Many turned to libraries during the pandemic for free Wifi and other services
Covid has affected American schools, hospitals and businesses. But libraries — which often serve people who have nowhere else to turn — have…
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Grocery retailer Boxed is going public in an $887 million SPAC deal
Online grocery shopping is hotter than ever, and Boxed is cashing in: It’s going public in an $887 million deal with a special purpose…
Continue ReadingTrump-appointed head of DOJ’s national security division to leave at end of June
John Demers, the Trump-appointed head of the Justice Department’s national security division, is leaving at the end of the month as planned, a…
Continue ReadingExclusive: US assessing reported leak at Chinese nuclear power facility
The US government has spent the past week assessing a report of a leak at a Chinese nuclear power plant, after a French company that part owns and…
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The cast of ‘Scrubs’ reunites on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
The cast of “Scrubs” reunited Sunday on “Family Feud” in the name of charity. Zach Braff and Donald Faison, who played J.D.…
Continue ReadingKevin Hart on cancel culture: ‘I understand people are human’
Kevin Hart has had some experience with cancel culture and he’s not here for it. In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, Hart used some…
Continue ReadingJustice Department to ‘strengthen’ rules regarding seeking congressional records, Garland says
The Justice Department will “strengthen” rules regarding seeking congressional records, Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Companies face a financial risk from the climate crisis. States want them to reveal just how much
Corporate America must be compelled to fess up about the financial risks posed by the climate crisis, a coalition of state attorneys general told the…
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This cannabis stock is a new Reddit favorite
Cannabis company Tilray, which recently merged with rival Aphria, has seen its stock surge as of late thanks to — you guessed it — love from the…
Continue ReadingScience and pop culture look to the skies to answer the ultimate question: Are we alone?
If you’re ever studied astronomy, you’ve probably been exposed to something called the Drake equation. One side of the equation posits…
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2 people, including a young child, are dead after being swept out by Florida currents. A man who tried to rescue them is missing
Two people — including a 3-year-old child — are dead and a third person is missing after being swept out by strong currents at a beach…
Continue ReadingNATO leaders at summit back Biden’s decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan
NATO leaders meeting in Brussels on Monday largely backed President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, according to a…
Continue ReadingMajor US mall owner files for bankruptcy
Washington Prime Group, a major mall owner of more than 100 locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy, citing pandemic-related…
Continue ReadingA dangerous coronavirus variant on the rise could cause outbreaks in states with low vaccination rates, expert says
The Delta variant is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit…
Continue ReadingTrump-era sentencing reform law doesn’t apply to low-level crack cocaine offenders, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court held Monday that a low-level crack-cocaine offender is ineligible to seek a reduced sentence under the Trump-era First Step Act…
Continue ReadingSenate to vote on confirmation of key Biden judicial nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s pick to fill a vacancy on a powerful DC-based appellate court and one of the…
Continue ReadingGun violence in 6 states this weekend brings US mass shootings to 272 so far this year
As the nation marked the fifth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando on Saturday, it has a staggering and grim new statistic to…
Continue ReadingDenmark’s Martin Braithwaite criticizes UEFA for resuming game following Christian Eriksen’s collapse
Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite has criticized UEFA, European football’s governing body, for forcing the players to play their Euro 2020…
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Man killed in Austin, Texas, mass shooting was visiting from Michigan
The man killed in a weekend shooting that left more than a dozen people injured in Austin, Texas, was visiting the city from Michigan, his family…
Continue ReadingBiden preparing intensely for Putin’s tactics with aides and allies
President Joe Biden is using time away from summit meetings on his European tour this week for intense preparations ahead of his talks with Vladimir…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé celebrates her twins turning 4
Beyoncé celebrated her twins‘ birthday with a loving tribute on her website. The superstar singer posted a message on her website Sunday for…
Continue ReadingBitcoin jumps as Elon Musk suggests way that Tesla could start accepting it again
Elon Musk is sending bitcoin’s price on another volatile ride. The price of bitcoin is surging after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that…
Continue ReadingLordstown Motors stock plunges after CEO and CFO resign
The news just keeps getting worse for Lordstown Motors. The troubled electric truck maker said Monday that its CEO and chief financial officer were…
Continue ReadingShe’s a priest. You’ll never guess her other job
When Rev. Pamela Conrad looks into the heavens, she really looks into the heavens. By night, and at odd moments during the day, Conrad moonlights as…
Continue ReadingWasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show
A Pekingese named Wasabi won Best in Show at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday. The reserve slot, or runner-up, was given…
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They say he once protected Biden. Now jailed American’s parents want President to stand up for their son
The parents of a former US Marine imprisoned in Russia are pleading with Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin to work out a deal to send him home.…
Continue ReadingIran’s hardline presidential frontrunner could take the country back to a dark past, just as Iranians are itching for change
The list of challenges facing Iran’s next president would confound the most capable of leaders. Iran is in negotiations with the United States…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden arrives at NATO for first visit as President
President Joe Biden has arrived at his first in-person North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit Monday, vowing to reaffirm the United States’…
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One of 14 people hurt in Austin, Texas, mass shooting dies
One of 14 people injured in a mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, has died, police say. Douglas John Kantor, 25, died from his injures around…
Continue Reading‘Her instinct is to dig in’: Kamala Harris’ struggles to answer border question seen as part of a pattern
Several allies and former aides to Vice President Kamala Harris had “flashbacks” last week as they watched her fumble a politically…
Continue ReadingSpare ticket for spaceflight with Jeff Bezos auctioned for $28 million
What would you pay to take a jolting, 11-minute trip into suborbital space alongside Jeff Bezos? According to bidders in an auction that wrapped up…
Continue ReadingIsles of Scilly: The exotic island paradise off the coast of England
It’s mid-morning when three velvet-helmeted swimmers suddenly bob up from deep underneath the turquoise sea. Dazzles of light dance as kayakers…
Continue ReadingCreating a stress-free divorce for your kid — or getting as close as you can
Mom said they were splitting up because Dad drank too much. Dad said Mom was having an emotional affair and was spending too much money. Mom said Dad…
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A dangerous Covid-19 variant on the rise could cause outbreaks in US states with lower vaccination rates, expert says
The Delta variant is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant strain of Covid-19 in the US, raising concerns that outbreaks could hit vulnerable…
Continue ReadingG7 calls for new study into origins of Covid and voices concern on China
World leaders attending the Group of Seven summit on Sunday issued a call for a new study into the origins of Covid-19, including in China, after an…
Continue ReadingThailand begins mass Covid-19 vaccine rollout using shots made by royal-owned company
Thailand began its mass Covid vaccination program Monday, following criticism of delays and concerns over health authorities relying on AstraZeneca…
Continue ReadingAirplane discovered at the bottom of a California lake could be from 1965 crash
Workers testing underwater surveying equipment say they found the wreckage of a small airplane deep underwater in California’s Folsom Lake -—…
Continue ReadingHeroes of laziness, a Hamas supporter and David Hasselhoff. The stars of Germany’s absurd Covid vaccination publicity campaign
Public awareness campaigns launched by governments are usually anodyne affairs. Not in Germany, where officials have managed to spark a number of…
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Attorney general will discuss Trump administration media probe with leaders of CNN, WaPo, NYT
Leaders from CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post will meet with US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday to discuss the Trump…
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E3 2021: Xbox and Bethesda finally unveil release date for ‘Starfield’
Square Enix, maker of the popular “Final Fantasy” franchise, got off to a rough start with its Sunday afternoon E3:2021 showcase of new…
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Violence in Texas, Georgia and Illinois brings number of US mass shootings to 270 so far this year
As the nation marks the fifth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando on Saturday, it has a staggering and grim new statistic to…
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‘There is famine in Ethiopia right now,’ says UN aid chief
Over 350,000 people in Ethiopia’s conflict-ravaged Tigray region are experiencing dire hunger, finds a new report by the United Nations and…
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One of 14 people hurt in Austin,Texas, mass shooting dies
One of 14 people injured in a mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas, has died, police say. Douglas John Kantor, 25, died from his injures around…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s new prime minister is sworn in, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year grip on power
Naftali Bennett was sworn in as Israel’s new prime minister on Sunday, after winning a confidence vote with the narrowest of margins, just 60…
Continue ReadingTybee Island lightning strike kills a 15-year-old swimmer
A 15-year-old girl died Saturday after she was struck by lightning while swimming off the coast of Georgia, according to the Tybee Island Police…
Continue ReadingHave suitcase, will travel! Americans take to the skies in almost pre-pandemic numbers as Covid-19 restrictions ease
As more Americans get vaccinated against Covid-19 and states and cities further ease pandemic restrictions, more people are flying for vacations,…
Continue ReadingWestminster Dog Show: Time, schedule and what you need to know
For many people, it’s just another cute dog show, but for the serious dog lovers, the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is no joke. And if…
Continue ReadingChristian Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest during Euros match and ‘was gone’ before resuscitation, doctor says
Christian Eriksen “was gone” before being resuscitated from cardiac arrest, Denmark’s team doctor said at a press conference…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden and the first lady meet Queen Elizabeth II after his first G7 summit
When Joe Biden was preparing for his first audience with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as a young senator, his mother — an Irish American…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic comes from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in thrilling French Open final
Novak Djokovic came back from two sets down in a grand slam final for the first time in his career, as he narrowly got the better of Stefanos…
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