Paul Manafort Is Released From Prison Due to Coronavirus Fears
 
Paul Manafort Is Released From Prison Due to Coronavirus Fears

Paul Manafort Is Released From
Prison Due to Coronavirus Fears.
President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman
has been imprisoned since being convicted on
fraud and conspiracy charges in 2018.
In light of COVID-19, Attorney General William Barr
instructed the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to release non-
dangerous, vulnerable prisoners to home-confinement.
The bureau recently stated it would
prioritize prisoners who had served
at least half their term.
Manafort’s lawyers confirmed
on Wednesday that he has been
released to home confinement.
Mr. Manafort is 71 years old and suffers from several preexisting health conditions, including high blood pressure, liver disease, and
respiratory ailments, Manafort Lawyer, via ‘The Washington Post’.
Manafort had been serving his seven-year prison
sentence in Pennsylvania at the minimum-security
Loretto Federal Correctional Institution.
Convicted in 2018, Manafort would
have served his full seven-year
sentence by November 2024

UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois says 15 percent of operating budget to be cut
 
UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois says 15 percent of operating budget to be cut

UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois says 15 percent of operating budget to be cut.
New football coach Marcus Arroyo hopes season will begin on time.
The Rebels are scheduled to play their first season at Allegiant Stadium.
San Diego State, other Cal State schools might not play football this fall.
MW’s Craig Thompson says no games until students return to campus

‘Hamilton’ to debut on Disney+ in July – Video
 
‘Hamilton’ to debut on Disney+ in July – Video

The film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s popular musical was originally set for theatrical release in October. The musical’s director, Tommy Kail, shot three live performances featuring the original Broadway cast. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Little Richard dead at 87 – VIDEO
 
Little Richard dead at 87 – VIDEO

Little Richard, the pioneer and rock ‘n’ roll originator, died on Saturday, May 9. His son, Danny Penniman, confirmed the news but the cause of death is unknown. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jerry Stiller, actor and comedian, dies at 92 – VIDEO
 
Jerry Stiller, actor and comedian, dies at 92 – VIDEO

Jerry Stiller’s son, actor and director Ben Stiller, announced his father’s death via Twitter. Jerry Stiller became widely known with a recurring role on “Seinfeld” as Frank Costanza, George’s hot-headed father. He also starred on “King of Queens.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with gallstone infection – VIDEO
 
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized with gallstone infection – VIDEO

On May 5, the U.S. Supreme Court released a statement confirming Ruth Bader Ginsburg had been hospitalized. The 87-year-old Supreme Court Justice reportedly had to undergo nonsurgical treatment for an infection caused by a gallstone. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Summer League has cemented the NBA’s foothold in the city and become a staple for bo
 
Vegas Summer League has cemented the NBA’s foothold in the city and become a staple for bo

Vegas Summer League has cemented the NBA’s foothold in the city and become a staple for both the league and the community. .
Co-founders Warren Legarie and Albert Hall launched the league in 2004 with six teams at Cox Pavilion. It drew an average of 12,199 in 2019.
It slowly snowballed, drawing 16 teams in 2005, 22 in 2007 and eventually all 30 in 2018. It occupies the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. Games are televised across a variety of platforms.
In addition to a showcase for young players, Vegas Summer League is a meeting ground for the league’s executives, agents and top players.
The G League Winter Showcase also came to Las Vegas in 2018, providing the NBA with a local presence in the summer and winter.

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman had hoped to bring an NBA Franchise to Las Vegas, and
 
Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman had hoped to bring an NBA Franchise to Las Vegas, and

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman had hoped to bring an NBA Franchise to Las Vegas, and helped the city get the All-Star Game in 2007.
The league descended on Las Vegas that February, engaging the community with several events and contesting the game at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The West won 153-132 and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was named MVP. .
But chaos ensued on the Strip afterward as local police and casino security were overwhelmed by an influx of visitors. More than 400 were reportedly arrested.
Goodman said the weekend was “disastrous,” but the game itself and the events in the community were very positive.

10 facts about Cinco de Mayo – VIDEO
 
10 facts about Cinco de Mayo – VIDEO

The holiday celebrates the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexico began the holiday in 1862, but
does not recognize it nationally anymore. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is responsible for one of the most iconic sporting moments in Las Vega
 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is responsible for one of the most iconic sporting moments in Las Vega

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is responsible for one of the most iconic sporting moments in Las Vegas history.
The Lakers star center emerged as one of the NBA’s marquee scorers from time he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969.
He spent the first 14 years of his career scoring and scoring and scoring, tracking down former Lakers legend Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 31,419 points to become the league’s all-time leading scorer.
The Lakers played the Utah Jazz at Thomas & Mack Center on April 5, 1984, and Kareem needed 21 points that night to eclipse Chamberlain.
He scored 22 before a sellout crowd, passing Chamberlain for good with a skyhook — regarded the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. .
Abdul-Jabbar finished his career with 38,387 points to go with six NBA championships and six MVPs. He is still the all-time leading scorer and lauded as one of the game’s all-time greats.

The Utah Jazz played 11 games at the Thomas & Mack Center in 1983-84.
 
The Utah Jazz played 11 games at the Thomas & Mack Center in 1983-84.

The Utah Jazz played 11 games at the Thomas & Mack Center in 1983-84, introducing Las Vegas to professional team sports. .
The team’s owner, Sam Battistone, sought to increase regional support for the Jazz, who’d yet to make the playoffs in four seasons in Utah.
The Jazz had the best season in franchise history, finishing 45-37 and qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. Adrian Dantley and Rickey Green were both All-Stars. The team won its first-ever playoff series.
The Jazz played two more home games in 1984-85, but left Thomas & Mack for good afterward.

Chick-fil-A is launching a meal kit – VIDEO
 
Chick-fil-A is launching a meal kit – VIDEO

According to CNN Business, the chain plans to start releasing the kits on May 4. Chick-fil-A predicts that half of its national locations will carry the meals. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

US jobless claims climb to 30 million in 6 weeks – VIDEO
 
US jobless claims climb to 30 million in 6 weeks – VIDEO

The Labor Department released the tally of the most recent jobless claims on Thursday. First-time claims for the week ending on April 25 increased by more than 3.84 million. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

College sports face many unknowns – VIDEO
 
College sports face many unknowns – VIDEO

MW commissioner Craig Thompson says more questions than answers. UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois has contingency plans in place. Rebels football coach Marcus Arroyo doesn’t know when season will begin. UNLV is scheduled to move to Allegiant Stadium this year. Basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger also could have season affected. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kristin Cavallari has already filed for divorce – VIDEO
 
Kristin Cavallari has already filed for divorce – VIDEO

Kristin Cavallari, the “Very Cavallari” star, announced she and her husband, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, have separated after seven years of marriage and 10 years together. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Brad Pitt portrays Dr. Anthony Fauci on ‘Saturday Night Live’ – VIDEO
 
Brad Pitt portrays Dr. Anthony Fauci on ‘Saturday Night Live’ – VIDEO

“Saturday Night Live’ aired their second socially distanced episode of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 25. The episode’s cold open featured actor Brad Pitt portraying Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

4.4M more Americans file jobless claims – VIDEO
 
4.4M more Americans file jobless claims – VIDEO

The Labor Department released the numbers on Thursday. The five-week total of those who have filed claims since the beginning of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak now exceeds 26.4 million. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Lysol maker issues warning not to drink their cleaning products – VIDEO
 
Lysol maker issues warning not to drink their cleaning products – VIDEO

Reckitt Benckiser, the company that makes Lysol and Dettol, is warning customers not to ingest its cleaning products after President Trump suggested that ingesting disinfectants could help protect people against the coronavirus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Should babies wear face masks? – VIDEO
 
Should babies wear face masks? – VIDEO

The CDC now recommends wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But are they suitable for babies? According to the CDC, masks should not be used for children under age 2. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Trump suspends some US immigration for 60 days – VIDEO
 
Trump suspends some US immigration for 60 days – VIDEO

During the daily White House press conference on Tuesday, President Donald Trump revealed the details of the upcoming executive order. Trump said the order will be reassessed after 60 days “based on economic conditions” of the U.S. (Las Vegas Review-Journal

Kim Jong Un is reportedly in grave danger following surgery – VIDEO
 
Kim Jong Un is reportedly in grave danger following surgery – VIDEO

According to South Korean online newspaper Daily NK, Kim Jong Un had a cardiovascular procedure performed on April 12. He reportedly received the procedure because of
“excessive smoking, obesity and overwork.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

FDA approves first COVID-19 at-home collection kit – VIDEO
 
FDA approves first COVID-19 at-home collection kit – VIDEO

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration revealed that the test had received emergency approval. The new kit, produced by North Carolina-based LabCorp, allows people to collect their own sample from home and send it to be tested. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Oil prices plummet to minus $37 a barrel – VIDEO
 
Oil prices plummet to minus $37 a barrel – VIDEO

U.S. crude prices reached their lowest level on record, with West Texas Intermediate crude dropping to minus $37.63 a barrel on April 20. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Oil Prices Plummet to Minus $37 a Barrel
 
Oil Prices Plummet to Minus $37 a Barrel

Oil Prices Plummet to
Minus $37 a Barrel.
U.S. crude prices reached their lowest
level on record, with West Texas Intermediate
crude dropping to minus $37.63 a barrel.
Oil’s May contract, known as its front month,
has been hit the hardest with deliveries set to
take place while the country is on lockdown.
As demand for gasoline
from refineries decreases,
storage tanks are also
beginning to near their limits.
We are seeing real pressure on storage as a consequence of the collapse in demand, ANZ strategist Daniel Hynes, via ‘Squawk Box’.
OPEC and its oil-producing partners finalized
a historic agreement earlier this month to cut
production by 9.7 million barrels per day on May 1

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