New Zealand is COVID-free, Jacinda Ardern confirms; Social distancing still encouraged

There have been no new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reported in New Zealand since May 22, 2020. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared the country as COVID-19-free on June 8, 2020. "While we're in a safer, stronger position, there's still no easy path back to pre-COVID life but the determination and focus we have had on our … Continue reading New Zealand is COVID-free, Jacinda Ardern confirms; Social distancing still encouraged

Reche Caldwell biography: 13 things about NFL star born in Tampa, Florida

Donald "Reche" Caldwell Jr. was born in Tampa, Florida, United States to Donald Caldwell Sr. and Deborah Caldwell. Reche died on June 6, 2020 in the same city at the age of 41. Deborah told TMZ that Reche was getting ready to take his girlfriend out on a date. When he went back inside his … Continue reading Reche Caldwell biography: 13 things about NFL star born in Tampa, Florida

Beyonce’s ‘Dear Class of 2020’ speech: George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, black lives matter

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter was one of the artists featured in "Dear Class of 2020," a virtual graduation by YouTube Originals, on June 6, 2020. In 10 minutes, she talked about the Black Lives Matter movement and sexism in the music industry. Mononymously known as Beyoncé, the singer-actress talked about the Black Lives Matter protests taking place … Continue reading Beyonce’s ‘Dear Class of 2020’ speech: George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, black lives matter

Gabi Brandt, Saulo Poncio expecting their second baby

Brazilian digital influencer Gabi Brandt, 24, wife of Brazilian singer and composer Saulo Poncio, 24, is pregnant. She took to Instagram to make the announcement on June 7, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJsghEF9r4/   "Nós estamos muito, muito felizes (We are very, very happy)!" Brandt told Quem. "Descobri há quatro dias e dessa vez escolhi não esperar para … Continue reading Gabi Brandt, Saulo Poncio expecting their second baby

Is Donald Trump a habitual liar? Ask Colin Powell

Colin Powell, 83, did not vote for Donald Trump, 73, in 2016. In an interview with Jake Tapper, 51, of CNN on "State of the Union" on June 7, 2020, the former Republican Secretary of State explained why he is not voting again for the president of the United States. Powell told Tapper that Trump … Continue reading Is Donald Trump a habitual liar? Ask Colin Powell

K-pop group BTS supports Black Lives Matter with $1 million donation

Along with Big Hit Entertainment, BTS has donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter. The K-pop group and the entertainment company have yet to comment on their donation to the international human rights movement that campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards African-American people. "Black people all over the world are in pain at this moment … Continue reading K-pop group BTS supports Black Lives Matter with $1 million donation

J.K. Rowling, people who menstruate and where to find them

"Harry Potter" author Joanne Rowling, 54, who is professionally known as J.K. Rowling, is being accused of transphobia yet again. On June 7, 2020, she took to social media to question the headline of an article about people who menstruate. https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1269382518362509313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1269382518362509313&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcnews.com%2Fpop-culture%2Fpop-culture-news%2Fj-k-rowling-accused-transphobia-after-mocking-people-who-menstruate-n1227071   The tweet received a slew of criticisms and many critics, including "Harry Potter" fans, … Continue reading J.K. Rowling, people who menstruate and where to find them

San Juan City major Francis Zamora as persona non grata in Baguio City after breaking quarantine rules?

Francisco Javier "Francis" Zamora, 42, may be declared as persona non grata in Baguio City, Philippines. The former basketball player and incumbent mayor of San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines was accused of breaching Baguio City's health protocols set as a response to the ongoing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Zamora has apologized to incumbent Baguio … Continue reading San Juan City major Francis Zamora as persona non grata in Baguio City after breaking quarantine rules?

List of Thomas Lane’s crimes from 2001 to 2018

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States was hired by the Minneapolis Police Department on February 19, 2019. On May 26, 2020, he was fired along with his training officer Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, and their former colleagues Tou Nmn Thao, 34, and J Alexander Kueng, 26, over their involvement in the fatal … Continue reading List of Thomas Lane’s crimes from 2001 to 2018

Conor McGregor announces retirement after Amanda Nunes’s ‘UFC 250’ win in Las Vegas

Conor "Notorious" McGregor, 31, of Dublin, Ireland is may be hanging up the gloves soon. On June 6, 2020, the former UFC Lightweight Champion took to Twitter to announce his retirement. https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1269492917317533696   This is not the first time McGregor announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. He made the same announcement in 2019, the … Continue reading Conor McGregor announces retirement after Amanda Nunes’s ‘UFC 250’ win in Las Vegas