Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to know why the Biden administration isn’t more concerned that BlackRock manages $9 trillion in assets — more than the annual GDP of any country not named the United States or China. At a hearing held by the Senate Banking Committee, Warren noted that the Federal Reserve began designating very large
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Connecticut (WFSB) — Plymouth police have arrested a man who is accused of spreading roofing nails across the roadway to target police cars. Police said from December 24, 2020 to January 14, 2021, the police department was the subject of multiple criminal mischief incidents. On three separate
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Nashville man and his family were heading to dinner when a rock came crashing down into their windshield. It happened Sunday while Jayson Chance and his family were heading south on Ellington Parkway in East Nashville. “It was a scary moment for sure,”
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The White House is weighing whether to issue a number of gun safety measures through executive action even as they publicly press Congress to move ahead on legislation aimed at curbing violence. The executive actions could include requiring background checks on sales of so-called “ghost guns” and other measures, Biden administration officials tell CNN. The
Continue ReadingBoth of the President and first lady’s dogs, Major and Champ, have returned to the White House after spending some time in Delaware following a biting incident involving Major, according to Jill Biden’s press secretary Michael LaRosa. The two German shepherds returned to Washington after Major worked with a trainer at the Bidens’ home in
Continue ReadingA leader among the paramilitary group the Oath Keepers said he was coordinating with the Proud Boys about how their members would work together at the US Capitol on January 6, according to a new court filing from prosecutors late Tuesday night. Facebook chats made public in the filing by the Justice Department show Kelly
Continue ReadingWhen Luke Stark sought money from Google in November he had no idea he’d be turning down $60,000 from the tech giant in March. Stark, an assistant professor at Western University in Ontario, Canada, studies the social and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence. In late November, he applied for a Google Research Scholar award, a
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story DARIEN, Illinois (WQAD) — A baby boy was born during rush hour on an interstate outside of Chicago. Around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Illinois State Police troopers were called to a vehicle on Interstate 55 where a baby was being delivered, south of Darien, Illinois. When troopers
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State auditors say Oregon health officials’ failure to adequately prepare for COVID-19 likely contributed to some senior care home coronavirus deaths early in the pandemic.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Just hours after its sibling hatched, a second eaglet hatched in the Hays bald eagle nest in Pittsburgh on Tuesday evening. The Audubon Society confirmed the second eaglet emerged from its shell just before 10 p.m. Its sibling hatched around 4 a.m. Tuesday. “This is
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — Police are still investigating the death of a toddler who was hit by a van and killed Monday afternoon in East Baltimore. WBAL-TV 11 News spoke with the child’s family Tuesday about the tragic accident. Jordyn Rich would have turned two in May. Inside a
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A message of resilience and the long-term battle with COVID-19 facing some Greater Cincinnati victims. A previously healthy father of four is still in the hospital three months after contracting the virus. He was originally taken in with chest pains, but that was just the
Continue ReadingVirtuoso, a global travel agency consortium, has dropped all Trump Hotels from its exclusive listings. “Trump Hotels are no longer part of the Virtuoso network,” the company said. The luxury travel agency declined to elaborate on why it made the decision, saying they “consider many variables when reviewing both existing and new network participation. Out
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Sunriver Resort announced Wednesday it is now accepting applications for a variety of positions for the 2021 summer season, with more than 400 positions to fill.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — An incident at a Shorewood restaurant Monday night led to a surge in business on Tuesday. In a series of social media posts, Shorewood residents said employees at Nana Asian Fusion and Sushi Bar were victims of a racist, xenophobic attack. According to the posts,
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It’s the biggest football match in 10 years between two fierce rivals, but Japan’s meeting with South Korea appears to be sparking more concern than excitement. Any sporting event between the two countries always has an additional competitive edge given the historical tensions between South Korea and Japan. South Korea fans describe the clash as
Continue Reading Colin Kahl’s nomination to be Pentagon policy chief is on track to advance to the Senate floor after West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin supported the imperiled pick in a key committee vote. The Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday deadlocked over the nomination, which means that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have to
Continue ReadingPrince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services and coaching to clients online. The job announcement came weeks after he and wife Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they spoke on the mental health struggles
Continue ReadingThe cast of “Glee” will reunite in honor of LGBTQ+ teens at the upcoming 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Demi Lovato will introduce them, GLAAD announced in a statement. Cast members Jacob Artist, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Vanessa Lengies, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Alex Newell, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Becca
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week’s mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado. Speaking ahead of the Warriors’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Kerr started his media availability with the names of the victims from the mass shootings in Boulder
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