Johnson's delay tactics fizzle, and Senate gets down to business of passing COVID-19 relief
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After a mammoth afternoon, evening, and night of Senate clerks being forced to read the entirety of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan—10 hours and 43 minutes—Sen. Ron Johnson got bored with his delaying tactics meant to drag out the process. Philip B
Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook retiring from NHL due to injuries
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From December 2019 to February 2020, Seabrook underwent several surgeries on both of his hips and his right shoulder. He has a long-term issue with his right hip that is preventing him from returning to the ice.
One dose of Sputnik V is enough for strong immune response in people previously infected with Covid-19, Argentina study claims
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People who already had the coronavirus show rapid immune response to Sputnik V and may require just one shot of the Russian jab during vaccination, a study in Buenos Aires found. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘It’s the Cuomo way’: MORE aides describe ‘cult’ workplace as top NY Democrat says governor should quit if new accusers speak out
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Numerous former staffers for Andrew Cuomo have described the toxic and cult-like work environment they worked under amidst the governor’s multiple worsening scandals, including three accusations of sexual harassment. Read Full Article at RT.com
SoftBank makes mountains of cash off of human laziness
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YC-backed Pangea discusses growth, fundraising ahead of demo day
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Pangea, a marketplace startup that wants to connect college freelancers and companies in need of digital help, is seeing its growth rate accelerate as it races toward the impending Y Combinator demo day. It’s traditional around this time that startups i
Hawaii hotel leaders, union push for vaccine eligibility
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HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii hotel leaders and a hotel workers union are urging the state to designate hospitality workers as frontline essential workers. The state Department of Health has said that most hotel workers will have to wait a little longer to be vaccin
Those popular Tom Cruise deepfakes on TikTok are unsettlingly realistic - CNET
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Tons of people are watching the creepy videos of the Mission: Impossible star. You'd think they were genuine if you didn't know. And maybe even if you did.
Carlin confirms Chilton’s IndyCar schedule for 2021
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This will mark Chilton’s sixth season in the NTT IndyCar Series, and his fourth with the Carlin team after spending the first two years of his IndyCar career with Chip Ganassi Racing.The former Formula 1 driver trimmed his IndyCar schedule in 2019 after fai
Schumacher: No added pressure from father's legacy for F1 debut
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After clinching the FIA Formula 2 title in 2020, Ferrari-backed Schumacher is graduating to F1 with Haas in 2021, 30 years after his father's debut in 1991 with Jordan.Michael Schumacher went on to become the most successful driver in history with seven worl
Celtics star Jayson Tatum still not 'back to normal' after battle with COVID-19
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Tatum tested positive for the coronavirus on Jan. 9 and missed five games. He returned to the Celtics lineup on Jan. 25 and has had difficulty finding consistency since then.
Hong Kong activists granted bail after prosecutors drop appeal against release
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Four members of the group of 47 Hong Kong activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion have been granted bail after prosecutors dropped an appeal against a decision to temporarily release them. Read Full Article at RT.com
Deal with Russia ‘as it is’ says Estonian president, arguing in favor of greater cooperation with shared neighbor on Baltic visit
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During a trip to neighboring Latvia, Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid has urged European diplomats to pursue more constructive relationships with Moscow, insisting that doing so need not be at the expense of their ‘values’. Read Full Article at RT.com
German intelligence blocked from spying on right-wing AfD party after designation as ‘suspected’ extremists
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The BfV, Germany’s domestic intelligence service, cannot spy on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party under the authority they have to fight extremism, a court has said in an emergency injunction. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘He’s two years old’: Furious ex-UFC champ Garbrandt ‘kicked off US flight because of facemask issue with young son’
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has posted angry videos to social media claiming he and his two-year-old son were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because of a facemask issue involving the youngster. Read Full Article at RT.com
'This is Klan territory': Mississippi school asks students to 'pretend' to be slaves in writing task
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I was hoping the end of Black History Month would mean the end to drive-by reinventions of Black history meant to pacify white people, but oh was I wrong. Eighth-graders at a Mississippi middle school were asked to “pretend” like they were slaves “
Josh Hawley was right to worry, because the FBI really is reading his communications with insurgents
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America watched the events of the January riot and insurgency occur in real time. They saw Trump supporters pushing down police lines to swarm the Capitol grounds. Then watched as those Trump supporters swarmed up the Capitol steps. Watched them smash throug
Walter Gretzky, father of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82
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Walter Gretzky played a significant role in Wayne's hockey career. He served as his son's personal coach growing up, helping him focus on anticipating the action and refining his shooting skills.
MFs trustees haven't done a good job, says former Sebi chief Damodaran
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Every mistake that catches the regulator's attention is a mistake that has gone past the trustees, who didn't notice it or noticed but did not do anything about it, he says
London warns Italy export ban on Covid-19 vaccine to Australia 'endangers global efforts to fight virus'
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London has warned Brussels that export bans on Covid-19 doses to non-EU countries threaten the global jab rollout, after Italy stopped a shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine reaching Australia. Read Full Article at RT.com
France calls up 4,400 officers to enforce 6pm curfew in Paris amid rising Covid-19 infections and compliance concerns
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The French authorities have vowed to increase their presence on the streets this weekend as France struggles to enforce a 6pm-6am curfew amid soaring Covid-19 infections across the country and in the capital. Read Full Article at RT.com
Republican senator forces clerks to read Biden’s Covid bill for TEN HOURS, in last-ditch effort to block
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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) has infuriated Democrats by demanding that Senate clerks read each and every page of Joe Biden’s $2 trillion Covid-19 relief bill aloud. To some Dems, bills are better passed with no debate. Read Full Article at RT.com
Washington Football Team, Giants could show interest in Allen Robinson?
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Robinson has been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the league since joining Chicago in 2018. He has recorded back-to-back 1,000-plus yard seasons, catching 200 passes for 2,397 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Mississippi school assignment asks students to 'pretend' to be slaves and write back home to Africa
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I was hoping the end of Black History Month would mean the end to drive-by reinventions of Black history meant to pacify white people, but oh was I wrong. Eighth-graders at a Mississippi middle school were asked to “pretend” like they were slaves “
The Latest: AP poll: Americans back Biden's virus response
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WASHINGTON - Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Sup
