Powerless to change result, Pence braces for Trump’s fury
Vice President Mike Pence enters the US Capitol on Wednesday for a date with history. He has told President Donald Trump, the boss he’s served…
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Coronavirus variant discoveries in UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine
The discovery of important new coronavirus variants in the UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine. In mid-November, Tulio de…
Continue ReadingMain Street, not Wall Street, is the clear winner from Georgia Senate runoffs
Main Street is emerging as a clear winner following the Senate runoffs in Georgia. The outlook is far murkier, on the other hand, for Wall Street. If…
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GOP prepares to force futile votes challenging Biden’s 2020 win
Congressional Republicans are preparing a futile attempt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s behalf to overturn the results of the November…
Continue ReadingCannabis stocks soar, Big Tech sinks following Georgia elections
The “blue wave” that many expected in November appears to have crested two months later. Now, investors are trying to figure out how to…
Continue ReadingWhy Roku wants more content — even from a failed app
Roku is reportedly in talks to buy the rights to content from Quibi, the short-form video company that shut down after just a few months. While it…
Continue ReadingThe Weeknd’s face freaks some people out
We’ve spent some time in the past few months talking about The Weeknd’s face. The singer has made appearances recently at awards shows…
Continue ReadingLoss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says
Some 86% of people with mild cases of Covid-19 lose their sense of smell and taste but recover it within six months, according to a new study of over…
Continue ReadingAuthorities on high alert as pro-Trump supporters flood DC to protest election
Hundreds of law enforcement officers have mobilized across Washington as thousands of supporters who refuse to accept President Donald Trump’s…
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You can buy an FDA-approved Covid-19 test on Amazon
Covid-19 tests are in high demand as cases surge, with some Americans waiting in long lines at medical centers and drive-through sites. But now an…
Continue ReadingNYSE bans Chinese telecom stocks in second about-face of the week
The New York Stock Exchange will delist three Chinese telecommunications stocks to comply with an executive order from the Trump administration —…
Continue ReadingThe woman who helped reveal whale migration in Kenya
Up until recently, most travelers, and even some locals, had no inkling of the aquatic mammals that occupy or pass through Kenya’s waters.…
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Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early…
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Black Georgia voters’ high turnout helped solidify a historic win, organizers say
Black Georgia voters showed up in droves for the state’s pair of US Senate runoffs and voting rights groups say the high turnout plus…
Continue ReadingGeorge W. Bush will attend Biden’s inauguration; Jimmy Carter will not travel to ceremony
Former President George W. Bush will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, and former President Jimmy Carter will not, their…
Continue ReadingThe woman who found whales in Kenya
Up until recently, most travelers, and even some locals, had no inkling of the aquatic mammals that occupy or pass through Kenya’s waters.…
Continue ReadingBiden to make final decision on attorney general, with new arguments for Yates and Garland
President-elect Joe Biden is poised to make a final decision in the coming days on his pick for attorney general, a choice that suddenly comes amid a…
Continue ReadingThe UK’s new HG Wells coin features numerous errors — including a four-legged tripod
A new British coin commemorating the pioneering science fiction author HG Wells has been criticized for featuring multiple errors — including…
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Pennsylvania GOP state senators’ refusal to seat Democrat leads to chaotic ceremony
The Pennsylvania Senate’s swearing-in ceremony devolved into a chaotic scene on Tuesday when state GOP senators refused to seat a Democratic…
Continue ReadingDoorbell camera captures a woman saving her neighbors from their burning home
Nicole Salgado and her family woke up on New Year’s Day to frantic knocking at the front door of their home in Avondale, Arizona. Her house was…
Continue ReadingEU drug regulator recommends authorization of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine
The European Union drugs regulator has recommended granting Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine a conditional marketing authorization, a move that will soon…
Continue ReadingNeil Young has sold a big stake in his 1,180 songs
Folk-rock superstar Neil Young has sold a 50% stake in his song catalog to investment company Hipgnosis for an estimated $150 million. The deal…
Continue ReadingWarnock will make history as Georgia’s first Black senator
Rev. Raphael Warnock will make history when he becomes Georgia’s first Black senator and the first Black Democrat to represent a southern state…
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After a freezer filled with Covid-19 vaccines broke, a California hospital scrambled to administer more than 800 doses in about 2 hours
When a freezer that was used to store the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a Northern California hospital broke, officials soon realized they only had…
Continue ReadingProof Big Tech is way too big: It’s a quarter of your portfolio
Thousands of stocks trade on Wall Street every day. But let’s be honest: Just a half dozen companies really, truly matter for many investors.…
Continue ReadingDr. Dre says he’s hospitalized but ‘doing great’
Rapper, producer and entrepreneur Dr. Dre announced Tuesday that he is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles. “Thanks to my family, friends and…
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Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate down to Perdue-Ossoff race
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN projected early…
Continue ReadingOfficer who shot Jacob Blake will not face charges, district attorney says
Rusten Sheskey will not face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday. Sheskey, a…
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How to watch Congress count the Electoral College votes
The House of Representatives and the Senate will convene in a joint session of Congress on Wednesday to count the Electoral College votes from the…
Continue ReadingAlbert Roux, chef who revolutionized London’s restaurant scene, dead at 85
Chef and restaurateur Albert Roux, founder of Britain’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Gavroche, died on Monday following a lengthy…
Continue ReadingThe ‘blue wave’ may have arrived after all
After the elections in November, Wall Street put predictions of a “blue wave” aside. Now, investors are once again reckoning with the…
Continue ReadingHere’s how mutations could help the coronavirus evade vaccines
Two new variants of the coronavirus have emerged that seem to make the virus more easily transmitted. But will they stymie vaccination efforts? One,…
Continue ReadingStates call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost vaccination pace as US hits a Covid-19 daily death toll record
The US reported its highest daily Covid-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
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Warnock makes history in winning Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate down to Perdue-Ossoff race
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, was elected on Tuesday to be the first Black senator from Georgia, CNN…
Continue ReadingWHO team blocked from entering China to study origins of coronavirus
The World Health Organization said that China has blocked the arrival of a team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, in a rare…
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Jacob Blake’s family say their fight for justice is going to Congress after no charges are brought against officer who shot him
The family and supporters of Jacob Blake, who learned Tuesday that the officer who shot him seven times will not face charges, vowed to bring their…
Continue ReadingMost Georgia voters say Senate runoff elections conducted fairly, CNN exit poll shows
Most Georgia voters in the runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate say they are confident that the votes will be counted…
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Vote counting underway for 2 Georgia runoffs that will determine US Senate control
Georgia Republican Senate candidates David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are neck and neck with Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in two…
Continue ReadingDozens of Hong Kong opposition figures reportedly arrested under national security law
Dozens of former lawmakers and opposition activists were reportedly arrested Wednesday morning in Hong Kong, on suspicion of violating the…
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Trump’s false election fraud claims face a dead end in Congress
President Donald Trump’s desperate effort to subvert democracy and steal the election will hit a brick wall of truth and America’s…
Continue ReadingA step-by-step guide to Wednesday’s electoral vote count in Congress
The next crucial step in the United States’ Pony Express version of democracy is upon us — and so is the final opportunity in President…
Continue ReadingTexas Republican Rep. Kevin Brady tests positive for Covid-19
Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, has tested positive for coronavirus, he announced Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingNew York Times: Justice Department asks White House if it can undo some civil rights protections
The US Justice Department has asked the White House for approval on a change to how it enforces a major federal law, which would undo some key civil…
Continue ReadingAttorney who assisted Trump on call with Georgia officials resigns from law firm
Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who assisted President Donald Trump on the January 2 call when Trump pressured Georgia officials to “find” him…
Continue ReadingUS passes 21 million coronavirus cases and more than 130,000 people are in hospitals
On a day the United States registered another record for Covid-19 patients in hospitals, the country passed 21 million cases of the coronavirus,…
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Pence informed Trump that he can’t block Biden’s win
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday told President Donald Trump that he does not have the authority to block certification of President-elect Joe…
Continue ReadingA father dies and his two young children are missing after they were swept away by a wave
A father died and his two children are missing after they were swept away by a wave Sunday in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast. The family…
Continue ReadingDeVonta Smith of Alabama becomes first wide receiver to win Heisman Trophy in almost 30 years
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been awarded the Heisman Trophy for the 2020 college football season. This is the first time a…
Continue ReadingTrump signs new order that would ban transactions with some Chinese apps
President Donald Trump is continuing to pile the pressure on Chinese tech companies in the closing days of his administration. Trump on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingHe was skeptical of Covid-19. Now, from his hospital bed, he posts videos on social media urging others to wear their masks
A man who tested positive for the coronavirus after Christmas has posted several videos on social media warning others to wear their masks and learn…
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