NBA Playoffs Look to Resume Saturday
For the second consecutive day, the NBA postponed playoff games as players boycotted in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake and the constant police brutality experienced by minorities in … Read More
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Blake is a writer focused on non-profits and trade industries. He has told the stories of countless peacebuilders while covering international development with the nonprofit Search for Common Ground. He is a graduate of the George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs.
Israel Fires at Hamas in Gaza after Fire Balloon Attacks
Israel launched air raids and tank attacks on Hamas facilities in Gaza today. This comes as Hamas militants fired about six rockets into southern Israel. No causalities have been reported. … Read More
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Resigns
Japan’s longest consecutive serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has stepped due to battling illness. Abe has been hospitalized twice in the last month for a recurring intestinal issue. This is … Read More
Trump Speaks to RNC from White House Lawn
In a dark and gloomy speech, President Donald J. Trump claimed that Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden would destroy the country. Speaking at the Republican National Convention … Read More
Islanders Fall Short in Comeback; Lightning Dominate
It was a crazy game as the New York Islanders took on the Philadelphia Flyers in their second matchup of the second round. The Flyers came out blazing after a … Read More
NBA, WNBA Boycott Games in Response to Jacob Blake Shooting
In a remarkable act of unity, players from the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS decided to boycott their games yesterday in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed … Read More
Trump Calls for Biden, Himself, to Take Pre-Debate Drug Tests
In 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump claimed that his rival, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was on drugs during one of the debates, greatly improving her performance. He suggested that … Read More
China Fires Warning Missile
China has fired two missiles into the South China Sea, a warning toward the United States as tensions in the region rise. This comes in response to China’s claim that … Read More
Fauci was in Surgery When CDC Discussed Testing Guidelines
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says he was undergoing surgery on August 20 when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated … Read More
George Says NBA Bubble Left Him in Dark Place as Clippers Win Big
LA Clippers forward Paul George had not looked like himself since the start of the playoffs. He broke out of his shooting slump yesterday scoring 35 points as the Clippers … Read More