Masks, distancing still important even with vaccination, study suggests
Vaccination alone might not be enough to end the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. Even with a majority of the population vaccinated,…
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Flynn says he didn’t endorse Myanmar-style coup after he appears to back plan in video exchange
Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, is claiming he didn’t endorse a Myanmar-style coup over…
Continue ReadingMajor meat producer JBS USA hit by cyberattack
Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia,…
Continue ReadingElon Musk blames rising Tesla prices on raw material costs
Add Teslas to the list of items that are costing more money during the pandemic. Last week Tesla raised the price of the Model 3 by $2,000 to $39,990…
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Vice President Harris’ team tries to distance her from fraught situation at the border
In the weeks since the President asked her to take charge of immigration from Central America, Vice President Kamala Harris and her staff have sought…
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Mayim Bialik made her ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host debut
Mayim Bialik made her “Jeopardy!” guest host debut on Monday. “It is an incredible honor to guest host Jeopardy! I was raised in a…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s worker shortage is real and getting worse by the day, US Chamber CEO says
The US Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced a nationwide initiative to address the worker shortage in the US, calling the crisis the most critical…
Continue ReadingFive NBA venues have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games
The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to…
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Anti-gun-violence activist Kina Collins announces primary challenge to Illinois Democrat Danny Davis
Gun violence prevention activist Kina Collins announced Tuesday that she is launching a new Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Danny Davis in…
Continue ReadingSergio Aguero to join FC Barcelona as Spanish club begins squad overhaul
After a season of relative underachievement, five-time European Cup winner FC Barcelona has embarked on the process of overhauling its squad. Sergio…
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Curiosity rover spies colorful iridescent clouds on Mars
The Curiosity rover has witnessed a colorful marvel on Mars: Shining clouds. Color is rare in this frozen desert, apart from the predominant red. But…
Continue ReadingEnergy costs are stoking inflation. Just look at US gas prices
Investors worried about rising inflation should keep an eye on what’s happening at the pump. US gas prices hit their highest level in seven…
Continue ReadingAs China’s Communist Party turns 100, its members’ ‘red genes’ matter more than ever to Beijing
For a decidedly atheist political organization, China’s ruling Communist Party is fond of talking about its origins in religious terms. In…
Continue ReadingPizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite
Pizza Hut is bringing back one of its most famous pizzas, more than a decade after it left menus. The Edge, a thin-crust pizza “packed with…
Continue Reading‘Unthinkable’ discovery in Canada as remains of 215 children found buried near residential school
The gruesome discovery took decades and for some survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, the confirmation that children as…
Continue Reading‘Everybody loves to hate the villain,’ says Shooter McGavin 25 years on from ‘Happy Gilmore’
From wrestling alligators to feuding with game show host Bob Barker on tour, no one quite draws a crowd like “Happy Gilmore.” Twenty five…
Continue ReadingFormer Southwest Airline pilot sentenced after pleading guilty to lewd incident during flight
Former Southwest Airlines pilot Michael Haak, 60, was sentenced to one year of probation last week after pleading guilty to committing a lewd,…
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5 things to know for June 1: White House, Covid-19, voting laws, Israel, climate
Rabbit, rabbit! It’s a new month, which means a brand new chance to make your own luck. Why do we say rabbit rabbit, anyway? Here’s what…
Continue ReadingSinéad O’Connor revisits Pope picture ‘SNL’ controversy
Sinéad O’Connor reportedly is explaining why she infamously ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II during a 1992 performance on…
Continue ReadingMore than 150 children are missing in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot and abducted Sunday by a group of…
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