined now by NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman, who's somewhere in Minnesota - actually, Minneapolis. He's pretty easy to find. Tom, thanks so much for being with us. TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: Always a pleasure, Scott. How are you? SIMON: I'm fine, thanks. A little over three weeks into the season. Free agents are getting contracts. Among them, let me ask you about safety Eric Reid. This was kind of a surprise, yes. GOLDMAN: Sure is. And it is not just any free agent signing. Eric Reid, former San Francisco teammate of Colin Kaepernick's. He followed Kaepernick's lead and was the second player to take a knee during the national anthem protests. And he also filed a collusion grievance against the NFL, like Kaepernick, after he wasn't signed as a free




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"Hammer" - cast: Mark O'Brien, Will Patton, Ben Cotton

Release date : TBA 2020
Synopsis : A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men ...




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"Da 5 Bloods" - cast: Chadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, Jean Reno, Jonathan Majors, Paul Walter Hauser, Clarke Peters, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Norm Lewis, Melanie Thierry, Jasper Paakkonen

Release date : TBA 2020
Synopsis : The film follows Vietnam veterans who return to the jungle to find their lost innocence. Searching for the remains of ...




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"Sweetness in the Belly" - cast: Dakota Fanning, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Kunal Nayyar, Wunmi Mosaku, Peter Bankole

Release date : TBA 2020
Synopsis : Lilly Abdal (Dakota Fanning) was orphaned in Africa as a child and experiences her parents' homeland of England for the ...




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"Babyteeth" - cast: Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace, Emily Barclay, Eugene Gilfedder, Ben Mendelsohn, Essie Davis, Andrea Demetriades, Charles Grounds, Justin Smith, Arka Das, Priscilla Doueihy, Zack Grech, Georgina Symes, Jack Yabsley

Release date : June 19, 2020
Synopsis : When seriously ill teenager Milla (Eliza Scanlen) falls madly in love with smalltime drug dealer Moses (Toby Wallace), it's her ...




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"The King of Staten Island" - cast: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, Steve Buscemi, Pamela Adlon, Machine Gun Kelly, Jimmy Tatro, Ricky Velez, Kevin Corrigan, Domenick Lombardozzi, Mike Vecchione, Moises Arias,

Release date : June 12, 2020
Synopsis : Scott (Pete Davidson) has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. ...




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"Think Like a Dog" - cast: Gabriel Bateman, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Kunal Nayyar

Release date : June 09, 2020
Synopsis : "Think Like a Dog" (aka "Dogs Best Friend") follows 12-year- old tech prodigy, Oliver (Gabriel Bateman), whose science fair experiment ...




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"Becky" - cast: Lulu Wilson, Kevin James, Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel, Robert Maillet

Release date : June 05, 2020
Synopsis : The pic centers on Becky (Lulu Wilson), a rebellious 13-year-old who is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake ...




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"The High Note" - cast: Tracee Ellis Ross, Dakota Johnson, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Zoe Chao, Ice Cube, June Diane Raphael, Bill Pullman, Eddie Izzard, Diplo

Release date : May 29, 2020
Synopsis : Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a ...




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Travis Scott Tops Billboard Hot 100 Chart With Kid Cudi Collaboration

'The Scotts' has helped the ex-boyfriend of Kylie Jenner in joining an elite club of stars who have landed multiple No. 1 entrances, including Mariah Carey, Drake and Justin Bieber.




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Demi Lovato Pushes Scooter Braun to Make Tori Kelly Duet Happen

During a chat on Instagram Live, the 'I Love Me' singer and the 'American Idol' alum decide to show off their powerful vocals by performing an a capella duet of her 2016 single 'Stone Cold'.




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Ariana Grande Bothered by Carole Baskin Cameo in Justin Bieber's Duet Video Teaser

Counting down to the release of 'Stuck With U' music video, the 'Yummy' hitmaker puts out on social media a clip of the 'Tiger King' star slow-dancing with her husband Howard.




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JoJo Assigns Mother to Lighting Duty When Shooting Sensual Music Video for 'Comeback'

Aside from sharing the behind-the-scenes story, the 'Leave (Get Out)' singer promotes her new song featuring Tory Lanez and 30 Roc as one that oozes the 'sexy time playlist' vibe.




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Episode 10: Would I Be Shot?

CJ Suitt is a young black poet living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. And he has a simple and frightening question, "Would I be shot if I called the police?" CJ uses his poetry to combat stereotypes and to build bridges of understanding. But he admits, in the wake of yet another series of high profile killings of black men by the police, something has changed. CJ no longer feels safe walking at night. This week on Stories with a Heartbeat, CJ Suitt shares his thoughts and poetry on the fear of police violence. Download This Week’s Episode CJ is not afraid of being robbed or assaulted. He is afraid of being perceived as a threat. "It's night time, I'm a black male, a dark skinned black male. I'm walking in the street. People don't see nothing but a shadow. And because there is no understanding. Or a willingness to understand. There is just a jump to a reaction," he said. But CJ is not only afraid of being perceived as a threat. He is also afraid because there is no one he can call for




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Please Touch The Art Episode 8: Barbara Kruger’s We Are Not What We Seem

Kieve and Margaret, mom and indie, middle grade and romance author, discuss Kruger’s We Are Not What We Seem. They talk about second wave feminism’s connections to modernism and Lacanian Psychology, collage, and language. Kieve discusses parallels between the SUPREME brand and Kruger’s aesthetic. Buckle up, for an informative, jam packed episode!




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Actor Promotes Wellness Walk In Columbus

The 16th annual African-American Male Wellness Walk takes place Saturday morning in Columbus, beginning at 7 at Livingston Park.




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Nicolas Cage to Tackle Joe Exotic Role in New 'Tiger King'-Inspired Series

Created by 'American Vandal' showrunner Dan Lagana, this eight-part series is said to revolve around the life of Joe Schreibvogel, an eccentric zookeeper in Oklahoma, who fights to keep his park open.



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Tyra Banks Slammed After Old 'ANTM' Clip of Her Telling Off a Model Over Gap Tooth Resurfaces

In the video, Tyra advises contestant Danielle Evans to close the gap in her front teeth, saying, 'Do you really think you can a have a covergirl contract with a gap in your mouth?'



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'American Horror Story' Creator Has to Rethink Season 10 Plot Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Weeks after COVID-19 shut down productions worldwide, Ryan Murphy admits that he has been contemplating between pushing production back by a year or changing theme.



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Matt Bomer and 'White Collar' Creator Confirm Plan for Reboot

The 'White Collar' main actor and the creator Jeff Eastin confirm discussions to bring back the drama series which originally ended in 2014 after six seasons.




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'The Nightingale' Starring Elle and Dakota Fanning Pushed Back for a Year

The World War II movie adapted from Kristin Hannah's best-selling book has been pushed back to Christmas 2021 release amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.




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'Wonder Woman' Director Going to Try Really Hard Not to Direct Spin-Off

When expressing hopes to steer clear from the upcoming Amazon Prime film, director Patty Jenkins admits that 'Wonder Woman 1984' has left her feeling creatively depleted.



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Zoe Kravitz Gets Real Why 'Divergent' Films Were Not Among Her Favorites

The 'Big Little Lies' actress, who portrayed Christina in the film franchise, makes the confession during an appearance on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast.




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Matt Bomer and 'White Collar' Creator Confirm Plan for Reboot

The 'White Collar' main actor and the creator Jeff Eastin confirm discussions to bring back the drama series which originally ended in 2014 after six seasons.




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Ariana Grande Bothered by Carole Baskin Cameo in Justin Bieber's Duet Video Teaser

Counting down to the release of 'Stuck With U' music video, the 'Yummy' hitmaker puts out on social media a clip of the 'Tiger King' star slow-dancing with her husband Howard.




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Video: Police Laugh at Indianapolis Rapper Shot and Killed During Car Chase

The local artist known as Sean Da Don was shot to death by cops after he jumped out of his car and ran away, while the entire incident was live-streamed to his fans via Facebook Live.




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JoJo Assigns Mother to Lighting Duty When Shooting Sensual Music Video for 'Comeback'

Aside from sharing the behind-the-scenes story, the 'Leave (Get Out)' singer promotes her new song featuring Tory Lanez and 30 Roc as one that oozes the 'sexy time playlist' vibe.




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Beyonce to Celebrate Mother's Day With Get-Together After Family Tested Negative for COVID-19

Tina Knowles-Lawson, the mother of the 'Formation' singer, looks forward to seeing her grandchildren in person again after being kept away because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Monica's Ex-Husband Shannon Brown Arrested for Firing Shots at a Couple

The former NBA player was arrested on Saturday, May 2 and charged with aggravated assault after shooting at a man and a woman who entered his home with a 'For Sale' sign outside.




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Sofia Richie Shares Solemn-Looking Selfie Following Scott Disick's Rehab Stint

In related news, the 21-year-old is reportedly worried after Scott checked out of rehabilitation with a report saying that the 36-year-old flew to Colorado from Los Angeles on April 28.




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Kristin Cavallari Isn't Bothered by Jay Cutler's Future After NFL Retirement

The former athlete and the TV star, who tied the knot in June 2013, announced their split on April 26, writing on Instagram, 'This is just the situation of two people growing apart.'




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Sean Reed's Family Enraged by Cop's 'Close Casket' Jab After He's Shot to Death

Tyrell Reed, the uncle of the late Indianapolis rapper also known as Sean Da Don, says the officer's insensitive comment only adds pain to the family's grief.




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Pete Davidson Got a Bag of Weed From Fan While Struggling With Sobriety

The 'Saturday Night Live' funnyman reveals he received a weed delivery from a complete stranger during coronavirus lockdown after he said he wanted to stay sober.




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Kehlani and YG Not Speaking Following Cheating Scandal

This arrives after Kehlani sparks speculations that her new album 'It Was Good Until It Wasn't' was about YG as one fan says, 'Kehlani's album is really all about her and YG's toxic sex.'




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Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Avoid Each Other at Home Amid Growing Tension in Quarantine

The couple, whose marriage has been reported on the rocks over their unequal share of parenting duties, is said to be living in separate parts of their L.A. house.




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Ryan Hurd on Maren Morris' C-Section Recovery: She's Not Very Patient

One month after welcoming his baby boy with the 'Girl' hitmaker, the 'To a T' crooner opens up about fatherhood and being supportive of his wife as she bonds with their first child.




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Anthony Hopkins Shows Off Best Moves for Drake's Viral 'Tootsie Slide' Dance Challenge

After joining social media site TikTok to tackle the challenge, the leading man in'The Two Popes' passes it on to action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.




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Lil Nas X Shoots His Shot With 6ix9ine on Instagram Live

Tuning in to the 'Gooba' rapper's livestream which marks his first public appearance since his prison release, the 'Old Town Road' can't help gushing about how 'cute' he is.




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Kobe Bryant's Widow Launches Lawsuit Over Released Photos From Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by the 'inexcusable' behavior of deputies at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County Fire Department.




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Kim Kardashian Gushes Over Flowers Sent by Tristan Thompson for Mother's Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers athlete seemingly is working hard to win Kardashian women's heart as Kim is mot the only one who gets Mother's Day gifts from him.




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Nick Cordero's Wife Misses Him as She Pens Emotional Message Amid His Health Woes

The fitness guru Amanda Kloots writes an emotional note to her comatose husband who remains in hospital as he continues his arduous recovery from coronavirus.




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Sharon Osbourne Moved by Daughter Kelly's Surprise on Mother's Day

Sharon is touched as daughter Kelly Osbourne surprises her with a special Mother's Day gift and the host shows it off to her co-hosts and fans on her TV show 'The Talk'.