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Shake Shack Plans To Send Back $10 Million Coronavirus Stimulus Loan

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Shake Shack is returning the money it received from the government’s stimulus loans program aimed at saving small businesses ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Shake Shack received $10 million in forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which kicked off on April 3. The plan was meant to help small businesses pay employees during the pandemic. However, the fund ran out of money on Thursday.

On Monday, the New York-based fast-food chain announced on Twitter that it’s giving the money back, pointing followers to a statement on Linkedin from two of its lead executives. Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti and founder Danny Meyer said the company sought the loan because it was supposed to be open to all businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The criteria applies to the chain’s individual franchise locations.

“We’ve decided to immediately return the entire $10 million PPP loan we received last week to the (Small Business Association) so that those restaurants who need it most can get it now,” the executives said. 

Coronavirus economic updates: Shake Shack to return $10M stimulus loan

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Defensive End Yannick Ngakoue Calls Out Jacksonville Jaguars In Twitter Spat

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Disgruntled Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and Tony Khan, the Jaguars senior vice president of football administration and technology, got into a Twitter battle. Ngakoue called Khan, the son of Jaguars owner Shad Khan, spoiled and tweeted a clown face. Khan replied Ngakoue’s approach is not going to lead to the Jaguars getting a deal completed any faster.

″It’s a new regime here sir,″ Khan wrote. ″I think you form the bottom of my heart for all of the contributions you made. That said, tweeting insults at me won’t get you traded any faster. Only good trade compensation will do that. Please redirect your efforts into a more productive outlet.″ Ngakoue, 25, began by tweeting ”#FREEYANN,” a reference to the trade demand he issued to the team. Ngakoue also posted another tweet: ″Tired of the back and forth @Jaguars. Let’s get this (expletive) done.″ Then, Ngakoue post another tweet aimed apparently to Khan to “stop hiding.” Khan responded. “I’m not in hiding sir,” Khan wrote. “I’m in isolation getting ready for the draft. I’ve been pretty active on social media in isolation, but you wouldn’t know that since you unfollowed me (again).”

Ngakoue wants to play elsewhere despite the Jaguars designating him with the $17.8 million non-exclusive franchise tag last month. Ngakoue’s total of 37 1/2 career sacks in four seasons is the most by a Jaguars player after 63 career games. Ngakoue has not had fewer than eight sacks in a season since his arrival in Jacksonville. He has forced 14 fumbles and has combined for 121 tackles.

Heated Ngakoue rips Jags, owner’s son in tweets

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Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter Forgoing Salary During Pandemic

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Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter told team employees during a conference call Monday he is forgoing his salary during the coronavirus pandemic. Other members of the Marlins’ executive team agreed to take pay cuts, while baseball operations personnel will continue to receive their full salaries through at least May 31. The person didn’t specify the figures of the pay cuts.

Major League Baseball spring training was suspended March 12 because of the pandemic. The start of the season, scheduled for March 26, has been indefinitely delayed.

MLB senior staff has taken pay cuts, and budget slashing has allowed the central office to say it will continue to pay its roughly 1,200 full-time and part-time employees through May. Some teams have taken similar stances with their administrative staff.

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Morgan Wallen Drops New Song, “More Than My Hometown”

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Morgan Wallen has dropped his brand-new song, “More Than My Hometown” which he co-wrote with Michael Hardy, Ernest Keith Smith and Ryan Vojtesak. “More Than My Hometown” will be included on Morgan’s upcoming sophomore album, which is expected to drop later this year.

The 26-year-old Wallen scored back-to-back No. 1 singles with “Up Down” (June 2018) and “Whiskey Glasses” (June 2019). His current single, “Chasin’ You,” moved into the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week.

Listen to “More Than My Hometown” at the link here.

Morgan Wallen Debuts Heartfelt New Track ‘More Than My Hometown’

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Luke Combs Debuts New Quarantine-Inspired Tune, “Six Feet Apart”

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Luke Combs debuted a new quarantine-inspired tune, “Six Feet Apart,” which he co-wrote with Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder.

“New song I wrote yesterday with Brent Cobb and Rob Snyder called ‘Six Feet Apart,’” says Luke. “It’s about the current times and us looking forward to the day all of this is over. I hope y’all like it.”

Watch Luke’s new video for “Six Feet Apart” at the link here.

Luke Combs releases new song ‘Six Feet Apart’ about COVID-19 crisis

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‘Outlander’ Star Sam Heughan Reveals Years Of Bullying And Harassment

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Outlander star Sam Heughan posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram story and Twitter detailing “six years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narrative” since joining the Starz drama in 2014.

In the post, the Scottish actor said he’s been falsely accused of “manipulating fans, being a closet-homosexual, trying to mislead or exhort fans for money and disregarding coronavirus advice.” The latter comment has to do with Heughan’s decision to stay in Hawaii, where he went for vacation before everyone began sheltering at home.”I’m safe, isolated, putting no one at risk and am not a burden to the locals,” he wrote.

Heughan’s decision to address those who have subjected him and his circle of friends and family to “personal slurs, shaming, abuse, death threats, stalking, sharing of private information and vile, false narrative.” Heughan added, “I am at a loss, upset, hurt and have to speak out. It’s affecting my life, mental state and is a daily concern … I’ve never spoken about it because I believe in humanity and always hoped these bullies would just go away.”

Hours after Heughan’s reveal, the hashtag #WeStandWithSam began trending, with multiple Outlander fan accounts on social media sharing their support for the 39-year-old.

Outlander star Sam Heughan hits out at ‘bullies’ in explosive social media post

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Comic-Con And WonderCon Canceled For 2020 Due To Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic

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San Diego Comic-Con is canceled for the first time in its 50-year history,  The event will return to the San Diego Convention Center next year between July 22 and 25.  Organizers of the annual pop culture event announced the news on its website “with deep regret,” saying in a statement, “Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, [organizers said] they had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that COVID-19 concerns might lessen by summer.”

“Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action, we know it is the right decision,” said spokesman David Glanzer. “We eagerly look forward to the time when we can all meet again and share in the community we all love and enjoy.”  Comic-Con said individuals who bought badges for this year can request a refund or transfer their badges to Comic-Con 2021. All 2020 badge holders will receive an email within the next week with instructions on how to request a refund. 

WonderCon Anaheim, which had been postponed from its original dates of April 10 to 12, also has been canceled for this year. It will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from March 26 to 28, 2021.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Says One Police Officer Killed, Two Injured During ‘Ambush’

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A police officer was killed and two others were injured in what authorities described as an “ambush” in San Marcos, Texas. Officials said the shooting took place after officers responded to a 6:05 p.m. domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex, the San Marcos Police Department said in a statement. “During the course of their response, the suspect ambushed the officers with a rifle,” it said. A suspect apparently died for a self-inflicted gunshot, police said.

The Executive Director of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Charley Wilkinson, said in a tweet that one of the injured officers was in critical condition. San Marcos police said both underwent surgery at a hospital.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement that the violence “is a somber reminder of the service and sacrifice our brave men and women in law enforcement make everyday to keep us safe.”

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16 Killed In Nova Scotia Shooting Rampage

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Sixteen people, including a police officer, are dead in Nova Scotia following the worst shooting rampage in Canadian history. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Sunday that the suspected shooter was also dead,  identified as 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman. Police said he was believed to be wearing an RCMP uniform at one point, but he was not employed by RCMP. The motive is unknown.

The RCMP said police responded to a firearms incident in Portapique after multiple 911 calls Saturday night. Officers located several victims inside and outside the suspected shooter’s home, but there was no sign of the suspect at first. The suspect was eventually found on Sunday and the RCMP confirmed he is now dead.  RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of the RCMP,  was killed in the shooting, police said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted, “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the shooting in Nova Scotia. To the Portapique community, we’re keeping all of you in our thoughts. And on behalf of all Canadians, I want you to know that we’re here for you – and we’ll be here for you in the days and weeks ahead.”

At least 10 dead, including police officer and suspect, in Nova Scotia shooting rampage

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Olympic Postponement Due To Pandemic Has Basketball Star Andrew Bogut Considering Retirement

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Former NBA center and current Australian NBL player Andrew Bogut is staying close to home due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Bogut’s pause from sports may extend beyond the forced break.

The 35-year-old, 14-year NBA veteran was planning to retire after playing for his native Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but now that the games have been pushed back a year, Bogut told an Australian news program in a report Sunday that the delay could mean the end of his career. “I’m not doing much, I can tell you that,” Bogut said.  “To be able to kiss your kids goodnight and put them down every night … I’ve appreciated doing that,” he continued.

Bogut spent this past season in Australia after playing 11 games in the NBA with Golden State in 2018-19. He spent seven seasons with the Bucks, followed by stints with the Warriors (twice), Dallas, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers. He won his only NBA championship in 2015 with Golden State.

Bogut helped Australia finish fourth in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He averaged 9.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in his NBA career, playing in 706 games and starting 661.

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