Deshaun Watson’s attorney says lawsuits contain ‘avalanche’ of false accusations
Attorneys for Deshaun Watson said in a court filing Monday that 22 lawsuits filed by women are either inaccurate or mischaracterize their…
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White House considers broad range of migration plans ahead of Harris visit to Central America
The Biden administration is considering pressing Guatemala to address governance issues in the country, ranging from investment to corruption,…
Continue ReadingYou can now sell, buy and pay with cryptocurrency on Venmo
Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies have gone increasingly mainstream, but Tuesday’s announcement that Venmo is adding crypto support just put…
Continue ReadingMeet Ayesha McGowan, the first Black American woman in pro cycling: ‘The thing that we’re working for isn’t just existing in a space, it’s thriving’
A bike can take you a long way quickly. As well taking you to new places and spaces. It’s a journey cyclist Ayesha McGowan is experiencing both…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump Jr. takes on new role as top adviser inside the Trump family
Former President Donald Trump has elevated his son Donald Trump Jr. to an unofficial new role inside his orbit as he weighs the idea of a comeback…
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What the Chauvin judge got so wrong about Maxine Waters
Judge Peter Cahill was way, way out of line to suggest Monday that the words of Rep. Maxine Waters — one of many leaders calling for protests…
Continue ReadingAirTags could give a nice bump to Apple’s growing lineup of smaller stuff
When people think Apple, they think big ticket items like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. But the company’s accessories line of iPhone cases,…
Continue ReadingJudge resigns after admitting to using n-word and saying all lives matter while at work
Colorado District Judge Natalie Chase has resigned after she admitted using a racial slur in front of court employees, voiced her opinion on racial…
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Walter ‘Fritz’ Mondale, former vice president under Jimmy Carter, dead at 93
Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale, who served as vice president under then-President Jimmy Carter before waging his own unsuccessful White…
Continue ReadingIt’s 4/20. Cannabis stocks are smoking hot
In honor of April 20 — aka “weed day” — we figured it was worth pointing out that cannabis stocks are smoking hot. Shares of…
Continue ReadingThe trouble with maskless tourists
Face masks remain something a polarizing topic over a year into the Covid-19 pandemic. While the vast majority of people have been compliant with the…
Continue ReadingChad’s President Idriss Deby killed in frontline clashes with rebels, source says
Chad’s long-serving President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline, an African diplomatic source told CNN on Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingLidl Ireland becomes first major retailer to offer free period products
Lidl Ireland will offer free menstrual products to women and girls as part of a new initiative targeting period poverty. The grocery giant said in a…
Continue ReadingState Department to list 80% of countries as ‘Do Not Travel’ as it updates advisory system to align with CDC
The State Department announced Monday that it would begin to update its travel advisories to more closely align with those from the Centers for…
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Waters’ comments on Chauvin trial pour fuel on the fire — and expose Republican hypocrisy
Incendiary warnings by Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters about the potential outcome of the trial of the ex-police officer charged with killing George…
Continue ReadingOil prices went negative a year ago. Now the glut is gone
Panic gripped the energy market last spring as a frightening realization dawned on oil traders: The world was rapidly running out of space to store…
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A year before the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting, the gunman browsed White supremacist websites, police say
The gunman in an Indianapolis shooting that left eight people dead at a FedEx facility browsed White supremacist websites a little over a year before…
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5 things to know for April 20: Chauvin trial, Covid-19, Indianapolis, QAnon, Mars
Tobacco stocks plunged after news that the Biden administration is considering a mandate to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes. Here’s…
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Jury concludes first day of deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd
The jury in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin concluded its first day of deliberations Monday, according to the Hennepin…
Continue ReadingTrump wants you to boycott Coke. His properties are still serving it
Over the past few years former President Donald Trump has called for boycotts against a number of companies, so it’s hardly unusual to see him…
Continue ReadingTo end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ US surgeon general says
All Americans age 16 and up can now get a Covid-19 vaccine. But the challenge is getting enough people to roll up their sleeves so we can finally…
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Minneapolis and other US cities increase security ahead of Derek Chauvin trial verdict
With jury deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd expected next week, Minneapolis and other US cities are preparing…
Continue ReadingDid China’s former Premier just subtly criticize President Xi Jinping?
Under President Xi Jinping, China’s former leaders have grown accustomed to keeping their heads down. But in an essay published this week,…
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How Walter Mondale revolutionized the vice presidency
Before Joe Biden agreed to accept Barack Obama’s offer to be his running mate in 2008, the senator from Delaware needed a couple of hours alone…
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Meet the new leader of Cuba’s Communist Party
The shift in power away from Cuba’s Raul Castro is finally afoot. The country’s Communist Party hierarchy on Monday selected Cuban…
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Bush says he was ‘shocked’ by people’s reactions to his friendship with Michelle Obama
Former President George W. Bush said Sunday he was “shocked” by people’s reaction to his public interactions with former first lady…
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Carter mourns Mondale’s death: ‘The best vice president in our country’s history’
Former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his former vice president, Walter Mondale, who died Monday, crediting his late “invaluable…
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Chauvin trial is ‘believe your eyes’ vs. ‘hey, look over there!’
Closing arguments are exactly what they sound like: the lawyers’ last opportunity to speak to the jurors, and their only chance during the…
Continue ReadingGeorge Floyd’s brother bonds with Emmett Till’s cousin over brutal, public deaths decades apart
When Deborah Watts met Philonise Floyd, they already knew each other’s pain without saying a word. The cousin of Emmett Till and the brother of…
Continue ReadingAnderson Cooper gets advice from Ken Jennings before guest-hosting ‘Jeopardy!’
Anderson Cooper is turning to the “Jeopardy!” G.O.A.T. Ken Jennings for some advice on his guest-hosting gig for charity. Jennings…
Continue ReadingAn Atlanta school named after a Confederate general will be renamed to honor Hank Aaron
An Atlanta school that had been named after a Confederate general will soon be renamed after Braves legend and Hall of Famer Henry Louis…
Continue ReadingHong Kong’s zealous anti-doxxing campaign could make it even easier to hide dirty money in the city
Beachfront property owned by China’s political elite. Washington-accused drug lords and gun runners operating blocks apart. Companies enabling…
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Former Vice President Walter ‘Fritz’ Mondale dead at 93
Walter “Fritz” Mondale, who served as vice president under then-President Jimmy Carter before waging his own unsuccessful White House bid…
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Waters calls for protesters to ‘get more confrontational’ if no guilty verdict is reached in Derek Chauvin trial
Rep. Maxine Waters on Saturday night called for protesters to “stay on the street” and “get more confrontational” if former…
Continue ReadingArmy approves DC request for National Guard ahead of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation’s capital…
Continue ReadingOscars 2021: Where to watch the best picture nominees
In years past unless you made it to a theater multiple times, you probably didn’t get a chance to see all the films nominated for best picture…
Continue ReadingMan arrested in connection with Wisconsin shooting that killed 3 people, wounded 3 others, authorities say
A man has been arrested in connection with the Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooting that killed three people and wounded three others early Sunday,…
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Anti-riot laws vs. police reform as the US waits for Chauvin verdict
It is not the job of jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin to issue a verdict on American policing or racial…
Continue ReadingPeloton refuses to recall its Tread+ treadmill after 39 accidents. Its stock is tumbling
Peloton shares fell more than 7% Monday following an “urgent warning” from the United States government telling owners of the…
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Police say no one was in driver’s seat in fatal Tesla crash
Two passengers were killed in a crash of a Tesla Model S on Saturday in which there was no one sitting in the driver’s seat, according to…
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Jury is out — no matter the verdict, Congress must act
America is bracing for a verdict. After watching footage of a police officer applying brutal force against a man who was handcuffed, crying out for…
Continue ReadingTobacco giant’s stock falls on report of potential new cigarette regulation
News that a major new regulation may be coming for cigarette makers put investors on alert Monday afternoon. Shares of tobacco giant Altria Group,…
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Officer Sicknick suffered strokes and died of natural causes, DC medical examiner says
US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick suffered strokes and died of natural causes one day after responding to the January 6 insurrection at the US…
Continue ReadingDayton Mayor Nan Whaley enters Ohio gubernatorial contest with focus on corruption
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley announced a bid for Ohio governor on Monday, jumping into a race that could pit her against incumbent Republican Mike DeWine.…
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Jury begins deliberations in Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd
After a day of closing arguments, jury deliberations began late Monday afternoon in former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in the…
Continue ReadingJill Biden revisits the idea of free community college
First lady Jill Biden on Monday stepped up her call for affordable community college for all Americans who wish to attend, revisiting her support for…
Continue ReadingChina and Russia ‘weaponized’ QAnon conspiracy around time of US Capitol attack, report says
Foreign adversaries like Russia and China “weaponized” QAnon messaging to sow further discord among the American population in the months…
Continue ReadingFacebook is joining the (very) crowded audio space with soundbites, live rooms and podcasts
Facebook has long dominated much of our screen time. Now it’s coming for our listening breaks. Facebook announced several new tools for…
Continue ReadingBiden White House removes Trump-era scientist from overseeing climate report
White House officials have transferred Trump-appointed scientist Betsy Weatherhead from her position overseeing the US government’s report on…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson said blood clots have been reported with all Covid-19 vaccines. The author of the study they cited says they’re wrong.
When news broke that Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine might be linked to blood clots, the company responded by pointing a finger at…
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