One day after USC announced the launch of BLVD Studios, its in-house creative lab, with a flashy video depicting Trojans players and coaches attending a faux Hollywood premiere and a pool party in the Hollywood Hills, the university took the
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MLS announces new playoff berth format after postponed games
Major League Soccer announced Thursday it has canceled six games postponed by COVID-19 outbreaks and will award playoff berths based on points-per-game rather than regular-season records. The main beneficiary of the change could be the Colorado Rapids, who have the
US moves forward with seizure of Iranian missiles, petroleum bound for Yemen, Venezuela
The Justice Department announced court filings Thursday in a formal bid to force the forfeiture of multiple shipments of Iranian missiles bound for Yemen and for the sale of oil bound for Venezuela that the U.S. Navy has confiscated. The Navy
Chargers player tests positive for COVID-19
The Chargers announced Thursday morning that one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19. The player, who the team did not identify, is self-quarantining and will remain away from the team during contact tracing. Others identified as close contacts
Pandemic forces American Hockey League to move start of season to Feb. 5
The American Hockey League announced it will move the start of its season to Feb. 5. | William J. Abate/AHL “This gives us the best chance to have a significant season,” league president and CEO Scott Howson said. “We’re going
U.S. Charges 8 in Plot to Harass Chinese Dissidents
The Justice Department announced charges on Wednesday against eight people accused of conspiring to conduct an aggressive harassment campaign on behalf of China to pressure political dissidents and fugitives in the United States to return home to face trial. The
‘We believe in science.’ Washington, Oregon and Nevada join California’s vaccine-review plan.
A week after Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced that a panel of experts from his state would independently review any federally approved coronavirus vaccines before they were administered to residents, the governors of Washington, Oregon and Nevada announced they’d
Biden, in Sign of Confidence, Will Visit Iowa in Race’s Final Days
Joseph R. Biden Jr. will travel to Iowa this week, he announced on Monday, a sign of confidence that suggests his campaign is significantly expanding its electoral map with just eight days left in the presidential race. “I’m going to
UN: Nuclear weapons ban treaty to enter into force
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations announced Saturday that 50 countries have ratified a U.N. treaty to ban nuclear weapons triggering its entry into force in 90 days, a move hailed by anti-nuclear activists but strongly opposed by the United
Land of tears: ‘Desperate’ Illinois health care workers ‘seeing history repeat itself’
Dr. Ngozi Ezike broke down during Friday’s daily briefing as she announced the state’s COVID-19 numbers. | ABC7Chicago “If you’re talking about COVID fatigue from having to keep wearing a mask, think about the COVID fatigue for health care workers,
AstraZeneca resuming US testing of COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca Inc. announced Friday that regulators are letting it resume testing of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the U.S. Testing of the vaccine was halted worldwide early last month because of a British study volunteer’s illness. Studies have already resumed
Roof at Globe Life Field will be closed tonight for Game 3 of the World Series
Major League Baseball announced the roof at Globe Life Field will closed for Game 3 of the World Series on Friday. “Given Friday’s forecasted temperatures, wind chill, and the possibility of rain, the Commissioner’s Office has determined that the roof
LA County, city advancing plans for coronavirus rapid testing program
Two months after Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a coordinated effort to establish wide-scale use of rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests, local health officials are poised to announce details of a pilot program next week that will employ an FDA-approved
Hulu drops Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network
The streaming service announced it was unable to reach an agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group, which shares ownership of Marquee with the Cubs. The Cubs’ Marquee Sports Network won’t be seen on Hulu starting Friday. The streaming service announced Thursday
Trump Promised Seniors Drug Discount Cards. They May Be Illegal.
WASHINGTON — A month ago, President Trump surprised much of his own government when he announced in North Carolina that he would soon send $200 discount cards to more than 30 million older Americans to offset the cost of prescription
Army: Slain Texas soldier’s family entitled to compensation
U.S. Army officials have announced that the family of a Texas soldier slain at Fort Hood is entitled to benefits because her death happened while she was on duty ByThe Associated Press October 21, 2020, 7:39 PM • 2 min
Stan Van Gundy agrees to coach the New Orleans Pelicans
Stan Van Gundy announced Wednesday that he is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he’ll take over a promising team that includes No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson and reigning most improved player Brandon Ingram. Van Gundy agreed
Jeff Bridges Diagnosed With Lymphoma | E! News
The Oscar-winning actor announced his cancer diagnosis, but reassures fans that his prognosis is good. See his message. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1200002/jeff-bridges-reveals-hes-been-diagnosed-with-lymphoma #JeffBridges #ENews #CelebrityNews Subscribe: http://bit.ly/enewssub About E! News: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion
Trump Team Unveils $55 Million Ad Blitz on a Day of Scattershot Attacks
President Trump’s re-election campaign on Monday announced a $55 million advertising blitz for the final two weeks of the race in a string of battleground states, as the president spent the day unleashing attacks against Joseph R. Biden Jr., Dr.
Pac-12 sets football player minimums, though there’s a workaround
The Pac-12 Conference announced on Monday its minimum-player requirements for football games this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with one important disclaimer: Short-handed teams will be allowed to play if they choose to do so. Of course, some scenarios would
U.S. Charges Russian Intelligence Officers in Major Cyberattacks
The Justice Department announced indictments on Monday of six Russian military intelligence officers in connection with major hacks worldwide, including of the Winter Olympics and elections in France as well as an attack in 2017 aimed at destabilizing Ukraine that
Festival Cancels Abu Dhabi Event After Allegations of Sexual Assault
LONDON — The Hay Festival, an annual staple of Britain’s literary calendar, announced on Monday that an offshoot event to promote freedom of speech and women’s empowerment would no longer be held in Abu Dhabi after one of its employees
Iran announces its virus death toll passes 30,000 killed
Iran announced Saturday that its death toll from the coronavirus has passed the milestone of 30,000 killed, in what has been the Mideast region’s worst outbreak. The announcement by Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari saw Iran put its total
Supreme Court Will Review Trump’s Plan to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants in Redistricting
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it would hear a case on whether the Trump administration can exclude undocumented immigrants from the calculations it will use in apportioning congressional seats. The court put the case on a
‘Little or no Effect,’ W.H.O. Says of Remdesivir on Coronavirus Deaths
The head of the World Health Organization announced that two drugs tested to treat coronavirus failed to prevent deaths among patients, according to a study.
Netherlands to Allow Doctors to Help End Lives of Terminally Ill Children
The Dutch government announced plans this week to allow doctors to end the lives of terminally ill children who are under 13 years old, a decision that is bound to inflame the debate over physician-assisted death. The Netherlands already allows
Google now lets you search for a song by humming or singing its tune
Google announced this week that it is adding a “search a song” button to its search bar which will allow users to hum, sing or whistle the tunes to songs that they don’t know. After providing Google with your best
Colts close practice facility after positive COVID-19 tests
The Indianapolis Colts announced Friday that several individuals within the organization have tested positive for COVID-19, the club has closed its practice facility, and the team will work remotely following NFL protocols. The Colts are scheduled to play host to
NY Fed says Charles Phillips stepping down from board of directors
(Reuters) – The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that Charles Phillips, chairman of Infor, Inc., has stepped down from its Board of Directors effective today. Read more on the New York Fed’s website https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/news/aboutthefed/2020/20201016. Disclaimer: Fusion Media would
Peloton recalls pedals on 27,000 bikes due to injuries
Peloton is spinning out of control. The fitness brand announced that 27,000 pedals on their bikes are being recalled due to a defect that causes them to break off at the axle, which reportedly leads to injury for users, according