Fossil fuel air pollution causes almost 1 in 5 deaths globally each year
More than 8 million people around the world die each year as a result of breathing polluted air that contains particles from fossil fuels, a new…
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Senators vote that impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate
The Senate voted Tuesday that the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional after the House impeachment managers…
Continue ReadingJumping hurdles for a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Terri Lynn in Naples, Florida said that she had to embark on a repeat three-hour road trip for her second dose. Elsie Morales in New York said that…
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Hyundai latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive
Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a…
Continue ReadingJeffrey Epstein’s US Virgin Island properties may be sold to help pay victims’ fund
Representatives of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate are looking to sell his US Virgin Island properties to fund the Epstein Victims’ Compensation…
Continue ReadingAunt Jemima finally has a new name
Quaker Oats is releasing a new name and logo for its “Aunt Jemima” products, finally retiring the racist stereotype…
Continue ReadingGameStop tumbles nearly 20% as Reddit-fueled party winds down
GameStop, the struggling video game retailer at the center of a Wall Street frenzy last month, is losing stream. The stock was down nearly 20% to…
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5 takeaways from Day 1 of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump opened promptly at 1 p.m. Tuesday, a historic moment that ensures the 45th…
Continue ReadingSenators votes that impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate
The Senate voted Tuesday that the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional after…
Continue ReadingSneakers designed in honor of Obama to go on sale for $25,000
They’re not the Air Obamas, but one sneakerhead with a lot of cash will have an opportunity this week to purchase an exclusive pair of…
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Senators voting on whether impeachment trial is constitutional following House managers and Trump lawyer debate
The Senate is voting on whether the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional, in what could be an early indication…
Continue ReadingThe Bitcoin rally isn’t enough to dethrone the mighty dollar
The price of Bitcoin has soared this week while the US dollar — the world’s number one reserve currency — tumbled. Could this be…
Continue ReadingShooting at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, leaves 5 injured
A 67-year-old man who was “very familiar” to authorities wounded five people in a shooting Tuesday at the Allina Health Care Clinic in…
Continue ReadingAlleged Capitol rioter asks judge to let him visit Peru to get married
A Kentucky man facing four criminal charges linked to the Capitol insurrection asked a federal judge on Tuesday to let him travel to Peru later this…
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House managers show rioters violently attacking Capitol to begin Trump’s impeachment trial
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began Tuesday with the House impeachment managers showing how rioters violently…
Continue ReadingTrump’s impeachment lawyers have a history of being involved in controversial legal matters
The new lawyers who signed on to lead former President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team brought a curious history of experience with…
Continue ReadingLead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin tearfully recalls Capitol riot: ‘This cannot be the future of America’
Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin on Tuesday delivered a tearful account of his experience during last month’s US Capitol…
Continue ReadingDelta CEO blasts Biden proposal to require Covid tests for domestic travelers
The proposal to require domestic airline passengers to prove they have tested negative for Covid-19 is a “horrible idea,” according to…
Continue Reading‘QAnon Shaman’ rioter will eat organic food, while most prisons and jails have reputation for serving food that is unhealthy
As trays with bologna sandwiches and canned fruit are being served to millions of people in America’s prisons and jails, US Capitol rioter and…
Continue ReadingCanada further locks down international borders, announces new testing regime
Canada is further restricting nonessential travel in and out of the country even as the government gradually eases Covid-19 restrictions. After weeks…
Continue ReadingThere’s hardly any flu this year. Coronavirus restrictions may be responsible
It’s the second week in February, a time of year when influenza is usually sweeping across the country. Yet this year, the US Centers for…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘apology’ and the challenge of Jesus
As we enter into the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday in a little over a week, all Christians must think seriously about the challenge…
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Meet the Minnesota mom fighting QAnon conspiracies one Instagram story at a time
When Sharon McMahon scrolled through social media in the months leading up to last year’s presidential election, she found herself horrified by…
Continue ReadingCoke is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade
Coca-Cola is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade, but it’s what the bottle’s made of that marks an even more…
Continue ReadingGM extends shutdown at three plants due to chip shortage
The computer chip shortage is taking a bigger bite out of General Motors’ production plans than the company originally expected. Last week GM…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen is exploring flying vehicles in China
Volkswagen is looking into flying vehicles in China, becoming the latest automaker to probe the possibilities of personal air travel. Europe’s…
Continue ReadingBiden budget nominee Tanden apologizes for past criticism of Republicans and expresses regret over tweets
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, apologized on Tuesday for some of the criticism she…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines to be sent directly to community health centers to target ‘hard-to-reach populations’
The Biden administration will send some of the Covid-19 vaccine supply directly to community health centers starting next week as part of an effort…
Continue ReadingNeed a quick Zoom wardrobe hack? Pop on a faux collar
A styling hack that converts even the dowdiest of t-shirts into a Zoom-ready look is gaining steam. It’s called the “faux collar,”…
Continue ReadingEuropeans are paying 20% more for their vacations than before the pandemic
Europeans are looking beyond lockdowns and betting that the coronavirus pandemic won’t quash summer travel for a second year. Despite…
Continue ReadingAre eggs good or bad for you? The truth may be somewhere in between
Forget which comes first, the chicken or the egg. The more important question is: Are eggs good or bad for your health? Unfortunately, science…
Continue ReadingA software developer built a simpler vaccine sign-up website in her state while on maternity leave
After her mother-in-law had difficulty signing up for a Covid-19 vaccine, a Massachusetts woman created a website to make it easier for her —…
Continue ReadingMale polar bear kills female bear during breeding attempt at Detroit Zoo
A female polar bear was killed by a male bear during an attempt at breeding at the Detroit Zoo on Monday, according to a news release. Female Anana,…
Continue ReadingCongress has already approved $4 trillion in Covid relief. Here’s what’s happened to it
Congress has authorized nearly $4 trillion in spending over the past year to help address the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but…
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Trump’s wish for a speedier trial prompted impeachment lawyer’s change in approach
The last-minute letter former President Donald Trump’s attorney sent to top lawmakers informing them he would no longer seek a suspension of…
Continue ReadingThe UAE’s Hope Probe has successfully entered orbit around Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars arrived at the red planet on Tuesday and successfully entered orbit on its first attempt. The…
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Trump’s second impeachment trial begins as senators face constitutionality debate and vote Tuesday
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is officially underway. On the trial’s opening day, Trump’s title of former…
Continue ReadingWhy you shouldn’t expect another stimulus check for weeks — if at all
Congress is negotiating a fresh stimulus package that would include a third round of stimulus checks, but while there’s broad agreement on the…
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Trump’s trial set to rock Washington and echo through the ages
The simple question posed by Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial that begins Tuesday is whether a president who loses reelection can get…
Continue ReadingInstagram wants Reels to be more than a hub for ‘recycled’ TikToks
Instagram’s short-form video feature has been flooded with popular TikToks — and the Facebook-owned company seems to have noticed. On…
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DOJ asks Trump-appointed US attorneys to resign
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked US attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to submit their resignations, a turnover that spares…
Continue ReadingSecretary Pete Buttigieg wants fast trains. He’ll have to succeed where Obama couldn’t
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the United States to lead the world on high-speed rail, a goal that’s easier said than done.…
Continue ReadingMarty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He…
Continue ReadingThe 2,000-year history of Italy’s favorite dish
What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it’ll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For…
Continue ReadingPilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, NTSB says
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, and ultimately abandoned…
Continue ReadingHow to watch the Senate impeachment trial
Tuesday marks the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, with all eyes on the Senate serving as jury to deliberate…
Continue ReadingTrump’s Postmaster General wants to stay on the job, but his days in the Biden administration may be numbered
Embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has told those close to him he wants to stay in his role under the new president, two sources tell CNN,…
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Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday as Democrats prepare a ‘violent crime criminal prosecution’
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday, where senators will be confronted…
Continue ReadingHe died by suicide thinking he owed $730,000. Now his family is suing Robinhood
Robinhood is being sued for the wrongful death of a 20-year-old college student who died by suicide last summer after he saw a negative balance of…
Continue ReadingPeanut allergies affect over 4.6 million adults in the US, study finds
Over 4.6 million US adults have a peanut allergy — and many of them developed the allergy in adulthood, a new study has found. Over 800,000 of…
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