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The IndependentBlack Army soldier responds to racist tirade at IHOP: ‘This is America’
‘This is the country we serve and defend. These are the people we fight for’
- The Independent
OJ Simpson criticised over comments on Chauvin trial
‘You gotta let the jury speak, it’s the American way’
- LA Times
Don Lemon discusses racism in America on Times panel before popping out for Chauvin verdict
Don Lemon talked about his book on race, "This is the Fire," in a Times Festival of Books panel that was cut short by the Chauvin verdict announcement.
- The Independent
What happened to the other officers arrested over George Floyd death?
Three former police officers who responded to George Floyd call now face trial in August
- The Independent
Ma’Khia Bryant: Ohio police tell bystanders ‘blue lives matter’ after girl shot dead as Chauvin verdict delivered
Force releases body camera footage showing moment teenager was killed
- The Independent
‘She was a child’: White House calls fatal police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant ‘tragic’
Jen Psaki says killing of 16 year old ‘came just as America was hopeful for a step forward’ after Chauvin guilty verdict
- Associated Press
Anderson scores 2, Canadiens hold on to beat Oilers 4-3
Josh Anderson had two goals and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a late push by Edmonton, beating the Oilers 4-3 Wednesday night to split a two-game series. “We can’t wait around any longer, these games are way too important,” Anderson said. Tyler Toffoli and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Montreal (20-15-9).
- The Independent
‘Am I off my meds?’: Greg Gutfeld reprimanded on Fox News for ‘selfish’ on-air reaction to Chauvin verdict
Incredulous fellow anchors groan in background as Gutfeld offers take on verdict
- The Independent
Val Demings and Jim Jordan clash over police funding
‘Law enforcement officers deserve better than to be utilised as pawns! And you and your colleagues should be ashamed of yourselves!’ Demings thunders at Jordan
- Architectural Digest
12 Outdoor Furniture Sets for Living Alfresco
With warmer weather just around the corner, we're taking our home-design focus to the great outdoors Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest
- The Independent
Will Derek Chauvin appeal guilty verdict in George Floyd murder?
Though overturning the case is a long shot, there are a few arguments Chauvin’s lawyers could make for a potential appeal
- Associated Press
EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses
Risky uses of artificial intelligence that threaten people’s safety or rights such as live facial scanning should be banned or tightly controlled, European Union officials said Wednesday as they outlined an ambitious package of proposed regulations to rein in the rapidly expanding technology. The draft regulations from the EU's executive commission include rules for applications deemed high risk such as AI systems to filter out school, job or loan applicants. The proposals are the 27-nation bloc’s latest move to maintain its role as the world’s standard-bearer for technology regulation, as it tries to keep up with the world's two big tech superpowers, the U.S. and China.
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin: how has he been charged and when will he be sentenced?
The 45 year old could spend a maximum of 75 years in prison
- The Independent
Chauvin wrote attorney’s number on hand in case of guilty verdict, report says
Judge revokes Chauvin’s bail and he will remain in police custody until his sentencing, which is scheduled for June.
- Miami Herald
LeVar Burton will guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ after wave of fan support. ‘I am overjoyed’
LeVar Burton will get his chance to guest host “Jeopardy!” after the actor received heavy support from fans.
- Architectural Digest
The 7 Best Airbnbs in Nashville
Looking to be as close as possible to all of the gems Nashville has to offer? This modern farmhouse, located in the heart of Music City, sits as close to Downtown as you can get and within walking distance of Historic Germantown, the North Gulch, and Nashville’s Farmers Market. Get it now! If your dream has always been to stay in an 100-year-old bungalow, look no further than this Nashville Airbnb.
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Liverpool owner Henry says sorry to fans over ESL
Liverpool were among the six Premier League clubs who signed up for the Super League but withdrew on Tuesday (April 20) amid a storm of protests from fans, players, managers and governments, alongside threats of bans and sanctions from the game's European and world governing bodies UEFA and FIFA.The Super League, which was announced on Sunday with 12 founding members, has been championed by Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, the new competition's chairman.But following the withdrawal of the six English clubs, it is left with three Italian sides -- AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan -- plus Perez's Real Madrid along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid from Spain.
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Barney the robo barman readies for cocktail hour
Post-lockdown drinks will look different at this barThey will be served by Barney the robo barmanBarney can mix 16 different spirits and eight different sodasfor customers who place their orders on their phonesLocation: Zurich, SwitzerlandF&P ROBOTICS AG CHIEF SALES OFFICER, GERY COLOMBO, SAYING:"One thing is of course the entertainment factor, so it's really an experience, that Barney will serve you with a drink that is freshly made. Barney can also talk to you, he could tell you a joke."The Barney Bar could help bars and hotels reduce human contactThe robot can also disinfect his own robotic armF&P ROBOTICS AG CHIEF SALES OFFICER, GERY COLOMBO, SAYING:"Well, our goal is not to replace humans, our goal is to be a complement for humans. And I mean, you see technology is getting into all different fields, and we see that Barney is much more a complement, if you want, an additional entertaining factor, or maybe if you have a certain environment where you don't always want somebody at the bar but you still have a 24-hour service for your customers, that's where a bar could also make sense."
- INSIDER
Whoopi Goldberg is writing a superhero movie about an older Black woman
The EGOT legend says she has been "obsessed" with stories of superheros saving the Earth since she was a little kid.
- The Independent
US has more captive tigers than the world has wild ones. A new bill aims to stop that
Tom Carper says proposed bill ‘would prevent big cats from living in inhumane conditions’