Snap and Twitter are backing India’s answer to TikTok
Snap and Twitter are among a group of investors that have just poured half a billion dollars into Mohalla Tech, an Indian startup that owns social…
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Doctor and two children are among 5 killed in South Carolina shooting, authorities say
Five people were killed — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young grandchildren — in a shooting at a home near the…
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Rat poison found in over 80% of bald eagles in a US study
The majority of American eagles likely have rat poison in their systems, a new study reported Wednesday. Bald eagles once had faced grave threats to…
Continue ReadingFacebook is trying to make AI fairer by paying people to give it data
Artificial intelligence systems are often criticized for built-in biases. Commercial facial-recognition software, for instance, may fail when…
Continue ReadingAmerica is facing a ketchup packet shortage
When the doors open at the Blake Street Tavern every day, owner Chris Fuselier is looking for customers and looking for ketchup packets.…
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Costco’s food courts have a cult following. Now they’re making a comeback
Costco diehards, don’t fret: The beloved food court, known for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo and giant menu boards, is coming back to life,…
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Elena Kagan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Associate Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. She is the fourth woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. Personal…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s trial shifts to medical testimony to identify George Floyd’s cause of death
Dr. Martin Tobin, a renowned pulmonary critical care doctor based in Chicago, took the stand on Thursday morning to offer his expert analysis of why…
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Alcalde de Sucre, Venezuela, cuelga carteles en casas de supuestos casos positivos de covid-19: FiscalÃa anuncia investigación
(CNN Español) –– En Venezuela, Luis Adrián Duque, alcalde del municipio Sucre en el estado de Yaracuy, anunció este martes que marcará las…
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Jobless claims are on the rise again. But that doesn’t mean the recovery is doomed
Claims for unemployment benefits recently fell to a pandemic-era low. But they rose again last week, muddying the picture of the US jobs recovery.…
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Another Morning, Another Cloud (Plus Wind)
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 Colorado vaccination site shuts down early after 11 people have ‘expected’ adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine, officials say
A Colorado mass vaccination site paused operations this week after 11 people experienced adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine. More than 1,700…
Continue Reading Alberto Fernández dice que «Argentina ha entrado en la segunda ola» de covid-19 y anuncia nuevas restricciones
(CNN Español) –– El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, anunció este miércoles nuevas medidas para mitigar el impacto de la pandemia…
Continue ReadingAmerica is facing a ketchup shortage
When the doors open at the Blake Street Tavern every day, owner Chris Fuselier is looking for customers and looking for ketchup.…
Continue ReadingUS plan for taxing multinationals boosts chances of global deal
For years, world leaders have been trying to launch a historic overhaul of global tax rules, aiming to tackle an unwieldy system rife with loopholes…
Continue Reading There’s a lot of debate about vaccine passports right now. What are they, and how would they work?
With millions of Americans being vaccinated against Covid-19 every day, a heated debate is underway — do these people need proof of…
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Prince’s previously unreleased ‘Welcome 2 America’ album is dropping in July
Five years after Prince’s death, a new album of his previously unreleased music is coming out. The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings, a…
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Myanmar ambassador says he’s locked out of London embassy in ‘coup’
Myanmar’s ambassador to the UK said he had been locked out of the London embassy in what he described as another “coup,” blaming…
Continue Reading As her male counterparts sit, an EU President is left awkwardly standing
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan‘s meeting on Tuesday with the European Union’s two presidents has raised eyebrows after European…
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Biden to announce limited gun restrictions as pressure rises following mass shootings
Facing pressure to act after a recent spate of high-profile mass shootings, President Joe Biden is set to unveil a package of moves Thursday that…
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Congressman Panetta holds meeting with AAPI community on anti-Asian hate crimes
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) held a virtual meeting with Central Coast Asian American and Pacific…
Continue Reading Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund Director. Personal Birth date: April 25, 1949 Birth place:…
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A conundrum for hospitals: How to vaccinate their sick patients against Covid-19
In my first year as a doctor, I’ve cared for many patients who eagerly wait their turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine. It should be coming soon.…
Continue Reading You’re vaccinated now, so can you go to a restaurant? What you should know
As the vaccinated percentage of the population increases, you may be wondering whether now is finally the time to enjoy a meal that isn’t…
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Derek Chauvin’s trial puts focus on George Floyd’s suspected drug use as testimony continues
Prosecutors are set to enter the ninth day of testimony in Derek Chauvin’s trial on Thursday after a day that focused on George Floyd’s…
Continue Reading Syrian Civil War Fast Facts
Here is some background information about the ongoing civil war in Syria. In the first five years of the war, which began in 2011, an estimated…
Continue Reading Your guide to avoiding Covid-19 at restaurants
As the vaccinated percentage of the population increases, you may be wondering whether now is finally the time to enjoy a meal that isn’t…
Continue ReadingNearly 30% of encounters on the US-Mexico border in March were repeat crossers, administration says
Nearly 30% of migrants encountered at the US-Mexico border in March had previously tried to cross, the Biden administration says. Overall, US Customs…
Continue Reading Khloé Kardashian shows unedited body to address unauthorized photo release
Khloé Kardashian is speaking out regarding an unedited photo of herself her team reportedly worked to get taken off the internet. On Wednesday the…
Continue ReadingTishaura Jones elected St. Louis’ first Black female mayor
Tishaura Jones on Tuesday was elected mayor of St. Louis and will become the city’s first Black woman to hold that office after running on a…
Continue ReadingManchin taps brakes on Biden agenda by warning against overuse of budget tool
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin made it clear Wednesday evening that he opposes the frequent use of the budget reconciliation process, which Democrats…
Continue ReadingTrump ally GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin announces plan to run for New York governor in 2022
Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, announced Thursday he plans to run for New York governor next year,…
Continue Reading How parents make the workplace better for everyone
The pandemic has pushed millions of parents, largely women, to cut back on work, or leave their jobs altogether. This has resulted in many losses for…
Continue Reading Paint plant explosion leaves one person unaccounted for and several injured
An explosion at a paint manufacturing facility in Ohio left several injured, two critically, and one person unaccounted for, according officials in…
Continue ReadingBiden to take first limited steps on gun control, including on ‘ghost guns’ and pistol braces
President Joe Biden will take his first, limited actions on gun control Thursday, directing his administration to tighten restrictions on so-called…
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Norwegian Cruise Line wants CDC to let vaccinated passengers sail
Norwegian Cruise Line wants to start US cruises again on July 4, and it’s willing to require all passengers and staff to be vaccinated before…
Continue Reading A third of Antarctic ice shelf risks collapse as our planet warms
More than a third of the Antarctic ice shelf risks collapsing into the sea if global temperatures reach 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit)…
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JoJo Siwa on being pansexual and why she feels so happy
JoJo Siwa went public with being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in January and now she’s opening up even more. In a cover story with People,…
Continue Reading US reinstates hundreds of millions in funding to Palestinians, reversing Trump decision
The US will resume the flow of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid for Palestinians that was previously halted by the Trump administration. Over…
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Forget SUVs. These auto makers think tiny electric cars are the next big thing
Americans have long had a love affair with big SUVs that can carry more people and stuff than they usually need to transport and go much further than…
Continue Reading Queen opens Buckingham Palace gardens for picnics this summer
Green fingered enthusiasts will be able to freely roam the gardens of London’s historic Buckingham Palace this summer, as Queen Elizabeth II…
Continue Reading Customs officials have seized over 20 million counterfeit masks since the beginning of the year
Millions of counterfeit masks have been seized by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials since the start of the pandemic. But the last few…
Continue ReadingKentucky Gov. Beshear signs into law bipartisan elections bill expanding voting access
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bipartisan-supported bill into law on Wednesday that expanded voting access by codifying election…
Continue ReadingWashington governor signs bill restoring voting rights after prison release
Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Wednesday that will automatically restore the voting rights of people convicted of a felony once…
Continue ReadingWhat schools can do with their Covid stimulus money
An unprecedented amount of money is flowing to K-12 schools from the federal government and districts are planning to spend it on summer schools,…
Continue Reading You can have a summer picnic in the Queen’s Buckingham Palace gardens
Green fingered enthusiasts will be able to freely roam the gardens of London’s historic Buckingham Palace this summer, as Queen Elizabeth II…
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Can anything derail the ‘Goldilocks’ economy?
America’s economy could be heading for a golden era of growth. But higher prices and the coronavirus pandemic still present risks. What’s…
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Youth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading Covid-19, health officials say
Children may be spreading Covid-19 through extracurricular activities like sports, health officials say. After-school activities are creating…
Continue ReadingTencent’s main shareholder Prosus nets $15 billion from record stock sale
Tencent’s biggest shareholder has sold $14.7 billion worth of shares in the Chinese social media and gaming giant, and will use the money to…
Continue ReadingRalph Northam endorses Terry McAuliffe’s bid for Virginia governor
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam endorsed former Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s gubernatorial bid on Thursday, backing the man he succeeded as governor to…
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