Business lunches are back. And they’re longer and boozier than ever
As pandemic restrictions ease, and more people get vaccinated and start returning to offices, some restaurants are seeing lunchtime crowds pick up.…
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Phylicia Rashad appointed dean of fine arts at Howard University
Howard University announced Wednesday that alunma Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The…
Continue ReadingTop congressional leaders meet with Biden for the first time in crucial week for his infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden faced a crucial moment on Wednesday in what has been shaping up as an important week for his infrastructure priorities, holding…
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Who owns the Colonial Pipeline? It’s complicated
About the only thing that hasn’t been hurt by the hacking attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline? The company’s market value. If it…
Continue ReadingKFC is changing its packaging. Here’s what it looks like
Kentucky Fried Chicken is rolling out new packaging this summer, joining other major fast food companies that are giving themselves a makeover. The…
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NCAA Basketball Tournament Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the NCAA Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. The single-elimination…
Continue ReadingRansomware group follows through on threat to release personnel files of DC police officers
A ransomware group followed through on its threat to release the personnel files of Washington Metropolitan Police Department officers Tuesday after…
Continue ReadingLiz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald…
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California to effectively end mask mandate when state fully reopens next month, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will effectively end its mask mandate next month when the state plans to fully reopen after more than a year of…
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Colt Brennan, el ex ‘quarterback’ y estrella de la Universidad de Hawai, muere a los 37 años
(CNN) — El ex quarterback universitario Colt Brennan murió esta semana en un hospital de California, confirmó su familia a CNN. «HabÃa estado…
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Why Liz Cheney chose to wear this George Washington battle flag pin
When Rep. Liz Cheney delivered her defiant speech Tuesday on the eve of the vote to oust her from Republican leadership, she brought with her a…
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Prescription pills don’t equal better sleep in the long run for women, study suggests
Many people suffering from insomnia take medication to get a better night’s sleep. While many sleep aids work over short periods of up to six…
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Hackers paralyzed a pipeline. Banks and stock exchanges are even bigger targets
Hackers are holding one of America’s most important pipelines hostage, a stunning development that should serve as a warning to even bigger…
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Former acting defense secretary invokes Kent State massacre in defending decision not to send military to Capitol on January 6
Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller invoked the Kent State massacre on Wednesday as he told Congress why he didn’t believe…
Continue Reading World Cup Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the World Cup football (soccer) tournaments. The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football…
Continue ReadingAttorney General Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas tout anti-domestic terror efforts
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted Biden administration’s approach to fighting domestic…
Continue Reading Brown v. Board of Education Fast Facts
Here’s what you need to know about the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. About the Case The first plaintiff was…
Continue Reading This famously well-endowed giant, etched on a hillside, isn’t as old as we thought
A huge chalk figure cut into the side of a hill in southern England is younger than previously thought. Scientific analysis of sand particles taken…
Continue Reading The ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Radovan Karadzic will serve his genocide sentence in a UK prison
Britain has agreed to a prisoner transfer of ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić, convicted of the Srebrenica genocide, to a UK prison to serve…
Continue Reading Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022
Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in…
Continue ReadingSecret Service recovers $2 billion in fraudulently obtained Covid-19 relief funds
Federal officials from the US Secret Service have helped recover around $2 billion in fraudulently obtained Covid-19 relief funds and seized more…
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‘Lost’ microbes found in ancient poop could relieve chronic illness
Scientists working with samples of ancient feces have found previously unknown microbes that could help in the fight against chronic illnesses such…
Continue Reading Judge’s ruling allows for longer sentence for Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd
The judge who oversaw Derek Chauvin’s murder trial ruled Wednesday that there were four aggravating factors in the killing of George Floyd, a…
Continue Reading Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022, according to report
Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. “When you’re a creative…
Continue Reading Transgender woman sues District of Columbia after Department of Corrections houses her in a men’s unit
A transgender woman is suing the District of Columbia after its Department of Corrections placed her in a men’s jail unit despite her telling…
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Mo Salah’s ‘killing of innocent people’ tweet prompts comments on what he doesn’t say
It’s a tweet that’s received 265,000 likes, been retweeted more than 88,000 times and prompted almost 12,000 comments. In a widely shared…
Continue Reading A monstrous-looking fish normally found thousands of feet deep in the ocean washed up on a California beach
An unusual fish with teeth as sharp as glass and a body shaped like a football washed ashore on a California beach last week. The black colored…
Continue ReadingAttorney General Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to tout anti-domestic terror efforts
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will tout the Biden administration’s approach to fighting…
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May Gray-ish
WEATHER STORYThe ridge of high pressure that brought toasty temperatures to inland areas early this week will slowly move east and flatten through…
Continue Reading A 95-year-old man just became the oldest organ donor in US history
A woman who is recovering from a liver transplant not only has a new lifesaving organ, but one that made history. That’s thanks to Cecil…
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Santa Cruz man faces several charges after allegedly stealing police car
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) A Santa Cruz resident is facing several charges after reportedly running away from authorities, following suspicion he was…
Continue ReadingChick-fil-A is facing a sauce shortage
The supply chain shortage just got fowl: Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it’s giving out to customers because of limited stock.…
Continue Reading 48 killed in Gaza, 5 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’
The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…
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Companies are being held to ransom. Should they pay up to get back online?
A devastating ransomware attack on a critical fuel pipeline in the United States has highlighted the growing threat that cyber criminals pose to the…
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‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ is getting a reboot for adults
“Legends of the Hidden Temple” is getting a reboot for adults. The CW saved the show after it was initially planned for Quibi, which is…
Continue ReadingChickens are in short supply. Blame Tyson’s roosters
Chickens are in short supply. Part of the blame goes to Tyson’s roosters. The meat processor, which sells poultry along with beef and pork,…
Continue Reading ‘Bachelorette’s’ Kaitlyn Bristowe engaged to Jason Tartick
Two members of Bachelor Nation found love off the show. Season 11 “Bachlorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe is now engaged to season 14…
Continue ReadingLife after leadership: Liz Cheney plots her long game against Donald Trump
Liz Cheney entered this week knowing it would likely be her last as a member of the House Republican leadership team. The Wyoming congresswoman fully…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo met at the BRIT Awards
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo performed at the 2021 BRIT Awards Tuesday night, but likely even more exciting to her was meeting her idol, Taylor Swift. The…
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House Republicans oust Liz Cheney out of leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney has lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald…
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Used cars, travel and furniture are just some of things that are getting more expensive
Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States as the stimulus-fueled economy rebounds and Americans are again spending on…
Continue ReadingUS agrees to lift Trump-era ban on China’s Xiaomi
The US government will no longer blacklist Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, lifting a short and contentious ban on Americans investing in the company…
Continue Reading Brit Awards 2021: See the full list of winners
The 2021 Brit Awards were a celebration of all things music. From Taylor Swift’s history-making Global Icon award to stellar performances from…
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Liz Cheney expected to lose House Republican leadership post over feud with Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney is expected to lose her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President…
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The differences between elimination, eradication and herd immunity — and what it means for Covid-19
After more than a year of politicized science and amid a wave of vaccine hesitancy, the long war against Covid-19 stands at a critical stage. Hope…
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Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States
Just about everything is getting more expensive in the United States as the stimulus-fueled economy rebounds, sending Americans back to shops and…
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El papa reanuda las audiencias con público tras meses de cierre por la pandemia
(CNN) — El papa Francisco reanudó este miércoles sus audiencias semanales con el público presente. Las audiencias habÃan estado cerradas al…
Continue ReadingInvestors may have misjudged the recovery summer
We’ve all missed live concerts, weekend getaways and long vacations in the sun. Finally, thanks to coronavirus vaccination campaigns, such…
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Liz Cheney strikes defiant tone in floor speech on eve of her expected ousting from House GOP leadership
Rep. Liz Cheney vowed Tuesday evening not to remain silent as former President Donald Trump continues to spread lies that the election was stolen…
Continue ReadingPeople are shopping at department stores again. But don’t call it a comeback
More people are refreshing their wardrobes at department stores again as they head back into restaurants and offices. That’s great news for…
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