Daniel Kaluuya and more react to their Oscar nominations
The Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning and some history was made. Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but…
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Musher Dallas Seavey captures his record-tying fifth Iditarod championship
The 49th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race concluded with a familiar winner and a record-tying finish. Musher Dallas Seavey won his record-tying fifth…
Continue ReadingUS airline stocks rise on hopes for a travel rebound
US airline stocks rose Monday after a number of carriers reported strong demand for seats from leisure travelers. Speaking at an investor conference…
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Drew Brees set to join NBC as a football analyst
Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC. New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback…
Continue ReadingGermany, France and Italy pause AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
Germany, France and Italy have become the latest European countries to temporarily halt the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over a…
Continue ReadingYo-Yo Ma offers impromptu performance at Covid-19 vaccination clinic
Those getting their Covid-19 vaccine at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday were serenaded by famous cellist Yo-Yo…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen is going huge in batteries to slash the price of electric cars
Volkswagen has unveiled a massive expansion of battery production as it seeks to gain an edge in the electric car race. The German carmaker said…
Continue ReadingMillions more Americans can now get Covid-19 vaccines, including all teachers
There’s lots of great news about Covid-19 vaccines and one major catch. First, the good news: — Almost 6 million Americans received a…
Continue ReadingGene Sperling will oversee Covid-19 relief law rollout, White House says
Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the point person in overseeing…
Continue ReadingBeijing chokes on yellow dust during biggest sandstorm in almost a decade
The Chinese capital was choking on sand and dust on Monday, as the biggest sandstorm in nearly a decade swept over the city turning the skies an…
Continue ReadingThis startup is giving customers early access to billions in stimulus checks
Big banks face competition from startup challengers on fees, apps and direct deposits. During the Covid era, that battle is expanding to which…
Continue Reading‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ presents the director’s dark vision to fans who campaigned for it
The title “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” pretty much says it all, representing the culmination of a campaign that — like a…
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Two men arrested and charged for assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Two men have been arrested and charged for assaulting US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after responding on January 6…
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Rockies and western Plains hit with heavy snow and blizzard conditions
The Rocky Mountains and western Plains were digging out after heavy snow and blizzard conditions on Monday while people in Texas cleaned up from…
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish won the Grammy she thinks Megan Thee Stallion deserved
Billie Eilish had a bit of an ‘Adele 2017’ moment at Sunday night’s Grammys. That’s the year Adele insisted that she…
Continue ReadingDerek Chauvin’s defense asks to delay and move trial in light of Minneapolis settlement with George Floyd’s family
Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney Eric Nelson asked the court Monday to delay Chauvin’s criminal trial and move the venue in the wake of a…
Continue ReadingLizzo is thrilled that Harry Styles won a Grammy
Lizzo loves Harry Styles. The singer and rapper showed her love for her friend Styles at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, posting a picture…
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National Napping Day: 5 reasons you should nap, if you don’t have ‘coronasomnia’
If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 15, is National Napping Day. Finding the time to…
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Black women’s wealth is 90% lower than White men. Goldman Sachs is investing billions to change that
America’s Black women hold more than 90% less wealth than American White men, Goldman Sachs revealed in a new report Tuesday. In response,…
Continue ReadingStocks have been wild lately. Here’s how to protect your portfolio
Recent stock market volatility is once again showcasing the virtues of a balanced portfolio. Some experts have been warning for a while that the…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to fill out your March Madness bracket
College basketball fans and purveyors of No. 2 pencils alike, it’s time to rejoice. The bracket is back. For the first time in nearly two…
Continue ReadingOscar nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees
Nominations for 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning and women fared well. Seventy women received a total 76 nominations, according to…
Continue ReadingTucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump, Brian Stelter says
“Tucker Carlson is the new Donald Trump,” CNN’s Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter said on “Reliable Sources”…
Continue ReadingHouston Police Chief Art Acevedo resigning to lead the Miami department
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, who gained a national profile by criticizing President Donald Trump and marching with George Floyd protesters, has…
Continue ReadingSilk Sonic made us feel a way at the Grammys
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak fought to perform at this year’s Grammys and it paid off. The singers have formed the super duo, Silk Sonic, and…
Continue Reading‘Avatar’ reclaims top spot as highest-grossing film after China re-release
More than a decade on from its release, “Avatar” is once again the highest-grossing film of all time — after reclaiming the coveted…
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What Usain Bolt did next: Olympic legend on his greatest achievement and life after athletics
With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the…
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More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children in Border Patrol custody
More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children are in Border Patrol custody, CNN has learned, marking yet another increase in the number of children…
Continue ReadingHow to watch and get ready for NCAA March Madness
After the coronavirus pandemic prevented March Madness last year, it’s back and ready for your brackets — but before you fill them out…
Continue ReadingVatican says it will not bless same-sex unions, calling homosexuality a ‘sin’ and a ‘choice’
The Vatican said Monday that the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex unions, in a combative statement approved by Pope Francis that threatens to…
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Drew Brees announces retirement after 20 years in the NFL
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday via social media. Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, 15 of…
Continue ReadingRosalind Brewer officially takes the helm at Walgreens, becoming the only Black woman Fortune 500 CEO
Former Starbucks executive Rosalind “Roz” Brewer assumed her new role as CEO of Walgreens on Monday, officially making her the only Black…
Continue ReadingPSG’s Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos victims of burglary during match
Paris Saint-Germain star Angel Di Maria was withdrawn during his side’s loss to Nantes on Sunday after he received news that his home had been…
Continue ReadingExtended Stay America, a pandemic success story, bought by Starwood and Blackstone
Extended Stay America, a bright spot for the beleaguered hotel industry, has been taken private in a $6 billion deal. Blackstone and Starwood Capital…
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America should listen to Stacey Abrams’ warning about ‘racist’ election laws
Stacey Abrams’ stark warning about Georgia’s new election bill being racist is shining a spotlight on a nationwide battle over whose…
Continue ReadingWhy you can’t yet withdraw that stimulus payment sitting in your bank account
Some Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks holding their stimulus…
Continue ReadingMegan Thee Stallion and Fashion Nova give $100K to Breonna Taylor foundation, saying ‘justice has still not been served’
Megan Thee Stallion partnered with apparel retail company Fashion Nova to donate $100,000 to the Breonna Taylor Foundation on the first anniversary…
Continue ReadingWall Street is already eyeing Biden’s next trillion-dollar spending plan
Stimulus checks from President Joe Biden’s huge relief package, enacted last week, are just making their way out the door. But Wall Street is…
Continue ReadingBiden to announce Gene Sperling will oversee rollout of $1.9 trillion in Covid relief
President Joe Biden will announce Monday that Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations,…
Continue ReadingKirk Franklin, gospel superstar, apologizes for expletive-laden tirade at son
Grammy-winning gospel performer Kirk Franklin is apologizing after his adult son posted audio on social media of the famed songwriter and choir…
Continue ReadingChinese factories set on fire and at least 38 killed in Myanmar’s deadliest day since coup
Myanmar security forces killed at least 38 people Sunday in one of the deadliest days since the military seized power in a coup, and declared martial…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Covid vaccines are worth to Big Pharma
The various Covid-19 vaccines currently being distributed around the globe have the potential to end the worst pandemic in a century. They also will…
Continue ReadingElon Musk has a new title at Tesla. He’s the ‘Technoking’
Elon Musk is not your typical CEO. Now he has a new title to prove it. In a filing with his least favorite regulator, the Securities and Exchange…
Continue ReadingGrammys winners 2021: The full list and highlights
Houston was in the house Sunday night at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Beyoncé broke the record for all-time wins by a woman and any singer male or…
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5 things to know for March 15: Immigration, Covid-19, 2020 election, Myanmar, London
More than 7 million Americans are under winter weather alerts this morning after heavy snow and blizzard conditions hit the Rocky Mountains and…
Continue ReadingItaly prepares for an Easter lockdown as Covid-19 cases grow exponentially
Italy is facing another lockdown, as the government attempts to contain a recent surge of coronavirus cases, marred by the presence of new variants.…
Continue ReadingIreland halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine following blood clot reports in Norway
Ireland temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday following a report from Norway of patients developing blood clots…
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Officials located December recording of Trump call in a trash folder on Georgia investigator’s device
Officials in the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office located a recently released recording of former President Donald Trump‘s call to a…
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Why Cuomo’s fall from grace should have happened years ago
As a growing number of women have come forward to accuse New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, unwanted touching and inappropriate…
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