Nuclear Power/IAEA Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the International Atomic Energy Agency and nuclear power. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspects nuclear and…
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The cast of ‘ER’ will reunite for special ‘Stars In The House’ episode
Yes, Dr. Doug Ross will be there. The cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a special Earth Day episode for…
Continue ReadingSiri may have just revealed when Apple is holding its next product launch
Siri may have just let slip when Apple is planning its next big product launch. When asked on Tuesday about when it’s holding another press…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s 2021 was starting off pretty well — until its latest 737 Max woes
Boeing on Tuesday reported strong orders and deliveries for March and the first quarter. But Boeing’s rebound is already at risk of unraveling.…
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Nikki Haley just *totally* flip-flopped on Donald Trump’s 2024 candidacy
Nikki Haley sent a clear message to Donald Trump on Monday: If you run for president, I’m out. “I would not run if President Trump ran,…
Continue ReadingWhite House says pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘will not have a significant impact on our vaccination plan’
The White House said Tuesday that the recommended pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine would “not have a significant impact on…
Continue Reading Prosecution rests its case in Derek Chauvin’s trial after calling 38 witnesses
The prosecution rested its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offered the defense its turn to call…
Continue ReadingIPO vs SPAC vs direct listing: Explaining Wall Street’s hot trends
Not too long ago, most big startups looking to debut on Wall Street chose to sell new shares through an initial public offering. But IPOs are no…
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Windy Tuesday
Air quality updates will return when needed. Outside of fire or winter inversion seasons, our air quality is *rarely* anything but good to…
Continue Reading Britney Spears is ‘flattered’ people care so much
Britney Spears feels the love. The singer posted video Monday on her verified Instagram account she said was shot last year for the “Just a…
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How to plan a safe trip to the swimming pool
Where is the fun in warm weather if you can’t take a dip in a cold pool? And now that some people have received Covid-19 vaccines, has the risk…
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Prosecution expected to rest its case today in Derek Chauvin’s trial
The prosecution is expected to rest its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offer the defense its turn to…
Continue Reading The world’s most powerful passports for 2021
The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the situation even worse, says…
Continue Reading WHO calls for ‘reality check’ as global Covid-19 cases surge for seventh week
The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon…
Continue ReadingTucker Carlson sneers at critics as he doubles down on ‘replacement theory’ remarks
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Typically, when…
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Here’s what can help the US soon see a Covid-19 turnaround, Fauci says
US officials are racing to vaccinate as many Americans as possible to beat another Covid-19 surge — and doses are being administered at a…
Continue Reading Eric Schmidt Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Personal: Birth date: April 27, 1955…
Continue ReadingNikki Haley says she’ll support and not challenge Trump if he runs in 2024
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday said she would back her onetime boss, former President Donald Trump, if he decides to run for the…
Continue Reading Carol Burnett Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of television, film and stage actress Carol Burnett. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1933 Birth place: San Antonio,…
Continue Reading Shirley MacLaine Fast Facts
Here is a look at best-selling author and Oscar-winning actress, Shirley MacLaine. Personal Birth date: April 24, 1934 Birth place: Richmond,…
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America’s prices surged in March
Wall Street has been a bundle of nerves about potential spikes in inflation since Democrats passed $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus last month. And…
Continue Reading Teachers are choosing to quit rather than go back to school while pandemic lingers
Fifteen years ago, Annette Lang left a Wall Street career for a new start. She was finally ready to follow her passion — teaching. It brought…
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18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held at Fort Hunter Liggett
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The 18th Annual Youth Fishing Derby will be hosted by the Fort Hunter Liggett Directorate of Family & Morale,…
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Policía de Minnesota gritó «¡Taser!», pero disparó su arma de fuego contra Daunte Wright, un hombre negro, dicen autoridades
(CNN) –– Durante un arresto, una policía de un suburbio de Minneapolis tomó su arma de fuego en lugar de su pistola eléctrica ––que en…
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Dow futures sink after US urges pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
Wall Street has been riding high as America’s vaccination program exceeded expectations, lifting prospects of a speedy economic recovery. But a…
Continue ReadingIBM spinoff joins a long list of questionable corporate names
There’s a new member in the pantheon of the worst-named companies in history. Introducing “Kyndryl.” That is the actual name of the…
Continue Reading Police and demonstrators clash during protests over the shooting of a Minnesota man during a traffic stop
Furious over the fatal shooting of a Black man by a police officer during a traffic stop, demonstrators gathered Monday night to protest outside the…
Continue Reading China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone, Taipei says
China sent 25 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Monday, the largest breach of that space since the island began…
Continue ReadingCDC and FDA recommend US pause use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are recommending that the United States pause the use of…
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‘If you have the talent, you will be given the opportunity,’ says Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore
After her historic victory in becoming the first female jockey to win the Grand National, Irish rider Rachael Blackmore allowed herself a treat.…
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Biden attempts balance amid major protests of his tenure
President Joe Biden is confronting the first major protests during his presidency after three months in office, prompted by the police killing of a…
Continue ReadingBiden attempts balance amid major protests during his presidency
President Joe Biden is confronting the first major protests during his presidency after three months in office, prompted by the police killing of a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 13: Coronavirus, Minnesota, immigration, Brexit, Knoxville
It’s the start of Ramadan. This holy month is a time of fasting, prayer and community for Muslims across the world. But for a second year, the…
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$1.3 trillion dealmaking frenzy isn’t slowing down
No one knows for sure what the post-coronavirus era holds. But businesses are doing their best to get ready, announcing a wave of mergers and…
Continue ReadingCar-making nightmare could soon get a fix, thanks to Intel
Intel has a plan to help alleviate the global chip shortage that has hampered the automotive industry, among others. CEO Pat Gelsinger told Reuters…
Continue Reading Army officer was afraid for his life during a Virginia traffic stop, attorney says
A US Army officer feared for his life when two Virginia police officers pointed guns at him during a traffic stop, his attorney said. “He was…
Continue ReadingQuestions swirl over investigation into Gaetz as House returns
House Republicans have remained conspicuously quiet since the Justice Department’s investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida first became…
Continue Reading What alien raindrops on other planets have in common with rain on Earth
Our solar system boasts a diverse range of planets, but some of them may share a common phenomenon with Earth: raindrops. Rain on other planets is…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | China tiene una armada con cientos de barcos que ni siquiera admite que existe, según expertos
Hong Kong (CNN) — Han sido apodados los «pequeños hombres azules» de China, una milicia marítima presuntamente controlada por Beijing que,…
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Barcelona pips fierce rival Real Madrid to be named the world’s most valuable club
Despite a tumultuous period on and off the pitch, Barcelona is now the most valuable soccer club in the world, according to Forbes. Valued at $4.76…
Continue Reading Yes, police can pull you over for hanging an air freshener in your car
Moments before police fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, he called his mother and told her he’d…
Continue Reading Esto es lo que puede ayudar a EE.UU. a ver pronto un ‘giro’ en la pandemia de covid-19, según Fauci
(CNN) — Estados Unidos acelera para vacunar a tantas personas como sea posible y así vencer otra oleada de casos de covid-19, y las dosis se…
Continue ReadingBiden and Hill leaders to speak at ceremony ahead of slain Capitol Police officer lying in honor
President Joe Biden, congressional leaders and members of the US Capitol Police will attend a ceremony for fallen Capitol Police Officer William…
Continue ReadingBitcoin soars to new record above $62,700
Bitcoin has rocketed to a new record above $62,700 as investors gear up for this week’s eagerly awaited direct listing of cryptocurrency…
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How the US hit its vaccine stride
With an average of 3.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered each day, the United States is on pace to hit another vaccination milestone:…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s brother says he was a big mama’s boy at Derek Chauvin’s trial as prosecution nears its end
Pausing every so often to wipe away tears, Philonise Floyd testified Monday at Derek Chauvin’s trial that his elder brother George Floyd was a…
Continue Reading The gleaming city that emerged from turmoil in the heart of Africa
Kigali’s streets thrum with traffic, motorbikes darting around buses, its roadside markets a hive of activity. Standing on the roadside,…
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Democrats urge Biden administration to reform shelter system for migrant minors
More than 60 Democratic lawmakers called on the Biden administration Tuesday to eventually end reliance on overflow facilities for unaccompanied…
Continue Reading Variante B.1.1.7 es más transmisible pero no aumenta la gravedad de la enfermedad del covid-19, sugieren dos nuevos estudios
(CNN) — Dos nuevos estudios sugieren que la variante del coronavirus B.1.1.7, que se identificó por primera vez en el Reino Unido, es más…
Continue ReadingWhat to watch as Congress gears up for work on Biden’s infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden has said he’s willing to negotiate over infrastructure, a key legislative priority for the White House. There are signs,…
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