#Austin activates emergency alert due to severe COVID-19 ‘crisis’

#Austin activates emergency alert due to severe COVID-19 ‘crisis’

“#Austin activates emergency alert due to severe COVID-19 ‘crisis’” Health officials in Austin issued an emergency alert over the weekend that the COVID-19 situation in the city was “severely worsening” and has reached a “critical” point.  The “Warn Central Texas” alert system was designed for use during a disaster, which health officials say the city is experiencing.  The alert was distributed on…

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#DaBaby shouldn’t be canceled for homophobic words

#DaBaby shouldn’t be canceled for homophobic words

“#DaBaby shouldn’t be canceled for homophobic words” Nick Cannon is saying “no” to cancel culture, coming to rapper DaBaby’s defense following his controversial homophobic remarks at the Rolling Loud concert on July 25. Cannon, 40, appeared on radio station 105.1’s program, “The Breakfast Club” and expressed his thoughts on the 29-year-old’s comments. The “Wild ‘N Out”…

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#NYC sailor sues ex for allegedly hiding boat

#NYC sailor sues ex for allegedly hiding boat

“#NYC sailor sues ex for allegedly hiding boat” It’s the high “seize.” A New York City sailor says his ex-gal pal left him high and dry — by absconding with their boat, according to new court papers. Michael Fortinberry claims he and then-girlfriend Jessica Gates bought a Beneteau Oceanis 35 boat for $155,500 in December…

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#Elephants in India enjoy fruit feast ahead of own world day

#Elephants in India enjoy fruit feast ahead of own world day

“#Elephants in India enjoy fruit feast ahead of own world day” MATHURA, India, Aug 10 – After an evening walk under overcast skies with rains not far away, elephants rescued from circuses and temples in India are treated to a feast of their favorite fruits and vegetables to celebrate World Elephant Day. A lavish spread of watermelons, bananas, papayas and pumpkins is laid out for the…

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#Common flower is first carnivorous plant in 20 years

#Common flower is first carnivorous plant in 20 years

“#Common flower is first carnivorous plant in 20 years” There’s a new flesh-eating flower in the plant kingdom. The carnivorous cutie is the first of its kind identified in 20 years — despite the white flower’s prevalence throughout the Pacific Northwest. Sean Graham, a botanist with the University of British Columbia, told NPR, “We had…

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