No slowdown in sight for IPOs or SPACs
The market for new stocks continues to sizzle — with no signs of a slowdown for initial public offerings or special purpose acquisition company…
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Caught in a vaccine no man’s land, these European countries are scrambling for Chinese and Russian shots
As the United Kingdom celebrates giving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine to 15 million people and the EU surpasses 23 million doses…
Continue ReadingMeet Elizabeth Ann the ferret: The first endangered American animal to be cloned
Scientists have cloned an endangered US animal for the first time, creating a black-footed ferret named Elizabeth Ann from the frozen cells of an…
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How empathy can boost creativity in kids
When I was a kid, there was no such thing as a social and emotional curriculum. Feelings were something to work out on the playground, or after the…
Continue ReadingFacebook faces a global backlash over its bid to ‘bully’ Australia
Facebook’s decision to block people from sharing news in Australia has been rebuked by lawmakers around the world, raising the specter of a…
Continue ReadingBlack History Month: Fritz Pollard
The son of a boxer, Fritz Pollard (1894-1986) had grit in his veins. At 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds, he was small for football. But that didn’t…
Continue ReadingIs it time to delay second doses of coronavirus vaccines?
Two letters to major medical journals this week provide fuel for the argument that in these times of scarce coronavirus vaccine, people can skip…
Continue ReadingHigh-profile elections officials leave posts after a tumultuous 2020
A cluster of election officials around the country have lost or left their jobs in recent weeks, as the fallout from the tumultuous 2020 election…
Continue ReadingAuthorities are searching for at least 100 undocumented immigrants who fled from a refrigerated truck
Authorities in Texas are searching for at least 100 undocumented immigrants they say fled from a refrigerated truck parked at a gas station in the…
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Sarah Thomas: Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, she set her sights on the Super Bowl
The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 19: Texas, Iran, Covid-19, NASA, Capitol riot
More than 60 million people still are under winter weather alerts. It’s probably going to be cold again today, though some of you can expect…
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In Capitol riot cases, judges split on whether to keep defendants in jail before trial
The Tennessee man covered in black armor who lunged across seats in the US Senate carrying plastic handcuffs during the insurrection at the US…
Continue Reading South Carolina heartbeat ban marks next era of abortion battle under Biden
South Carolina on Thursday became the first state in 2021 to enact a restrictive abortion law known as a “heartbeat ban,” an opening…
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Kicked out of the men’s basketball league, Sarah Thomas set her sights on the Super Bowl
The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!”…
Continue ReadingSeven-time Olympian Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 chief after sexism backlash
Japan’s seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games,…
Continue ReadingSnowmobiler who died in Colorado is the 28th killed in avalanches across the US this season
The body of a snowmobiler missing near Rand, Colorado has been found, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The grim discovery…
Continue ReadingWhy water is a huge issue for Texans right now
As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially…
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Facebook bans news in Australia as fight with government escalates
What is Facebook without news? People and publishers in Australia are now finding out. Facebook has barred Australians from finding or sharing news…
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Bruno Fernandes nets brilliant brace to inspire Manchester United to victory against Real Sociedad
A superb Bruno Fernandes once again inspired Manchester United to victory Thursday as the Premier League side took full control of its Europa League…
Continue ReadingHere’s how severe weather is affecting Covid-19 vaccinations in these states
The frigid temperatures, snow and ice that have devastated parts of the country are having an impact on Covid-19 vaccinations, delaying deliveries…
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