Here’s what’s in Biden’s infrastructure proposal
Now that his massive coronavirus relief package is law, President Joe Biden is laying out his next big proposal: A roughly $2 trillion plan for…
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The teen who recorded George Floyd’s last moments is lauded by Floyd’s family and countless strangers
If not for Darnella Frazier’s quick thinking, Derek Chauvin might still be a Minneapolis police officer. Instead, Chauvin is behind bars,…
Continue ReadingChrissy Teigen reveals friendship with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex
Chrissy Teigen is not only back on Twitter after taking a bit of a break, but she’s also breaking news about her friendship circle. Teigen…
Continue ReadingSuspected Chinese hackers exploited Pulse Secure VPN to compromise ‘dozens’ of agencies and companies in US and Europe
For months, hackers with suspected ties to China have exploited a popular workplace tool to break into government agencies, defense companies and…
Continue ReadingThese blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why.
It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood…
Continue ReadingNew York and 10 other states are still taxing unemployment benefits. Here’s what that means for you
While Americans who were out of work last year will get a federal income tax break on their unemployment benefits, some will still be hit with state…
Continue ReadingStumbling blocks remain for policing overhaul but Congress eyes May deadline as talks continue
Key lawmakers in both parties plan to engage in substantive talks in the coming weeks to see if there can be a policing overhaul deal reached by the…
Continue ReadingThe ’90s era Tamagotchi is back — this time with a camera
The Tamagotchi is back, but this time the ’90s icon comes with a camera. Bandai America, its parent company, is launching the new Tamagotchi…
Continue ReadingVal Demings rebukes Jim Jordan in fiery exchange over law enforcement: ‘Did I strike a nerve?’
Democratic Rep. Val Demings and Republican Rep. Jim Jordan had a heated exchange Tuesday during a House Judiciary hearing after Jordan tried to cut…
Continue ReadingGoldman Sachs employs just 49 Black people in top US jobs
Goldman Sachs has just 49 Black executives and senior managers in its US workforce, accounting for about 3% of the total. In a sustainability report…
Continue ReadingThe parent company of Old Country Buffet filed for bankruptcy
Fresh Acquisitions, the parent company of a restaurant chain that owns several buffet-style concepts, including Old Country Buffet, filed for…
Continue ReadingHere come the dreaded post-pandemic price increases
For months, investors have been bracing for signs that prices will increase as the post-pandemic economic recovery gathers steam. Well, they’re…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Homeland Security was ‘unprepared’ for Portland response during summer unrest, watchdog finds
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security surged hundreds of federal agents to Portland, Oregon, last summer with incomplete…
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Joe Biden delivered the Chauvin verdict speech America needed
Here’s what you are not going to get in a major address from President Joseph Biden: textured rhetoric woven with references to the classics;…
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Super League to amend plans for elite tournament after English teams say they won’t participate
The architects of the European Super League appeared to strike a defiant tone Tuesday, promising to “reshape the project” following the…
Continue ReadingChad’s President Idriss Deby killed in frontline clashes with rebels, state TV reports
Chad’s long-serving President Idriss Deby has died from injuries sustained in clashes with rebels, the army said in a surprise announcement…
Continue ReadingThe mini Venices around Europe
If there’s one thing we know about Venice, it’s that it’s unique. What other city is built on water, or packed with its signature…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s next for Derek Chauvin after being found guilty of George Floyd’s murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, a verdict that sent waves of celebration…
Continue ReadingNetflix’s subscriber growth slows as vaccinations ramp up and rivals gain strength
Netflix had a huge first quarter last year thanks to the pandemic keeping people inside. Now with vaccinations ramping up, Netflix kicked off 2021…
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Here’s how the families of Black Americans killed by police responded to the Derek Chauvin verdict
In the hours after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder, George Floyd’s family said they could breathe once again. “Just listening to…
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Multiple clubs announce plans to withdraw from breakaway Super League
Less than 48 hours after the formation of a new European Super League, several English clubs have already withdrawn from the controversial…
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The breakaway European Super League is all about big money
A dozen of Europe’s top soccer clubs have agreed to form a breakaway league, producing howls of indignation from the sport’s governing…
Continue ReadingGeorge Floyd’s family says verdict is a ‘victory for many’ but the fight for justice is not over
George Floyd’s brothers shared their pain and grief with the world for nearly a year. On Tuesday, they finally felt some relief. “Today,…
Continue ReadingThe US is vaccinating millions of Americans daily. But here’s why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up
Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the US are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading…
Continue ReadingWhy it’s rare for police officers to be convicted of murder
As a Minnesota jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter charges, law enforcement experts note how…
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Derek Chauvin: What we know about the former officer convicted in George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin worked for the Minneapolis Police Department for more than 18 years. In the span of nearly a year, he was filmed kneeling on George…
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Man held in connection with grocery shooting in West Hempstead, New York, police say
A man who police believe shot three people — killing one — on Tuesday is in custody, police said. The shooting happened in a…
Continue ReadingCapitol Hill security reverses plan to reinstall outer perimeter fencing at Capitol
Capitol Hill security forces abruptly reversed plans to reinstall outer perimeter fencing on Capitol Complex grounds meant to protect against…
Continue ReadingPelosi tweets new response to Chauvin verdict after thanking George Floyd ‘for sacrificing your life for justice’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted Tuesday evening clarifying earlier remarks about the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin, writing, “George…
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Biden says verdict in Chauvin trial could be a step toward racial justice in America and urges country to come together
President Joe Biden welcomed Tuesday’s guilty verdict in the murder trial of a former Minneapolis police officer but said the outcome was…
Continue ReadingSicknick death ruled ‘natural’ but experts say stress can set off strokes
Were the strokes that killed US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after the January 6 insurrection really natural? Some neurologists don’t…
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Apple’s iOS 14.5 update lands next week — including new emojis, big privacy changes
Apple unveiled a slew of new products at its annual Spring launch on Tuesday, but waited until after the event to announce big changes coming to…
Continue ReadingTop Biden national security officials brief Congress on Afghanistan withdrawal
Top officials from the Biden administration’s national security team on Tuesday briefed lawmakers about the decision to withdraw troops from…
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A moment of justice, a sigh of relief, a lot more to do
Derek Chauvin is guilty of killing George Floyd. A jury convicted the White former Minneapolis cop who knelt on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes,…
Continue ReadingThese are the people at the center of the Derek Chauvin trial
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin ended Tuesday, almost a year after video showed him kneeling on the neck of George Floyd…
Continue Reading9 food ideas to help you sleep well
Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…
Continue ReadingBillionaire turns down Elizabeth Warren’s offer to testify on her wealth tax
Billionaire Leon Cooperman rejected Senator Elizabeth Warren’s invitation to testify on her proposed wealth tax, saying he has no interest in…
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Social media platforms brace for the Chauvin trial verdict
Social media companies are on high alert for a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd,…
Continue ReadingHomes in Black neighborhoods are undervalued by $46,000 on average
A pair of recent real estate studies are shedding light on how people of color have been consistently disadvantaged in the US housing market for…
Continue ReadingCoal miners join climate activists to back Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
Coal country is in free fall and is pleading for help from Washington. That’s why the largest union in one of the dirtiest industries is…
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Our system worked…this time
Commentators weigh in on the guilty verdict against ex-Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd last May. Issac Bailey: Why…
Continue ReadingCDC vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the J&J vaccine. Here’s what could happen next
Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Friday to make recommendations for use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19…
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Here’s what we know about the jury in Derek Chauvin’s trial
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday after jury of 12 people, unnamed and unseen during the trial in Minneapolis,…
Continue ReadingJudge in Derek Chauvin trial says Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments may be grounds for appeal
The judge overseeing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd said Monday that Rep. Maxine…
Continue ReadingKobe Bryant’s estate ends nearly two-decade deal with Nike
The nearly two-decade relationship late basketball player Kobe Bryant and Nike has ended. Bryant was “an important part of Nike’s deep…
Continue ReadingDemocrats block resolution censuring Maxine Waters for Chauvin trial comments
The House voted Tuesday afternoon to block a resolution from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters following her…
Continue ReadingBoeing won’t force CEO Dave Calhoun to retire just because he’ll be turning 65
Dave Calhoun, Boeing’s CEO for the company’s worst year ever, will get to stay around to try to lead the aerospace giant’s rebound…
Continue ReadingHarris says verdict in Chauvin trial ‘will not heal the pain that existed for generations’
Even a verdict finding former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of George Floyd’s murder will not erase generations of trauma…
Continue ReadingNatty Light Frozen Icicles are coming this summer
Natural Light is instantly recognizable for its cheap beer. But the 44-year-old brand is branching out to keep fickle drinkers satisfied. The brewer,…
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