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Capri Sun recently launched a new campaign to help keep kids hydrated while at school. Unfortunately for juice-loving kids, however, they may not be receiving what they’d normally expect to find in the famous juice pouches. Capri Sun is donating 5 million pouches of water to schools in the Chicagoland area and Granite City. Apparently, the company anticipates kids being disappointed at grabbing a pouch and finding it full of water instead of juice, so the pouches have the message, “We’re sorry, it’s not juice” printed on them. Capri Sun the donations were made because water fountains have been shut down at schools. “As a brand that exists to support families, when CAPRI SUN heard water fountains were going to be off-limits when schools reopened, we saw an opportunity to step up and help out," said Naor Danieli, the associate director of kids hydration at Kraft Heinz. "With a tremendous amount of collaboration across all our Capri Sun teams, we worked quickly to create Capri S...

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek after the two clubs agreed a fee in the region of £40m. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a huge admirer of the Netherlands international, 23, and has had him watched on a number of occasions. It is understood United have now firmed up their interest with a medical and personal terms still to be concluded. The transfer is expected to be finalised within days. Van de Beek is set to sign a five-year deal, which should allow him to be available for United's opening game of the 2020-21 season, against Crystal Palace on 19 September. He will become Solskjaer's first close-season signing after a much-publicised move for Borussia Dortmund's England winger Jadon Sancho stalled over the size of the fee. Van de Beek was part of the outstanding Ajax side that got to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019. He was left out of Ajax's friendlies with German pair Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berli...

The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, La Liga has said. Messi, 33, informed the club on Tuesday that he wished to leave and did not attend a pre-season medical on Sunday. The Argentina forward plans to invoke a clause that would allow him to depart the club for free but Barcelona argue the deadline for that has expired. Spain's top-flight competition La Liga now says it will not de-register the player unless the clause is met. "In compliance with the applicable rule, La Liga will not approve a request to be de-registered as a player with the Spanish football federation, unless the amount in the release clause has been paid," the body said in a statement. Messi was due at Barcelona's training ground at 10.15am local time on Sunday but did not attend. The player's lawyers plan to exercise a clause in his four-year contract, signed in 2017, which would have allowed him to leave the club for free if he had reque...

A two-story restaurant in China collapsed while hosting an 80th birthday party, leaving 29 people dead and dozens injured, authorities said Sunday. The building crumbled around 9:40 a.m. Saturday in a village in Xiangfen county in the province of Shanxi, about 400 miles (630 kilometers) southwest of Beijing, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement. Hundreds of rescuers searched the rubble and broken slabs of concrete, using sniffer dogs, cranes, and high-tech sensors. After daylong rescue efforts, 29 people were confirmed dead and another 28 were injured, seven of them seriously, officials said. It was not immediately clear what caused the collapse. The Shanxi provincial government appointed a team to investigate the accident, Reuters reported. While China has seen major improvements in industrial safety, building standards are sometimes ignored, particularly in rural areas such as Xiangfen county. The region lies in the heart of China's coal country, where tho...

A Japanese flying car project is one step closer to taking off into the mainstream. SkyDrive Inc. announced Friday that it carried out a successful test flight with one person aboard, releasing images of a contraption with propellers lifted several feet off the ground that hovered in a netted area for four minutes. “We want to realize a society where flying cars are an accessible and convenient means of transportation in the skies and people are able to experience a safe, secure, and comfortable new way of life,” the company’s CEO, Tomohiro Fukuzawa, said in a statement. Fukuzawa says he hopes the car can be made into a real-life product by 2023, but he acknowledged that making it safe was critical. “Of the world’s more than 100 flying car projects, only a handful have succeeded with a person on board,” he separately told The Associated Press. “I hope many people will want to ride it and feel safe.” The machine so far can fly for just five to 10 minutes, but if that can become 30 minut...

According to reports, Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 12 series may introduce five new smartphone models at once all with varying capabilities and sizes. Wedbush Securities, a well-known securities investment advisory company in Los Angeles, made note that 5G enabled iPhones would arrive soon, This includes a 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch iPhone 12, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max. However, the investment company also states that Apple will also announce an iPhone 12 with only 4G capabilities with a tentatively set name of iPhone 12e. This may be a move to provide users who live in areas with no 5G base with an option of a new iPhone model. Many speculate this is the iPhone SE Plus that was previously delayed. Daniel Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, says the iPhone 12e will not be launched alongside the other iPhone 12s this year. Instead, it is planned to be officially launched in the first quarter of 2021. The price is expected to be below $800 USD with specificatio...

American actor Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43 on Friday after a four-year battle against colon cancer, according to his family. His publicist Nicki Fioravante told The Associated Press that he died at his home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side. Before portraying the iconic King T’Challa in Black Panther, Boseman rose to stardom playing Black American icons such as Jackie Robinson in 42 and James Brown in Get on Up. His other notable works include Thurgood Marshall in Marshall and appearing in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods. “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman,” reads a statement from his family. “Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more — a...

  The US retail giant Walmart has said it will team up with Microsoft to make a bid for the US operations of TikTok. Walmart told the BBC it thought a deal with the Chinese video-sharing app would help it expand its operations. TikTok has been given 90 days to sell its US arm to an American firm or face a ban in the country. Donald Trump has alleged it shares its user data with Beijing - claims it denies. Earlier on Thursday the firm's boss resigned ahead of the impending ban. Confirming that the company was pursuing a deal, a Walmart spokesperson told the BBC: "We are confident that a Walmart and Microsoft partnership would meet both the expectations of US TikTok users while satisfying the concerns of US government regulators." Microsoft, which confirmed at the beginning of August that it was in talks with TikTok, told the BBC it had "nothing to share at this time". With Walmart, which owns UK supermarket chain Asda, it will now go up against other prospective ...

Rumors are circulating online which suggests that Apple‘s entry-level iPhone SE and XR will become cheaper following the launch of the iPhone 12. According to the Twitter account @aaple_lab, Apple’s iPhone SE and XR handsets are set to be reduced from $399 USD and $549 USD to $349 USD and $499 USD, respectively. This strategy is nothing new for the Cupertino-based company, which typically reduces the price of its older products while rolling out newer, more expensive flagship models. The decision means that those who want a new phone, but don’t want to upgrade to the tech conglomerate’s latest iPhone, can do so at a more affordable price point, benefitting both buyers and Apple. @aaple_lab also reported that the iPhone 11 would cost $549 USD, and that the iPhone 12 would cost from $699 USD. The top-spec iPhone 12 Pro is expected to cost from $999 USD, depending on the size of the phone’s memory. Although the iPhone XR and SE are very different in styles — the former features a 4.7-inch...

The CEO of Chinese video app TikTok has resigned after just months on the job following a recent threat by President Trump to ban the app in the U.S. Kevin Mayer informed employees of his decision Thursday, Fox Business has confirmed. His departure plans come amid trade posturing between the U.S. and China. Trump recently accused the app of being a potential threat to U.S. national security, saying his administration had “credible evidence,” The Financial Times reported. The president threatened a ban on TikTok unless its operator, ByteDance, sold its assets to a U.S.-based company within 90 days. U.S.-based Microsoft had been involved in negotiations to purchase the app. It was unclear what effect, if any, Mayer’s resignation would have on Microsoft’s plans. Mayer detailed the reasons for his departure in a letter to employees that was obtained by Fox Business. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate ...

The Amazon CEO’s net worth soared to a record $200 billion on Wednesday when shares of his online shopping behemoth hit $3.403.64 on surging demand for contactless shopping. The stock recently traded at $3,406.84, up 1.8 percent, or $60.35 a share. Bezos, Amazon’s largest individual stockholder, has added more than $82 billion to his net worth this year as stuck-at-home consumers increasingly turn to the e-tail giant for their shopping needs. Amazon’s shares are up 77.1 percent year-to-date and its market cap sits at $1.68 trillion. The tech entrepreneur, who’s also the head of rocket company Blue Origin, now has $77 billion more than longtime richest man Bill Gates, who sits in second place with just over $123 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The 56-year-old executive owns 54.5 million shares of Amazon, representing a 10.9 percent stake. His ownership stake in Blue Origin is also worth $7.2 billion, and he has $7.1 billion worth of cash and other assets, accordi...

Popular fast food chicken chain KFC has decided to make a very significant change to its brand after 64 years. In response to the concerns surrounding COVID-19, KFC has officially decided to suspend it long-running slogan, “finger lickin’ good.” @CNN reports, KFC is attempting to do its part in the ongoing fight against COVID-19 by suspending its company slogan. KFC has used the popular slogan “finger lickin’ good” for the past 64 years—but that has now come to an end. KFC doesn’t believe that encouraging customers to lick their fingers while eating is the best thing to do, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to occur worldwide. The decision comes several months after health officials recommended everyone stop touching their faces to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In a statement earlier this week,  KFC that the slogan “doesn’t feel quite right.” KFC Global Chief Marketing Officer Catherine Tan-Gillespie, said “We find ourselves in a unique situation — having an iconic slogan t...

Lionel Messi has reportedly told F.C. Barcelona that he will be leaving, worsening the crisis currently surrounding the club. Messi has been with the club since he was just 12 years old, over which time he was broken almost every record, won the Ballon d’Or six times and, arguably, established himself as the greatest ever footballer Lionel Messi has reportedly told F.C. Barcelona that he will be leaving, worsening the crisis currently surrounding the club. Messi has been with the club since he was just 12 years old, over which time he was broken almost every record, won the Ballon d’Or six times and, arguably, established himself as the greatest ever footballer. According to reports about his desire to leave, Messi has told Barcelona of his wish to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to cancel his contract unilaterally. Barcelona are believed to demand a fee for the player, arguing that the contractual clause expired on June 10. The major stumbling block for teams wi...

Chris Brown was fired up Monday when he seemingly addressed people bringing up his name amid the Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez situation. In a profanity-laced post, Chris asked people to leave his name out of situations that don’t involve him. His name trended over the weekend on social media amid conversations of cancel culture and the importance of protecting Black women as people tried to draw connections between him and Tory in regard to domestic violence. “LEAVE MY F***ING NAME OUT OF SOMEONE ELSES SITUATION,” Chris wrote in a message he shared on his Instagram story. “YALL NOT FINNA INVOLVE ME IN THIS F*** A** S***! P***y B***H, YALL MAKE ME SICK WIT THIS LAME S**T…SUCK MY D**K OR SIT ON IT…” Chris seemingly addressed the people who were discussing his infamous 2009 domestic violence incident involving his former superstar girlfriend Rihanna. His name was a top trending topic over the weekend as people called for Chris Brown’s cancelation while others spoke out in his defens...

A South Korean diplomat is speculating that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma and that his sister, Kim Yo Jong, is poised to take the rogue nation's reins. Chang Song-min, a former aide to South Korea’s late president Kim Dae-jung, made the sensational claims to South Korean media, according to the New York Post. Chang suggested that Kim is in a coma, “but his life has not ended.” “A complete succession structure has not been formed, so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum cannot be maintained for a prolonged period.” Chang’s allegation comes just days after South Korea’s spy agency said the North’s 36-year-old leader had delegated part of his authority to his close aides, including his younger sister, the Yonhap News Agency reported. In a private meeting with lawmakers last week, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service said that “Kim Yo-jong, the first vice department director of the Workers’ Party Central Committee, is steering overall s...

The first teaser trailer has been released for Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a stealth action game set in the Lord of the Rings universe, which was announced last year The trailer shows Gollum crawling through the caverns of Mordor before emerging onto a rocky opening to see Mount Doom in the opening. Though early reports have confirmed that the game will follow a brand-new narrative, the trailer suggests that it will be set during the same time period as the original LotR books. IGN reports that the game will be a ‘Prince of Persia-like stealth action’ title, that will mix “stealth with vertical climbing parkour.” Like many recent titles – most recently the PS4 release Ghost of Tsushima – the game will emphasize non-combat options, forcing the player to rely on cunning and misdirection to progress. The games’ developers have also confirmed that familiar characters from the stories will reappear in the, with some available as “allies” that the player will be able to play alongside. So f...

Manchester United say captain Harry Maguire is "fully co-operating with the Greek authorities" following an "alleged incident" on the island of Mykonos on Thursday night. Local reports have named Maguire as being involved in an incident, but no details have yet been confirmed. The England defender, 27, is on holiday in Greece. He joined United from Leicester for £80m - a world record fee for a defender - in August 2019. "The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night," United said in a statement on Friday. "Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities. At this time we will be making no further comment." People with the opinion of making Bruno captain. Harry is a human too.. Let me know what you think in the comments

Megan Thee Stallion has claimed that rapper Tory Lanez shot her multiple times, taking to Instagram Live to detail the original altercation that resulted in her multiple gunshot wounds and Lanez subsequent arrest for carrying a concealed weapon the morning of Sunday, July 12. Earlier this week the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office announced it was looking into an additional charge of felony assault with a firearm against Lanez. That same day, Megan posted a now-deleted Instagram photo to update her fans on her recovery process while also criticizing social media users’ harassment surrounding the situation. In her most recent Instagram Live appearance, she opened up about the traumatic events. The video has since been screen recorded by multiple users on Twitter and Instagram. Her initial statement is below. “I tried to just be cool, stay out the way ’cause at the end of the day I’m really a real b*tch. Like I’m from Houston, I’m from the motherf*ckin’ south side, it ain’t l...

There is no doubt that Apple products have become prominent in our everyday lives. From our cellphones to our computers, down to our headphones. Therefore, it’s not hard to believe that the tech company would become the first U.S. company to reach the milestone of becoming worth $2 trillion. According to the Associated Press, Apple’s new value of $2 trillion comes two years after the company became the first U.S. company to be worth $1 trillion. Despite the recent global pandemic, the company has managed to continue to skyrocket, allowing them to gain nearly 60% this year. Even with stores being shut down, consumers still did not let that stop them from getting their apple products while at home. Between April and June, the company reported that they received a high earning during that quarter. CNN reports that the company’s stock will split four-for-one at the end of the month, which will cut the price of a single share to about $117. Although Apple has become the first U.S. company t...

Follow sing a rumored release schedule, we now have a look at the dummy unit cases for the Apple iPhone 12. The images confirm a new iPhone 4-like design for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro in 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch sizes. A case maker preparing for the flagship device release offered the close-up look at the flat-edged look while showcasing some of the case designs we can expect in the future. Unfortunately, the images do not showcase the smaller notch and camera hardware on the back of the iPhone 12 which are expected to be some of the other design differences on the new phone. Head over to 9TO5Mac to get a better look at the Apple iPhone 12 dummy unit cases.

Ronald Koeman will be the new manager of Barcelona, says club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The 57-year-old, who is manager of the Netherlands, is set to join the La Liga runners-up this week. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday night, Bartomeu said: "Koeman is the one we've chosen. If nothing goes wrong he will be the head coach next season." Koeman flew to Barcelona on Tuesday to finalise a deal with the club. Earlier on Tuesday, when the former Barca player was asked if he wanted to return as manager, he said: "I'd like to, but it'll only be confirmed once I've signed the deal. "Until then, I cannot say any more about it - even though I'd like to." Koeman, who played for the Catalan giants between 1989 and 1995 and helped the club to four league titles and the European Cup, has a contract with the Dutch FA which runs until the 2022 World Cup. Barcelona parted company with sporting director Eric Abidal on Tuesday, one day after rel...

A series of new studies have revealed signs of strong and lasting immunity in people who developed a mild coronavirus infection, according to a report on Sunday. The studies, which have yet to be peer-reviewed, uncovered that antibodies and immune cells capable of recognizing the virus were apparently present months after infections concluded. The findings could help to eliminate the previous concerns over whether the virus could trick the immune system into having a poor memory of prior infections. “This is exactly what you would hope for,” Marion Pepper, an immunologist at the University of Washington who authored one of the new studies told the New York Times. “All the pieces are there to have a totally protective immune response.” While scientists have yet to forecast how long the immune responses will last, researchers who have been monitoring immune responses to the virus for months now, believe the recent findings are encouraging signs. Having those defense mechanisms present me...

Although it isn’t currently available, the forthcoming coronavirus vaccine could potentially land you in jail or face a hefty fine if you refuse to take it. Dating back to a law initially enacted in 1905, the United States has the full authority to place anyone in jail or fine them for refusing the vaccine. ABC10News reports, during a recent interview Dov Fox, a law professor and the Director of the Center for Health Law Policy and Bioethics at the University of San Diego, explained just how much power the U.S. has in regard to forcing citizens to take a vaccine or accept the consequences. “States can compel vaccinations in more or less intrusive ways. They can limit access to schools or services or jobs if people don’t get vaccinated. They could force them to pay a fine or even lock them up in jail.” The legal precedent dates all the way back to 1905. Citing the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts—in which the court ruled Massachusetts had the authority to fine...

President Trump on Thursday announced what he called a “Historic Peace Agreement” between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, saying they agreed to “full normalization of relations.” “HUGE breakthrough today! Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates!” Trump tweeted Thursday morning. The president, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed released a joint statement Thursday, after the three spoke “and agreed to the full normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.” The statement said that the “diplomatic breakthrough” was at “the request of President Trump,” and that Israel will “suspend declaring sovereignty over areas outlined in the President’s Vision for Peace and focus its efforts now on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world.” Israel and the UAE also said they will ...

Hollywood has a lot of talent, and Dwayne Johnson has proven time and time again that he is a jack of all trades! His versatile portfolio has landed him the spot of the industry’s highest-paid actor for the second year in a row. According to reports from Forbes, The Rock raked in a whopping $87.5 million from June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2020, only about $2 million less than his salary from last year. Nevertheless, Dwayne’s earnings have come from a variety of roles that he has played, including Skyscraper, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and the final season of his HBO series Ballers. A large portion of his earnings came from his Netflix film, Red Notice, which made I’m $23.5 million. Forbes also notes that Netflix is a big contributor for a lot of the cash that Hollywood’s wealthiest bring in. Following right behind Dwayne are Ryan Reynolds and Mark Wahlberg, whose highest earning films also came out on Netflix. This year’s top 10 highest-paid actors reportedly made $545.5 ...

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A teenager was left in critical condition after he was set on fire inside a Bronx apartment building during a dispute with another man on Wednesday afternoon, cops said. The 18-year-old victim, identified by police sources as Winston Ortiz, was stabbed three times then doused with gasoline and lit aflame with a match on the fifth floor of 1045 Woodycrest Ave. in Highbridge around 3 p.m. Police sources said the suspect entered the building about 10 minutes before Ortiz — who does not live there — then carried out the attack. Two neighbors in the building were able to douse the flames using buckets of water before EMTs arrived. Ortiz was taken to Harlem Hospital in critical condition. One of the building’s residents, a 34-year-old mother, said she was alerted to the grisly scene by a woman screaming in the hallway Two neighbors in the building were able to douse the flames using buckets of water before E...

A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone. In a July 31 email, the Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole reminded employees that the governor's mask order, which requires anyone over the age of 4 to wear a face-covering while indoors, was to take effect Aug. 1, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. “Also, wear your mask, even if you are home, to participate in a virtual meeting that involves being seen — such as on Zoom or another video-conferencing platform — by non-DNR staff,” Cole said, according to the Sentinel. “Set the safety example which shows you as a DNR public service employee care about the safety and health of others.” Under the Gov. Tony Evers' order, Wisconsinites are required to cover up when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit. Face coverings are also "strongly recommended" when peo...

Barcelona say an unnamed squad member has tested positive for Covid-19. He was one of nine reporting for pre-season training, showed no symptoms and has been quarantined at his home. Also on Wednesday fellow La Liga side Athletic Bilbao said six players had tested positive as they returned for pre-season training. Valencia confirmed two cases of Covid-19 this week, while Atletico Madrid reported two positive tests before their Champions League quarter-final. Barca say he their player has not been in contact with any senior players, who travel to Lisbon on Thursday to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Champions League is concluding with a 'final eight' tournament in Lisbon, comprising single-leg games held behind closed doors. Barcelona play Bayern Munich on Friday, the day after Atletico Madrid face RB Leipzig. Everyone who has been in contact with the Barcelona player has been tracked to perform tests.

  Paris St-Germain scored two late goals in a sensational comeback against Atalanta to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 25 years. A night of frustration for PSG forward Neymar looked set to ensure more continental disappointment for the French champions as unfancied Atalanta led through Mario Pasalic But the Brazil forward then laid on a 90th-minute equaliser for Marquinhos and substitute Kylian Mbappe teed up former Stoke striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to slide in the winner. On the 50th anniversary of the club's founding, it looked like being a familiar tale of failure for PSG on European club football's biggest stage. Neymar, the world's most expensive player, was all too often the only bright spark for Thomas Tuchel's side, but was also guilty of two glaring misses. But the introduction of Mbappe - the world's second-most expensive player - proved crucial as his pace and quality finally undid the stubborn Atalanta rearguard to provi...

  Nearly 100,000 children have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two weeks of July, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The association found more than 97,000 children tested positive for the virus from July 16 to July 30, CBS News reports. In New York City, home to the nation’s largest school district, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a return to in-person schooling this fall and promised officials “have worked incessantly to get this right.” “They’ve looked at examples from all over the world of what will keep the school community safe, and they’ve made a series of choices of how to do things from the health and safety lens first, while also making sure we can educate our kids,” de Blasio said in a Friday press conference. He gave parents until Friday night to register students for in-person instruction, remote learning or a hybrid. More than 25 children died of the coronavirus in July alone and pressure to get kids back into the cl...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has just intercepted over $4 million USD worth of fake sneakers. The bust happened at a port in Dallas/Fort Worth, stopping a large shipment of fake sneakers headed for Mexico. The total value of goods exceeded $4.3 million USD, with at least 1,800 fake pairs of Dior x Air Jordan 1, alongside other counterfeit sneakers. According to officials, the shipment, which was declared as “Ball Golf” goods, came from Hong Kong and included 60 large boxes. In response to the incident, CBP Port Director Timothy Lemaux emphasized the importance of preventing illegitimate goods from potentially damaging the American economy: “Counterfeiters trafficking in phony merchandise are not concerned about the American consumer or the damage their fake goods can do to our economy. CBP will continue to take every opportunity to intercept illegitimate goods and disrupt transnational criminal enterprises seeking to fund criminal activities with counterfeit or pirated merchandis...

Russia on Tuesday claimed to be the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine, with President Vladimir Putin announcing it is safe for use and that one of his daughters has already been inoculated. The announcement comes as scientists in the U.S. and abroad warned that administering the vaccine before Phase 3 trials — which normally last for months and involve thousands of people — could backfire. Speaking at a government meeting Tuesday, Putin said the vaccine has undergone proper testing and is safe. He emphasized that vaccination will be voluntary. “I know it has proven efficient and forms a stable immunity, and I would like to repeat that it has passed all the necessary tests,” he said. “We must be grateful to those who made that first step very important for our country and the entire world." The Russian leader added that one of his two adult daughters has received two shots of the vaccine. “She has taken part in the experiment,” Putin said, adding that his...

President Trump on Monday was abruptly escorted away from the White House briefing room just a few minutes after taking the podium for a press briefing, but quickly returned to tell reporters, "There was a shooting outside of the White House. Describing what he knew about the situation, the president said it “seems” an armed person was shot by Secret Service and had been taken to the hospital. The Secret Service provided details of the shooting in a tweet late Monday. A 51-year-old male allegedly approached a Uniformed Division officer who was standing at his post on the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. The man told the agent he had a weapon and, while he approached, took off in a sprint and “in a drawing motion, withdrew an object from his clothing,” the statement read. “The suspect then crouched into a shooter’s stance as if about to fire a weapon,” the statement read. At that point, the agent fired his weapon and struck the subject in the tors...

After a little back and forth between TikTok and Trump, the future of ByteDance‘s viral TikTok app was up in the air as of early this week. That uncertainty has now been resolved in favor of Donald Trump as he has just placed an executive order banning all transactions from the app. Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, the executive order goes on to state that “the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China…continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. At this time, action must be taken to address the threat posed by one mobile application, in particular, TikTok.” WeChat (owned by China’s Tencent) was also included in the executive order for the banning of transactions. The banning of WeChat will most likely not affect Americans too much as the app has been slow in adoption, but the same can’t be said about the st...

Roommates, get into this tea! According to CBS News, three 15-year-old teen boys were arrested after they tried to flee police while carrying a semiautomatic gun in a backpack and ended up in Donnie’s backyard. A police officer found three 15-year-old teens sitting in a parked car, coincidentally another officer was conducting a routine traffic stop just a street down. When the officer who spotted the boys approached the vehicle, the boys reportedly bolted from the car and jumped over Donnie’s fence while they were trying to flee from police. Arresting officers say they don’t believe the boys knew whose home it was. They did reportedly mention that the boys were lucky that neither the President nor any of his family members were present. Secret Service agents could have likely shot the teenagers had they expected a crime could have occurred.The boys have been charged with trespassing with a firearm, burglary with a firearm and resisting arrest without violence. They are currently being...

Two guards were stabbed and at least three inmates were reportedly injured during a riot late Saturday night/early Sunday morning at Ware State Prison in south Georgia. Officials say the situation started around 10:40 p.m. and was under control with the facility on lockdown by 1 a.m., according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Two staff members received minor, non life-threatening injuries,” the Georgia Department of Corrections said in a statement Sunday morning. “A golf cart was set on fire and several windows were broken, but no major damage to the facility has been reported. Officers deployed non-lethal ammunition, and the incident was brought under control.” People are skeptical about what officials are reporting after multiple Facebook live videos from Saturday night showed men who were claiming to be inmates at the prison covered in blood. Some of the men in the videos claimed inmates were shot, but the authenticity of the videos have not been confirmed. Another video that ...

Apple has now confirmed that the launch of its next-generation iPhone — most likely the iPhone 12 — will be delayed from September until at least October. The news was announced by the company’s CFO Luca Maestri, who said in an earnings call with investors that “Last year we started selling new iPhones in late September, this year we expect supply to be available a few weeks later.” Maestri didn’t provide any more details regarding why they’re delaying the device’s release, but there have already been months of speculation and rumors that a delay was imminent. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that the tech giant may be delaying its iPhone release by a month due to the coronavirus affecting manufacturing across Asia, while Qualcomm also suggested a potential delay during an interview with Reuters citing a “partial impact from the delay of a global 5G flagship phone launch” in its projections for the fourth quarter of 2020. Despite confirming delays, there’s still no official dat...