The growing expectation is that the Players Association will not provide a financial response to the initial MLB proposal in time to reach an agreement before the Monday June 1 deadline to restart the game on Independence Day weekend. . So, let’s start a seven-question game on that topic: 1. Does the deadline matter? Not really. The general feeling has …
Read More »This is how loved ones want us to remember George Floyd
And while many now know the Houston native by his full name, those who knew him best called him Floyd. He worked security in a restaurant where he developed a reputation as someone who I had my back turned and was there for you when you were depressed. “To know my brother is to love my brother,” Philonise Floyd, George’s …
Read More »Vivienne Westwood, 79, uses crotch sheets for climate change
Give me Vivienne Westwood goes to nature for Mother Nature. The 79-year-old British fashion designer visited Instagram on Friday to share a series of publications about saving the planet, in what appears to be nothing more than a sheet of metal covering its intimate parts from the waist down. The punk-style icon has fans crazed by his stunning figure …
Read More »Luis Severino can’t wait for the Yankees’ meeting with Gerrit Cole
Luis Severino had a combined 33-14 record in 2017-18, making him the Yankees ace, even if Joe Girardi and Aaron Boone shied away from hanging that tag on him. A shoulder problem in spring training last year and a lat problem during the rehab process limited the talented right-hander to three games, a dozen regular-season innings and two postseason starts. …
Read More »Ford police officers can now kill the coronavirus with extreme heat
Ford is ready to bring the heat to the fight against the coronavirus. The automaker has developed a software update for some of your explorer based police interceptor utility patrol vehicles that allow them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronaviruses inside. Research conducted in …
Read More »Robert Lewandowski doubles when Bayern defeats Fortuna to leave 10 points free
The Allianz Arena visitor was the only Bundesliga team Lewandowski had never scored against before the match, but he fixed it in a one-sided loss. Bayern in form could have been playing in the Champions League final, which was scheduled for this Saturday before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the season, but his performances since the Bundesliga resumption fifteen …
Read More »The coronavirus crisis paralyzes Serta Simmons, in debt
The country’s largest mattress maker is in danger of becoming a victim of the coronavirus this summer, and it’s the company’s private equity owners that have made it vulnerable. Serta Simmons Bedding, a 150-year-old manufacturer that controls nearly 40 percent of the US mattress market. The US faces a liquidity crisis as its retailers struggle with state-mandated closings that have …
Read More »Europe promises to reopen for summer tourism following the coronavirus
(CNN) – The world’s largest tourist playground has been closed since it became a coronavirus epicenter, but as summer approaches, Europe is desperate to lift restrictions for visitors to inject much-needed cash into affected economies. Across the continent, several nations currently sitting behind the quarantine firewall or sealed borders are discovering how they can welcome tourists back. Last week, the …
Read More »Ruby Rose speaks leaving ‘Batwoman’
The actress recently decided not return to his starring role in the CW series “Batwoman” after its first season. On Wednesday, Rose shared a compilation video of some of her scenes from the show on Instagram. The soundtrack for the video was Reece’s song “Last Time”. “Thank you all for coming on this trip,” Rose captioned the video. “If I …
Read More »SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off on historic first mission manned by private company
Falcon 9 rocket sent two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying two veteran NASA astronauts took off on Saturday on a historic first private crewed flight into space. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket with astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley on board gently exploded in a cloud of orange flames and smoke …
Read More »Michael Jordan traded the Wizards player for trash talk: Rip Hamilton
It is well documented that Michael Jordan used any advantage, perceived or imagined, to motivate himself as a player. As an executive, he also couldn’t tolerate anyone disrespecting him. When Jordan was president of basketball operations for the Wizards during the 2000-01 season, he sometimes practiced with the team. Jordan ended up exchanging Laron Profit because Profit spoke ill of …
Read More »This Thai company manufactures bamboo food containers to reduce waste
To tackle Thailand’s growing garbage problem, a company is turning to the country’s plant life. Universal Biopack manufactures packaging that it sells to restaurants and manufacturers. But instead of plastic, it uses a mix of bamboo and cassava, crops widely found throughout the country. After growing rapidly in recent decades, Thailand has become one of Asia’s largest economies. But like …
Read More »They bought a $ 1 house in Italy, then Covid-19 hit
(CNN) – When Italian cities began offering houses for sale for just over $ 1, they inspired legions of dreamers to risk moving to a remote corner of Italy. While spending an extra few thousand dollars on property renovation was generally part of the deal, it was sweetened by the prospect of new life in an idyllic location in a …
Read More »Doctors use GPS, boats to detect viruses on the Greek islands
SIKINOS, Greece – Using boats, GPS, and a portable cooler, doctors deployed by Greece’s national public health agency launched a coronavirus screening test on the country’s Aegean islands before the summer holiday season. The ferry service for visitors to the islands resumed on Monday, and Greece plans to start welcoming international travelers again on June 15. The government expects a …
Read More »Coronavirus live news and updates from around the world
A view of the Roque de Agando on La Gomera in the Canary Islands of Spain. Dan Kitwood / Getty Images The Spanish government said on Saturday that it would further relax coronavirus restrictions in certain areas starting Monday. Four islands will lead the way as they embark on phase 3 of the government’s de-escalation plan, the government said. They …
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