Correction: Philanthropy-Darren Walker story
Read full article: Correction: Philanthropy-Darren Walker storyIn a story published May 25, 2022, about France honoring Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, The Associated Press incorrectly referred to the National Gallery of the Arts where Walker is on the board.
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In Olympic golf, 2 athletes will battle for more than just a medal
Read full article: In Olympic golf, 2 athletes will battle for more than just a medalLast week, the field of 60 who will compete in the men’s golf competition at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics was announced, and it will be a decorated field with six of the top-10 golfers in the world rankings included.
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'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans
Read full article: 'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fansBritish music’s leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people as part of the government’s easing of coronavirus restrictions following a sharp drop in new cases.
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Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated?
Read full article: Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated?Can I still spread the coronavirus after Im vaccinated? (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)NEW YORK – Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated? Experts say the risk is low, but are still studying how well the shots blunt the spread of the virus. But even if vaccinated people don’t get sick, they might still get infected without showing any symptoms. Among the evidence so far: Studies suggesting if people do get infected despite vaccination, they harbor less coronavirus in the nose than the unvaccinated.
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What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant?
Read full article: What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant?What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if Im pregnant? AP Illustration/Peter HamlinWhat should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? But the OB-GYN group says women should consult their doctors, since COVID-19 vaccines have not yet been tested in pregnant women. Read previous Viral Questions:Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the virus? Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
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CAST Tech students, staff returning to in-person learning this week, adjust to new COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: CAST Tech students, staff returning to in-person learning this week, adjust to new COVID-19 protocolsSAN ANTONIO Students returning to in-person learning this week are not only seeing fewer classmates in school but also learning new protocols. Only 50 of the 500 students enrolled at CAST Tech High School are on campus this week. The San Antonio Independent School District said the principal and secretary check temperatures for staff members. Right now, were capped at five students per classroom, and our students are used to having 24 students in a classroom, Alcala said. The positivity rate for San Antonio is at 6.7%, but the mayor said it would need to drop below 5% before the meter moves into the safe level.
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Australia leader expects 'sensible outcome' to news pay plan
Read full article: Australia leader expects 'sensible outcome' to news pay planCANBERRA Australias prime minister said Monday that he expected a sensible outcome to his governments plans to make digital platforms pay for journalism after Facebook threatened to block Australian publishers and individuals from sharing news stories. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he had discussed his proposed laws with very senior-level executives including Google's chief executive, Sundar Pichai, last week. Im quite certain well come to a sensible outcome on this and it wont need coercion wherever it comes from. Australia is drafting the final version of the legislation after a consultation period ended in late August. If the U.S.-based platforms could not agree with Australian media businesses on pricing after three months, arbitrators would be appointed to make binding decisions.
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Authentic's future could include rematch against Tiz the Law
Read full article: Authentic's future could include rematch against Tiz the LawBob Bafferts latest star achieved that by blowing past Kentucky Derby favorite Tiz the Law to win going away Saturday at Churchill Downs. Though Authentic shattered hopes for a Triple Crown winner this year, he raised questions about what hell do for an encore, which could include a possible rematch against Tiz the Law at the Preakness in Baltimore on Oct. 3. There figures to be other well-rested horses to contend with, though Baffert touted Tiz the Law as a formidable foe at Pimlico Race Course. But those options are for later, and Baffert is happy that Authentic emerged from the Derby in good shape. Right now, at the end of the day Tiz the Law is still going to be tough.
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Broncos' Jake Butt a feel-good story on NFL's cutdown day
Read full article: Broncos' Jake Butt a feel-good story on NFL's cutdown dayDenver Broncos tight end Jake Butt takes part in drills during an NFL football practice in empty Empower Field at Mile High, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt felt better this summer than ever before. On Saturday he joined Washington quarterback Alex Smith as one of the NFL's biggest feel-good stories on cutdown day. Im really happy I stuck with it because I do feel really, really good out there. Bad days are going to come and tough days are going to come, but you cant quit.
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We asked how youre holding up: 13 responses that will make you feel less alone
Read full article: We asked how youre holding up: 13 responses that will make you feel less aloneLate last month, we asked you, our readers and viewers, how youre holding up and whats on your mind lately as the coronavirus continues with seemingly no end in sight. Still, I do it because I want to look out for my health and the health of others around me. I really need a hug'Im a nurse and Ive decided to have my son stay with his dad so I dont expose him. Truly, I really need a hug.-- Rebecca, 40, from San Antonio, Texas8.) I was good at my job -- very good and made great money.
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Young boy consoles upset classmate with autism on first day of school
Read full article: Young boy consoles upset classmate with autism on first day of schoolThe first day of school is hard, but one 8-year-old boy helped his classmate with autism, who was having a particularly hard time. Courtney Moore caught the special moment on camera in 2019, when her son held his classmate Connors hand and consoled him. Im so proud of my son, Moore said in a Facebook post. I worry every day that he is going to get bullied for being different and your son just absolutely warmed my heart. You never know how influential one act of kindness can be on someones life, Moore said in a Facebook post.
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Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane
Read full article: Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricaneGALVESTON, Texas Forecasters Hurricane Laura is now expected to rapidly power up into a 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane an even stronger storm than previously expected as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, gathering wind and water that now covers much of the Gulf of Mexico. Satellite images show that Laura has become a formidable hurricane" in recent hours, threatening to smash homes and sink entire communities. It has undergone a remarkable intensification, and there are no signs it will stop soon, with shear remaining low-to-moderate over the deep warm waters of the central Gulf of Mexico," the National Hurricane Center said in a briefing early Wednesday. Lauras maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph (175 kph) with higher gusts, forecasters said early Wednesday. Homes and businesses will be damaged," said Donald Jones, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is near the bullseye of Laura's forecast track.
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Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts
Read full article: Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakoutsInstead, the rookie safety injured his shoulder in the season opener and didnt play again last season. Now Abram is one of several second-year players poised for a breakout season in 2020. While Abrams season was cut short because of an injury, Tennessee first-round defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons started late because of one. Simmons recovered in time to play nine games of the regular season and three playoff games. He showed flashes as a rookie with 59 catches for 680 yards and five TDs despite substandard quarterback play from Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges.
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Pain in the neck: Djokovic gets by in 1st post-hiatus match
Read full article: Pain in the neck: Djokovic gets by in 1st post-hiatus matchA trainer works on the neck of Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during his match with Ricardas Berankis, of Lithuania, during the second round at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in New York. 1-ranked Djokovic was playing his first ATP match in six months because of the coronavirus pandemic; he pulled out of the doubles event Sunday because of his neck. That major championship's site in Flushing Meadows is hosting the Ohio-based Western & Southern Open, too, as part of an unusual doubleheader with no spectators. Like Djokovic, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka emerged with difficult wins, while two-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova, the No. Djokovic now meets American Tennys Sandgren, a 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-6 (5) winner over No.
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