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U.S. Embassies Drop Cash on July 4 Parties as American Cities Cancel or Ban Them – TMZ
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U.S. Embassies Drop Cash on July 4 Parties as American Cities Cancel or Ban Them – TMZ

Exclusive Fourth of July events in America will be few and far between as cities and states have called off big celebrations and fireworks displays, but for U.S. embassies all over the world ... it's party on. TMZ did some digging, and we've learned at least 5 embassies have dropped some serious cash to celebrate July 4 ... despite renewed COVID-19 shutdowns here in the states. According to federal procurement docs ... the U.S. Embassy in Madrid spent $67,551 on "mapping services for 4th of July celebration," while Hong Kong has an expense of nearly $50k for "Independence Day reception 2020." The Hanoi embassy paid $35,496 on a venue rental, while Bangkok dropped...
Lin-Manuel Mirandas wife Vanessa Nadal says she always boos when he kisses someone in Hamilton – Daily Mail
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Lin-Manuel Mirandas wife Vanessa Nadal says she always boos when he kisses someone in Hamilton – Daily Mail

Lin-Manuel Miranda's wife Vanessa Nadal confesses she 'always boos' when he kisses someone during Hamilton production By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 02:00 EDT, 4 July 2020 | Updated: 03:56 EDT, 4 July 2020 Lin-Manuel Miranda's wife does not like to share her husband when it comes to on-stage affection with his Hamilton love interests. Vanessa Nadal opened up and shared about how she reacts when Miranda's titular character kisses someone during the hit Broadway musical. 'I always boo when Lin kisses someone else on stage, and people sitting around me look at me like I'm a crazy person,' she confessed while tweeting during the debut of the cinematic version of Hamilton on Disney+ on Friday.  Scroll down to video  Performance...
Neil Young upset Trump event used his song: ‘This is NOT ok with me’ – Fox News
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Neil Young upset Trump event used his song: ‘This is NOT ok with me’ – Fox News

Neil Young made clear once again Friday that he doesn’t like it when one of his songs is used during a public appearance by President Trump. On Friday night, Young’s 1989 song, “Rockin’ in the Free World,” was played during the president’s Independence Day weekend event at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. “This is NOT ok with me,” the Canadian-born rocker, who became a U.S. citizen in January after living in Northern California for decades, wrote on social media. TRUMP, IN FIERY MOUNT RUSHMORE ADDRESS, DECRIES RISE OF 'FAR-LEFT FASCISM,' CALLS ON AMERICANS TO RISE UP In another message, Young wrote, “I stand in solidarity with the Lakota Sioux & this is NOT ok with me.” Prior to Trump’s arrival in South Dakota, Native American tribes planned to protest the event –long viewing M...
If the United States were my patient: We arent ready to celebrate yet – CNN
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If the United States were my patient: We arent ready to celebrate yet – CNN

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Bars, restaurants, strip club in Anchorage named as COVID-19 exposure sites – KTVA
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Bars, restaurants, strip club in Anchorage named as COVID-19 exposure sites – KTVA

“With the current surge in cases and related contacts, our public health tracing capacity is maxed out,” said Anchorage Health Department Director Natasha Pineda. “At this time, particularly at locations where physical distancing and use of face coverings are unlikely to occur, the number of contacts is too large and complex for traditional contact tracing.”
Prince William gets candid about homeschooling George and Charlotte in rare interview – Geo News
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Prince William gets candid about homeschooling George and Charlotte in rare interview – Geo News

Prince William gets candid about homeschooling George and Charlotte in rare interview  Prince William got candid about homeschooling two of his school-going kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, amid the ongoing pandemic. During a recent Zoom call that appeared on the new BBC documentary Football, Prince William and Mental Health, the Duke of Cambridge joked to the other parents, "Homeschooling is fun, isn't it?" He then added, "You start to worry about how little you remember from your school days when you can't do the maths questions at home." Former England goalie Joe Hart quipped that he didn't know phonics existed, though his 5-year-old child did. "The challenges of lockdown, hey!" Prince William replied. Earlier, Kate Middleton had also talked about the challenges of ...
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Died from Cardiac Arrest – TMZ
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Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Died from Cardiac Arrest – TMZ

Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died after going into cardiac arrest ... TMZ has learned. The Grammy-winning Motown artist's cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest ... this according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ. Bonnie -- real name Patricia Eva Pointer -- died on June 8 at 3:37 AM. The doc lists her as divorced, and an entertainer in the music industry for 50 years. According to the doc ... there were other underlying issues she'd been battling for about a decade, including liver disease. TMZ broke the story ... Bonnie, one of the OGs of the wildly popular group of sisters in the '70s, died earlier this month. Her sister, Anita, told us, "It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of The Pointer Sisters that...
Global Coronavirus Cases Rise To More Than 11 Million – HuffPost
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Global Coronavirus Cases Rise To More Than 11 Million – HuffPost

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global coronavirus cases exceeded 11 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the spread of the disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months. The number of cases is more than double the figure for severe influenza illnesses recorded annually, according to the World Health Organization. Many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus while making extensive alterations to work and social life that could last for a year or more until a vaccine is available. Some countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, leading authorities to partially reinstate lockdowns, in what experts say could be a recurring pattern into 2021. The United States rep...
As US cases rise, here are tips from afar on how to keep coronavirus in check this holiday weekend – CNN
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As US cases rise, here are tips from afar on how to keep coronavirus in check this holiday weekend – CNN

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More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers sign letter asking governor for more coronavirus restrictions – CNN
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More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers sign letter asking governor for more coronavirus restrictions – CNN

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