Sunday, May 31, 2020

Artist Christo dies at age 84

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Christo was known for his public art projects that often involved wrapping large objects and buildings in fabric. The projects would usually disappear soon after they were installed.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/christo-artist-dies-may-31-1.5592558?cmp=rss

Jets' player and Minnesota native Blake Wheeler says 'America is not OK' amid protests

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Winnipeg Jets forward and Minnesota native Blake Wheeler joined a growing list of athletes speaking out following the death of George Floyd in the U.S., writing "we need to stand with the black community and fundamentally change how the leadership in this country has dealt with racism."



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/blake-wheeler-toronto-raptors-george-floyd-sports-reaction-1.5592190?cmp=rss

Pleas for calm as protests sweep U.S. over police killing of George Floyd

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Another night of unrest in every corner of the United States left charred and shattered landscapes in dozens of cities Sunday as years of festering frustrations over the mistreatment of African Americans at the hands of police boiled over in expressions of rage met with tear gas and rubber bullets.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/minneapolis-george-floyd-protest-may31-1.5592200?cmp=rss

Minibus in Somalia hits roadside bomb, 8 killed

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At least eight people were killed on Sunday when a minibus struck a roadside bomb near the Somali capital Mogadishu, police and witnesses said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/somalia-roadside-bomb-1.5592209?cmp=rss