Paramount+ streaming service will launch March 4, replacing CBS All Access
ViacomCBS‘ newly rebranded streaming service Paramount+ will go live on March 4, the company announced Tuesday. The revamped service, which is…
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Janet Yellen says Treasury should focus on workers, women and minorities
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary, urged Congress during her confirmation hearing Tuesday to move swiftly…
Continue ReadingRural Nebraska is less likely to get people on board with COVID vaccine
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — As parts of rural Nebraska start rolling out the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden set to arrive in Washington on eve of his inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history,…
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California pauses giving out shots from one lot of coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in California are telling medical providers across the state not to administer doses from one lot of Moderna’s coronavirus…
Continue ReadingStudent gives classmates, teachers holiday surprises
Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — Brevard Middle School student Madeline Adrignola…
Continue ReadingCapitol riot investigators narrow in on extremist groups and military-style coordination
They moved in an “organized and practiced fashion” as they pushed through crowds toward entrances to the US Capitol. On the inside,…
Continue ReadingChris Gethard’s highly addictive ‘Beautiful/Anonymous’ podcast hits 250 episodes
Comedian Chris Gethard started a podcast a few years ago with the simple premise he would tweet out a phone number, answer a random call, and have an…
Continue ReadingAldi, Trader Joe’s and others will pay workers to get a vaccine
A growing number of large US chains are offering their workers incentives to get Covid-19 vaccines. Grocery chain Aldi said Tuesday that it will…
Continue ReadingWalmart CEO blames ‘fiction’ of fraudulent election for dividing Americans
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon lamented Tuesday that the baseless claims of a stolen election pushed by President Donald Trump and his allies have further…
Continue ReadingChef arrested after images of sexually suggestive cakes at exclusive Egyptian club go viral
Egyptian authorities have arrested a pastry chef for baking cakes with genital-shaped toppings after images of them went viral on social media. The…
Continue ReadingKids, parents try learning as a family activity via program
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Once a week, 4-year-old Salaaya…
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Federal money to help Oregon’s virus vaccination program
Oregon is expecting to receive federal stimulus money this week to help pay for its COVID-19 vaccination…
Continue ReadingAn apparent leader of Oath Keepers charged with planning and coordinating breach at US Capitol
Prosecutors have levied the first significant conspiracy charge against an apparent leader in the extremist Oath Keepers movement, alleging the…
Continue ReadingTeam who cared for pregnant woman with COVID-19 reflects on ‘miracle’
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A team of more than 16 clinicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in…
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More than 60% of all US Covid-19 cases were reported since Election Day. Now experts warn a variant could further fuel spread
The US just surpassed 24 million official Covid-19 cases — and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day. The stunning…
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Two Army National Guard members removed from inauguration duty
Two Army National Guard members were removed from inauguration duty as part of the security vetting process to ensure troops do not have ties to…
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Biden to implement new ethics rules banning ‘golden parachute’ bonuses for appointees
President-elect Joe Biden plans to impose a slew of new ethics restrictions on his incoming administration, a source familiar with the plan tells…
Continue ReadingWe all need to embrace the Fake Commute
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…
Continue ReadingTesla has started deliveries of the Chinese-made Model Y
Tesla has begun rolling out locally made Model Y crossover vehicles in China, reaching an important milestone in the world’s largest auto…
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