March 2021

Covid-19 testing numbers dropped in the US — here’s why testing still matters

March 5, 2021 4:11 am CNN Newsource

Covid-19 testing numbers are dropping in the US. And that’s bad news. Without testing, there’s no way to keep track of where the pandemic…

With Congress poised to give states and local governments $350 billion, pandemic budget hit for many was smaller than predicted

March 5, 2021 4:02 am CNN Newsource

When the coronavirus pandemic was declared nearly a year ago, the future for state and local government finances looked grim. Millions of people had…

Organization founded by LeBron James and other Black athletes turns focus to fighting GOP-backed bills restricting voter access

March 5, 2021 4:01 am CNN Newsource

The political organization founded by NBA superstar LeBron James and a host of other Black athletes and artists will kick off its post-2020 work with…

Ronny Jackson under Obama and Trump: From ‘tremendous asset’ to ‘tyrant’

March 5, 2021 3:59 am CNN Newsource

An inspector general report detailing allegations of “sexual and denigrating” comments made by former White House physician Rep. Ronny…

Leaders and businesses say masks are essential protection as Texas and Mississippi lift Covid-19 restrictions

March 5, 2021 3:58 am CNN Newsource

Leaders and businesses across the US are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to enforcing Covid-19…

How TikTok made ‘WandaVision’ must-see TV

March 5, 2021 3:23 am CNN Newsource

The finale of “WandaVision” premiered Friday, bringing to an end a successful season for Disney+’s first Marvel Studios series —…

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is eating into Tesla’s US sales

March 5, 2021 3:20 am CNN Newsource

Tesla is starting to lose market share among US buyers of electric vehicles, and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E appears to be the beneficiary. Analysis…

Stocks tumble as Powell signals inflation is ahead

March 5, 2021 3:19 am CNN Newsource

US stocks tumbled Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell predicted an increase in consumer prices this summer — something investors…

5 things to know for March 5: Coronavirus, stimulus, immigration, Hong Kong, Ethiopia

March 5, 2021 3:18 am CNN

It’s not your imagination. Robocalls really are ramping up again after a pandemic lull. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed…

Surfer Billy Kemper says he glimpsed at death after a wave broke his pelvis in half

March 5, 2021 3:16 am CNN

It was a tiny error in judgement, but within seconds he realized that the consequences could be potentially life threatening. “That wave sucked…

Tiger Woods told police after crash that he didn’t remember driving

March 5, 2021 3:13 am CNN Newsource

When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff’s deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the…

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches scoring landmark during his 600th league game

March 5, 2021 2:29 am CNN Newsource

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another scoring landmark on the occasion of his 600th league game. When he netted Juventus’ third goal in a 3-0…

New Zealand downgrades tsunami warning after 8.1-magnitude earthquake

March 5, 2021 2:12 am CNN Newsource

New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region early Friday, sparking fears of a…

The Pope’s Iraq trip could be his most dangerous yet. But the country’s dwindling Christian minority hopes it heals their wounds

March 5, 2021 1:25 am CNN Newsource

Attending to the Baghdad church where he works as a caretaker, Natiq Anwar relives the most horrific experience of his life each and every day. Near…

Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds

March 5, 2021 12:32 am CNN Newsource

The risk of death from Covid-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released…

China’s plans to ‘improve’ democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city’s opposition

March 5, 2021 12:30 am CNN

As members of China’s political elite prepared for an annual summit in Beijing this week, state-run news agency Xinhua noted “there is no…

Creighton’s men’s basketball head coach suspended after ‘plantation’ comment

March 4, 2021 11:55 pm CNN Newsource

Creighton University has suspended its men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott, who apologized earlier this week for making what he said was…

China sets growth target of more than 6% in 2021

March 4, 2021 11:53 pm CNN Newsource

China bucked the global recession in 2020, and in doing so narrowed the economic gap with the United States. Now it says it needs to pick up the pace…