Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA. The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant told The Athletic he was one of them, saying: “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through […]
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The entire Trump stock rally is gone: Dow erases all its gains since Donald Trump took office
The Trump stock rally, which at its peak a month ago was robust and seemingly unending, has completely evaporated. The Dow briefly fell more than 1,500 points on Tuesday, bringing the index below 19,732 points. That was the Dow’s closing level on January 19, 2017, the day before Trump took office. The S&P 500 is […]
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Trump invokes act to marshal private sector against virus
Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke a federal provision that allows the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Trump, now describing himself as a “wartime president,” said he would sign the Defense Production Act “in case we need it” as […]
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Black Press of America celebrates 193 years of freedom-fighting journalism
From Freedom’s Journal to The North Star to John Abbott’s Chicago Defender, African American-owned newspapers have sparked fires for truth and equality that have burned with the passion for fighting for freedom throughout history. Monday, March 16, 2020 marks the 193rd anniversary of the Black Press of America, whose global impact remains undeniable. It all began with Freedom’s Journal, the first African […]
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[VIDEO] Viral rapping sensation “That Girl Lay Lay” talks about young entrepreneurship
Social media superstar “That Girl Lay Lay” — also known as Alaya High — sits with one of her fans, Aniyah Sims, for an inspiring chat for The Atlanta Voice about her journey as a viral rap freestyle sensation, as well as her new pursuits into entrepreneurship with an upcoming balloon line, a cosmetics brand […]
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Georgia’s virus deaths rise, senator says he has coronavirus
State officials confirmed Wednesday that two COVID-19 patients have died in southwest Georgia, one of the hardest-hit areas outside metro Atlanta from the global outbreak. That brought the statewide death toll to three. The news came as state Sen. Brandon Beach, an Alpharetta Republican, announced he had been diagnosed with the coronavirus, which causes the […]
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Coronavirus: Trump taps emergency powers as virus relief plan proceeds
Describing himself as a “wartime president” fighting an invisible enemy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday invoked rarely used emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also signed an aid package — which the Senate approved earlier Wednesday — that will guarantee sick leave to workers who fall ill. Trump tapped […]
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AP source: Falcons agree to deal with OLB Dante Fowler
The Atlanta Falcons and Dante Fowler have agreed to a $48 million, three-year contract, reuniting the outside linebacker with one of his coaches in college. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the move on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because most teams won’t announce signings until the players pass physicals. […]
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Coronavirus: Atlanta firm starts a toilet paper drive-thru to give away its stock for free
With the coronavirus outbreak prompting people to panic-buy enough toilet paper to last them for years, the shelves at stores across the nation have been swiped clean. While that’s surely great news for toilet paper companies, it’s also left those of us who are down to our last two rolls in a bit of a […]
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Top House Democrat to self-quarantine after interaction with infected individual
New Mexico Rep. Ben Ray Luján, a member of House Democratic leadership, announced on Monday that he will self-quarantine after an interaction with an infected individual. As lawmakers on Capitol Hill grapple with how to contain the spread of coronavirus across the United States, 11 members of Congress have announced steps to either self-quarantine or […]
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Falcons kickoff free agency by cutting Freeman and Trufant
After the NFL Players Union agreed not to delay the beginning of the new league year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it caused a flurry of transactions around the NFL, most notably in Atlanta. As free agency began, the Falcons were in salary cap hell, with reportedly $700,000 in cap room after the league […]
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NFL: Brady to Bucs is a possibility after announcing Pats departure
Tuesday morning, the sports world was rocked when the indescribable moment happened: quarterback Tom Brady announced he would leave the New England Patriots and therefore, becoming a free agent. The Patriots only had one stance: What would Tom do? He’s won six Super Bowls out of the nine he competed in. Brady is a four-time […]
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#Election2020: Ohio postpones Democratic primary, Florida workers a no-show
The Democratic presidential primary is consumed with uncertainty after leaders in Ohio called off Tuesday’s election just hours before polls were set to open, citing the need to combat the new coronavirus. Officials in Florida, Arizona and Illinois said they would move forward with the vote — but by early Tuesday morning, the virus was hurting people’s […]
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Matt Ryan donates $100,000 to ATL charities aiding in Coronavirus fight
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is donating $100,000 to charities helping the city fight the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a report by ESPN’s Vaughn McClure, the donation will be split equally between Atlanta Community Food Bank and Giving Kitchen, which provides the needy with food and assists those who work in the food service industry […]
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Panthers get Bridgewater; tell Cam he’s free to seek a trade
The Carolina Panthers will acquire New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater signing the Louisville product to a three-year, $63 million contract, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Carolina informed current starting quarterback, Cam Newton, he is free to seek a trade (or be released). Right now, Newton’s contract is on Carolina’s books. First, the Saints were […]