Thandiwe Newton reclaims her original name
Thandiwe Newton wants her name back. The “Westworld” actress, who had been going by Thandie Newton, told British Vogue, “I’m…
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These schools are planning free summer camps and teacher pay raises with stimulus money
Tulsa schools have a long shopping list of projects for when federal stimulus money makes it to Oklahoma. Teachers and administrators are thinking of…
Continue ReadingMore stimulus money is on the way for people who lost their jobs last year
The Internal Revenue Service started sending what it calls “plus-up” payments last week to people who are owed a bigger stimulus check…
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The Trump fundraising scam is the least surprising part about his presidency
Desperate for money to finance a struggling presidential campaign, then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 team reportedly turned to fundraising…
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Man killed in early morning shooting in Hollister area
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a man while he was getting out a car.…
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These schools are planning free summer camps and teacher pay rises with stimulus money
Tulsa schools have a long shopping list of projects for when federal stimulus money makes it to Oklahoma. Teachers and administrators are thinking of…
Continue Reading Emergency doctor who treated George Floyd testifies he likely died of asphyxia
The doctor who treated George Floyd at the Hennepin County Medical Center last May testified Monday that he believed Floyd most likely died of…
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In a jarring day for Israel, Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes as coalition talks heat up
Benjamin Netanyahu faced some of his biggest challenges to date, both legally and politically, in a historic split-screen day in Israel. Shortly…
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Biden records video welcoming new US citizens for naturalization ceremonies
President Joe Biden recorded a video that will be played at naturalization ceremonies welcoming new US citizens in which he thanks them for choosing…
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Fauci no cree que el Gobierno de EE.UU. impulse los pasaportes sanitarios de vacunación contra el covid-19
(CNN) — El Dr. Anthony Fauci, director del Instituto Nacional de Alergias y Enfermedades Infecciosas, dijo en un episodio del podcast Politico…
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Minneapolis Police chief expected to testify as 2nd week of Derek Chauvin’s trial begins
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo is expected to testify in Derek Chauvin’s trial on Monday as prosecutors shift their focus from what…
Continue ReadingBorder facilities holding migrant children are ‘stretched beyond thin’ with ‘profound overcrowding,’ court monitors say
Border processing facilities for migrant children are “stretched beyond thin” and experiencing “profound overcrowding” that…
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Was my Facebook data leaked? Here’s how to tell
Over the weekend, cybersecurity experts revealed that about half a billion Facebook users’ personal information was breached — a treasure…
Continue Reading Stanford survives against Arizona, wins first national championship since 1992
One of the most storied programs in women’s college basketball history is back at the top after a 29-year wait. And just barely. The Stanford…
Continue ReadingLG was a smartphone pioneer. Now it’s quitting the business
LG is getting out of the “incredibly competitive” business of making smartphones. On Monday, the South Korean tech giant announced that…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court wipes away ruling that said Trump violated Constitution by blocking Twitter followers
The Supreme Court on Monday wiped away a lower court opinion holding that then-President Donald Trump violated the First Amendment when he blocked…
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Second St. Louis Jail disturbance in two months brought under control, city official says
St. Louis authorities say the city jail was brought under control after about 60 inmates breached their cell doors and smashed windows Sunday night…
Continue Reading US Capitol Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the US Capitol. Located at 100 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, DC, it is the meeting place of…
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Derek Chauvin trial begins to shift from what happened to George Floyd to what it means
Prosecutors in the second week of Derek Chauvin’s trial are set to shift their focus from what happened to George Floyd last May to a closer…
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Fauci duda que el Gobierno apoye los pasaportes sanitarios de vacunación contra el covid-19
(CNN) — El Dr. Anthony Fauci, director del Instituto Nacional de Alergias y Enfermedades Infecciosas, dijo en un episodio del podcast Politico…
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John Travolta celebrates daughter’s milestone birthday
Cheers to Ella Travolta. John Travolta celebrated his daughter’s 21st birthday over the weekend on social media writing, “Happy 21st…
Continue Reading Rita Wilson explains why she and Tom Hanks haven’t been vaccinated yet
Back in March 2020, Rita Wilson and her husband Tom Hanks were among the first of a group of celebrities who announced that they had tested positive…
Continue Reading Here’s what happened to George Floyd from every perspective and angle
Prosecutors told jurors in the opening statements of Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial to “believe your eyes.” So far, the prosecution…
Continue ReadingHigh fees and pricey cowboy boots: Why crypto spending isn’t about to go mainstream
Last month, I set out to buy my father, an avid Before the Bell reader, a non-fungible token, or NFT. We’d spent lots of time discussing the…
Continue Reading Read these tips before getting your Covid-19 vaccine
If you are not eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19, you will be soon if you live in the United States. All 50 states plan to open vaccine…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Algunos estadounidenses actúan como si la pandemia se hubiera acabado. Y no es así
(CNN) — Una nueva encuesta de Gallup encontró que el porcentaje de estadounidenses que respetan la distancia física está disminuyendo. Menos…
Continue ReadingThe US recovery is speeding up but the global economy isn’t out of danger
The economic recovery in the United States and China is gaining steam, triggering a wave of upgraded forecasts and optimistic commentary. Meanwhile,…
Continue Reading A woman was killed, 4 children were shot and another person was injured in a park shooting on Easter
An argument between two groups of men at an Alabama park devolved into gunfire, with more than 30 gunshots fired — killing a woman and wounding…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s has a sweet new treat
McDonald’s is expanding its lineup of sweet treats with a new McFlurry flavor. Beginning May 3, the chain is adding a Caramel Brownie McFlurry…
Continue Reading Covid-19 en Latinoamérica: así comienza la semana del 5 de abril en algunos de los países más afectados de la región
(CNN Español) — El número de casos nuevos de covid-19 sigue subiendo en Chile, a pesar de su exitoso programa de vacunación. Colombia…
Continue ReadingDelta temporarily fills middle seats in response to flight cancelations
Citing several contributing factors, Delta Air Lines canceled approximately 100 flights Sunday. “Delta teams have been working through various…
Continue ReadingThis is Amtrak’s new dream map after Biden’s infrastructure push
President Biden, sometimes called “Amtrak Joe” for his train enthusiasm, appears to be living up to the name. The $2 trillion…
Continue ReadingJustice Democrats jump into 2022 primaries with Tennessee House race endorsement
Justice Democrats, the progressive group that launched Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s historic 2018 campaign, made its first splash of the…
Continue Reading Una nueva oleada de covid-19 en EE.UU. podría verse diferente, advierten los expertos, especialmente para los más jóvenes
(CNN) — Los expertos dicen que la vacunación contra el covid-19 en EE.UU. va extremadamente bien, pero aún no hay suficientes personas protegidas…
Continue ReadingHalf a billion Facebook users’ information posted on hacking website, cyber experts say
The personal information of about half a billion Facebook users, including their phone numbers, have been posted to a website used by hackers,…
Continue Reading Satellite images show huge Russian military buildup in the Arctic
Russia is amassing unprecedented military might in the Arctic and testing its newest weapons in a region freshly ice-free due to the climate…
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5 things to know for April 5: Covid-19, voter suppression, Facebook, Russia, Jordan
Japan just saw the earliest bloom of its legendary cherry blossoms in 1,200 years. Pretty — but also a sign of climate change. Here’s…
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Australia’s first international cricket team found fame in the UK. At home, they were betrayed
Growing up in the small community of Harrow in southern Australia, 86-year-old Lachie Turner spent his childhood hearing legends of the great…
Continue Reading Cher apologizes for ‘not appropriate’ George Floyd tweet
Music legend Cher has apologized for a tweet in which she theorized that she could have prevented George Floyd’s death. Floyd, an unarmed black…
Continue Reading El rapero DMX está hospitalizado y con soporte vital después de un ataque cardíaco, dice su abogado
(CNN) — El rapero DMX permanece hospitalizado y con soporte vital en White Plains, Nueva York, confirmó el domingo a CNN su abogado Murray…
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Gonzaga faces Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game with a perfect season on the line
The two best teams in men’s college basketball all season long will meet in the national championship game Monday night when the Gonzaga…
Continue Reading How one of Detroit’s churches is tackling vaccine hesitancy to help combat Michigan’s Covid-19 surge
When Pastor Kenneth J. Flowers took to the pulpit on Easter Sunday, tapping a tambourine along with a choir singing “he got up,” the…
Continue Reading La familia de George Floyd describe una experiencia desgarradora durante el juicio de Derek Chauvin, dice abogado
(CNN) — Un abogado que representa a la familia de George Floyd le dijo a CNN el domingo que estar en la sala del tribunal para el juicio del…
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Lee estos consejos antes de recibir tu vacuna de covid-19
(CNN) — Si no eres elegible para vacunarte contra el covid-19, pronto lo serás si vives en Estados Unidos. Los 50 estados del país planean abrir…
Continue Reading SAG Awards: mira la lista completa de ganadores
(CNN) — La edición 27 de los Screen Actors Guild Awards, que honran algunas de las mejores actuaciones del año en cine y televisión, se…
Continue Reading El año de las dos finales de Copa del Rey: el Athletic de Bilbao pierde la primera, pero tiene una segunda oportunidad contra el Barcelona
(CNN) — Son tiempos inusuales para la Copa del Rey, la máxima competición de eliminación directa del fútbol español. Y en los próximos años,…
Continue Reading Covid en Latinoamérica: así comienza la semana del 5 de abril en algunos de los países más afectados de la región
(CNN Español) — El número de casos nuevos de covid-19 sigue subiendo en Chile, a pesar de su exitoso programa de vacunación. Colombia…
Continue Reading Chadwick Boseman honored at SAG Awards
Chadwick Boseman posthumously won the SAG Award on Sunday for outstanding performance by a leading man for his work in “Ma Rainey’s Black…
Continue Reading Joe y Jill Biden alientan a los estadounidenses a vacunarse durante el mensaje de Pascua
(CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden y la primera dama Jill Biden compartieron sus buenos deseos con los estadounidenses que celebraron la Pascua el…
Continue Reading Truck driver expresses ‘deep remorse’ after deadly Taiwan train crash
A driver whose truck was allegedly involved in a deadly train crash in eastern Taiwan has issued a tearful apology, saying he is “deeply…
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