By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HONOLULU (AP) — Formula One racing got a huge boost in interest in North America through the Netflix series “Drive to Survive.” Next up for Netflix is golf, with access to the PGA Tour and the four major championships. But golf will have some competition from other sports. Netflix
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HONOLULU (AP) — Formula One racing got a huge boost in interest in North America through the Netflix series “Drive to Survive.” Next up for Netflix is golf, with access to the PGA Tour and the four major championships. But golf will have some competition from other sports. Netflix
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, CNN Business AT&T and Verizon announced Tuesday that they would delay activating 5G on some towers around certain airports. The wireless technology’s rollout near major airports had been scheduled for Wednesday, but airlines warned of dire consequences for transportation and the economy. AT&T made the announcement as it works with the aviation
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto, Katie Bo Williams, Barbara Starr and Alex Marquardt, CNN The Biden administration is weighing new options, including providing more arms to Ukraine to resist a Russian occupation, to try to raise the costs for Russian President Vladimir Putin should he decide to invade the country. The discussions, described by multiple
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Chavez, CNN Stevie Wonder has joined the push for voting rights bills with an open message for senators. “Any senator who cannot support the protection of voting rights in the United States of America cannot say they support the Constitution. Stop the hypocrisy, cut the bull-tish,” the award-winning performer said in a video
Continue ReadingCNN By Nicole Chavez, CNN Stevie Wonder has joined the push for voting rights bills with an open message for senators. “Any senator who cannot support the protection of voting rights in the United States of America cannot say they support the Constitution. Stop the hypocrisy, cut the bull-tish,” the award-winning performer said in a
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Indonesia le dio el nombre de Nusantara a su nueva capital, luego de que legisladores aprobaran el cambio de Jakarta a Kalimantan, una zona selvática al este de la isla de Borneo. El nuevo nombre se traduce como “archipiélago” en lengua indonesia. La preocupación por la sostenibilidad del congestionado centro político de
Continue ReadingTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference has reprimanded Arizona women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes for public comments about officiating following a game against Oregon. Barnes was incensed following a testy 68-66 loss to the Ducks that included heated exchanges between her and Oregon coach Kelly Graves. Barnes says the Wildcats got “homered” after Oregon
Continue ReadingTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference has reprimanded Arizona women’s basketball coach Adia Barnes for public comments about officiating following a game against Oregon. Barnes was incensed following a testy 68-66 loss to the Ducks that included heated exchanges between her and Oregon coach Kelly Graves. Barnes says the Wildcats got “homered” after Oregon
Continue ReadingBy MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press WINTHROP, Wash. (AP) — When COVID-19 hit in the winter of 2020, many escaped cabin fever by hitting cross country ski trails. Nordic skis quickly became the new toilet paper – they were hard to find and sold out in stores. But the future of Nordic skiing is uncertain as
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Ryan, CNN U2 may be one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, but its lead singer Bono is harboring some grievances around the group’s name and the songs he’s written and performed throughout their 46 years together. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast, alongside U2’s lead guitarist
Continue ReadingBy MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press WINTHROP, Wash. (AP) — When COVID-19 hit in the winter of 2020, many escaped cabin fever by hitting cross country ski trails. Nordic skis quickly became the new toilet paper – they were hard to find and sold out in stores. But the future of Nordic skiing is uncertain as
Continue ReadingBy MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press WINTHROP, Wash. (AP) — When COVID-19 hit in the winter of 2020, many escaped cabin fever by hitting cross country ski trails. Nordic skis quickly became the new toilet paper – they were hard to find and sold out in stores. But the future of Nordic skiing is uncertain as
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlan Collins, Maegan Vazquez and Tami Luhby, CNN The federal government launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household. White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed Tuesday that the government website to order free Covid-19 tests is up
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The streaming giant on Tuesday emerged with a leading 52 nominations including a best picture nod for the film “The Harder They Fall.” The movie pulled in 12 nominations for Netflix,
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Danny McBride says it was moving to Charleston, South Carolina, that sparked the first idea for “The Righteous Gemstones,” his third series with HBO. He created, executive produces and stars in the show, which follows megachurch pastors promising salvation through shady means. McBride says the many church spires and talk radio shows
Continue ReadingBy MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. competition regulators have mounted an effort to tighten enforcement against illegal mergers, in line with President Joe Biden’s mandate for greater scrutiny to big business combinations. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission announced they are seeking public comment on how current merger guidelines
Continue ReadingBy MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. competition regulators have mounted an effort to tighten enforcement against illegal mergers, in line with President Joe Biden’s mandate for greater scrutiny to big business combinations. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission announced they are seeking public comment on how current merger guidelines
Continue ReadingBy ZEKE MILLER and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch. The website, COVIDTests.gov, now includes a link for “every home in the U.S.” to order four tests, to
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Brown Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Mayor Quinton Lucas will get his first taste of Pittsburgh barbecue. Mayor Lucas won a friendly bet with his counterpart in Steelers’ territory. Lucas wagered Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey that the Chiefs would beat the
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