Dow Jones Industrial Average Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of 30…
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Two Elon Musk tweets have violated SEC settlement agreement, report says
Two tweets by Elon Musk in the past two years have run afoul of an agreement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that Tesla lawyers must…
Continue ReadingBiden administration formally ends ‘remain in Mexico’ policy after suspending it earlier this year
The Biden administration formally ended the Trump-era policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico until their court dates in the United States,…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Sidney Powell’s claim Trump could be reinstated
Months into President Joe Biden’s first term, supporters of former President Donald Trump are still touting the “big lie” that…
Continue ReadingBiden memorializes Tulsa victims on 100th anniversary: ‘This was not a riot. This was a massacre’
President Joe Biden on Tuesday used stark language as he mourned one of the worst acts of racial violence in US history, marking the 100th…
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For the first time in over a year, the US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases
The US just recorded a seven-day average of fewer than 20,000 new daily Covid-19 cases for the first time since March…
Continue ReadingGunmen kill Ugandan minister’s daughter and driver in ‘targeted shooting’
The daughter of Ugandan government minister General Edward Katumba Wamala has been killed in a drive-by attack targeting the general outside his home…
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Firefighter killed in shooting at California fire station
A firefighter was killed during a shooting at a Los Angeles County fire station Tuesday morning, County Supervisor Hilda Solis said in a tweet.…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris to lead Biden administration’s efforts on voting rights
President Joe Biden announced Vice President Kamala Harris will lead his administration’s efforts on voting rights in a speech Tuesday on the…
Continue ReadingBenefits of avocados: 5 ways they are good for your health
Avocados have become an increasingly popular food in recent years, with people blending the creamy fruit in their smoothies or slicing it to layer on…
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Pelosi floats Democrat-led probe into January 6 after GOP derails outside commission
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is already making plans to find a new path to investigate the January 6 Capitol insurrection, after Republicans in the…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to suspend oil and gas drilling leases in Arctic refuge, undoing a Trump-era decision
The Biden administration plans to suspend oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a senior administration official confirmed…
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Authorities investigating after at least 1 person shot in active shooting at California fire station
At least one person has been shot at a fire station in Agua Dulce, California, Los Angeles County Deputy Michelle Sanchez told CNN Tuesday. Sanchez…
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FBI agent charged with the attempted murder of man onboard Washington, DC-area subway system
An FBI agent who shot a fellow passenger onboard a Washington, DC, Metro train line in December was arrested on Tuesday for attempted murder,…
Continue ReadingThese people want to get back to work but can’t — and fear losing $300-a-week benefits will spell financial disaster
Once she became fully vaccinated in April, Lindsey Bates wanted to get back to work. A restaurant server with more than 20 years of experience, she…
Continue ReadingNow proven against coronavirus, mRNA can do so much more
When the final Phase 3 data came out last November showing the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were more than 90% effective, Dr.…
Continue ReadingLil Loaded, ‘6Locc 6A6y’ rapper, dead at age 20
Texas rapper Lil Loaded, 20, has died, his attorney Ashkan Mehryari told CNN. “Sadly, I can confirm Mr. Robertson passed away as a result of a…
Continue ReadingFat-shaming by doctors, family, classmates is a global health problem, studies find
Over half of surveyed overweight adults in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the United States say they have experienced fat-shaming…
Continue ReadingCarlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid to become manager for the second time
Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid to become the club’s new manager for the second time in his career. He succeeds Zinedine Zidane at…
Continue ReadingBiden to announce new steps to close racial wealth gap while marking 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden will visit Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and announce new actions his…
Continue ReadingWarnerMedia and Discovery unveil new company name
WarnerMedia and Discovery have revealed the name that their soon-to-be-combined companies will take once they are fused together: Warner Bros.…
Continue ReadingSam’s Club is bringing back free samples
Sam’s Club is the latest warehouse chain to bring back food samples, joining rival Costco in returning to a pre-pandemic shopping staple.…
Continue ReadingIt’s Pride Month. Here’s what you need to know
June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBT communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in…
Continue ReadingJohn Oliver trashes the Cheerios Twitter account for ‘not even trying’
John Oliver has a new enemy — cereal. The “Last Week Tonight” host, whose show was off on Sunday for the Memorial Day weekend, took…
Continue ReadingFed official: Getting women back to work is about ‘our economic potential as a nation’
America’s recovery from the pandemic downturn has been rocky: Millions of workers — especially women — remain on the sidelines, while parts…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court won’t review $2 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson in talc powder case
The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it won’t review a lower court opinion that awarded a $2 billion verdict in a case brought by a group of women…
Continue ReadingYour summer 2021 media guide: In-person premieres, series finales, and new beginnings
This special edition of the “Reliable Sources” newsletter is a look ahead to the next three months in pop culture, politics, business,…
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Biden to host GOP West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito as bipartisan infrastructure talks continue
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will host Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia at the White House as Republicans and the White…
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A 7-year-old boy in Florida swam for an hour to get help for his dad and sister who were stranded in a river
A 7-year-old boy in Florida is being hailed a hero after he swam ashore to get help when his sister and dad got swept away by a current. Steven Poust…
Continue ReadingMasks, distancing still important even with vaccination, study suggests
Vaccination alone might not be enough to end the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. Even with a majority of the population vaccinated,…
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Flynn says he didn’t endorse Myanmar-style coup after he appears to back plan in video exchange
Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, is claiming he didn’t endorse a Myanmar-style coup over…
Continue ReadingMajor meat producer JBS USA hit by cyberattack
Major meat producer JBS USA suffered a cyberattack on Sunday. The attack affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia,…
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Elon Musk blames rising Tesla prices on raw material costs
Add Teslas to the list of items that are costing more money during the pandemic. Last week Tesla raised the price of the Model 3 by $2,000 to $39,990…
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Vice President Harris’ team tries to distance her from fraught situation at the border
In the weeks since the President asked her to take charge of immigration from Central America, Vice President Kamala Harris and her staff have sought…
Continue ReadingMayim Bialik made her ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host debut
Mayim Bialik made her “Jeopardy!” guest host debut on Monday. “It is an incredible honor to guest host Jeopardy! I was raised in a…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s worker shortage is real and getting worse by the day, US Chamber CEO says
The US Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced a nationwide initiative to address the worker shortage in the US, calling the crisis the most critical…
Continue ReadingSteel and lumber prices are sky-high. Lifting Trump’s tariffs could help
The US economy is so hot the supply of key materials can’t keep up with surging demand — sparking shortages and price spikes in everything…
Continue ReadingFive NBA venues have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games
The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to…
Continue ReadingAnti-gun-violence activist Kina Collins announces primary challenge to Illinois Democrat Danny Davis
Gun violence prevention activist Kina Collins announced Tuesday that she is launching a new Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Danny Davis in…
Continue ReadingSergio Aguero to join FC Barcelona as Spanish club begins squad overhaul
After a season of relative underachievement, five-time European Cup winner FC Barcelona has embarked on the process of overhauling its squad. Sergio…
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Curiosity rover spies colorful iridescent clouds on Mars
The Curiosity rover has witnessed a colorful marvel on Mars: Shining clouds. Color is rare in this frozen desert, apart from the predominant red. But…
Continue ReadingEnergy costs are stoking inflation. Just look at US gas prices
Investors worried about rising inflation should keep an eye on what’s happening at the pump. US gas prices hit their highest level in seven…
Continue ReadingAs China’s Communist Party turns 100, its members’ ‘red genes’ matter more than ever to Beijing
For a decidedly atheist political organization, China’s ruling Communist Party is fond of talking about its origins in religious terms. In…
Continue ReadingPizza Hut is bringing back a fan favorite
Pizza Hut is bringing back one of its most famous pizzas, more than a decade after it left menus. The Edge, a thin-crust pizza “packed with…
Continue Reading‘Unthinkable’ discovery in Canada as remains of 215 children found buried near residential school
The gruesome discovery took decades and for some survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, the confirmation that children as…
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‘Everybody loves to hate the villain,’ says Shooter McGavin 25 years on from ‘Happy Gilmore’
From wrestling alligators to feuding with game show host Bob Barker on tour, no one quite draws a crowd like “Happy Gilmore.” Twenty five…
Continue ReadingFormer Southwest Airline pilot sentenced after pleading guilty to lewd incident during flight
Former Southwest Airlines pilot Michael Haak, 60, was sentenced to one year of probation last week after pleading guilty to committing a lewd,…
Continue ReadingA fatty heart puts your health at risk, regardless of your weight. Here’s how to avoid it
While people may assume only those who are overweight have to worry about the impact of a fatty heart, the reality is that thin people can also have…
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5 things to know for June 1: White House, Covid-19, voting laws, Israel, climate
Rabbit, rabbit! It’s a new month, which means a brand new chance to make your own luck. Why do we say rabbit rabbit, anyway? Here’s what…
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