Millions more Americans can now get Covid-19 vaccines, including all teachers
There’s lots of great news about Covid-19 vaccines and one major catch. First, the good news: — Almost 6 million Americans received a…
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Gene Sperling will oversee Covid-19 relief law rollout, White House says
Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the point person in overseeing…
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Beijing chokes on yellow dust during biggest sandstorm in almost a decade
The Chinese capital was choking on sand and dust on Monday, as the biggest sandstorm in nearly a decade swept over the city turning the skies an…
Continue ReadingThis startup is giving customers early access to billions in stimulus checks
Big banks face competition from startup challengers on fees, apps and direct deposits. During the Covid era, that battle is expanding to which…
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Seis detenidos por las agresiones del sábado al vehÃculo del presidente Fernández
(CNN Español) — El ministro de Seguridad de la sureña provincia argentina de Chubut, Federico Massoni, confirmó este lunes a CNN que se…
Continue ReadingCuomo faces fresh accusations of hypocrisy over his handling of women’s rights issues
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has long touted himself as a women’s rights champion and, with the birth of the #MeToo movement, frequently spoke…
Continue Reading Italia impone nuevas medidas para frenar el coronavirus, ¿qué señales nos da este retroceso en la lucha contra la pandemia?
(CNN Español) – Italia fue, al inicio de la pandemia de coronavirus, el primer paÃs de Occidente que decretó una cuarentena total. También fue…
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‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ presents the director’s dark vision to fans who campaigned for it
The title “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” pretty much says it all, representing the culmination of a campaign that — like a…
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Two men arrested and charged for assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Two men have been arrested and charged for assaulting US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after responding on January 6…
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Rockies and western Plains hit with heavy snow and blizzard conditions
The Rocky Mountains and western Plains were digging out after heavy snow and blizzard conditions on Monday while people in Texas cleaned up from…
Continue Reading Billie Eilish won the Grammy she thinks Megan Thee Stallion deserved
Billie Eilish had a bit of an ‘Adele 2017’ moment at Sunday night’s Grammys. That’s the year Adele insisted that she…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s defense asks to delay and move trial in light of Minneapolis settlement with George Floyd’s family
Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney Eric Nelson asked the court Monday to delay Chauvin’s criminal trial and move the venue in the wake of a…
Continue ReadingTwo men arrested for assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Two men have been arrested and charged for assaulting US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after responding on January 6 to hundreds of…
Continue Reading Lizzo is thrilled that Harry Styles won a Grammy
Lizzo loves Harry Styles. The singer and rapper showed her love for her friend Styles at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, posting a picture…
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National Napping Day: 5 reasons you should nap, if you don’t have ‘coronasomnia’
If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 15, is National Napping Day. Finding the time to…
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Black women’s wealth is 90% lower than White men. Goldman Sachs is investing billions to change that
America’s Black women hold more than 90% less wealth than American White men, Goldman Sachs revealed in a new report Tuesday. In response,…
Continue Reading Pope Francis Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era. Personal Birth date: December 17, 1936…
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Maduro extiende cuarentena en Venezuela tras reconocer repunte de covid-19, que atribuye a variante identificada en Brasil
(CNN Español) — El cuestionado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dijo este domingo que en la segunda semana de marzo se registró un…
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Covid en Latinoamérica: Asà comienza la semana del 15 de marzo en los paÃses más afectados de la región
(CNN Español) — Brasil, con más de 278.000, y México, con más de 194.000, son los dos paÃses de Latinoamérica con más muertes por covid-19.…
Continue Reading Miami Beach atestada a pesar de la pandemia: 100 personas arrestadas y dos policÃas heridos
(CNN) — Alrededor de 100 personas fueron arrestadas y dos policÃas resultaron heridos el fin de semana mientras multitudes se reunieron en Miami…
Continue Reading Los casos de covid-19 en EE.UU. se han aplanado. Aquà por qué eso puede predecir otro aumento, según un experto
(CNN) — Hay buenas razones para ser optimistas sobre dónde podrÃa estar Estados Unidos para el verano a medida que se acelera la vacunación…
Continue ReadingStocks have been wild lately. Here’s how to protect your portfolio
Recent stock market volatility is once again showcasing the virtues of a balanced portfolio. Some experts have been warning for a while that the…
Continue Reading Here’s how to fill out your March Madness bracket
College basketball fans and purveyors of No. 2 pencils alike, it’s time to rejoice. The bracket is back. For the first time in nearly two…
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Derek Chauvin’s defense asks to delay trial in light of Minneapolis settlement with George Floyd’s family
Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney Eric Nelson asked the court Monday to delay Chauvin’s criminal trial or re-question jurors in the wake of a $27…
Continue Reading Oscar nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees
Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well. Seventy women received a total 76 nominations, according to…
Continue ReadingTucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump, Brian Stelter says
“Tucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump,” CNN’s Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter said on “Reliable Sources”…
Continue Reading Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo resigning to lead the Miami department
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has…
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BTS didn’t win at the Grammys, but their performance did
BTS made history as the first K-Pop act to earn a Grammy nomination, and even though the band didn’t win, the Korean musical sensation still…
Continue Reading Premios Grammy: Beyoncé hace historia y se convierte en la cantante femenina con más victorias en la historia de los premios
(CNN Español) — Este domingo se llevaron a cabo los premios Grammy 2021 y en lo que ya se ha convertido en la nueva normalidad en Hollywood, la…
Continue Reading Silk Sonic made us feel a way at the Grammys
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak fought to perform at this year’s Grammys and it paid off. The singers have formed the super duo, Silk Sonic, and…
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Vaccine eligibility expands to people with high-risk medical conditions or disabilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION) Starting March 15, people who are ages 16 to 64 years old with certain high-risk medical conditions or disabilities are…
Continue Reading EU launches legal action against UK over Northern Ireland protocol
The European Union launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom on Monday over London’s unilateral attempts to extend the Brexit grace…
Continue Reading‘Avatar’ reclaims top spot as highest-grossing film after China re-release
More than a decade on from its release, “Avatar” is once again the highest-grossing film of all time — after reclaiming the coveted…
Continue Reading First Spanish-made ‘narco sub’ found in Mediterranean warehouse
Police in Spain have seized a semi-submersible vessel designed to smuggle up to 2,000 kilograms of drugs, the first such…
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What Usain Bolt did next: Olympic legend on his greatest achievement and life after athletics
With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the…
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More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children in Border Patrol custody
More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in Border Patrol custody, CNN has learned, marking yet another increase in the number of children…
Continue Reading How to watch and get ready for NCAA March Madness
After the coronavirus pandemic prevented March Madness last year, it’s back and ready for your brackets — but before you fill them out…
Continue Reading First Spanish-made ‘narco sub’ found on Costa del Sol
Police in Spain have seized a semi-submersible vessel designed to smuggle up to 2,000 kilograms of drugs, the first such…
Continue ReadingAl Gore Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Al Gore, 45th vice president of the United States and environmental activist. Personal Birth date: March 31, 1948 Birth…
Continue Reading Vatican says it will not bless same-sex unions, calling homosexuality a ‘sin’ and a ‘choice’
The Vatican said Monday that the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex unions, in a combative statement approved by Pope Francis that threatens to…
Continue ReadingToys ‘R’ Us has been sold … again
Toys “R” Us is changing hands again, less than two years after Tru Kids Inc. bought it in a liquidation sale. WHP Global, a New…
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Drew Brees announces retirement after 20 years in the NFL
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of…
Continue ReadingRosalind Brewer officially takes the helm at Walgreens, becoming the only Black woman Fortune 500 CEO
Former Starbucks executive Rosalind “Roz” Brewer assumed her new role as CEO of Walgreens on Monday, officially making her the only Black…
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PSG’s Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos victims of burglary during match
Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been…
Continue ReadingExtended Stay America, a pandemic success story, bought by Starwood and Blackstone
Extended Stay America, a bright spot for the beleaguered hotel industry, has been taken private in a $6 billion deal. Blackstone and Starwood Capital…
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America should listen to Stacey Abrams’ warning about ‘racist’ election laws
Stacey Abrams’ stark warning about Georgia’s new election bill being racist is shining a spotlight on a nationwide battle over whose…
Continue ReadingWhy you can’t yet withdraw that stimulus payment sitting in your bank account
Some Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks holding their stimulus…
Continue Reading ‘Ammonite’ and 5 more works about women overlooked by history
She unearthed fantastic prehistoric creatures that had been lost to the sands of time, and her achievements — overlooked and uncredited while…
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‘What a beautiful journey’: Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo for surpassing Brazilian’s ‘record of goals in official matches’
Pele has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward surpassed the Brazilian soccer great’s tally of goals scored in official…
Continue Reading Megan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova give $100K to Breonna Taylor foundation, saying ‘justice has still not been served’
Megan Thee Stallion partnered with apparel retail company Fashion Nova to donate $100,000 to the Breonna Taylor Foundation on the first anniversary…
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