The Simpsons stops using white actors to voice non-white characters
A number of white actors have recently announced that they will step back from voicing non-white characters on animated shows . The character, who is a convenience store owner with a comedic nature, can be seen as a racist stereotype. 6/29/2020
Sacha Baron Cohen trolls far-right event disguised as bluegrass singer
Not only that, Cohen's security were there with express orders to stop anyone from getting him off the stage or pulling the power. While event organiser Matt Marshall said he was offended by the stunt, other commentators have not been so quick to cancel Cohen. 6/29/2020
Reddit bans 'The_Donald' forum in crackdown, Twitch suspends Trump's channel
The rules specify communities and users can't promote hate based on identity or harass other communities online. Reddit previous year " quarantined " the pro-Trump forum for promoting violence and on Monday removed it. 6/29/2020
FA Cup results: Usual suspects sneak through to next round
Two London clubs, Chelsea and Arsenal , have qualified for the semifinal stage of the 2019/20 Emirates FA Cup . Ceballos pounced with a low shot, just four minutes after David McGoldrick had equalised from close range. 6/29/2020
Harry Potter RPG Reportedly Due in Late 2021
While the video was authentic, Bloomberg reports that " most of the rumors that have come out since are not". Interactive itself will be sold off, which could potentially have ramifications for the Harry Potter game. 6/29/2020
Margot Robbie to star in female-fronted Pirates of the Caribbean
The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise films which were backed by Jerry Bruckheimer will be making his return for the reboot film. Margot Robbie is reuniting with Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson for a new Pirates of the Caribbean film . 6/29/2020
The new normal? Japanese startup creates ‘connected’ face masks
The novel c-mask has been priced at around $40, which is about Rs. 3,000, and will start shipping in Japan by the end of the year. Donut Robotics came up with the idea out of desperation as the company needed a product to sell during the pandemic. 6/29/2020
Couple point guns at protesters in St Louis outside their mansion
The city's politician is facing calls for her resignation after she doxxed people who wanted to defund the police department . The video of the couple outside of their homes is also causing the word "AR-15" to trend on Twitter. 6/29/2020
Xbox Series S could debut in August to put PS5 on notice
This would explain how Microsoft plans to bring the Xbox Series X to market at something approaching a reasonable price. Last year, before Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X , there were rumors of two consoles: Anaconda and Lockhart. 6/29/2020
It’s all over now, Rolling Stones tell USA president
For statement wey dem post on Twitter, di family say di late artist "no go ever want make im song dey used for campaign of hate". The rock group appointed performing rights organisation BMI to help them in stopping Trump from using their song. 6/29/2020
NY Reported Only 5 COVID-19 Deaths Saturday, Cuomo Says
New Yorkers also were allowed to claim their benefits if they were home caring for someone infected by COVID-19. Conditions in Texas, Arizona and Florida all strike record day-to-day highs this earlier week. 6/29/2020
Paris mayor wins reelection, Macron dealt blow in local polls
The Greens appear to have made major gains in France's local elections , while President Emmanuel Macron's party has struggled. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe defeated a Communist challenger for the mayor's office in Le Havre with 58.83% of the vote. 6/29/2020
USA intercepts Russian jets off Alaska
US fighter jets intercepted four Russian reconnaissance planes Saturday near Alaska, CNN reported . Last Thursday, NORAD intercepted Russian maritime patrol aircraft in the same area. 6/29/2020
Boeing can begin test flights of the 737 Max, FAA says
A congressional report has since accused the firm of promoting a "culture of concealment" and of "grossly inefficient" oversight. Following the certification flights, there are multiple steps before the aircraft is certified and ready to return to service. 6/29/2020
UK could lockdown city of Leicester over virus fears
Asked how his customers were feeling, he said: "Very, very scared because it's closer to home than we realised". Last week the prime minister announced coronavirus restrictions across England would be eased from 4 July . 6/29/2020
