Jill Biden gives Kelly Clarkson advice on her divorce
Jill Biden offered Kelly Clarkson advice amid her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. The first lady appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,”…
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Top New York state health official grilled on the handling of Covid-19 nursing home deaths
New York state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker again on Thursday defended the state’s handling of nursing homes and their residents…
Continue ReadingCuomo denies former aide’s sexual harassment allegations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is denying allegations from a former aide who accused him of sexual harassment, including an unwanted kiss, in a Medium…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase files to go public
Digital currency exchange Coinbase has officially filed to go public, riding a wave of bitcoin enthusiasm that has sent the cryptocurrency markets…
Continue ReadingArizona Republicans propose giving lawmakers — not election officials — final review of election results
Arizona lawmakers are debating a new set of voting bills — including one that would allow lawmakers to review election results “if…
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Dow slides more than 350 points as bond yields climb
It’s another rough day for stocks. The market has entered a new phase of volatility as government bond yields are on the rise, signaling…
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What Tiger Woods means to Black America
We almost lost Tiger Woods in a gruesome car accident Tuesday along a Southern California highway during these final days of the month when America…
Continue ReadingSouth Africans get their tongues round Gqeberha, the new name for Port Elizabeth
South Africa’s city of Port Elizabeth has been officially renamed to Gqeberha — derived from the Xhosa language — the native tongue…
Continue ReadingBlinken says he aims to create a more diverse State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will launch a diversity initiative to make the US’ oldest Cabinet agency look more like America itself, an…
Continue ReadingI’m pregnant… should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?
There’s enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a pandemic. As the vaccine rollout continues, there’s still concern over…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy considers Senate bid against Marco Rubio
Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is seriously considering a run against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022, launching a listening tour on…
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Tanden nomination to lead Office of Management and Budget remains in limbo
President Joe Biden’s nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget may remain in limbo until at least early next…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee for energy secretary, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The final vote was…
Continue ReadingTraumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic
Nursing was more than a career to Rachel Ellsworth. She says she was “called” to the work. For 10 of her 12 years in nursing, Ellsworth…
Continue ReadingHyundai’s recall of 82,000 electric cars is one of the most expensive in history
Hyundai will recall 82,000 electric cars globally to replace their batteries after 15 reports of fires involving the vehicles. Despite the relatively…
Continue ReadingThierry Henry steps down as coach of CF Montreal due to family reasons
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry is stepping down as head coach of Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montreal due to family reasons. Henry made the…
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Dow slides more than 400 points as bond yields climb
It’s another rough day for stocks. The market has entered a new phase of volatility as government bond yields are on the rise, signaling…
Continue ReadingFather of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker drowns in southern Brazil
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is mourning the loss of his father, who drowned in Lavras do Sul, Brazil near the border with Uruguay. “We…
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Costco raises its minimum wage above rivals like Amazon, Target and Best Buy
Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as…
Continue ReadingEx-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert, who had ties to Larry Nassar, is charged with sex crimes and human trafficking
John Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team, has been charged with a racketeering count, felony counts of human…
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