Before Substack, there was Medium — and its network is about to get bigger
Substack has become synonymous with writers looking to go independent. But for many years prior, there was a different go-to place for…
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Chobani reinvented yogurt. Its next target is coffee
When Chobani started selling Greek yogurt in 2007, it upended the market. Now, it wants to do the same for iced coffee. This week, Chobani is…
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Impeachment ramifications are just beginning to unfold
The historic and rapid second impeachment of President Donald Trump came and went in a week. But the larger ramifications of the House’s…
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Impeachment fractured the GOP
Donald John Trump will be remembered as the only president in American history to be impeached on two separate occasions. He incited an insurrection…
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Andrew Yang announces candidacy for New York mayor with surprising endorsement
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang officially jumped into the crowded race to become the next mayor of New York City on Thursday…
Continue ReadingTower of London’s ‘queen’ raven, Merlina, missing and feared dead
Merlina, a 14-year-old raven and one of the Tower of London’s permanent residents, has gone missing and is feared dead. A spokeswoman for…
Continue ReadingREAD: Justice Department IG report on family separations
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions knew early on migrant families would be separated when the Trump administration implemented its controversial…
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British Open Golf Tournament Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the British Open. July 11-18, 2021 – The 149th Open Championship is scheduled to take place at Royal St. George’s…
Continue ReadingMacaque monkeys at a Bali temple can spot expensive items to steal and ransom for food
The well known phrase cheeky monkey has some basis in fact, if a new study on the behavior of the primates is anything to go by. The paper, published…
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Trump has told staff not to pay Rudy Giuliani over irritation at being impeached again
President Donald Trump, irritated at being impeached for a second time, has told people to stop paying Rudy Giuliani’s legal fees, a person…
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Former Michigan governor faces charges for the Flint water crisis that left 12 people dead
Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible.…
Continue ReadingNew $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits start to reach Americans in need
Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package Congress approved in late…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines is relocating crews from downtown DC hotels for inauguration week
American Airlines said it will relocate crew members from downtown Washington, DC hotels to lodgings closer to airports through January 24 because of…
Continue ReadingDr. Harold Bornstein, Trump’s former personal physician, dead at 73
Dr. Harold Bornstein, President Donald Trump’s former personal physician, has died at the age of 73. Bornstein’s death was announced on…
Continue ReadingBiden to outline vaccination and economic rescue legislative package Thursday
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a legislative package proposal for Congress to fund his incoming administration’s…
Continue ReadingXi Jinping wants Starbucks and Howard Schultz to help repair US-China ties
China’s leader has called on Starbucks’ former chairman Howard Schultz to help promote US-China relations, according to Chinese state…
Continue ReadingHouston Rockets trade James Harden to Brooklyn Nets in blockbuster three-team deal
The Houston Rockets are moving on from franchise superstar James Harden. They have traded the 31-year-old to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a…
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Questions swirl around possible ‘insider’ help for Capitol attack
One week after the deadly insurrection at the Capitol, there are still more questions than answers on whether any lawmakers or police assisted the…
Continue ReadingFeds warn extremists may be emboldened to carry out additional attacks after Capitol insurrection
Federal law enforcement officials are warning that domestic extremists are likely more emboldened to carry out attacks on President-elect Joe…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell is bringing back potatoes
Taco Bell knows you’re upset about losing potatoes. It’s sorry it hurt you. And it’s bringing them back. Last year, Taco Bell cut a…
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Under Trump, the GOP may have lost its soul
Donald John Trump will be remembered as the only president in American history to be impeached on two separate occasions. He incited an insurrection…
Continue ReadingJacob Blake’s uncle says in opinion piece that Capitol attack is another reminder the US lives under 2 justice systems
Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake, says last week’s violent mob that breached the US Capitol reminded him Americans live “under two…
Continue ReadingTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey: Trump ban was right but sets a ‘dangerous’ precedent
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has defended his company’s decision to ban President Donald Trump, while acknowledging that the move stems from its…
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Trump’s been impeached again. What’s next?
President Donald Trump has been impeached again — the first leader in US history to be impeached twice by the House. The question now is…
Continue ReadingCostco is shutting down all of its photo centers
Costco is closing its photo centers at all of its roughly 800 stores next month, ending a number of services that have a decidedly retro vibe. Four…
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Huge step in the wrong direction: Unemployment claims soar
The American jobs crisis is escalating again. States have ratcheted up their virus-prevention measures to combat rising infection rates, and the job…
Continue ReadingSilent Melania Trump plods toward end of her husband’s tumultuous term
Two days after his supporters rioted on Capitol Hill last week, President Donald Trump informed the world he would not be attending President-elect…
Continue ReadingUganda internet shutdown causes polling problems as ex-popstar takes on veteran President
Ugandans headed to the polls on Thursday, following a tense presidential campaign marred by violence and deaths in the lead-up to the election. There…
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Investigators pursuing signs US Capitol riot was planned
Evidence uncovered so far, including weapons and tactics seen on surveillance video, suggests a level of planning that has led investigators to…
Continue ReadingPope Francis and former Pope Benedict get first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Pope Francis and former Pope Benedict have received the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the Vatican said Thursday. Vatican spokesman Matteo…
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How a swift impeachment was born under siege
Rioters were still ransacking the halls of the US Capitol when two Democrats stuck in lockdown together in the House office buildings across the…
Continue ReadingHere’s why experts and lawmakers say you can’t compare Black Lives Matter protesters to the US Capitol mob
Hours before President Donald Trump was impeached for his role in inciting last week’s deadly attack, several lawmakers described the rioters…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 infection grants immunity for five months, UK study suggests
People who have been infected with Covid-19 are likely to be protected against catching it again for at least five months, according to a new study…
Continue ReadingLady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to headline Biden-Harris inauguration
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will headline President-elect Joe Biden’s and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ swearing-in ceremony, the…
Continue Reading‘Less lethal’ police weapons tied to serious injuries during George Floyd protests, researchers say
Many people suffered “projectile injuries,” “eye trauma” and other serious wounds from weapons police used on crowds during…
Continue ReadingAnne Hathaway reveals we’ve all been calling her the wrong name
Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway wants everybody to start calling her by her nickname, Annie. Hathaway, whose most recent movie “Locked…
Continue ReadingActing ICE director is resigning, DHS official says
Jonathan Fahey is resigning as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a Department of Homeland Security official, only…
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Trump’s historic 2nd impeachment trial hangs over Biden and Republicans
Donald Trump’s unique second impeachment sealed history’s verdict on a corrupt and disgraced presidency. But the political endgame of…
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Black mothers in the UK are four times more likely to die in childbirth than their White counterparts. Little is being done to find out why
When pharmacist Ifeoma Onwuka, known to her friends as Laura, went into hospital to have her daughter, she and her husband hoped the delivery would…
Continue ReadingCircle K’s owner offers $20 billion for France’s biggest retailer
Convenience store operators are having a moment. Canada’s Couche-Tard, the owner of Circle K, said in a statement on Wednesday that it’s…
Continue ReadingChinese Covid-19 vaccine far less effective than initially claimed in Brazil, sparking concerns
A leading Chinese Covid-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech was just 50.38% effective in late-stage trials in Brazil, significantly lower than…
Continue ReadingCalifornia’s Disneyland Resort has now opened as a ‘super’ Covid-19 vaccination site
A “super” Covid-19 vaccination site at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened Wednesday, CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reported.…
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The US just suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths. But this summer could be ‘dramatically better’
Covid-19 is now killing faster than at any point in 2020. And the new year just started. The US reported its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in one…
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Former Michigan governor faces charges for the Flint water crisis that killed 12 people
Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding two Michigan officials responsible.…
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Biden calls on Senate to pursue impeachment along with the nation’s ‘other urgent business’
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday urged the Senate to conduct the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump while simultaneously working on…
Continue ReadingBryan Monroe, longtime journalist and former CNNPolitics.com editor, dies at 55
Bryan Monroe, a journalism professor and former CNNPolitics.com editor who once headed the National Association of Black Journalists and helped guide…
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Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged with willful neglect of duty related to Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former Flint Public Works director Howard Croft were each charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect…
Continue ReadingJapan expands state of emergency and bans entry of foreign nationals as coronavirus as infections climb
Japan will expand its state of emergency to seven more prefectures and ban all foreign nationals from entering the country, Prime Minister Yoshihide…
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Here’s why we can have some hope about the Covid pandemic
The US keep breaking records in the coronavirus pandemic. The latest: 3 million new cases in the first two weeks of the year. But some experts say…
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Trump releases video calling for calm but doesn’t mention impeachment
On the day he was impeached for a history-making second time, President Donald Trump lacked a comprehensive legal strategy, had nothing on his public…
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