These companies are paying their employees to receive the Covid-19 vaccine
As vaccine eligibility expands across the United States, more companies are offering incentives to get a jab. Many US companies are debating whether…
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Biden pressed over crisis at the southern border in his first White House news conference
President Joe Biden spent much of his first presidential news conference on Thursday facing questions about the crisis on the southern border,…
Continue ReadingRussia says Alexey Navalny is in ‘generally good health’ after he describes ‘severe pain’ and ‘difficulty walking’
Russia’s prison service has said Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny is in “generally good health” after the activist’s team…
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Jessica Walter, ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Archer’ star, dies at 80
Jessica Walter, an award-winning actress beloved for her role in the television series “Arrested Development,” died Wednesday in her…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s most powerful oil lobby is changing its tune on a carbon tax
The oil industry’s most powerful lobbying group announced Thursday that for the first time it will support setting a price on carbon, a…
Continue ReadingBiden says access will be provided to border facilities, but doesn’t give timeline
President Joe Biden said plans are underway to provide journalists access to border facilities, but didn’t provide a timeline on when that…
Continue ReadingBiden faces tough questions over crisis at the southern border in first White House news conference
President Joe Biden participated in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, facing the most…
Continue ReadingSenate votes to extend Paycheck Protection Program to deliver pandemic relief to businesses
The Senate voted 92-7 on Thursday to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government’s key relief effort to deliver aid to small…
Continue ReadingHere’s why Cathie Wood and Kevin O’Leary are still bullish on growth stocks
Tech stocks have taken a hit lately as investors continue to seek comfort in banks, big oil and other value sectors. But some fans of trendy momentum…
Continue ReadingA bottle of wine was blasted into space. Here’s what it tastes like now
When most of us need to sound smart about wine, we simply tilt the glass a little, take a big sniff, and mumble something about dark fruits. But a…
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Atlanta police detain man with six guns, body armor in grocery store
A man armed with a rifle entered an Atlanta Publix Supermarket Wednesday in Midtown at Atlantic Station, a commercial and residential area in the…
Continue ReadingBiden announces new vaccination goal in his first White House news conference: 200 million shots in first 100 days
President Joe Biden participated in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, where he’s expected face a…
Continue ReadingEU proposes vaccine controls as ‘raid’ in Italy uncovers millions of AstraZeneca doses
The European Union proposed tighter controls on the export of Covid-19 vaccine doses on Wednesday, marking the latest spat between the bloc and the…
Continue ReadingGeorgia House passes sweeping bill that would restrict voting access, setting up final vote next week
The Republican-led Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday passed its version of a sweeping election overhaul bill, moving it one step closer to…
Continue ReadingUS conducted more than two dozen cyber operations targeting foreign threats to the 2020 election
The US conducted more than two dozen cyber operations targeting foreign threats to the 2020 American election before they could interfere with or…
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Prosecutor in Boulder massacre says he’s preparing more charges as the suspect is ordered to stay in jail
The suspect accused of murdering 10 people at a Colorado grocery this week will remain in jail without bond as investigators and his legal defense…
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Intel investing $20 billion in new US chipmaking plants as part of turnaround plan
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has only been on the job for about a month. But the semiconductor giant has been in need of a bold, new strategy for some…
Continue ReadingBanker who loaned $16 million to Paul Manafort pleads not guilty to new conspiracy charge
Former banker Stephen Calk, who loaned Paul Manafort $16 million in an alleged bid to win a position in the Trump administration, pleaded not guilty…
Continue ReadingUnseen Vincent van Gogh painting of Paris sells for $19.1 million
A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, which has almost never been seen by the public after being stashed within a French family’s private…
Continue ReadingUnseen Vincent van Gogh painting of Paris sells for $19.1M
A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, barely seen by the public after being stashed in a French family’s private collection for more than a…
Continue ReadingIcelandic man gets naked next to erupting volcano
Stripping off a few layers when things heat up can often be the most natural thing in the world. Few of us, however, would attempt it in front of a…
Continue ReadingWall Street is out of sync with Main Street — yet history says this bull market could last a while
Happy Birthday, stock market bull. One year ago this week, the stock market bottomed out. But since then investors have ridden a giant wave of…
Continue ReadingFacebook, Twitter and Google CEOs testify before Congress on misinformation
Congress is set to grill the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter about misinformation and online extremism on Thursday, in the…
Continue ReadingBiden expected to announce new vaccination goal in his first White House news conference
President Joe Biden is scheduled to participate in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, where he’s expected face a wide-ranging set…
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Unemployment claims fell to a pandemic low. But there’s still a jobs crisis in America
Here’s the best worst news you’ll hear all week: Unemployment claims fell to a pandemic low. But they’re still higher than at any…
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Slack CEO apologies for his unforced error
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield knows he screwed up. Wednesday morning, Slack rolled out a feature to let customers message Slack users at other…
Continue ReadingNew York will be packed with outdoor performances this spring and summer
It all went away last spring — the ballet, the philharmonic, standup comedy, concerts, our beloved Broadway. But thanks to the the Covid-19…
Continue ReadingKiller Mike’s Greenwood banking platform raises nearly $40 million in Series A funding
Some of the biggest names in finance are betting big on the success of Greenwood, the digital banking platform introduced last year by co-founders…
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The suspect in the Boulder massacre will stay in jail as he awaits next hearing in 60 to 90 days, judge says
The suspect accused of murdering 10 people at a Colorado grocery this week will remain in jail without bond as investigators and his legal defense…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court says New Mexico woman can sue police over excessive force even though she escaped from officers
The Supreme Court on Thursday revived a case of a woman in New Mexico who argued she should be able to bring a claim of excessive force against…
Continue ReadingJay Leno apologizes for joking about Asians, advocacy group says
Former late night talk show host Jay Leno has apologized for making jokes about Asians, according to an Asian American advocacy group. Media Action…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it
Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of…
Continue Reading‘Nomadland’ and ‘The Crown’ take top honors at the Producers Guild of America Awards
The Producers Guild of America announced their winners in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday. The awards could be an indicator of who will take home an…
Continue ReadingHow many Covid-19 vaccine doses are in play now — and what to expect next
As vaccine eligibility begins to open up nationwide, the United States is likely to head into April with at least 196 million Covid-19 vaccine doses…
Continue ReadingChrissy Teigen’s parting words as she left Twitter
Chrissy Teigen has deleted her Twitter account, saying that the social media platform has started to serve her “negatively.” The model…
Continue ReadingNorway players wear T-shirts protesting Qatar World Cup ahead of qualifier against Gibraltar
Norway’s players wore T-shirts bearing the message “Human rights on and off the pitch” in the lead up to its World Cup qualifier…
Continue ReadingBiden has left Trump’s China tariffs in place. Here’s why
Former President Donald Trump started a controversial trade war with China three years ago, putting tariffs on roughly $350 billion of Chinese-made…
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Colorado is one of four states whose laws don’t prohibit someone with a mental illness from owning firearms
The massacre of 10 people at a Boulder supermarket occurred under a confusing mix of local, state and federal gun laws — but no Colorado…
Continue ReadingGM adds Meg Whitman to its majority-women board
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman is joining the board of General Motors, adding another woman to one of the more diverse boards in corporate…
Continue ReadingDislodging the huge ship blocking the Suez Canal could take ‘days to weeks.’ Meanwhile, the traffic jam builds
Shipping experts believe it could take days or even weeks to free the 224,000-ton vessel that is wedged across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the…
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Major conservative groups unify behind state GOP efforts to restrict voting
National Republican groups are working to drive the state-by-state GOP efforts to limit voting — offering guidance to the state lawmakers…
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Dislodging the container ship blocking the Suez Canal could take ‘days to weeks’
Shipping experts believe it could take days or even weeks to free the 224,000-ton vessel that is wedged across the Suez Canal, blocking one of the…
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The suspect in the Boulder massacre is scheduled for his first court appearance Thursday
A man accused of murdering 10 people at a Colorado grocery this week is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday morning, as…
Continue ReadingFact check: Breaking down 10 claims about the Democrats’ elections bill
The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing Wednesday on a Democratic bill, called the For the People Act, which would make major changes to laws…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast Facts
Here is a look at LGBTQ milestones in the United States. LGBTQ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.…
Continue ReadingA huge ship is blocking a vital trade artery. It could get costly
Tug boats are working to free a large container ship stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal, halting traffic through one of the busiest and most important…
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How a Native American elder told his story to encourage his daughter to get a Covid shot
Raymond Lasley was once so sick from a preventable disease that he hallucinated a herd of buffalo was stampeding toward him. “I was screaming…
Continue ReadingIceland volcano remains hazardous after eruption near ReykjavÃk
Volcanic activity has “somewhat decreased” in the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, southwest of the capital ReykjavÃk, where a volcano…
Continue ReadingYounger Brazilians are dying of Covid
When Graciane da Silva died of Covid-19 at a Rio de Janeiro hospital last June, her death was seen as unusual — she was only 28 and, at the…
Continue ReadingPepsi’s newest flavor has Peeps in it
Good news, Peeps fans! Not only will Peeps be back on store shelves in time for Easter, but they’ll come in a new form too. Pepsi and Peeps are…
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