A Spanish mountain climber has died after falling from K2
Spanish mountaineer Sergi Mingote has died while climbing K2, the world’s second highest summit, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced…
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Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding travel ban on first day
President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on…
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Some states are seeing higher numbers of Covid-19 cases as others ease restrictions
While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against Covid-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. “Things…
Continue ReadingWhen will Americans see the aid from Biden’s relief proposal? It’s up to Congress
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion relief package Thursday that included more stimulus payments and other direct aid, but don’t…
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Acting secretary of defense orders NSA chief to install Trump loyalist as agency’s general counsel
The acting secretary of defense is trying to install a Trump loyalist as the top lawyer at the National Security Agency, according to three sources…
Continue ReadingPowerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills dozens, injures hundreds
At least 42 people have died with hundreds more injured after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday,…
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Health care in Brazil’s Amazonas state in ‘collapse’ as Covid-19 infections surge
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said Friday that “all means” are being made available to help the country’s largest state,…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea is cracking down on digital sex crimes. Has it done enough?
Between the ages of 11 and 14, South Korean teenager Ji-o was threatened, stalked and pressured into taking sexually explicit photos of herself by…
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Trump has trashed America’s most important alliance. The rift with Europe could take decades to repair
The presidency of Donald Trump has left such a wretched stench in Europe that it’s hard to see how, even in four years, Joe Biden could…
Continue Reading‘Armed protests’ warning puts officials on alert this weekend ahead of Biden inauguration
Law enforcement and state officials are on high alert for potentially violent protests in the lead-up to Inauguration Day, with some state capitols…
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CES is a fantasyland of futuristic products. This year it was dominated by our bleak present
CES, the closely-watched annual consumer electronics show, often sets the tone for the tech trends of the year — but little did I realize how true…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rep. Lou Correa tests positive for Covid-19
Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California said Saturday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss President-elect Joe Biden’s…
Continue ReadingKey lines from the unveiling of Biden’s science team
President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday introduced key members of his White House science team, including his nominee for director of the Office of…
Continue ReadingBiden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding Muslim ban on first day
President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on…
Continue ReadingLizzie Borden house hits the market for $2 million
If you’re fascinated by unsolved 19th century murders and have $2 million burning a hole in your pocket, this could be the perfect opportunity…
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How Joe Biden was Donald Trump’s kryptonite
President Donald Trump seemed to be a teflon president. It didn’t matter how big things seem to get — Trump’s political career…
Continue ReadingOil giant splits from powerful lobbying group over climate change
The American Petroleum Institute, the nation’s largest and most powerful oil lobby, is losing one of its biggest members over a disagreement…
Continue ReadingActor Dave Bautista offers $20,000 in case of manatee scraped with word ‘TRUMP’
There is already a reward for information leading to the person or people responsible for writing “TRUMP” on a manatee in Florida, but…
Continue ReadingHow some states are administering Covid-19 vaccines at twice the speed of others
One month after the first dose was administered in the United States, Covid-19 vaccinations lag far behind early promises from the federal…
Continue ReadingAs Trump leaves the stage, Republicans grapple with new conspiracy caucus
Donald Trump may be leaving the White House in a few days, but the umbrella of conspiracy theories he inspired is only just arriving in Washington.…
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