Asian cities challenge London for world’s No. 2 financial center title
London is fighting to maintain its standing as the best city outside New York for bankers and traders to do business. The British capital lost…
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Two jurors excused in Derek Chauvin’s trial after saying city settlement affects ability to be fair
The jurors selected so far in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd are unnamed and unseen on camera, but we do know basic details…
Continue Reading Buckle up. Murder hornet season is around the corner
Winter is on its way out. The days are getting longer, vaccinations are ramping up and an end to the pandemic could be in sight. But murder hornets…
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Drone show over Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
DUBLIN, Ireland (CBS) 500 drones formed shamrocks and spelled out “I Love Ireland” and “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” in the sky above Dublin.…
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Scott Disick opens up to ex Kourtney Kardashian about his split from Sofia Richie
Scott Disick is finally revealing what went wrong between him and his ex-girlfriend, Sofia Richie. The reality star spoke to his ex, Kourtney…
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Biden les dice a los migrantes que no vayan a Estados Unidos: «No salgan de su ciudad»
(CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden desalentó a los posibles migrantes de ir a Estados Unidos mientras su administración se apresura a responder a…
Continue ReadingSenate Democrats set to introduce sweeping election bill that would curb GOP efforts to restrict voting access
Senate Democrats on Wednesday are set to introduce the sweeping election and voting rights package passed by the House earlier this month, one that,…
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Air Quality (as of 7:30M):Good for all reporting stations.Weather Story: Clouds stream in today ahead of the next weather-maker which will get here…
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In one hour, Atlanta-area spa shootings left 8 dead, including 6 Asian women, local reports say
A string of shootings at three spas in the Atlanta area Tuesday left eight people dead — six of them reported to be Asian women, raising…
Continue ReadingBiden says his dog, Major, is working with a trainer in Delaware following biting incident
President Joe Biden said that his dog, Major, is working with a trainer at Biden’s home in Delaware following a biting incident at the White…
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Dirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries continue to lead the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by…
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Biden reiterates pledge to raise taxes on Americans making $400,000 or more
President Joe Biden again reiterated he intends to raise taxes for the most wealthy Americans in an ABC News interview aired Wednesday, saying…
Continue Reading Immigration Statistics Fast Facts
Here’s a look at immigration to the United States. Legal Immigration Statistics 2019 – 1,031,765 people are granted lawful permanent…
Continue Reading Gloria Steinem Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1934 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name:…
Continue Reading Sharon Osbourne disputes allegations of racism
“The Talk” co-host Sharon Osbourne is fighting back against accusations she has used racist and homophobic language while speaking about…
Continue ReadingMayorkas faces lawmakers amid unaccompanied-migrant crisis at the border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will appear before lawmakers Wednesday morning, where he is expected to face questions about the…
Continue Reading It’s not Happy St. Patty’s Day, but St. Paddy’s Day. Here’s why
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no vibrant, green parades, group celebrations, or religious coming-togethers for a second year in a row…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day parties are ripe for spreading coronavirus. Don’t let that happen
St. Patrick’s Day was the first major holiday of the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, and we’ve learned sobering lessons since then. Young,…
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US economy can ‘definitely’ withstand tax hikes, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says
As business leaders warn about the risks of a corporate tax hike, the world’s largest asset manager is decidedly unfazed. The resurgent US…
Continue Reading P&O launches UK ‘cruises to nowhere’ for vaccinated passengers
British cruise line P&O Cruises has announced it is to offer “cruises to nowhere” for vaccinated British travelers this summer. The…
Continue Reading Why so many kids cross the border alone
The statistics are staggering. More than 400,000 migrant children have crossed the US border without their parents since 2003. And each time a new…
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Biden says Putin ‘will pay a price’ for Russian efforts to undermine the 2020 US election
President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin “will pay a price” for his efforts to undermine the 2020 US election following a landmark…
Continue Reading Texas AG says more than $29 million in unpaid electric bills will be forgiven as he sues Griddy Energy
The Texas attorney general says a lawsuit he filed against the energy company Griddy will keep about 24,000 Texans from having to pay $29.1 million…
Continue Reading How to assess safety of in-person school and summer camp for your child. Dr. Wen’s advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-February released guidelines for a safe return to school. The agency emphasized five ways to…
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Prince Harry has had ‘unproductive’ conversations with William and Charles since Oprah interview
Prince Harry has spoken to his brother, William, and his father, Charles, since Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Sussexes aired, but those…
Continue ReadingAngie’s List changes its name in a complete rebranding
In the early days of the internet, it was novel and exciting to find ratings and reviews of contractors on a site like Angie’s List.…
Continue ReadingWhat can Jerome Powell do to prevent Wall Street’s worst nightmare?
Once upon a time, investors’ biggest concern was the pandemic that doused markets in uncertainty. No longer. What’s happening: For the…
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Boris Johnson’s boast of a ‘Global Britain’ is taking a pounding amid series of crises
Britain’s overseas reputation has been tarnished lately, and some of it is entirely self-inflicted. From images of burly police officers…
Continue Reading NASA names 27 asteroids after African American, Hispanic and Native American astronauts
Your name up in the sky and among the stars. Sounds like something out of a glamorous Hollywood movie, but it’s a reality for 27 space…
Continue ReadingHow to launch an airline during a global pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced even the biggest airlines to ground planes, slash jobs and bolster their finances to survive the worst crisis in…
Continue ReadingThe global chip shortage is still hurting Samsung, Honda and Volkswagen
The global chip shortage is continuing to pummel global business, with Samsung, Honda and Volkswagen among the latest major companies to warn of…
Continue ReadingWhy an oil price ‘supercycle’ is unlikely
Will crude oil prices continue their recent dramatic boom as the pandemic recovery takes hold? Perhaps not. The International Energy Agency said…
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Sabine Schmitz, ‘Queen of the Nürburgring,’ dead at 51
Tributes have flooded in for German racing driver Sabine Schmitz, who has died at the age of 51. Widely known as the “Queen of the…
Continue Reading Manchester City remains on course to win an unprecedented quadruple, whether Pep Guardiola admits it or not
The Manchester City winning machine just keeps rolling on. Pep Guardiola’s team brushed aside Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in the Champions…
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In about an hour, 8 people were killed at 3 Atlanta-area spas. One person is in custody
Six of the eight people who were shot dead at three metro Atlanta massage parlors on Tuesday were Asian women, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution…
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Trump urges Americans to get Covid-19 vaccine: ‘I would recommend it’
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Americans to get vaccinated to help curb the Covid-19 pandemic, calling it “safe” and…
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Trump’s corporate tax cuts went too far, BlackRock exec says
As business leaders warn about the risks of a corporate tax hike, the world’s largest asset manager is decidedly unfazed. The resurgent US…
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New US intel report shows Russia, Trump and GOP acolytes have same goals
A new US intelligence report that finds Russia interfered in the 2020 election to help Donald Trump and hurt Joe Biden also underscores a fundamental…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Nuevo informe de inteligencia de EE.UU. muestra que Rusia, Trump y los acólitos republicanos tienen los mismos objetivos
(CNN) — Un nuevo informe de inteligencia que encontró que Rusia interfirió en las elecciones de 2020 para ayudar a Donald Trump y afectar a Joe…
Continue Reading Mississippi is the second state to open up vaccines for all residents 16 and up. Here’s what other states are doing
With Covid-19 vaccination production and distribution ramping up in the United States, more states are expanding who is eligible to be inoculated. On…
Continue Reading El príncipe Harry ha tenido conversaciones ‘improductivas’ con William y Carlos desde la entrevista con Oprah
(CNN) — El príncipe Harry tuvo conversaciones «improductivas» con el príncipe William y el príncipe Carlos después de la entrevista con Oprah…
Continue Reading Before Air Force One there was Train Car One
“You ride along here at night going home. And you look out. You look in the windows and you see the lights on and think… What is going on…
Continue Reading How to assess safety of in-person school for your child. Dr. Wen gives advice
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-February released guidelines for a safe return to school. The agency emphasized five ways to…
Continue Reading Top secret Cold War project turned up plants that once thrived beneath mile-deep Greenland ice
The ice sheet that covers the northernmost reaches of our planet has expanded and shrunk over the past 2 million years — but it was thought…
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Uber’s UK drivers to get paid vacation, pensions following Supreme Court ruling
Uber is reclassifying its 70,000 drivers in the United Kingdom after the UK Supreme Court upheld a ruling last month that they should be classified…
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5 things to know for March 17: Spa killings, Covid-19, 2020 election, Cuomo, Japan
A PSA from the Irish on this St. Patrick’s Day: It’s Paddy, never Patty. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On…
Continue Reading Harry tuvo conversaciones ‘improductivas’ con William y Carlos tras entrevista, afirma Gayle King
(CNN) — El príncipe Harry tuvo conversaciones «improductivas» con el príncipe William y el príncipe Carlos después de la entrevista con Oprah…
Continue Reading Japan’s failure to recognize same-sex marriage is ‘unconstitutional,’ court rules
A Japanese court has ruled that not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a landmark decision that could herald a new era for marriage…
Continue Reading St. Patrick’s Day: algunos datos clave sobre el Día de San Patricio
(CNN) — Cada 17 de marzo se celebra el Día de San Patricio o St. Patrick’s Day. Si quieres conocer más sobre esta festividad, aquí hay algunos…
Continue ReadingUS has assessed North Korea could be preparing to carry out first weapons test since Biden took office
US intelligence has assessed that North Korea could be preparing to carry out their first weapons test since President Joe Biden came into office,…
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