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The mystery involving Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs only seems to keep getting deeper

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aka food stamps, keeps food in the pantries of 42 million Americans. But that number may soon shrink if House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway’s proposed farm bill becomes law. An analysis produced by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that about two million people will lose benefits if Congress enacts stringent new work requirements outlined by Conaway. Able-bodied SNAP recipients ages 18 to 59 with no children... Читать дальше...

“Westworld” creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan are heading from Delos Destinations to near-future Arkansas for Amazon Studios.

“Westworld” creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan are heading from Delos Destinations to Amazon Studios. The two are adapting William Gibson’s book “The Peripheral” for the streaming service via their Warner Bros. Television-based Kilter Films after a competitive bidding war, an individual with knowledge of production tells TheWrap. Gibson’s book follows Flynne Fisher, a young woman in near-future Arkansas. After playing what she’s been told is an experimental video game, Flynne finds herself in... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu tomorrow evening. Los Blancos have nearly guaranteed Champions League football next season, however, they would love nothing more than to overtake rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga. SEE MORE: Barcelona squad vs Celta Vigo announced: Delighted fans react to one inclusion in particular Zinedine Zidane’s men will be […]

The rise in the number of reported cases of rape and sexual abuse against children in India is a “national emergency”, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi said on Tuesday, with up to 100,000 such cases pending in the courts. “Each time a daughter is raped and killed, India’s soul is raped and killed,” he said at the release of a report that outlines how long it takes the courts to process cases of sexual abuse against children. Protests have erupted across India after a series of child rape cases were reported over the last 10 days. Читать дальше...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the hours dragged on during a riot at a South Carolina prison, bodies piled up on the sidewalk. An inmate inside watched in dismay as several fellow prisoners, two he knew well, lay dead and dying, their bodies leaving trails of blood leading back inside the prison walls. One bloodied man...

A recent report published by Global Net - Stop the Arms Trade (GN-STAT) found that Berlin can be viewed as an accomplice in the Armenian genocide, as many weapons used by the Ottoman Empire came from Germany. Radio Sputnik discussed the issue with French researcher Georges Estievenart.

It's time to stop the brutality of the UK's 'hostile environment' for migrants.

Wisconsin Attorney General was on the air with a right wing squawker, bragging about the damaging effects of the state's draconian Voter ID law:

Do you know how much $ USHER NET WORTH $ is? The figures reported will shock you. Continue reading it to get details on the sources of income of the popular songwriter, performer, actor, dancer and businessman.

The SIU has terminated the investigation into the officer, saying the man did not suffer any serious injury.

Arsenal News HQ brings you the latest Arsenal news, match analysis, transfer news, injury news, team news and rumours from trusted media outlets around the World. Arsenal have intensified their scouting of Benfica’s 21-year-old winger, Andrija Zivkovic, as they send Luis Boa Morte to watch the player once again. According to Record, Arsenal’s Portugal scout, Boa Morte had already scouted the player seven times prior to this latest outing as it becomes clear the youngster is firmly on Arsenal’s radar ahead of the summer. Читать дальше...

ALFALFA COUNTY, Okla. – A red flag warning is in effect until midnight, forestry officials announced Tuesday. According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Services, the affected areas and extreme conditions will exist near and west of a line from Alfalfa County to Cotton County. “New fires will likely exhibit explosive rapid rates of spread. Ongoing fires will require extensive patrol and mop up to prevent escape,” a press release from forestry officials states. As of Tuesday morning... Читать дальше...

Is it the job of every Trump administration official to lie with impunity? Does Kellyanne Conway hold a special "How to Lie" seminar to prepare them?

Former FBI Director James Comey and his new bestselling book aren't being well-received in all circles, with various outlets and commentators ripping him for bad judgment, pettiness and sanctimony.

Meghan Markle does “face yoga” to keep her skin looking young and beautiful. The future princess also partakes in vinyasa yoga and high-intensity Pilates to stay fit.

Colombian climber Miguel Angel Lopez won the Tour of the Alps second stage on Tuesday with Britain's four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome finishing fourth.

Founders of successful startups hold something akin to mythical status in the tech industry. But while myths are often inspirational, they are also frequently meant to serve as cautionary tales. Case in point: Kickstarter principal founder Perry Chen — who took over the company from cofounder Yancey Strickler in July of last year, then said in March that he had quietly become permanent CEO — is alienating staff and sowing chaos at the popular crowdfunding platform, BuzzFeed News has learned.

Residents in Menominee, Michigan, were digging out from two feet of snow on Tuesday, April 17, after a weekend spring storm. The 24.5 inches of snow is the most that has fallen during one storm in the town, a news report said. The National Weather Service described the storm as “once in a lifetime” and said it broke many records around Green Bay region, including being the second largest snowstorm to hit the region. Only a storm from 1888 had more snow. The storm had blizzard-like conditions with wind gusts of 35-50 miles per hour... Читать дальше...