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Black History Month: Gil Scott-Heron

February 18, 2021 4:13 am CNN Newsource

Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011) was a New York City poet, activist, musician, social critic and spoken-word performer whose songs in the ‘70s helped…

Government action took months as nursing home workers died during the pandemic

February 18, 2021 4:03 am CNN Newsource

The federal agency responsible for protecting workers did little to hold nursing homes accountable for dangerous conditions during the coronavirus…

Here’s what we can learn from the Gamestop craze

February 18, 2021 3:51 am CNN Newsource

The mania that drove the recent GameStop stock rally should remind all investors of the need to stay diversified. It’s simply not wise to put…

Winter weather threatens to blanket the East Coast in ice after turning fatal for Southerners trying to keep warm

February 18, 2021 3:49 am CNN Newsource

Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…

Maersk has found a way to clean up shipping but there’s a catch

February 18, 2021 3:47 am CNN Newsource

Maersk says it will launch the world’s first carbon neutral cargo ship in 2023, as efforts to clean up one of the planet’s worst…

LGBTQ campaign backed by German footballers hailed as a ‘step in the right direction’

February 18, 2021 3:35 am CNN Newsource

More than 800 professional footballers in Germany have backed a campaign offering support to LGBTQ players. The campaign has been launched by the…

Texans face yet another day of misery as families struggle with unheated homes and water problems

February 18, 2021 3:27 am CNN Newsource

The misery for millions caused by brutally cold weather and widespread power outages in Texas is far from over, with freezing temperatures forecast…

5 things to know for February 18: Texas, Covid-19, immigration, Limbaugh, Facebook

February 18, 2021 3:26 am CNN Newsource

Hundreds of people worked for nearly a decade to develop NASA’s most advanced robotic explorer yet. Her name is Perseverance, and she’s…

‘Oh my gosh, are you that snowboarder?’ Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim goes to Princeton

February 18, 2021 2:41 am CNN Newsource

The first day in a new school or job is never easy, especially trying to navigate those awkward meet and greets as you get to know potential new…

‘Sort this out’: Facebook’s chaotic news ban in Australia blocks pages for fire services, charities and politicians

February 18, 2021 2:35 am CNN Newsource

Fire and emergency services. Domestic violence charities. State health agencies. Facebook’s sudden and dramatic decision to block people from…

What’s behind Biden’s snub of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

February 18, 2021 2:24 am CNN Newsource

In a region where respect, or the lack of it, is as powerful as a physical punch, President Joe Biden’s press secretary just landed a sharp jab…

South American football giant Colo-Colo narrowly avoids relegation after nerve-shredding playoff

February 18, 2021 1:30 am CNN Newsource

You could have been forgiven for thinking that the jubilant scenes on the pitch were part of a trophy celebration. There were hugs and tears —…

Burmese actress goes into hiding as celebrities opposing Myanmar coup added to arrest list

February 18, 2021 1:25 am CNN Newsource

Since “day one” of the military coup, Burmese actress Paing Phyo Thu — one of the country’s highest-paid stars — says…

Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open

February 18, 2021 1:12 am CNN Newsource

Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by…

Bend church holds drive-thru Ash Wednesday event

February 17, 2021 11:51 pm KTVZ

First Presbyterian Church in Bend held a drive-thru Ash Wednesday event to provide social…

Japan’s ruling party faces sexism backlash as it invites women to look but not talk at key meetings

February 17, 2021 11:46 pm CNN Newsource

A week after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief resigned in the wake of making sexist comments, another male octogenarian leader in Japan has attracted…

Winter storms threaten to blanket the East Coast in ice after turning fatal for Southerners trying to keep warm

February 17, 2021 11:37 pm CNN Newsource

Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…

Facebook blocks users in Australia from finding or sharing news

February 17, 2021 11:27 pm CNN Newsource

People in Australia can no longer find news on Facebook. Facebook said Wednesday that people and publishers in Australia cannot share and view news…

Lowering Covid-19 cases is the best thing US can do to improve chances that vaccines will continue working, expert says

February 17, 2021 11:23 pm CNN Newsource

Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…

Winter storms hold deadly grip in states struggling to recover as icy threat heads toward East Coast

February 17, 2021 11:07 pm CNN Newsource

Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms– and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…

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