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Articles for May, 2020

What Happens Next with the U.S.-China Rivalry
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | May 2, 2020 at 11:00 am

Ian Bremmer breaks down simmering tensions between the U.S. and China over the coronavirus pandemic.

Even Off-Season, Bachelor Nation Is Delivering the Escape We Need
by E! Online (US) - TV News | May 2, 2020 at 10:00 am

We pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United Nation of The Bachelor, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under Chris Harrison... While it was expected and the right...

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Russia's coronavirus cases hit new high, Moscow warns of clampdown
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | May 2, 2020 at 8:47 am

Russia reported 9,623 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, its highest daily rise since the start of the pandemic, bringing the total to 124,054, mostly in the capital Moscow, where the mayor threatened to cut the number of travel permits. The death ...

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Unboxing / Review: Hasbro’s “The Empire Strikes Back” 40th Anniversary Black Series Star Wars Figures – LaughingPlace.com
by "Action Figures" - Google News | May 2, 2020 at 5:26 am

Unboxing / Review: Hasbro’s “The Empire Strikes Back” 40th Anniversary Black Series Star Wars Figures LaughingPlace.com

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Apex Legends Season 5: Loba Theories And Abilities (Unconfirmed) Breakdown
by GameSpot - All Content | May 2, 2020 at 2:36 am

Apex Season 5 has a release date, and we’re breaking down Loba’s “Legacy of a Thief” trailer to see if her abilities match the leaks, what easter eggs you might have missed, and how her story ties into Revenant's.

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Fortnite’s Diplo & Major Lazer Live Concert (Full Gameplay)
by GameSpot - All Content | May 2, 2020 at 2:07 am

Fresh off the success of the psychedelic Travis Scott performance in Fortnite, we have our next live concert already. Check out this video to see a Major Lazer set performed by Diplo at the new Party Royale island on the main stage.

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Philippine nurses, long treated like exports, now told to stay home to fight coronavirus
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | May 2, 2020 at 1:32 am

The Philippines is promising better pay for its nurses to lure them to the front lines against COVID-19, but a legacy of exploitation and poor working conditions in the nation's hospitals has dampened the enthusiasm to answer the call.

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President's 'So what?' as 5,000 die sparks fury in Brazil
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | May 2, 2020 at 1:29 am

"So what?" said Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday when a journalist asked him about the fact that more than 5,000 Brazilians had died of the coronavirus. The far-right leader's off-the-cuff comment has been sparking anger ever since, with ...

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Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist Talks the “Sheer Terror” Of Directing, and How She Dressed the Part
by E! Online (US) - TV News | May 2, 2020 at 12:57 am

Melissa Benoist is about to prove she's not just a superhero in front of the camera. The Supergirl star, who literally plays Supergirl, is making her directorial debut with this...

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Fortnite Hosting Diplo, Major Lazer Concert In Party Royale Mode
by GameSpot - All Content | May 2, 2020 at 12:55 am

Fortnite's Travis Scott concert was a huge success and, now, more big-name music acts are about to host their very own gigs in Epic Games' absurdly successful game. This time it's Diplo, who will be available to watch in the game's Party Royale mode. T...

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