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Inflation fears rattle Asian stocks yet again
Asian stocks are falling Thursday as a bond sell-off continues to rattle markets. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was last down 2.5%, while…
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Ronny Jackson and the ‘former guy’
The Pentagon inspector general tells us that many who worked with Ronny Jackson — the former Trump White House physician and now a member of…
Continue ReadingHouse passes sweeping government, ethics and election bill
The House on Wednesday approved HR 1, a sweeping government, ethics and election bill that Democrats have made a signature legislative priority. HR 1…
Continue Reading38 people killed in Myanmar’s deadliest day of protest, says UN envoy
At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar’s security forces opened fire on young peaceful protesters in towns and cities across the country…
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SpaceX Mars prototype rocket nails landing for the first time, but explodes on pad
A SpaceX rocket prototype, known as SN10, soared over South Texas during test flight Wednesday before swooping down to a pinpoint landing near its…
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill named in honor of George Floyd aimed at preventing police misconduct
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at preventing police misconduct that Democrats named in honor of George Floyd,…
Continue ReadingTrump’s surgeon general questions guidance about getting 2 Covid-19 vaccine shots
Former US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on Monday questioned the Biden administration’s current guidance on getting both Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue ReadingWomen in sports don’t get the media coverage that men do. These 4 Olympians are trying to change that
US Olympians Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel and Chloe Kim have teamed up to launch a new company aimed at focusing attention on women in sports…
Continue ReadingTennessee task force recovers 150 missing children
A total of 150 missing children ranging in age from 3 to 17 were recovered in January and February during a joint law enforcement operation,…
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13 people were killed in horrific crash after entering US through hole in Mexico border fence, officials say
The 13 people killed when an SUV was struck by a semitruck in California’s Imperial Valley are believed to be among dozens of undocumented…
Continue ReadingUS civilian contractor died during rocket attack on air base in Iraq, Pentagon says
A US civilian contractor suffered a heart attack and died during a rocket attack on an air base hosting US, Iraqi and coalition forces in Iraq on…
Continue ReadingAt a vaccination site in Miami, some wonder whether to choose newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine or Pfizer one
Those who showed up to a Miami vaccination site on Wednesday found themselves in the rare position where they got to choose which Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue ReadingTexas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after lifting coronavirus restrictions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a torrent of criticism over his surprise decision to roll back his state’s mask mandate and business…
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What will Republicans do about their Ronny Jackson problem?
During his time as the White House physician for the last two presidents, Ronny Jackson allegedly behaved in an inappropriate way toward…
Continue ReadingDollar Tree announces new stores as demand for discount retailers skyrockets
Dollar Tree said Wednesday that it will open 600 new stores this year, continuing dollar store chains’ torrid growth across the United States.…
Continue ReadingBiden criticizes Texas and Mississippi for lifting restrictions: ‘Neanderthal thinking’
President Joe Biden sharply criticized states such as Texas and Mississippi for lifting Covid-19 restrictions against pleas from the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingFact check: Pence echoes Trump’s Big Lie in dishonest op-ed on election rules
In an opinion article published on Wednesday, former Vice President Mike Pence did something he used to do in office: echo a lie from former…
Continue ReadingSinclair to lay off hundreds of employees, citing ‘profound impact’ pandemic has had on its business
Citing the coronavirus pandemic, the Sinclair Broadcast Group said on Wednesday that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, amounting to…
Continue ReadingSenate Democrats still finishing their Covid relief bill as vote timing creeps toward the weekend
Senate Democrats are down to the wire. In a furious last-minute push, Democrats are scrambling to put their final touches on a $1.9 trillion Covid-19…
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