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Sheraz Farooqi

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Sheraz Farooqi is a reporter for Newsweek covering U.S. Politics, Pop-Culture, Sports, and Breaking News. He has previously written for The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant, Rotten Tomatoes, and ComicBook Debate. Sheraz has done guest media commentary for AJ+ and BBC News Radio. Sheraz strongly believes in charitable and social work. He took part...

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SoulCycle

Health

SoulCycle Announces $2,500 At-Home Bike With Access Via Membership to Equinox and More

The new at-home bike will be available for pre-order on March 13.

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Ceremonies of the Olympic Flame

Entertainment

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Flame Will Be Lit Without Any Spectators in Attendance

This will be the first time the flame is lit without spectators since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Black Widow

Entertainment

Final ‘Black Widow’ Trailer Sheds New Light on Natasha’s Past

The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2020.

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Amazon Go

Entertainment

Amazon Selling Its Cashier-less Checkout Tech to ‘Several’ Companies

They first debuted cashier-less checkout technology with Amazon Go, their own cutting-edge grocery store, in 2018.

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 International Women's Day

World

Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres and Others Mark International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8 to acknowledge the achievements of women and push for further equality and representation.

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Bernie Sanders

Politics

Bernie Sanders Calls Display of Swastika Flag at His Rally ‘Disgusting’ and ‘Unspeakable’

The Vermont senator and presidential candidate recalled the recent incident in which a man unfurled a Nazi flag at an event.

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SNL Flip the Switch

Entertainment

What Is the ‘Flip the Switch’ Challenge?

The latest challenge comes from TikTok and has had multiple people creatively share their variation.

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Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams

Sports

College Basketball Coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams Bump Elbows Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The two coaches took heed of the precaution, as the coronavirus continues to spread across the world.

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Elizabeth Warren

Politics

Celebrities and Social Media React to Elizabeth Warren Dropping Out of the Presidential Race

The Massachusetts senator ended her 2020 presidential campaign on Thursday, after a disappointing Super Tuesday.

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Baby Yoda

Entertainment

Even Baby Yoda Isn’t Safe From The Coronavirus

The coronavirus continues to hurt the entertainment industry, now impacting the manufacturing of Baby Yoda toys.

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Avengers: Endgame

Entertainment

With ‘Black Panther’s’ Release on Disney+, Here Are the 5 Must-Watch Marvel Movies on the Service

Disney’s streaming platform features almost every single film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe—and these are the best ones.

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Mike Bloomberg

Entertainment

Celebrities and Social Media React to Mike Bloomberg Dropping out of the Race

The billionaire former mayor of New York City spent over $500 million dollars on his campaign before dropping out following Super Tuesday

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LeBron James

Sports

How LeBron James Can Capture His Fifth MVP in 2020

James has led the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference thus far, averaging 25 points and a league-leading 10 assists per game.

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No Time to Die

Entertainment

James Bond Flick ‘No Time to Die’ Pushed to November Because of Coronavirus

The latest entry in the iconic spy-film franchise was previously set for an April release.

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Matt Reeves Batman

Entertainment

Director Matt Reeves Reveals First Look at the Batmobile in 2021’s ‘The Batman’

The movie stars Robert Pattinson as the eponymous Batman, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, and Colin Farrell as Penguin.

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Jurgen Klopp

Sports

Liverpool Manager Has Perfect Response to Being Asked About Coronavirus

Jürgen Klopp’s club was coming off of a loss to Chelsea on Tuesday, when the manager was asked about the virus. He didn’t mince words when answering.

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Spike Lee

Sports

Here’s Why Spike Lee and the New York Knicks Are Feuding Right Now

The ever-embattled sports organization is making headlines once again for all the wrong reasons—a bitter back-and-forth with the team’s most famous fan.

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Disney+

Entertainment

Disney Cancels European Launch Event for Disney+ in Response to Coronavirus

The streaming service is still slated to debut in several European markets on March 24, even without the glitzy press showcase.

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Amy Klobuchar

Entertainment

‘Saturday Night Live’s’ Rachel Dratch Tips Her Hat to Amy Klobuchar: “I Admire the Heck Out of You”

Dratch’s comments came not long after the Minnesota senator announced that she is ending her 2020 presidential campaign.

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I Know This Much Is True

Entertainment

5 Things to Know About HBO’s ‘I Know This Much Is True’ Adaptation Starring Mark Ruffalo

The project is based on Wally Lamb’s 1998 novel of the same name and is set to release on April 27.

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Palpatine

Entertainment

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Novel Confirms That the “New” Palpatine Was a Clone the Whole Time

An excerpt from the novelization—due out March 17—provides a bit more context as to how the villain came back after dying in ‘Return of the Jedi.’

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