Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts
President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White House by calling for the House to pass a bill to…
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Banning Major and Champ from the White House is a bunch of malarkey
Come on, man! The first shelter dog to live in the White House, Major the German Shepherd, has entered and exited as if through a revolving door. As…
Continue ReadingWhat the next CDC guidelines for the fully vaccinated could look like
Some celebrated when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its long-awaited guidelines for the fully vaccinated Monday.…
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Here’s what hourly workers and small business owners think of a $15 minimum wage
President Joe Biden, along with other Democrats, have voiced support for an increase in the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour. But…
Continue ReadingLeaders of US, Japan, India and Australia to meet in first-ever ‘Quad’ summit
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit Friday, the US and Indian governments announced Tuesday.…
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Buckingham Palace says royal family is ‘saddened’ in first statement since Harry and Meghan interview
Buckingham Palace broke its silence Tuesday evening over Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, saying in a statement on…
Continue ReadingClearview AI sued in California by immigrant rights groups, activists
Clearview AI, the controversial firm behind facial-recognition software used by law enforcement, is being sued in California by two immigrants’…
Continue ReadingSea level rise is increasing fastest in populous coastal areas, study says
Coastal communities are experiencing sea level rise four times worse than global water rise, according to a new study released Monday. Groundwater…
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How much will your stimulus check be?
A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…
Continue ReadingMajor’s not the only misbehaving White House dog. But don’t let that deter you from adopting a shelter pup
So many people are adopting dogs in this time of pandemic-induced loneliness that shelters are being emptied out. A recent “biting…
Continue ReadingJimmy Carter ‘saddened and angry’ over Georgia voting restriction efforts
Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is…
Continue ReadingHong Kong Star Ferry converted into a luxury yacht
The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong‘s most affordable attractions. But the Star Ferry yacht is another story. The iconic boats, which transport…
Continue ReadingTrump requests mail-in ballot ahead of local Florida election despite baseless fraud claims
Former President Donald Trump requested a mail-in ballot ahead of a local municipal election in Florida, according to Palm Beach County records,…
Continue ReadingOath Keepers founder directed Capitol rioters on January 6, Justice Department says
The founder of the Oath Keepers was giving directions before and during the US Capitol riot to alleged extremist conspirators among the right-wing…
Continue ReadingTexts show county commissioner, wealthy developer said vaccination drive for wealthy ZIP codes would give Florida governor exposure for potential 2022 reelection
Text messages show that Manatee County, Florida, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and developer Rex Jensen said a planned vaccination drive largely serving…
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The US is about to start a massive experiment in progressive government
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue ReadingHouse gears up for vote on Biden’s Covid relief plan
The US House of Representatives is gearing up for a final vote on President Joe Biden‘s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan in an effort to send it…
Continue ReadingEminem releases new song after a TikTok campaign tries to ‘cancel’ him
Eminem has released a new song in response to a TikTok campaign that tried to “cancel” him. The song, “Tone Deaf,” also has…
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Michigan student accidentally detonates homemade explosive device in classroom
A Michigan high school student accidentally detonated a homemade explosive device he brought to school Monday morning, injuring himself and four of…
Continue Reading‘My purpose is to fight back’: Myanmar’s UN ambassador on defying the coup in his country
As a university student years ago, Kyaw Moe Tun sat out Myanmar’s watershed 1988 pro-democracy protests. “I always listened to my…
Continue ReadingDisney+ reaches a major milestone
Disney+, the focal point of Disney‘s media empire, has achieved a significant milestone. The streaming service has surpassed 100 million global…
Continue ReadingArkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban
Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state in 2021 to enact a near-total abortion ban — a bold step by abortion opponents seeking to renew…
Continue ReadingCostco is running out of some cheese. The reason why is complicated
On your next trip to Costco, don’t be surprised if you can’t find your favorite cheese. Costco is having trouble stocking imported…
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Bernie Sanders’ victory: The US just started a massive experiment in progressive government
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue ReadingEnd-of-life doulas help people die comfortably. In a pandemic, they’re more important than ever
Alua Arthur wasn’t looking for death. At 34, she was trying hard to stay alive. Clinical depression had forced a leave of absence from her job…
Continue Reading3 university professors placed on leave after photos surface of them at campus event wearing and holding racist symbols
Three professors at the University of South Alabama have been placed on leave after photos surfaced of them wearing and holding racist symbols at a…
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Tesla and tech stocks surge, giving Wall Street whiplash
Investors can’t seem to make up their minds about whether to buy or sell tech stocks. A day after dragging the Nasdaq Composite into correction…
Continue ReadingBuzzFeed lays off 70 HuffPost staffers in massive ‘restructure’ less than a month after acquisition
HuffPost officially merged with BuzzFeed on February 16. Less than a month later, the site’s staff is being dramatically cut. BuzzFeed CEO…
Continue ReadingTrump State Department appointee violated his oath of office at Capitol riot, DOJ says
The Justice Department says a former Trump State Department official violated his oath of office when he allegedly pushed against a police line in…
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I’ve worked as a doctor in eight states fighting Covid-19. What keeps us going?
I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired — I know. I feel it in my bones. I have been in 8 states caring for thousands of…
Continue ReadingTexas ends its face mask rule on Wednesday. Here are the other states that don’t require them
While health officials agree face masks help prevent the spread of Covid-19, state and local governments have varied widely on implementation of mask…
Continue ReadingFBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters
The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person…
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Bernie Sanders won the stimulus fight. Here’s why
You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…
Continue ReadingA safer time might be just months away. But don’t abandon Covid-19 safety measures yet, experts say
Coronavirus cases in the US are dipping and the number of daily vaccinations is…
Continue ReadingDisneyland expects to reopen by late April
Disneyland is expected to open by “late April,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said…
Continue ReadingThis smart window company is on a $1 trillion mission to eliminate blinds and shades
Smartphones forever changed the way the world communicates. View, a newly public tech firm, is hoping smart windows will transform the way people…
Continue ReadingHow to watch Oprah’s interview with Harry and Meghan
Did you miss it? Oprah Winfrey’s long-awaited interview with Prince Harry and Meghan aired Sunday night, but you can still watch the bombshell…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California. Personal: Birth date: March 26, 1940 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingRecord number of migrant children held in Border Patrol custody as cases climb overnight
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in US Border Patrol facilities intended for adults climbed on Tuesday, surpassing record highs from the…
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Covid relief package marks a shift in US battle against poverty
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid rescue plan that is expected to win final passage in the House on Wednesday is not just aimed at…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court dismisses case related to Trump era ‘public charge’ rule
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal…
Continue ReadingBiden visits DC hardware store to highlight Paycheck Protection Program
President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited a hardware store in Washington, DC, to highlight the changes his administration has made to the Paycheck…
Continue ReadingTwo years after a global grounding, airlines are quickly bringing 737 Max jets back into service
Two years after a 737 Max system failure led to fatal crashes, airlines are rapidly bringing the Boeing jet back into service. On Thursday, Southwest…
Continue ReadingBAFTA film awards 2021 nominees announced, with huge rise in diverse talent featured
A notably diverse list of nominations for the UK’s prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards were announced…
Continue ReadingPiers Morgan blasted by co-host over Meghan: ‘You continue to trash her’
Piers Morgan was blasted by a co-host on “Good Morning Britain” on Tuesday for his behavior towards Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, prompting…
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Sheriff’s office uses service dog to help reduce job stress
Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, Missouri (KMBC ) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is working to…
Continue ReadingA Connecticut mother is facing murder charges in the death of her 4-year-old son
A Connecticut woman is facing murder charges in the death of her 4-year-old son after he was found dead in their apartment Sunday morning, according…
Continue ReadingDOJ asks Supreme Court to dismiss case related to Trump era “public charge” rule
The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult…
Continue ReadingIowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a controversial bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return…
Continue Reading‘Big Brother’ stars Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd land new show
“Big Brother” fan favorites Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd are back. The husband and wife duo, who met on season 11 of the hit show in…
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