That didn’t take long. Manic markets are back again
After a quick bout of nerves, Wall Street is ready to restart the party. What’s happening: In testimony before Congress this week, Federal…
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Pennsylvania GOP meeting ends with no resolution on whether to censure Toomey
A Pennsylvania Republican state committee meeting Wednesday night concluded with no resolution on whether to censure Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey…
Continue ReadingA third vaccine for the US may be just days away
The United States could be just days away from getting a third vaccine approved. In analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration…
Continue ReadingAmericans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey
A majority of US adults — nearly six in 10 — say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until…
Continue ReadingTrump plots future — and revenge — from sunny Florida links
In a South Florida war room, occupied most days by a party of one, a former President of the United States is plotting his return — and his…
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Congressional Republicans risk backlash as they unite against Biden’s Covid relief plan
Democrats and Republicans tangled over the size and scope of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan Wednesday, despite the broad public…
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Real Madrid breaks Atalanta hearts with late goal after controversial red card
In a match that was largely low on quality, it was a standout moment of brilliance that eventually gave Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over 10-man…
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The Federal Reserve suffers widespread disruption to payment services
The Federal Reserve suffered a widespread disruption in multiple payment services Wednesday, including a system that banks and businesses rely on to…
Continue ReadingBlack History Month: Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander
To say that Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander shattered multiple glass ceilings is an understatement. The Philadelphia native was the first Black person…
Continue ReadingGeely ditches Volvo merger but still needs its partner to go global
Geely has scrapped plans to merge its business with Volvo and will now focus its global ambitions on a joint venture with the Swedish carmaker on…
Continue ReadingWhite House lifts Trump order that temporarily banned certain immigrant visas during pandemic
President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a Trump-era executive order that temporarily banned some immigrant visas during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue ReadingGameStop is up another 67% after doubling yesterday
GameStop shares rallied 67% ahead of the opening bell Thursday, following another blockbuster day for the stock. On Wednesday, the gaming…
Continue ReadingModerna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants
Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.…
Continue ReadingA Texas woman sues an electric company after her bill was nearly $10,000
A Texas woman has filed a proposed billion-dollar class-action lawsuit against electric company Griddy Energy that alleges the company engaged in…
Continue Reading‘Frasier’ is being rebooted, with Kelsey Grammer reprising the role 17 years after show ended
Frasier Crane is still listening. The hit 90s sitcom “Frasier” is set to return to screens, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role as…
Continue ReadingGermany’s Merkel warns of third wave if lockdown is lifted too quickly
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that her country could be caught in a third wave of Covid-19 if it lifts its lockdown too quickly. Her…
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Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City
Two separate teams of researchers said this week they have found a worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City and elsewhere in the Northeast…
Continue Reading5 things to know for February 25: Covid, stimulus, immigration, Australia, CIA probe
GameStop traders are at it again. Company shares surged more than 100% yesterday and were halted twice for volatility before the closing bell.…
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Senate panel to consider Rachel Levine’s historic nomination for HHS assistant secretary
A Senate confirmation hearing will take place on Thursday for President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as assistant health secretary, Dr. Rachel…
Continue ReadingBig banks will need much less office space in the future
Three of Britain’s biggest banks have announced plans to dump expensive office space, a bet that remote work is here to stay even after the…
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