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Future has dropped three chart-topping albums in just six months
by Stephen Thompson
This week, the rapper Future hit #1 on Billboard's albums chart for a third time in the last six months. Meanwhile, on the songs, chart, stasis is becoming the coin of the realm.
Emus Banned For Bad Behavior From Hotel In Australia's Outback
Two emus will no longer be able to use their long necks to pluck toast out of toasters. After the birds learned to climb the steps to the establishment, the bar owners put up a rope to keep them out.
News Brief: Big Tech Hearing, Democrats Press Barr, Ashtabula County's Changes
Big tech faces lawmakers' questions about whether they're trying to squash competition. House Democrats square off with Attorney General William Barr. And, the political future of an Ohio County.
House Panel Hearing To Probe State Department's Lack Of Diversity
by Jackie Northam
With the State Department under pressure to diversify, foreign service officers of color reveal harassment by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents despite their diplomatic passports.
Limited-Edition Crocs Resemble Bucket Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
The crocs up for sale have images of fried drumsticks, thighs and wings with red and white stripped trim. The shoes first debuted at New York Fashion Week in February.
HBO's 'Weight Of Gold' Examines Olympians' Psychological Struggles
by Eric Deggans
A new HBO documentary explores the mental health challenges of Olympic athletes. The Weight Of Gold is deep and revealing. It is also problematically not diverse.
Election Officials Worry Postal Changes Could Affect Voting By Mail
by Sally Herships
Service cuts at the U.S. Postal Service have some election officials concerned that the dramatic pandemic-induced expansion of vote by mail could face delays as ballots are being returned.
GOP Relief Bill Sets The Stage For A Showdown With Democrats
by Claudia Grisales
After lengthy negotiations, Senate Republicans rolled out their plan for the next wave of coronavirus aid. Under it, supplemental unemployment payment would fall to $200 per week through September.