The Biden post-election market surge is the best for a new president in 60 years
Stocks have gained about 13% since Election Day as of Tuesday, a day before Joe Biden’s inauguration — marking the the best post-election…
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El Barcelona apelará la suspensión de Lionel Messi
(CNN Español) — El FC Barcelona ya trabaja para intentar reducir las dos fechas de suspensión que recibió Lionel Messi por parte del Comité de…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to rescind Keystone pipeline permit on Wednesday, sources say
President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration plans to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline on his first day in office, two…
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Rosa Parks Fast Facts
Civil rights leader Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955. This lead to…
Continue Reading Boston-based political scientist accused of acting as an unregistered agent of Iran
A Boston-based political scientist and author has been arrested and charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent of the Iranian government.…
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College Board will no longer offer SAT’s optional essay and subject tests
The SAT’s optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing…
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US accuses China of ‘genocide’ of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
The Trump administration has determined that China has committed genocide and crimes against humanity against…
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‘The Muppet Show’ is coming to Disney+
If you thought you’d never get a chance to stream “The Muppet Show,” fuhgeddaboudit! Disney+ announced on Tuesday that all five…
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Incendios provocan evacuaciones en el Condado de Santa Cruz
CONDADO DE SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KMUV) La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Cruz ordenó evacuaciones sobre Nunes Road, Gillette Road y Willow…
Continue ReadingParamount+ streaming service will launch March 4, replacing CBS All Access
ViacomCBS‘ newly rebranded streaming service Paramount+ will go live on March 4, the company announced Tuesday. The revamped service, which is…
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Janet Yellen says Treasury should focus on workers, women and minorities
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Treasury secretary, urged Congress during her confirmation hearing Tuesday to move swiftly…
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UPDATE: California pauses giving out shots from one lot of coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in California are telling medical providers across the state not to administer doses from one lot of Moderna’s coronavirus…
Continue ReadingCapitol riot investigators narrow in on extremist groups and military-style coordination
They moved in an “organized and practiced fashion” as they pushed through crowds toward entrances to the US Capitol. On the inside,…
Continue Reading Chris Gethard’s highly addictive ‘Beautiful/Anonymous’ podcast hits 250 episodes
Comedian Chris Gethard started a podcast a few years ago with the simple premise he would tweet out a phone number, answer a random call, and have an…
Continue ReadingAldi, Trader Joe’s and others will pay workers to get a vaccine
A growing number of large US chains are offering their workers incentives to get Covid-19 vaccines. Grocery chain Aldi said Tuesday that it will…
Continue ReadingWalmart CEO blames ‘fiction’ of fraudulent election for dividing Americans
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon lamented Tuesday that the baseless claims of a stolen election pushed by President Donald Trump and his allies have further…
Continue Reading Chef arrested after images of sexually suggestive cakes at exclusive Egyptian club go viral
Egyptian authorities have arrested a pastry chef for baking cakes with genital-shaped toppings after images of them went viral on social media. The…
Continue ReadingAn apparent leader of Oath Keepers charged with planning and coordinating breach at US Capitol
Prosecutors have levied the first significant conspiracy charge against an apparent leader in the extremist Oath Keepers movement, alleging the…
Continue Reading Evacuation orders lifted for two Santa Cruz County fires
Cal Fire said two new fires have been reported in Santa Cruz County, and evacuations are…
Continue Reading More than 60% of all US Covid-19 cases were reported since Election Day. Now experts warn a variant could further fuel spread
The US just surpassed 24 million official Covid-19 cases — and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day. The stunning…
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Two Army National Guard members removed from inauguration duty
Two Army National Guard members were removed from inauguration duty as part of the security vetting process…
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Biden to implement new ethics rules banning ‘golden parachute’ bonuses for appointees
President-elect Joe Biden plans to impose a slew of new ethics restrictions on his incoming administration, a source familiar with the plan tells…
Continue Reading ¿Cuál es el programa de vacunación más eficiente del mundo hasta ahora? El Dr. Huerta explica todos los detalles
(CNN Español) – Diversos programas de vacunación están en marcha en varios paÃses del mundo tras la aprobación de distintas vacunas contra el…
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We all need to embrace the Fake Commute
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…
Continue ReadingTesla has started deliveries of the Chinese-made Model Y
Tesla has begun rolling out locally made Model Y crossover vehicles in China, reaching an important milestone in the world’s largest auto…
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These Black voters in Georgia say they’re hopeful for the future after seeing their state vote blue
Ahead of Wednesday’s transition of power, Black voters in Atlanta say they are feeling more represented and are hopeful for the future despite…
Continue ReadingChina still needs Australia to power its economic recovery
China and Australia spent much of last year in a tense standoff on trade. But as the recovery of the world’s second largest economy gathers…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden set to arrive in Washington on eve of his inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history,…
Continue Reading Harry Brant, model and son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, has died
Harry Brant, a model and entrepreneur, has died, his parents said in a statement obtained by CNN. He was 24. Brant, the son of model Stephanie…
Continue ReadingHundreds of health care facilities were hit by ransomware last year amid pandemic
At the University of Vermont Medical Center in October, a cyberattack knocked out 5,000 computers on the hospital’s IT network, disrupting…
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs posts impressive earnings thanks to Wall Street’s strength
Goldman Sachs, one of the largest investment banks on Wall Street, reported results for the fourth quarter that easily topped analysts’…
Continue ReadingMGM scraps UK gambling takeover after $11 billion bid rejected
MGM Resorts International is walking away from an attempt to buy the owner of British gambling brand Ladbrokes after its $11 billion bid was…
Continue ReadingBiden to propose sweeping immigration bill on first day in office
President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a comprehensive immigration plan on his first day in office, a source familiar with the proposal tells CNN,…
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New York Mets fire general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to female reporter
The New York Mets have fired general manager Jared Porter after he reportedly sent explicit pictures to a female reporter in 2016. ESPN reported that…
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Reclusos ayudan a sospechoso de homicidio a escaparse de la Cárcel del Condado de Monterey
SALINAS, Calif. (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN 1/19/21 5:45 PM: Detectives continúan buscando a un sospechoso de homicidio que logró escapar de la Cárcel…
Continue ReadingFearing more violence, online platforms are cracking down on livestreams from Washington
When a mob of rioters overran barriers and broke into the Capitol on January 6, some of them boasted about their exploits on livestreams as thousands…
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Sospechoso irrumpe a la casa de su ex novia y se entrega tras atrincherarse por horas en Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KMUV) ACTUALIZACIÓN 1/19/21 6:21 PM: Tras casi nueve horas en un atrincheramiento con negociaciones, un sospechoso…
Continue ReadingFedEx says it’s cutting up to 6,300 jobs in Europe
FedEx has announced plans to slash up to 6,300 jobs in Europe. The delivery company said in a statement on Tuesday that it would reduce its European…
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Scotts Valley road closure due to downed power lines
Authorities in Scotts Valley have closed Kings Village Rd. in front of the Skate Park due to down power lines in the roadway.…
Continue Reading Arrestan a la mujer acusada de robar computadora portátil de la oficina de Pelosi
(CNN) –– Riley Williams, una mujer de Pensilvania señalada de robar una computadora portátil de la oficina de la presidenta de la Cámara de…
Continue ReadingFormer Trump campaign staffers worked on National Mall rally the day of the Capitol riot
After the deadly sacking of the US Capitol this month, President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has insisted it had nothing to do with the…
Continue Reading Diez médicos han muerto por covid-19 en Perú en lo que va del 2021. El Colegio Médico pide ayuda al gobierno
(CNN Español) –– Solo en lo que va de 2021, 10 médicos han muerto en Perú por covid-19. Asà lo dio a conocer este lunes el Colegio Médico…
Continue Reading Two Spirit Airlines agents injured, one hospitalized following carry-on dispute with passengers
Two Spirit Airlines agents were injured and one was hospitalized after a dispute over carry-on bags with three passengers turned violent on Sunday,…
Continue Reading Noruega investiga la muerte de 23 pacientes adultos mayores frágiles vacunados contra el covid-19
(CNN) — Médicos en Noruega investigan la muerte de 23 pacientes adultos mayores que habÃan recibido la vacuna contra el coronavirus de…
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Guiding gender-atypical kids through puberty
My 11-year-old daughter and I cracked open a book I’d bought for her on puberty and changing female bodies. On the very first page it informed…
Continue Reading China y la OMS actuaron con demasiada lentitud para contener el covid-19, afirma un panel independiente
(CNN) — China y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) podrÃan haber actuado más rápidamente y de forma más enérgica para contener el…
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The worst final popularity rating ever for a first lady belongs to Melania Trump
Much has been written about President Donald Trump’s historically low popularity ratings as he leaves office. But the tarnish on the Trump…
Continue Reading California detiene aplicación de un lote de vacunas de covid-19; investigan posibles reacciones alérgicas graves
(CNN) — Funcionarios de salud en California advirtieron a proveedores médicos de todo el estado que no administren dosis de un lote de la vacuna…
Continue Reading 11 sources of comic relief in this already long new year
The world was really ready for 2020 to end, but 2021 is feeling like a sequel no one asked for. Covid-19 vaccines offer hope for a possible return to…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin takes an icy dip to mark Epiphany
Russian President Vladimir Putin has braved ice-cold temperatures for an Epiphany Dip in a pool outside of Moscow, according to a video and photos…
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