WHO approves Novavax vaccine for emergency use against COVID
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization has given emergency approval to a coronavirus vaccine made by U.S.-based Novavax, paving the way for…
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A Nice Break; More Snow Coming
Light snow fell on the northern Cascades early this morning, but even that is likely to break up through the day. Skies will be partly to mostly…
Continue ReadingWinnipeg coach Maurice resigns, Lowry gets interim job
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice has resigned in a surprise move in his ninth year with the team. The team says the move…
Continue ReadingPolish lawmakers overturn senate veto on disputed media law
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s president will have the final decision on a controversial media bill seen as…
Continue ReadingElizabeth Holmes’ criminal fraud case heads to jury as closing arguments conclude
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business After three months of testimony from 32 witnesses, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth…
Continue ReadingDaily Mail and Mail Online publisher quits stock market after 90 years
By Walé Azeez, CNN Business A billionaire British aristocrat is taking the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail Online private after agreeing to buy…
Continue ReadingUS issues ’emergency directive’ ordering government agencies to address critical software flaw
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN US cybersecurity officials on Friday issued an “emergency directive” ordering all federal civilian agencies to…
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A little break between systems
GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… We will stay chilly today, but we are looking at a nice break between systems. Skies will be partly cloudy and highs…
Continue ReadingUN: Lebanese crisis exposes children to abuse, exploitation
By FAY ABUELGASIM Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The U.N. children’s agency says the number of cases of child abuse and exploitation it has…
Continue ReadingSears to sell its suburban Chicago corporate headquarters
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Sears plans to sell the sprawling suburban Chicago corporate headquarters that has been the struggling retailer’s…
Continue ReadingSears to sell its suburban Chicago corporate headquarters
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Sears plans to sell the sprawling suburban Chicago corporate headquarters that has been the struggling retailer’s…
Continue ReadingStudies clash on Russian vaccine’s efficacy against omicron
MOSCOW (AP) — The developer of Russia’s Sputnik V says its vaccine provides the best protection against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.…
Continue ReadingTV OT: Why streaming has become the home for serious movies — and previewing the latest batch
By Brian Lowry, CNN For those needing additional evidence that streaming has thrown a lifeline to movies for grownups, look no further than this…
Continue ReadingTV OT: Why streaming has become the home for serious movies — and previewing the latest batch
CNN By Brian Lowry, CNN For those needing additional evidence that streaming has thrown a lifeline to movies for grownups, look no further than this…
Continue ReadingLabor shortage just cost FedEx $470 million. But it thinks things will get better soon
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The nation’s labor shortage just cost FedEx $470 million in its most recent quarter. But its executives believe…
Continue ReadingAdvertencias de TikTok virales sobre violencia armada no son creÃbles, pero mantienen a las escuelas y agencias de seguridad en alerta máxima
macamilarincon (CNN) –– Una tendencia vaga y viral de TikTok que advierte sobre violencia escolar en todo Estados Unidos este viernes ––que…
Continue ReadingSwiss skier Gut-Behrami tests positive, to miss 4 WCup races
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) — Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the next four World Cup races in…
Continue ReadingDespite Christmas truce, EU, UK still fight over Brexit deal
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and the departed United Kingdom are showing that their relationship remains on…
Continue ReadingNHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surge
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL has postponed all games for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers through at least the Christmas…
Continue Reading2021 Notebook: The war in Gaza and the razing of AP’s office
By The Associated Press An 11-day war between Israel and Gaza’s ruling Hamas militant group in May left over 260 Palestinians and 13 Israelis dead.…
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