Biden touts electric car company potentially worth millions for his energy secretary
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ efforts to sell their green agenda and infrastructure plan are being complicated by a…
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We’re recovering from ‘the Game of Thrones period of our history:’ Jen Psaki talks about the transition and her role
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a pair of new…
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Fact check: Elise Stefanik tried to get election overturned, promoted election lies
House Republicans are moving to oust Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from a party leadership position over her vocal repudiation of former President Donald…
Continue ReadingThis crypto claims to solve bitcoin’s biggest problem
Bitcoin may be the king of cryptocurrencies, but it’s facing an environmental backlash over the energy-intensive technology underpinning it. A…
Continue ReadingBiden to criticize tax cuts for wealthy while pushing middle-class agenda in Louisiana
President Joe Biden on Thursday will make the case that his sweeping economic proposals are better positioned to bolster the middle class than tax…
Continue ReadingTiffany Haddish offers up advice for those looking to break into comedy
Tiffany Haddish overcame insurmountable odds to get to the top of her field. Haddish has been open about her struggles, from being homeless to Kevin…
Continue ReadingDisney World ends temperature checks for guests and staff
Visitors to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, will be able to skip temperature checks at the park from May 16. The company has announced…
Continue ReadingMelting glacier reveals World War I cave shelter and artifacts
Researchers have recovered a treasure trove of World War I artifacts from a cave shelter in northern Italy revealed by the melting of a glacier.…
Continue ReadingFirst official images from ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ released
Fans of the HBO blockbuster TV series “Game of Thrones” can now get a look at the first official images from the upcoming prequel…
Continue ReadingGOP caucus releases video encouraging people to get vaccine as some in conference still haven’t gotten the shot
As Americans continue to get vaccinated daily, business is returning to normal on Capitol Hill — even though some lawmakers have not been…
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For Cheney, career in politics was pedigreed from an early age: ‘It’s in my blood’
For embattled Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, politics has always been a family affair. The No. 3 member of House Republican leadership is the…
Continue ReadingChina can’t stop talking about the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce
The divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves through China, where the Microsoft co-founder has achieved a level of fame unlike almost…
Continue ReadingNew homes cost $36,000 more because of an epic shortage of lumber
As the pandemic crushed the US economy last spring, sawmills shut down lumber production to brace for a housing slump. The slump never arrived and…
Continue ReadingI tracked my kid with Apple’s Airtags to test its privacy features
I clipped a keychain with one of Apple’s tiny new Bluetooth trackers, AirTags, onto my son’s book bag and waved goodbye to him on the…
Continue ReadingIndonesia airport scammers reused Covid nasal swab tests on passengers, police say
Up to 10,000 airline passengers may have been tested for coronavirus with reused nasal swabs in a scam that netted thousands of dollars for the…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 herd immunity is a difficult target, experts warn, but vaccinating teens could be key to protecting us this fall
Vaccinations could soon open up for children 12 to 15 years old, a development that could be key to protecting the United States against Covid-19 as…
Continue ReadingTrump and legal team approached about Giuliani legal costs
Allies of Rudy Giuliani continue to call on former President Donald Trump and Republicans to pay for his efforts around the election and, in turn,…
Continue ReadingUK and France send patrol ships to British island amid row over fishing rights
Britain and France have both sent naval vessels to the Channel island of Jersey amid an escalating row over fishing rights. The UK’s decision…
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5 things to know for May 6: Coronavirus, Facebook, economic relief, China, Colombia
Will we see a pandemic baby boom? Maybe not. The US birth rate fell more than 6% in the last quarter of 2020, which includes the first weeks babies…
Continue ReadingGary Vaynerchuk: NFT is the next Amazon
Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is selling a new use case for NFT: “Smart event” tokens that have real value rather than digital art.…
Continue ReadingUK sends patrol ships to British island amid row with France over fishing rights
Two British offshore patrol vessels will be sent to the island of Jersey “as a precautionary measure” amid an escalating row over…
Continue Reading‘Star Wars’ script revealing how plot twist was kept secret sells for $32K
An original “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” script, which reveals how a pivotal plot twist was hidden from actors,…
Continue ReadingJudge says CDC doesn’t have authority to issue an eviction moratorium. It’s unclear what happens next
A federal judge in Washington on Wednesday declared that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s moratorium on eviction — a…
Continue ReadingThe oldest human burial in Africa was a toddler laid to rest with a pillow
A toddler laid to rest with their head on a pillow in a cave in eastern Kenya is thought to be the oldest human burial ever found in Africa. The…
Continue ReadingBiden dismisses McConnell’s pledge to focus ‘on stopping this new administration’
President Joe Biden responded on Wednesday to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell‘s comment that “100%” of his focus is…
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Garrett Rolfe, former Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks, was wrongly terminated, board says
Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot, was wrongly…
Continue ReadingJoshua Duggar will be released from jail as he awaits trial for child pornography charges, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that reality TV star Joshua Duggar can be released from jail as he awaits trial for child pornography charges. Duggar…
Continue ReadingOrioles pitcher could have had a perfect game, but for one weird baseball rule
Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means threw the third no-hitter of the 2021 MLB season Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners — and might have…
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California’s recall circus begins with challenger saying he’s the ‘beast’ to Newsom’s ‘beauty’ — alongside live bear
The Republican candidates challenging California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have struggled to capture voters’ attention as the state gears up…
Continue ReadingWe’re starting to see how the pandemic affected births in the US
Remember that pandemic baby boom some thought we’d see about nine months after coronavirus lockdowns swept across the…
Continue ReadingUS supports vaccine patent waiver proposal at World Trade Organization
The Biden administration, in a major decision Wednesday, said it would support easing patent rules on Covid-19 vaccines after intense internal debate…
Continue ReadingNew York Gov. Cuomo signs bill that automatically restores felons’ right to vote after release
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill expanding felon voting rights on Tuesday, according to the state legislature, allowing for people on parole…
Continue ReadingSuccess! SpaceX lands Mars rocket prototype for the first time
SpaceX just launched another test flight of an early Mars rocket prototype at its South Texas facility, sending the towering silver vehicle soaring…
Continue ReadingCovid vaccines can take on new coronavirus variants, studies show
A batch of new studies published Wednesday show how well coronavirus vaccines work against worrying new variants — and one indicates booster…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for his role in burning the Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct
A St. Paul man was sentenced to 41 months in prison — or roughly three and a half years — on Wednesday for his role in the burning of the…
Continue ReadingSecret Service director to testify on Capitol Hill in open hearing for first time since insurrection
The director of the US Secret Service is set to testify in front of House lawmakers Thursday, the first time the agency is appearing in an open…
Continue ReadingUS intelligence report warns Afghan women’s rights at risk after troop withdrawal
Progress on women’s rights in Afghanistan could be at risk with the withdrawal of US and international troops, even if the Taliban…
Continue ReadingFIRST ON CNN: Feds fine unruly and maskless airplane passengers as violent incidents increase
Federal authorities are planning to fine two unmasked and unruly passengers accused of hitting and grabbing flight attendants amid a rash of…
Continue ReadingModerna says booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants
A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…
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A mom and son sobbed as they reunited at the border after 3 years apart
Bryan Chávez carried a bundle of Mother’s Day balloons as he headed toward the border. It had been more than three years since the last time…
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The Trump administration was a ‘difficult time’ for Ukraine, says foreign minister
The years of the Trump administration were “a difficult time” for Ukraine, the country’s foreign minister told CNN Wednesday, ahead…
Continue ReadingFacing an ouster from House leadership, Cheney says GOP at ‘turning point’ in new op-ed
In a new op-ed for The Washington Post, Rep. Liz Cheney says the Republican Party is at a “turning point” and must decide whether to…
Continue ReadingUS cruises inch closer to resuming as CDC issues trial cruise guidance
Cruise ship operators may begin simulated voyages with volunteer passengers, according to an order from the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading10 reasons why young, healthy people really need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue ReadingBiden says the GOP going through a ‘mini revolution’ as party moves to oust Liz Cheney
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he thinks the Republican Party is going through a “sort of mini-revolution” amid the push by…
Continue ReadingGoogle backtracks on office returns and will allow employees to work remotely
Google is expanding its options for when, where and how often employees return to the office. The company’s workers around the world can…
Continue ReadingDell lays out its plans for the future
Dell imagines a future in which businesses are faster, smarter and better. The tech company is building a “world where we see wide-scale…
Continue ReadingNew York Daily News makes a plea for local ownership as hedge fund takeover looms
The latest plea for a break-up of Tribune Publishing’s newspapers is coming from inside the pages of a Tribune publication. In…
Continue ReadingRepublicans and right-wing media use Facebook Oversight Board’s Trump decision to claim bias
Prominent Republicans and right-wing media organizations on Wednesday cited a decision to affirm Facebook’s suspension of former President…
Continue ReadingAs subscriber growth slows, The New York Times reveals 100 million registered users
The New York Times has a new statistic about its reach: The site has more than 100 million registered users. The number of users implies that at…
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