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Ellen DeGeneres will end talk show after 18 years

Ellen DeGeneres announced Wednesday that her talk show is coming to an end after 18 years on air, according to E! News. On May 12, hostess Ellen DeGeneres confirmed the syndicated talk show will end after its 19th season. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, DeGeneres shared, “When you’re a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged – and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore.” DeGeneres previously revealed that she was contemplating leaving the show in a 2018 interview with The...

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Chick-fil-A faces sauce shortage

Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers as the chain faces a shortage. The chicken chain said the shortage is due to industry-wide supply chain issues. At many of its 2,600 US locations, Chick-fil-A will only be giving customers one or two dipping sauces per item ordered. “We are actively working to make adjustments to solve this issue quickly and apologize to our guests for any inconvenience,” the company said in a statement. Fast food chains have been hit especially hard in recent months with both a labor shortage and supply chain issues....

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Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill

Americans can start applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic. The $3.2 billion program is part of the $900 billion December pandemic-relief package. Millions of Americans did not have access to, and could not afford, broadband during the pandemic, a time when jobs, school and health care was moving online. According to the Associated Press, it’s unclear how long the money will last, but it’s expected to be several months. Tens of millions of people are eligible for the assistance,...

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48 dead in Gaza, 5 dead in Israel as conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war,’ UN warns

GAZA, Palestine / CNN — Violence between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued airstrikes and rocket fire prompted the United Nations to warn the situation could escalate into “full-scale war.” At least 48 people, including 14 children, have died as a result of Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza. More than 300 people have been injured in the attacks, according to the Gaza-based Palestinian health ministry. A United Nations special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process tweeted: Stop the fire immediately. We’re escalating...

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Bold bear unfazed after climbing utility poles and sitting on wires

DOUGLAS, Ariz. / AP — Residents of an Arizona border city were left in awe after a surprise visit from a bear. The bear appeared on Sunday in downtown Douglas, officials with the Arizona Game & Fish Department said. Bolder than the average bear, it climbed up two utility poles and sat on some wires high above the ground. State wildlife officials, Douglas police, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Border Patrol closed off U.S. Hwy 191 while trying to get the bear to leave. The seemingly unfazed bear eventually climbed down and ran off, sending about two dozen onlookers scattering...

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Gasoline demand spikes in several states after pipeline hack

(CNN) — A growing number of gas stations along the East Coast are without fuel as nervous drivers aggressively fill up their tanks following a ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline, a critical artery for gasoline. The panic-buying threatens to exacerbate the supply shock. As of 4 pm ET Tuesday, 8.5% of gas stations in North Carolina and 7.7% in Virginia didn’t have gasoline, according to outage figures reported by GasBuddy, an app that tracks fuel prices and demand. The Virginia figure was flat from 11 am ET, while North Carolina was...

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Family dog kills newborn in Monday night attack

NORWICH, Conn. / CNN — A 1-month-old baby is dead after being attacked by a dog in Norwich, Connecticut on Monday night. Officers responded to a home around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a dog attack, police said. When rescue crews arrived, they found an infant that had been attacked by the family’s dog. They said they tried to save the newborn, but the child eventually died of their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog was described as a pit bull mix. Police told Channel 3 that the family is heartbroken. They have been providing support and counseling to both the...

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Target to launch its own line of plant-based food

Target is launching its own line of plant-based foods as demand continues to rise for meat and dairy alternatives. More than 30 foods including vegan spreads, almondmilk creamer, oat milk, plant-based dips and meat and chicken alternatives are included in the new assortment. The company described the collection as “on-trend, flavorful, high-quality options at incredible value,” with items priced under $8, reported CNN. The food was developed and tested in-house and is using the “Good & Gather” branding, which is its flagship food brand that launched two years ago....

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At least 8 children dead after shooting at Russian school, state media reports

KAZAN, Russia / CNN — Eight children and a teacher were killed in Russia when two gunmen opened fire at a school in the western city of Kazan on Tuesday. One suspected shooter — believed to be a teenager — has been detained, state news agency RIA Novosti reported, citing a law enforcement source. A second attacker was killed and at least 13 people have been taken to a hospital for treatment, Russia’s TASS news agency reported. Images showed armed officers from the Federal Security Services (FSB) storming the school building, while the area was cordoned off with...

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NBC says it will not air 2022 Golden Globes

NEW YORK (AP)– NBC announced on Monday that they will not air the Golden Globes in 2022. The decision comes in response to the criticism of Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) from studios and stars over the lack of diversity. Tom Cruise returned his three Golden Globes due to the growing pressure in Hollywood. The Golden Globes award show is one of the oldest and most-watched in the industry, as reported by the AP. In a statement, NBC said it believes the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — which is facing possible boycotts over the inclusiveness of its membership from Netflix,...

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