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Continue ReadingMonth: September 2021
Microsoft abandona sus planes de reabrir sus oficinas en Estados Unidos indefinidamente a causa del covid-19
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Microsoft anunció este jueves que abandonará sus planes de reabrir completamente sus oficinas en Estados Unidos a principios de octubre debido a las preocupaciones por la variante delta del coronavirus. El gigante de la tecnología se rehusó a establecer una nueva fecha de apertura, pero prometió dar 30 días de aviso
Continue ReadingIn a huge blow, judge rules Apple can’t force developers to exclusively use its App Store payment system
By Rishi Iyengar and Clare Duffy, CNN Business Apple can no longer prohibit app developers from directing users to payment options outside its App Store, a judge ruled on Friday. The decision, which followed a contentious court battle with the maker of the hugely popular Fortnite video game, is a major blow to Apple —
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Six Oregonians, Freedom Foundation sue Gov. Brown in federal court over ‘vindictive’ vaccine mandate
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Six Oregonians, represented by the Freedom Foundation, have sued Gov. Brown and the Oregon Health Authority in federal court over the governor’s recent mandate for several groups of workers to be vaccinated by Oct. 18 or face possible dismissal.
Continue ReadingDefending champ Lille loses 2-1 at Lorient in French league
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Lille has slipped to a second defeat in five games in the French league with a 2-1 loss at Lorient. Lille lost just three league matches throughout last season but has only won once in five games so far this campaign and conceded 11 goals. Nigeria striker Terem Moffi grabbed
Continue ReadingTitans kicker Sam Ficken hurt, questionable vs. Cardinals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans once again are starting a season with kicking issues after adding Sam Ficken to the injury report Friday with a right groin muscle problem. Ficken was limited Friday. The Titans also signed kicker Michael Badgley to the practice squad and waived offensive lineman Christian DiLauro to create a
Continue ReadingNationals pitcher Nolin, manager Martinez suspended for HBP
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended Washington Nationals starting pitcher Sean Nolin five games for intentionally hitting Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman. Nolin initially planned to appeal the suspension before agreeing to start serving it Friday night. He also was fined an undisclosed amount. The league suspended Nationals manager Dave Martinez
Continue ReadingLawyer: Court must bar duo from deciding on death row case
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A lawyer for an Oklahoma district attorney says a high-profile death row inmate likely will be recommended for a reduced sentence if two members of the parole board aren’t removed. Attorney Sandra Howell-Elliott made that argument Friday during a hearing before an Oklahoma Supreme Court referee.
Continue ReadingBryant cheered in Wrigley return, Giants win 5th in row
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, then Evan Longoria and Brandon Belt homered in the seventh inning to send the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 6-1 for their fifth straight win. The Giants improved to a major
Continue ReadingMichael Kors returns to NY Fashion Week with urban romance
By NARDOS HAILE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Love and romance are the dreamy common threads that bind together Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Friday’s show, located at the Central Park West restaurant Tavern on the Green, highlighted a cozy and warm environment. Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Imaan Hammam, and Precious Lee modeled gowns
Continue ReadingLance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Trey Lance made it through a week of practice with no setbacks to his injured right index finger and is cleared to play in the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opener at Detroit. Lance suffered a small chip fracture in the index finger
Continue ReadingOver 100 birds have been found covered in oil as a result of spills caused by Hurricane Ida
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Dozens of birds have been submerged in oil from spills in Louisiana caused by Hurricane Ida, and wildlife officials expect more will be found. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said in a news release that birds have been observed “within heavy pockets of crude oil” at the
Continue ReadingBiden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. But while many details about the rules remain unknown, some experts say Biden appears to
Continue Reading80% of Oregon’s new COVID cases are among unvaccinated
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Oregon and clog the medical system, state health officials say that the rate of coronavirus in unvaccinated people is currently five times higher than in those who are vaccinated. A report released by the Oregon Health Authority
Continue ReadingDisney backs theatrical releases for remaining 2021 films
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After endless disruption due to the pandemic and the super-charged growth of streaming services, moviegoing may be going back to something a little like normal. The Walt Disney Co. on Friday announced that all of its remaining films this year will open exclusively theatrically. That
Continue ReadingDisney backs theatrical releases for remaining 2021 films
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After endless disruption due to the pandemic and the super-charged growth of streaming services, moviegoing may be going back to something a little like normal. The Walt Disney Co. on Friday announced that all of its remaining films this year will open exclusively theatrically. That
Continue ReadingWoman is 2nd to admit role in death of 8 members of a family
By JOHN SEEWER and KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman has become the second person from her family to admit to a role in the killings of eight people from another family. Fifty-year-old Angela Wagner pleaded guilty Friday in southern Ohio’s Pike County to helping plan a shocking crime prosecutors
Continue ReadingHouse lawmakers investigating January 6 say they need ‘much more information’ from social media companies
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House committee investigating the deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6 issued a not-so-subtle threat Friday to social media companies, saying the panel still needs “much more information” and would use any available means to compel them to cooperate. “The majority of the
Continue ReadingCDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer New U.S. studies show COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death. That’s even against the extra-contagious delta variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked over 600,000 coronavirus cases in 13 states. As delta surged over the summer, those who were unvaccinated were four times more
Continue ReadingSlingsby’s Aussies go for SailGP hat trick at Saint-Tropez
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer Tom Slingsby’s Team Australia will go for a hat trick this weekend in the SailGP global league’s regatta in Saint-Tropez, France. The Aussies had dominating wins in the last two regattas, in England in mid-July and Denmark three weeks ago, even though they weren’t at full strength while crew
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