The 8 topics that our followers ranked as the most conversational for today are:
New Orleans Pelicans land top pick in 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, will likely select Duke's Zion Williamson
The new draft lottery format added needed drama, but the Zion showing up in a Pelican’s jersey is not quite a slam dunk
(Source: cbssports.com) Wrap-Up Show Watch List
Actor Isaac Kappy Dead After He 'Forced Himself Off' a Bridge, Hit by a Car
The actor, who had a small role in Thor, died after he “forced himself off” a bridge on Monday morning in Arizona. He was 42.
(Source: people.com) Wrap-Up Show Watch List
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Fold Cancellation
The company sent out several review models to popular tech YouTubers and journalists, and it only took days before the reporting of major issues with the inner screen of the device.
(Source: inquisitr.com)
Ayesha Curry Says Depression Led to 'Botched Boob Job'
Ayesha Curry says she made a "rash decision" while dealing with postpartum depression after the birth of her second child in 2015, which left her with "the most botched boob job on the face of the planet."
(Source: tmz.com)
Anxiety, hope as church schools wait to reopen in Sri Lanka
All the island nation's Catholic church-run schools were set to reopen the day after the bombings that killed more than 250 people following a normal two-week break, but they remained closed after the attacks. Government schools reopened last week, but many children stayed home, fearing another attack.
(Source: news.yahoo.com)
Alabama state Senate passes near-total abortion ban in a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade
The Alabama state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would make it a felony for a doctor to perform or attempt an abortion during any stage of pregnancy. The move is aimed at challenging Roe v. Wade and faces vocal opposition at the knowledge of tabling the rape and incest exemptions that were added late into the deliberations.
(Source: nbcnews.com)
Trump declares national emergency over threats against US technology amid campaign against Huawei
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared a national emergency over threats against American technology. Done via executive order, is expected to precede a ban on U.S. firms doing business with the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei.
(Source: finance.yahoo.com)
American Express has acquired reservation platform Resy
Resy spent five years building out a platform helping diners secure seats at some of the most coveted restaurants around the world while helping restaurateurs manage their dining rooms. The company is being acquired by American Express. Resy’s CEO and co-founder Ben Leventhal says the acquisition is a natural fit. Neither would disclose the terms of the deal.
(Source: fastcompany.com)
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