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Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at Oscars causes international media eruption: ‘Lowest point’ ever at ceremony
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By now, you've seen it – actor Will Smith strode on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock in the face after Rock made a "GI Jane" crack about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's short haircut. Lest anyone think it was ...
Record gas prices: These pickups have the lowest fuel costs
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Improvements in engine technology, a shift toward smaller turbocharged motors and the hybridization of powertrains have all contributed to an increase in MPG across the pickup segment. Diesel engines are also hanging...
Americans’ satisfaction with energy policy is at its lowest in two decades. Blame gas prices
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Amid a surge in gas prices and slow action on clean energy in Congress, a new poll shows Americans are unhappy with US energy policies and unsatisfied with the quality of their environment. The annual Gallup "Mood o...
Cameron Smith posts lowest score in PGA Tour history to win Tournament of Champions
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Cameron Smith posted a historically low score to win the Tournament of Champions on Sunday. The Australian golfer finished on 34-under after 72 holes, thereby posting the lowest under par score in a four-round PGA ...
Biden has lowest first-year Senate confirmation rate among last three presidents, according to new report
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Washington President Joe Biden has the lowest Senate confirmation rate of first-year nominations among the last three presidents, according to a new report from a group that studies presidential transitions. "In Bid...
Injury-hit UConn down to No. 7, lowest Top 25 spot since ’07
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The Huskies fell to Georgia Tech last week in its first game without sophomore star Paige Bueckers, who is sidelined for at least six weeks with a tibial plateau fracture in her left knee. The Huskies have not been r...
Support for gun control just hit its lowest point in almost a decade
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In the wake of the 2018 mass school shooting in Parkland, Florida, a new generation of teen activists emerged who insisted that the old boom/bust cycle of gun control politics in this country was no more. Gone would...
Support for stricter gun laws drops 5% reaching lowest point since 2014: Gallup
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Americans’ support for stricter gun control laws, according to Gallup, has fallen five percentage points since last year down to 52% which is the lowest reading since 2014. POLITIFACT ROASTED FOR PREVIOUS 'FACT-CHECK...
Florida COVID cases, death rate among lowest in the country
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As of Wednesday, the Sunshine State was averaging 60.6 cases and 0.2 deaths per 100,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news...
Populations of the endangered North Atlantic right whale are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 20 years
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One of the rarest marine mammals in the world, the North Atlantic right whale, has declined 8% in population over the past year, which researchers call deeply concerning for the species' survival. The North Atlantic...
Iraq counts votes after lowest ever election turnout
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Vote counting was underway in Iraq on Monday, a day after a record low turnout in a parliamentary election, reflecting what many Iraqis said was a loss of faith in the country's democratic process and political clas...
Pac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues
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"In the Philippines," the Bruins coach cracked about a 10:45 p.m. Eastern kickoff Saturday against Fresno State. "So let’s put on a good show for the people in Manila." For the sake of the Pac-12, too, because the li...
Veteran suicides decreased by 7% in 2019, lowest in 12 years
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The VA's annual report includes comprehensive data on the issue from 2001 through 2019 and shows a drop in the total number of veteran deaths by suicide in 2019, as well as in the rate of veteran suicides per 100,000...
Black New Yorkers may have the lowest vaccination rates, but community groups refuse to give up
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Months after the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, Miriam Vega is still in a battle to persuade some people to get the shot. "It's extremely challenging fighting the misinformation we're fighting. You know, Facebook...
Henley shoots lowest round in 2 years to lead Wyndham
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Henley birdied three of his final four holes for a two-stroke lead over Sung Kang, Ted Potter Jr., Chris Kirkand, Hudson Swofford, Scott Piercy and Michael Thompson in the PGA Tour's final regular-season event. Adam ...
Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award
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Now, by overwhelming consensus, he's No. 1. The Nuggets' big man was revealed Tuesday as the NBA's Most Valuable Player for 2020-21, making him by far the lowest draft pick ever to win the award. "The Joker" now has ...