LeBron James celebrates scoring milestone on 36th birthday
As if there was any doubt, LeBron James celebrated his 36th birthday in style. Not only did he top score for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-107…
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Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a…
Continue Reading‘Cobra Kai’ kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
After a pair of seasons streaming on YouTube’s premium tier, “Cobra Kai” was picked up by Netflix, where those episodes found an…
Continue ReadingAnother 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits during the Christmas week, factoring in seasonal adjustments, the Labor…
Continue ReadingThese 20 states will raise their minimum wage by January 1
Come Friday, many low-wage workers across the US are getting a pay bump. Twenty states are raising their minimum wage rates — some by pennies,…
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The real reason you need to worry about Hawley’s objection to Biden victory
Don’t be too nervous about Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s announcement that he will object to the certification of Joe Biden as President…
Continue ReadingTesco and Pizza Hut ‘shamed’ for not paying the UK minimum wage
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco underpaid almost 80,000 of its workers, the UK government has revealed, as it “named and…
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Why Josh Hawley’s move could endanger Senate Republicans
Senators are still blocking an immediate and final vote to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act,…
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It’s time to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations for the entire Congress
The 117th Congress opens Sunday, and it will convene in the shadow of the death of one of its own from coronavirus. Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke…
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A Black musician’s son was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s iPhone. She disputes his account and accusations of racism
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…
Continue ReadingUS sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…
Continue ReadingMake a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…
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5 things to know for December 31: Coronavirus, transition, stimulus, Brexit, Yemen
New year, new pay: Starting January 1 (tomorrow!), 20 states will raise their minimum wage. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…
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Young people are getting out the vote in Georgia — from thousands of miles away
From messaging potential voters on dating apps to helping pay for Uber rides to the polls, young people across the country are playing a role in the…
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Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China investment agreement
In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of an investment…
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Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China trade deal
In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of a trade deal…
Continue ReadingTrump was briefed that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack US forces in Afghanistan
United States President Donald Trump received unconfirmed information earlier this month that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack American…
Continue ReadingFauci says US can return to normal by fall if it puts aside slow start and is diligent about vaccinations
If states are able to “diligently vaccinate” people against the coronavirus next year, the US could return to normal life by early fall,…
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Post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal becomes law on eve of deadline
British lawmakers voted to back the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Wednesday, on the eve of the December 31…
Continue ReadingTrump to return to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win
President Donald Trump is expected to return to Washington earlier than anticipated ahead of a planned disruption by Republicans when Congress meets…
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