January 2021

Gamestop proves the death of the individual investor was greatly exaggerated

January 31, 2021 6:48 AM CNN Newsource

Say what you will about the GameStop mania. It does illustrate one positive thing about today’s stock market: There are still some people…

Cicely Tyson Fast Facts

January 31, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson. Personal Birth date: December 19, 1924 (some sources say 1933) Death…

John McEnroe Fast Facts

January 31, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of tennis ace and television analyst John McEnroe. Personal Birth date: February 16, 1959 Birth place: Wiesbaden, West…

Michael Bloomberg Fast Facts

January 31, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Michael Bloomberg, former New York mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth…

Carl Icahn Fast Facts

January 31, 2021 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of investor Carl Icahn. Personal Birth date: February 16, 1936 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Carl…

Biden’s reversal of transgender military ban brings new hope to thousands

January 31, 2021 6:27 AM CNN Newsource

They dreamed of serving, and now they can after President Joe Biden lifted the Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the US military.…

Palmeiras fans gather to celebrate dramatic Copa Libertadores win despite the pandemic

January 31, 2021 6:23 AM CNN Newsource

Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules and gathered in large groups to celebrate the Brazilian team’s dramatic victory in the Copa…

First on CNN: Trump’s impeachment defense team leaves less than two weeks before trial

January 31, 2021 5:34 AM CNN

Former President Donald Trump’s five impeachment defense attorneys have left a little more than a week before his trial is set to begin,…

Why Biden has a rare opportunity for early success

January 31, 2021 5:01 AM CNN

Over five decades in Washington, President Joe Biden has watched seven newly-elected presidents get started. Improbably, he has the chance for a…

Russian authorities detain thousands at protests demanding the release of opposition leader Navalny

January 31, 2021 3:42 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — Tens of thousands of people have protested across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a wave…

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford racially abused online

January 31, 2021 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has become the latest football player to receive racist abuse online and described the incident as…

Murió Freddy, el perro más alto del mundo

January 31, 2021 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Freddy, un gran danés celebrado por Guinness World Records como el perro más alto del mundo, ha muerto. El perro, que vivía en Essex,…

Israeli DM Gantz’s office confirms it is transferring 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine for Palestinian medical workers

January 31, 2021 2:47 AM Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s office says Israel has agreed to transfer 5,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to the…

Chick-fil-A manager saved a drive-thru Covid-19 vaccination clinic after traffic backed up

January 31, 2021 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

When a South Carolina drive-thru coronavirus vaccine clinic got backed up, leaving people waiting for hours, the town mayor decided to call in a…

Deputy health commissioner resigns in the wake of ‘Philly Fighting COVID’ testing and vaccine rift

January 31, 2021 12:42 AM CNN Newsource

Philadelphia’s acting deputy health commissioner has resigned, days after the city’s failed partnership with the organization Philly…

Hospitalizations are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 2 months. But US is still in for ‘rough’ coming weeks, expert says

January 31, 2021 12:35 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US dropped below 100,000 for the first time in nearly two months, according to data from the COVID Tracking Project.…

Mugshot released of El Paso officer charged in shooting of assault suspect

January 31, 2021 12:14 AM Jim Parker

UPDATE, March 15: Police released the mugshot Monday of an El Paso officer charged in a shooting that wounded an assault suspect outside a downtown…

Are we getting weirder? Perhaps we’re simply becoming ourselves

January 31, 2021 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

Normally reserved and conservatively dressed, my friend was outfitted in a strange mishmash of colorful wigs and Hawaiian shirts and a sequined gown.…

New Mexico State swept by Grand Canyon, first WAC losses in two years

January 30, 2021 11:50 PM Nate Ryan

PHOENIX, Arizona – After increasing arena attendance this weekend, it’s no secret that Grand Canyon gets up when New Mexico State comes to town. So…

UTEP bounces back to dismantle UTSA 69-51

January 30, 2021 11:40 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – When UTEP makes shots, they’re a good basketball team. If it it sounds simple, it’s because it is. The Miners shot 44% as a team…

No. 2 Baylor whips Auburn to stay a perfect 16-0

January 30, 2021 11:20 PM Associated Press

WACO, Texas — It was just another Saturday for the streaking Baylor Bears basketball team. Second-ranked Baylor is 16-0 after Davion Mitchell had…

‘Open our schools’: Parents and students call on LCPS to reopen classrooms

January 30, 2021 11:06 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A group of Las Cruces parents and students called on the district to reopen public schools on Saturday afternoon. “Get us…

Ikea bought 11,000 acres of forest in Georgia to protect it from development

January 30, 2021 11:02 PM CNN Newsource

An investment group of Swedish retail giant Ikea has acquired forestland in southeast Georgia to protect the land and its diverse ecosystems from…

Capitol Police deny request to allow sledding, citing security concerns and Covid-19

January 30, 2021 10:18 PM CNN Newsource

The US Capitol Police have denied a request to allow sledding on the west side of the complex ahead of an expected snowstorm in the area.…

Identifican a 2 guatemaltecos y 2 mexicanos entre los 19 muertos calcinados en la masacre de Santa Anita, Tamaulipas

January 30, 2021 10:11 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — Dos guatemaltecos y dos mexicanos se encuentran entre las 19 personas cuyos cuerpos calcinados fueron encontrados la semana pasada…

Expresidente de Ecuador Gustavo Noboa está “delicado de salud”, informa Lenín Moreno

January 30, 2021 9:07 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — El expresidente de Ecuador Gustavo Noboa, que gobernó al país desde enero del 2000 hasta enero del 2003, “se encuentra muy…

Restringen circulación de personas en 4 departamentos de Honduras por el covid-19

January 30, 2021 8:56 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN Español) — El Sistema Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos de Honduras informó este sábado en un comunicado que determinó restringir la…

Detroit Lions trading QB Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles Rams for QB Jared Goff and picks

January 30, 2021 8:20 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two…

5 of Trump’s impeachment defense attorneys leave team less than 2 weeks before trial

January 30, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Five of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team attorneys have stepped aside a little more than a week…

Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa

January 30, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa — a strain that health…

Month: January 2021