Suspect killed, 3 officers injured during police chase in Georgia
Three law enforcement officers were injured during a police chase in Georgia that ended with one suspect being killed and a second suspect taken into…
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What happens when you ride the Trump-a-Whirl too long
Remember the Tilt-a-Whirl? It was my favorite ride at the Fort Bend County Fair. You sit in a car that rolls and spins around an undulating track,…
Continue ReadingWhite Claw’s latest hard seltzer is even boozier
White Claw’s newest product is even boozier than the original. Surge, a new hard seltzer which is now rolling out in the United States, is sold…
Continue ReadingDerek Chauvin’s defense begins its case by highlighting George Floyd’s prior arrest
Derek Chauvin’s defense team highlighted George Floyd’s arrest and drug use in May 2019 in court on Tuesday after the prosecution rested…
Continue ReadingAmericans are finally buying less toilet paper and wipes
One encouraging sign that the pandemic-time panic among consumers is abating: Americans are no longer hoarding toilet paper, kitchen towels and…
Continue ReadingDow slips, but S&P 500 notches record, as US urges pause on J&J vaccine
Wall Street has been riding high as America’s vaccination program exceeded expectations, lifting prospects of a speedy economic recovery. But a…
Continue ReadingApple will launch new products on April 20
Apple is set to host its first product launch of the year next week, and it’s expected that it will be announcing an updated iPad Pro as well…
Continue Reading‘Bridgerton’ renewed for two more seasons at Netflix
Dearest readers, prepare for news that will get your petticoats in a twist: Netflix is giving us at least four seasons of “Bridgerton.”…
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‘How do we put life back together after this?’ Daunte Wright’s family mourns a young man killed by police
Before Daunte Wright’s death made national headlines, his life was filled with loving family members — including his 2-year-old boy.…
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Biden’s plans to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan splits Congress — but not just on party lines
President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan by September 11 — the twentieth anniversary of the September 11,…
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Michigan vaccine rebuff puts Biden and a top ally in a dicey political spot
An uncomfortable disagreement with Michigan has handed President Joe Biden his most controversial and politically unpalatable moment yet since…
Continue Reading‘In the end, everything is about equity’: How experts say the pandemic could invigorate climate change action
This enemy does not recognize geopolitical borders. It has the power to wreak havoc on national economies, to cost people their livelihoods and their…
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Officer who shot Daunte Wright dead during traffic stop has resigned, mayor says
The police officer accused of shooting and killing a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop over the weekend — a shooting…
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Virginia AG investigates possible ‘pattern of misconduct’ at Windsor PD
Virginia’s attorney general said his office is looking into whether there was a “pattern of misconduct” at the Windsor Police…
Continue ReadingStandoff emerges between White House and Michigan governor as state’s Covid situation deteriorates
A standoff has emerged between the White House and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as federal health officials have rejected the governor’s…
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Democrats send letter to Biden requesting immigration bill in second part of infrastructure package
A bicameral group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday requesting he prioritize legislation that would offer a…
Continue ReadingBiden to announce withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by September 11
President Joe Biden, having concluded there is no military solution to the security and political problems plaguing Afghanistan and determined…
Continue ReadingKanye West asks for joint custody in divorce filing
Kanye West has responded to Kim Kardashian’s divorce filing. In his own response filed on Friday and obtained by CNN, West has requested joint…
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Two suspects arrested in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, family and sources say
Two men were arrested Tuesday morning in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart, the California college student who…
Continue ReadingHank Azaria feels he should apologize for Apu ‘to every single Indian person in this country’
More than a year after abandoning voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons,” Hank Azaria continues to reflect on playing the…
Continue ReadingBiden and Obama to appear in TV special to promote Covid-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will appear in an hour-long NBC special on Sunday aimed at promoting Covid-19 vaccinations as…
Continue ReadingSpain plans to open grave containing 33,000 civil war victims
The government of Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has started the process to open up a mass grave containing the remains of more…
Continue ReadingBiden mourns slain Capitol Police officer: He ‘was a hero’
President Joe Biden paid a personal tribute to fallen Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans during a service at the US Capitol on…
Continue ReadingBiden proposes meeting with Putin amid rising Ukraine tensions
President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and proposed a meeting in a third country in the coming months as tensions…
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Why Biden is making more progress on economic than social issues
The magnitude of the economic proposals that President Joe Biden may pass through Congress this year is drawing legitimate comparisons to Franklin D.…
Continue ReadingChildren’s healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias
School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of…
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Officer who shot Daunte Wright dead during traffic stop should be fired, mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop over the weekend — a shooting her chief says…
Continue ReadingTrekking 4,000km along the Australian coast — on a skateboard
If you’ve been out driving on the eastern coast of Australia in the last few months, you might have seen Tom Drury. He would have been hard to…
Continue ReadingJapan to start releasing treated Fukushima water into sea in 2 years
Japan will start releasing more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from its destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean in…
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The officer involved in a shooting at a Knoxville high school is identified as a 20-year police department veteran
The officer involved in a shooting at a Knoxville high school on Monday has been identified, according to a tweet from the Knoxville Police…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand bill would require banks to disclose climate risks, in a world first
New Zealand is set to consider legislation that would require banks, insurers and asset managers to disclose the impacts of climate change on their…
Continue ReadingAustin announces increase to US military presence in Germany
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday that the US military will increase its presence in Germany, recommitting the US to the NATO alliance…
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Domino’s is launching a pizza delivery robot car
The robots are coming, and they’re bringing pizza. This week, Domino’s is rolling out a robot car delivery service to select customers in…
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Dow slips after US urges pause on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
Wall Street has been riding high as America’s vaccination program exceeded expectations, lifting prospects of a speedy economic recovery. But a…
Continue ReadingFacebook removes page for French town named Bitche
Sometimes, life can be a Bitche. The residents of a French town thought just that after social media giant Facebook removed Ville de Bitche’s…
Continue ReadingThere’s a fix for what ails the Mars helicopter’s software
The first flight of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is still delayed, but the mission’s team is working on a solution to make it possible. The…
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Obamas: ‘Our hearts are heavy’ over shooting of Daunte Wright
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday expressed grief over the shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright by a…
Continue ReadingVaccine passport apps are about to be everywhere. It could get complicated
As the vaccine rollout continues to accelerate and the broader US economy prepares to reopen, talk of vaccine verification apps has heated up. Tech…
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Putin is massing troops at the Ukraine border and testing Biden’s mettle
Trying to discern Russian President Vladimir Putin’s endgame is always a difficult exercise, particularly given his inclination to upset the…
Continue ReadingThe cast of ‘ER’ will reunite for special ‘Stars In The House’ episode
Yes, Dr. Doug Ross will be there. The cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a special Earth Day episode for…
Continue ReadingSiri may have just revealed when Apple is holding its next product launch
Siri may have just let slip when Apple is planning its next big product launch. When asked on Tuesday about when it’s holding another press…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s 2021 was starting off pretty well — until its latest 737 Max woes
Boeing on Tuesday reported strong orders and deliveries for March and the first quarter. But Boeing’s rebound is already at risk of unraveling.…
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Nikki Haley just *totally* flip-flopped on Donald Trump’s 2024 candidacy
Nikki Haley sent a clear message to Donald Trump on Monday: If you run for president, I’m out. “I would not run if President Trump ran,…
Continue ReadingWhite House says pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine ‘will not have a significant impact on our vaccination plan’
The White House said Tuesday that the recommended pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine would “not have a significant impact on…
Continue ReadingProsecution rests its case in Derek Chauvin’s trial after calling 38 witnesses
The prosecution rested its case against former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday and offered the defense its turn to call…
Continue ReadingIPO vs SPAC vs direct listing: Explaining Wall Street’s hot trends
Not too long ago, most big startups looking to debut on Wall Street chose to sell new shares through an initial public offering. But IPOs are no…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears is ‘flattered’ people care so much
Britney Spears feels the love. The singer posted video Monday on her verified Instagram account she said was shot last year for the “Just a…
Continue ReadingThe world’s most powerful passports for 2021
The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the situation even worse, says…
Continue ReadingWHO calls for ‘reality check’ as global Covid-19 cases surge for seventh week
The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon…
Continue ReadingHere’s what can help the US soon see a Covid-19 turnaround, Fauci says
US officials are racing to vaccinate as many Americans as possible to beat another Covid-19 surge — and doses are being administered at a…
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