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Revenue Round Up: Tumultuous Times in a Coronavirus-Affected First Quarter



The global pandemic is shifting timelines and expectations, as brands rush to fix disrupted supply chains and adjust their product offerings in response.
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Robert Browning (1812)

Browning was a leading Victorian poet known for his dramatic monologues. In 1846, he secretly married Elizabeth Barrett, whisking her away from her despotic father to Italy. Barrett was already a famous poet, but Browning's poems—such as "Fra Lippo Lippi" and "The Bishop Orders His Tomb"—gained recognition slowly. Long after his beloved wife's death, his novel in verse about a murder, The Ring and the Book, finally earned him wide acclaim. In 1890, he became the first dead man to do what?




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Howard Carter (1874)

An experienced archaeologist and Egyptologist, Carter began searching for the long lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun in the early 1900s, excavating Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, through funding by his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon. In 1922, Carnarvon gave Carter one last season to make a discovery. He did, unearthing the pristine, treasure-filled tomb that became world famous. What fact about Carter's life is often used to refute the so-called Curse of the Pharaohs? Discuss




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Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis

Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic




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SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus

The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise.




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Cúlú 8% ar an ngeilleagar i mbliana tuartha

Tiocfaidh cúlú 8% ar an ngeilleagar i mbliana agus tiocfaidh borradh 6% faoi arís an bhliain seo chugainn, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua atá foilsithe ag an gCoimisiún Eorpach.




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Tuilleadh cainteanna faoin Ardteist beartaithe

Tá sraith cruinnithe a bhí ar bun inniu le scrúduithe na hArdteistiméireachta a phlé críochnaithe agus tá sé i gceist tuilleadh cainteanna a ghairm as seo go ceann roinnt laethanta.




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Daoine ag diúltú eolas a thabhairt ag aerfoirt agus calafoirt

Dúirt ard-stiúrthóir Chomhairle um Chearta an Duine Liam Herrick go bhfuil an Stát in ann iallach a chur ar dhaoine eolas a thabhairt faoina gcuid taistil.




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Coimhlint ag Stobart do sheirbhísí aerthaistil - Willie Walsh

D'fhéadfadh go mbeadh coimhlint ghéar ag Stobart Air le haerlínte eile ag solathár seirbhísí aeir réigiúnach do Aer Lingus, na seirbhísí idir Dún na nGall agus Baile Átha Cliath san áireamh.




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Editorial: Orange County Sheriff's Department can't be trusted to police itself

More scandal in the Orange County Sheriff's Department shows the department — like all sheriff's departments — should have independent civilian oversight.




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Editorial: The wisdom and peril of closing courthouses to the public

Closing trial courts to the public and postponing non-essential proceedings during the covid19 emergency makes good sense as a public health measure but shuts the public out of proceedings that under normal circumstances are rightfully accessible. Constitutional rights of criminal defendants are protected not just by the right to counsel but also by public scrutiny of hearings, judges, prosecutors and other public officials. Many problems would have been avoided if only courts would embrace televised proceedings and modern communications technologies.




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Editorial: The most important thing is to contain COVID-19. Then we can think about going back to work

It's legitimate to worry that the steps we're taking to contain the coronavirus are causing unnecessary damage to the U.S. economy. But the damage that the disease would cause if it isn't contained would be far worse.




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Editorial: A 'postponed' abortion? Yeah, that's called having the baby

Some states are using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to cut off abortion access. That's unacceptable.




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Editorial: Coronavirus isn't an excuse to rush through far-reaching laws that hurt L.A.'s businesses

The Los Angeles City Council is rushing a major law that would dictate how businesses rehire workers after layoffs.




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Editorial: The U.S. Supreme Court just made it easier for police to pull you over

The justices give police the OK to stop drivers with nothing more than the barest fig leaf of a reason: that the car owner's license has been revoked.




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Editorial: COVID-19 is disproportionately killing minorities. That's not a coincidence

As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, only a few areas are breaking down the numbers of infections and deaths by racial and ethnic groups.




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Editorial: Bernie Sanders changed the Democratic Party for the better. Now it's his job to help defeat Trump

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.




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Editorial: Coronavirus forced the Supreme Court into transparency. Finally

The Supreme Court allows livestreaming of oral arguments. The next step should be cameras.




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Editorial: No, Mr. Trump, you don't get to decide when the economy restarts

Trump is correct that the decision is a very tough call. But it will be made by mayors and governors, not federal officials.




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Editorial: Let's finally protect mountain lions from freeways, rat poison, and angry property owners

Mountain lions in southern California are endangered by rat poison and development. Time to protect them.




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Editorial: Happy 50th birthday, Earth Day

Earth Day's 50th anniversary reminds us of how far we've come, and how far we need to go in protecting the environment from its biggest threat: us.




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Clippers shake off slow start and make 24 three-pointers to beat Heat

The Clippers shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 128-111.




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Clippers no match for 76ers on their home court as Paul George, others go MIA

Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, while reserve Landry Shamet scored 19 in the Clippers' 110-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.




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Sportsbooks make Lakers and Clippers co-favorites to win the West

Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.




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Clippers struggle in return to court and fall to the Kings

The Clippers couldn't overcome their own sloppiness and a season-best performance from Kings guard Kent Bazemore in a 112-103 loss Saturday.




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Clippers grind out a win over Suns with all-around effort

The Clippers got big plays from Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris while stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George did just enough in a 102-92 victory at Phoenix.




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NBA 2K Players Tournament to resume Thursday with quarterfinals

The quarterfinal round of the league's players-only NBA 2K video-game tournament will resume Thursday with quarterfinals that were originally set for Tuesday.




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NBA and WNBA stars to compete in televised H-O-R-S-E games on home courts

The opening round of virtual H-O-R-S-E games will air on ESPN beginning Sunday at 4 p.m., with players shooting from their home basketball courts.




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley is himself again in 'NBA2K' tournament quarterfinal win

Clippers teammates Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell stay alive in the "NBA2K" charity tournament.




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Los planes de la NBA para reanudar la temporada, mantener el draft y la agencia libre siguen siendo inciertos

En medio del brote de coronavirus, la NBA no ha decidido cuándo podría reiniciar la temporada, o si el draft y la agencia libre se llevarán a cabo según lo programado




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Clippers, L.A. artist Mister Cartoon release limited-edition gear for coronavirus relief

The Clippers and L.A. artist Mister Cartoon release a collection of two T-shirts and a hooded sweatshirt to benefit local coronavirus relief efforts.




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Lakers' Alex Caruso makes his presence felt when on the court

Anthony Davis didn't know much about Alex Caruso before joining the Lakers, but he said the 6-5 wing player is "surprising me every day with his ability."




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WNBA lost a huge supporter in Kobe Bryant. Who will step up?

Kobe Bryant "walked the walk," as WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike said, in supporting women's sports, particularly basketball. Can his void be filled?




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Laker Anthony Davis partners with First Entertainment to teach community financial literacy

Lakers' Anthony Davis is partnering with First Entertainment Credit Union as their first official ambassador.




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How LeBron James knows when to shoot from 30 feet or farther

Lakers star LeBron James pulled up 36 feet and made a shot against the 76ers on Tuesday. How does he know when to shoot those: "It's just a feeling."




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Sportsbooks continue to undervalue the Lakers against good teams

Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.




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NBA's plans for resuming season, holding the draft and free agency remain uncertain

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the NBA hasn't decided when it might restart the season, or if the draft and free agency will be held as scheduled.




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Kobe and Gianna Bryant honored to start WNBA draft

Kobe and Gianna Bryant honored during WNBA draft Friday. Gianna and two of her teammates that died in the helicopter crash with them were honorary draft picks.




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This day in sports: Jerry West ready to retire from Lakers' front office — or is he?

A look at memorable sports moments from April 18, including Jerry West talking about stepping down from the Lakers' front office in 1998. He ended up lasting two more years.




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Magical day with Lakers legend is just part of 'all in' coronavirus fundraiser

Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Clippers coach Doc Rivers are among those participating in an auction that's raising millions to help feed people during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Remembering Jerry West's 60-footer, Lakers heartbreak 50 years ago

It's been 50 years since Lakers great Jerry West made a 60-foot basket to send Game 3 of the NBA Finals into overtime. The Lakers lost that game and series.




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In these trying times, my sourdough starter is a mundane miracle

I'm choosing to be hopeful in these dark days. And I'm starting with something simple: a sourdough starter.




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A short history of the victory garden, or how to get through the COVID-19 crisis by planting your own food

How to create your own victory garden in the coronavirus era




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If it weren't for virtual reality games, I wouldn't be getting exercise right now

COVID-19 fears kept me home and on the way to gaining back the 30 pounds I lost last year. Then I picked up my VR headset and got moving.




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Two years ago, she competed on 'The Voice.' Now she's the star of a coronavirus block party

A former contestant on "The Voice" leads a weekly performance in her Upland cul-de-sac where neighbors connect to get through the pandemic together.




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Amid a puzzling pandemic, they started posting riddles outside. Here's what came next

In Mar Vista, a family started posting riddles on their front lawn each day. Soon, the neighborhood was riddled with riddles, creating new ways for neighbors to connect.




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USC safety C.J. Pollard announces he is entering NCAA transfer portal

Safety C.J. Pollard announced on Monday he is leaving USC and entering the NCAA transfer portal.




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USC parting ways with three defensive assistant coaches

USC will not retain defensive backs coach Greg Burns, defensive line coach Chad Kauha'aha'a, or inside linebackers coach Johnny Nansen for the 2020 season.




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Willie Wood, USC's first black quarterback and a Packers great, dies at 83

Former USC quarterback and Green Bay Packers safety Willie Wood, one of the first college football players to break the color barrier and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, died Monday at age 83.




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USC's plans to land a quarterback for 2020 class didn't work out

USC had a commitment from Bryce Young, the top-ranked quarterback, in the 2020 recruiting class. When Young flipped to Alabama, the Trojans' backup plan crumbled.