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Day: August 28, 2018

‘Blindspotting’ stars Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal talk gentrification in their home town of Oaklan – The Audubon County Advocate Journal

The Audubon County Advocate Journal(29 Aug 2018) Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal tackle the complicated subject of gentrification in their new dramedy “Blindspotting,” set in their hometown of Oakland, California. (Aug. 28). Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie […]

Body camera video released of incident when Denver officers handcuffed Colorado reporter – FOX31 Denver

FOX31 DenverDENVER — A Colorado reporter says she was handcuffed by police for taking photos on a public sidewalk. The incident happened back in July and now the Denver Police Department has released body camera footage. The day after the incident happened … and more …read more Source:: Denver, Colorado News From Google News Zennie […]

Roberto Osuna gives up late run as Astros fall to Athletics – Chron.com

Chron.comRoberto Osuna gives up late run as Astros fall to Athletics. By Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle. Updated 11:13 pm CDT, Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (54) reacts after Oakland Athletics Nick Martini’s RBI double, … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Athletics News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | […]

Mexican Box Office Hit ‘Ya Veremos’ Set To Premiere In US – Forbes

ForbesMexican dramedy Ya Veremos (We’ll See) is set to make its U.S. debut Friday, hoping to make a mark during Labor Day weekend. The film, starring Mauricio Ochmann, Fernanda Castillo, Erik Hayser and Emiliano Aramayo (in his first acting role) is a hit in … …read more Source:: Movie Box Office News By Google News […]

How This Founder Is Changing The Influencer Marketing Platform Between Celebrities and Startups – Forbes

ForbesLMS builds and executes entertainment and influencer marketing solutions for growth-stage and emerging brands by creating partnerships, campaigns, programming, strategies, and activations. With the majority of her clients designing products within the … …read more Source:: Influencer Marketing News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media […]

UPDATE: Seattle teachers vote to authorize strike unless deal reached by Sept. 5 – KIRO Seattle

KIRO SeattleUPDATE: Seattle teachers voted Tuesday night to authorize a strike, which would start on September 5 unless a deal is reached. KIRO 7 reporter Jessica Oh is putting together a full story right now for our 11 p.m. newscast.Seattle teachers and staff vote to authorize a strike — unless a deal is reached by […]

Arizona restaurants among 100 most scenic in America – AZ Big Media

AZ Big MediaDiners looking to broaden their travels and enjoy astonishing scenery as they feast – from wooded overlooks to twinkling skylines and everything in between – need look no further than OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant … …read more Source:: Las Vegas Restaurant News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | […]

8 injured in city shootings, including 16-year-old boy – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneEight people have been injured in city shootings since noon Tuesday, including a 16-year-old boy, Chicago police said. Just after 8 p.m., the boy was in a parking lot with a group of people in the 4300 block of South Dearborn Street in the Robert …Man stabbed during street fight on Near North SideChicago […]

Captain Marvel Takes Flight With New Tote Bag – Comicbook.com

Comicbook.comIf you’re looking for a way to hold all of your valuables, while still flaunting your love for Captain Marvel, then you’re in luck. Sideshow and Loungefly recently debuted their Captain Marvel Leather Tote Bag, which features a cartoon version of Carol …First “Official” Look At CAPTAIN MARVELNerdistThe MCU Has Stopped Pretending To Adapt Marvel […]

Bochy’s 9th-inning plans for Giants relievers and where Melancon fits in – SFGate

SFGateMark Melancon is pitching more often and more effectively, and manager Bruce Bochy said he sees the right-hander becoming a full-time closer again. “I do,” Bochy said. “I think Mark’s getting a lot stronger with how he’s being able to bounce back and … …read more Source:: SF Giants News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie […]

No joke: RB Ja’Quan Gardner couldn’t believe 49ers wanted to sign him – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleGardner, 5-foot-7 and 205 pounds, hasn’t been with the 49ers since he attended their three-day rookie minicamp on a tryout basis in May and wasn’t signed. He’s spent the past several months working out in his hometown of Ceres, about five miles south …49ers Sign RB Ja’Quan Gardner, Waive S Chanceller James49ers.comReport: 49ers […]

Former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine loses Democratic primary for governor – Miami Herald

Miami HeraldFormer Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine’s bid for governor ended with Tuesday’s primary election, when Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum unexpectedly emerged from a competitive field of Democrats to secure the nomination in a historic upset. Levine, the …Live-Blog: 2018 Miami Primary Election ResultsMiami New Times all 841 news articles …read more Source:: Miami News […]

Video: All the best bench reactions from the Warriors season – Golden State of Mind

Golden State of MindThe Golden State Warriors were the NBA’s best team in the 2017-18 season. And because of it, they had the biggest and brightest moments, and the top highlights. Highlights are worth celebrating, but not only by fans. The Warriors had some truly elite … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors News By […]

Calling Donald Trump ‘Alt-Right’ Only Empowers Real Racists – The American Conservative

The American ConservativeWhen Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday about the “South African Government…seizing land from white farmers” and the “large scale killing of farmers,” many observers were quick to say that the president—and Fox News’s Tucker Carlson, who reported on …Deep State Freaks as Trump Slams Racist South Africa Land GrabsThe New AmericanSouth Africa’s Afriforum and […]

5 SXSW Panels I’d Love to See Next Year – Digital Music News

Digital Music NewsEven if you’re a regular at SXSW, you may not realize that there’s an elaborate panel selection process that starts months before the event. The process actually gets underway about 7-8 months ahead of the next conference. That makes sense: SXSW is an … …read more Source:: SXSW News From Google News Zennie […]

Will Big Ten’s first-round QB drought end in 2019? – KPCnews.com

KPCnews.com“With the fifth pick in the first round, the Carolina Panthers select quarterback from Penn State, Kerry Collins.” You may, or may not, have known this, but the night those 18 words were spoken by then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue — April 22, 1995 … and more …read more Source:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News […]

Downtown Fayetteville to get new hotel – The Citizen.com

The Citizen.comDevelopment plans for a 4-story hotel on Ga. Highway 85 just north of downtown Fayetteville were approved Aug. 28. Hwy. 85 is shown at the bottom of the rendering. Rendering/Steve Gulas. Development plans for Fayetteville to get a 4-story hotel on Ga. …read more Source:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham […]

Dez Bryant offers to fight YouTube star Jake Paul – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comThe free agent wide receiver was apparently one of the hundreds of thousands of people who watched the boxing event over the weekend that featured YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI going head-to-head in the main event. Despite the fact that neither are … and more …read more Source:: YouTube News By Google News Zennie […]

At The Bird, Fried Chicken Gets the Farm-to-Table Treatment – East Bay Express

East Bay ExpressWhen I heard that the San Francisco fast-casual restaurant The Bird was opening a new outpost in the East Bay, I had to try it. Granted, the hype around this restaurant was a little off-putting, especially because it only serves about five dishes. That … …read more Source:: Oakland Restaurants News By Google […]

US Open Live Updates: Novak Djokovic Escapes on Sweltering Day – New York Times

New York Times… • On Day 2 of the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic appeared to be withering in the heat, but rallied to win his first-round match. • On the women’s side, second-seeded Caroline Wozniacki and fourth-seeded Angelique Kerber won in straight sets. • With the …Heat policy in effect at the US Open (1:44)ESPNOn […]

Oklahoma has an outside chance to make the College Football Playoff, but it all depends on Kyler Murray – Dallas News (blog)

Dallas News (blog)Baker was the most accurate quarterback in college football last year and he was a Heisman Trophy winner. I don’t expect anybody to fill those kind of shoes. But if he is pretty good, if he’s just reasonably good for them, I think that Oklahoma has an …Oklahoma Sooners Football Preseason Predictions: Will […]

Can Fall Box Office Break Records Despite Lack of New ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Movies? – TheWrap

TheWrapFor the first time since 2014, there will not be an installment of “Star Wars” or the Marvel Cinematic Universe released in the final four months of the year. Nonetheless, analysts project that this year’s box office is on track to finish ahead of last … and more …read more Source:: Star Wars News By […]

Scattered strong storms expected into Tuesday night, swim hazards expected Wednesday – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneScattered strong thunderstorms were expected into Tuesday night in the Chicago area, with moist air bringing the risk of downpours and flash flooding in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. There was a limited hail risk expected with … and more …read more Source:: Chicago Weather News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie […]

Raiders Donate $250000 To Save Oakland High School Sports – Raiders.com

Raiders.com“For decades, the Oakland Raiders have been big brothers to our football players and models for all students to emulate. They have been there for us when we were down, and when our students needed someone to look up to. But this donation from the … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News […]

NBA players get green light to wear sneaker color of choice throughout 2018-19 – ESPN

ESPNFor the first time in league history, the NBA will allow players to wear sneakers of any color, at any point during the upcoming season, league sources confirmed. The rule change is part of the NBA’s ongoing effort to allow its players to be expressive … and more …read more Source:: NBA News By Google […]

Woman critically injured in pedestrian crash in Honolulu – KHON2

KHON2HONOLULU (KHON2) – A 40-year-old woman was critically injured in a pedestrian crash in Honolulu Monday night. It happened at around 11:35 p.m. at the intersection of Kaheka and Kanunu streets. According to police, a driver was turning onto Kanunu … …read more Source:: Honolulu News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham […]

Philadelphia dismisses schools early on day 2 due to heat, plans to do same on Wednesday – WPVI-TV

WPVI-TVTo put it mildly, kids were quite happy to get out of the Solis Cohen Elementary school Tuesday. But there was nothing mild about the temperatures there Tuesday. It was so hot kids had sweat beading on their faces as they walked out. It was even hotter …School District of Philadelphia schools to dismiss early […]

United Airlines President Says If Families Want to Sit Together, They Should Pay Extra – Inc.com

Inc.comI don’t know why airlines are unique. Every other business that has something like that charges more for a better product. It’s a better product. You know it’s a better seat. I don’t know why airlines would be unique by offering lower prices for a … …read more Source:: United Airlines News By Google News […]

Kelly Clarkson Fans Want Her to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show After US Open Performance – PEOPLE.com

PEOPLE.comAlso this opening is 1000x better than the Super Bowl halftime show- @nfl take note!!!! BOOK THIS QUEEN!!!!” another user wrote. Another Twitter account holder tweeted, “Whoever is in charge of the super bowl halftime show may I introduce to you …Kelly Clarkson Fans Are Petitioning For a Super Bowl Halftime Show After Her US […]

Women’s soccer: Washington State’s Mykiaa Minniss, Idaho’s Morgan Crosby earn weekly honors – The Spokesman-Review

The Spokesman-ReviewWashington State freshman center-back Mykiaa Minniss was named Pac-12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week for women’s soccer, the conference announced Tuesday. WSU senior Maddy Haro won the same award the previous week. …read more Source:: Women’s Soccer News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of […]

Hip-hop educator brings growth, grit to Tunnell Elementary – Santa Maria Times

Santa Maria TimesStudents at Tunnell Elementary School in Santa Maria received lessons in grit and the growth mindset from hip–hop educator and motivational speaker Blake Brandes on Tuesday morning. Brandes, a Marshall Scholar who studied at the United Kingdom’s … …read more Source:: Hip Hop News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham […]

Plat approved for Hwy. 85 North commercial in Fayetteville – The Citizen.com

The Citizen.com… Chairman Sarah Murphy and Commissioner Joe Clark. Photo/Ben Nelms. The preliminary plat for commercial development on 11 acres along Ga. Highway 85 North in Fayetteville was approved by the Fayetteville Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. …read more Source:: Fayetteville, Georgia News By Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” […]

Chicago Weather: Storms, heavy rains Tuesday night and into Wednesday – WLS-TV

WLS-TVThe weather had an effect on Chicago’s airports. As of 5:45 p.m. O’Hare International Airport reported 336 canceled flights and delays averaging 47 minutes while Midway International Airport reported 55 canceled flights and delays averaging less than …Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts of Illinois, IndianaNBC ChicagoSevere thunderstorm watch #359 has just been issued for […]

Class out for some students around Cleveland due to heat – News 5 Cleveland

News 5 ClevelandCLEVELAND – Eighteen schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) cut classes due to high temperatures on Tuesday. Northeast Ohio Preparatory School student Kalonie Ferguson attends one of the 16 schools in the district without air …Hot in Cleveland: CMSD Closes 18 Schools Tuesday Due to High TemperaturesCleveland Scene all 5 news […]

Some polling places open late, disrupting Arizona primary – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleThe county’s Board of Supervisors wasn’t notified Monday when Fontes learned of the problems, and the recorder’s office has “no shortage of resources to run a successful election,” Chairman Steve Chucri said. “Now the board is being asked to step in … and more …read more Source:: SF Board Of Supervisors News From […]

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