Powell tells ’60 Minutes’ that US economy is at an ‘inflection point’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy is at an “inflection point,” and that growth and job creation is poised to…
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Mastercard launches carbon calculator in its latest attempt to go green
Mastercard wants consumers to understand how much their spending habits are contributing to carbon emissions and global warming. The credit card…
Continue ReadingMinnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the police killing of a man during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The shooting…
Continue ReadingChet Hanks releases risqué ‘White Boy Summer’ teaser video
If there’s one thing Chet Hanks has mastered, it’s the art of causing a stir. Weeks after courting controversy with his new “White…
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California wildfires. Hurricanes on the coast. Is anywhere safe from the climate crisis?
Tracy thought she’d built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that…
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As people flee climate change on the coasts, this Midwest city is trying to become a safe haven
Tracy thought she’d built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that…
Continue ReadingA Black family’s beach property in California was taken during the Jim Crow era. The county is now giving it back, and it’s worth millions
A century ago, a Black couple owned a beach resort in Manhattan Beach — a Southern California town known for its scenic expanse. An inviting…
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Prince Harry reported to have landed in the UK ahead of Philip’s funeral
Prince Harry has flown back to the United Kingdom from his home in the US on Sunday ahead of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s funeral, several British…
Continue ReadingCalifornia struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults
Dr. Jerry Abraham is determined to ensure California’s most vulnerable communities have access to the Covid-19 vaccine. Abraham has spent the…
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Israeli army chief appears to hint at possible role in Iran nuclear site incident
Israel’s army chief has appeared to hint at possible Israeli involvement in an incident at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, which was described…
Continue ReadingMinnesota National Guard deployed after protests over a man’s death following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Hundreds protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The incident happened…
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5 things to know for April 12: Coronavirus, Congress, police violence, Iran, United Arab Emirates
Cruise lines are already betting big on a rebound, even though the CDC has yet to give the go-ahead for ships to sail to and from US ports.…
Continue ReadingHuge Trump-era and pandemic immigrant visa backlog poses challenge for Biden
Even though President Joe Biden has moved to reverse many of his predecessor’s anti-immigration policies, the consequences of those restrictive…
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Trump tightens grip on GOP while Biden bets on expanding federal power
Prominent Republicans rededicated themselves to Donald Trump’s creed of grievance, lies and demagoguery this weekend as President Joe Biden…
Continue ReadingAlibaba’s record fine is a ‘warning shot’ in China’s tech crackdown
Alibaba is trying to draw a line under accusations that it behaved like a monopoly after Chinese regulators hit the online shopping giant with a…
Continue ReadingNick Cannon expecting twin boys with Abby De La Rosa
Actor and TV presenter Nick Cannon is preparing to welcome his second set of twins into the world. DJ Abby De La Rosa announced on Sunday that she…
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Millions of Hindu pilgrims head to the Ganges River as India’s daily coronavirus cases continue to surge
Hindu devotees packed the streets of Haridwar, in northern India, on Monday for the largest religious pilgrimage on Earth, in scenes that defied…
Continue ReadingPrince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s longtime consort, will be laid to rest in low-key ceremony
Prince Philip, the late husband to the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest on Saturday next week, in a ceremony that will be colorful…
Continue ReadingSevere storm threat has increased across Florida causing airport delays
Severe weather across central Florida is causing delays at some of the state’s major airports as the storm threat continues to increase.…
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2 police officers used excessive force, threatened Army officer during traffic stop, lawsuit says
A US Army officer is suing two Virginia police officers after they pointed guns at him, pepper sprayed him and pushed him to the ground during a…
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