Biden emphasizes ‘urgency’ of $1.9T relief after Summers’ op-ed on inflation
President Joe Biden responded to a new, sluggish jobs report by continuing to press for his $1.9 trillion Covid relief package to be passed with…
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Employees working from home are putting in longer hours than before the pandemic
Enjoying more free time while working from home? Maybe not. New research conducted during the pandemic shows that home-working employees in the…
Continue Reading Biden emphasizes ‘urgency’ of Covid relief after sluggish jobs report
WASHINGTON, DC — President Biden delivered remarks on the economy Friday after the first jobs report during his presidency was released earlier in…
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Rochester mayor offers police reform proposals after a 9-year-old girl is handcuffed and pepper-sprayed
A week after a 9-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police officers in Rochester, New York, the city’s mayor on Thursday…
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PSPCA removes allegedly neglected 17 dogs, including 5 puppies, from property
Click here for updates on this story CHRISTIANA, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Humane Law Enforcement Officers with the…
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Biden administration to use Defense Production Act for Pfizer supplies, at-home tests and masks
The Biden administration is making use of the Defense Production Act in three key areas, the top official tasked with supplies announced Friday,…
Continue Reading Neighbors say they reported couple before they were charged with abusing 5 adopted children
Click here for updates on this story LEBANON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Jerry Getz says he’s glad his…
Continue Reading Biden administration to deploy approximately 1,000 troops to assist with Covid vaccination effort
The Biden administration announced Friday that it will deploy approximately 1,000 troops across the United States to assist with coronavirus…
Continue Reading He spent years advocating for construction workers. Now he could shake up the gig economy
Marty Walsh may not seem like the person to overhaul the gig economy. He spent years advocating for construction workers and less time on the…
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Senado de EE.UU. aprueba un paso clave para permitir que los demócratas aprueben plan de estÃmulo sin amenaza de obstruccionismo republicano
Washington (CNN) — El Senado de Estados Unidos aprobó una resolución presupuestaria, el viernes por la mañana, un paso clave en el procedimiento…
Continue Reading ‘Stop f—ing selling!!!’ WallStreetBets Redditors go ballistic over GameStop’s sinking share price
Reddit favorite GameStop isn’t looking so hot this week and some of the stock’s biggest backers are freaking out. After selling off…
Continue Reading Peloton is spending $100 million to reduce delivery delays
Peloton’s rapid ascent to becoming a must-have home fitness accessory has caused major delivery delays that are angering new customers. The…
Continue Reading Woman accused of murdering her husband, concealing his disappearance is charged with illegally collecting his Social Security benefits
Click here for updates on this story Carlisle, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Cumberland County woman accused of murdering her…
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GM, Ford and other carmakers can’t get enough chips. It’s a huge problem
A semiconductor shortage is battering the global auto industry at a crucial moment, and the pressure shows no sign of easing soon. What’s…
Continue Reading Missouri man charged in Capitol riot
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV ) — Federal agents and local law enforcement officers on Thursday…
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‘Go Red for Women’; El Paso physician offers tips for preventing and managing heart disease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red for Women’ initiative is designed to increase awareness about women’s heart health.…
Continue Reading Suspect in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in Washington
Click here for updates on this story Hazel Dell, Washington (KPTV) — Vancouver police will be conducting an independent…
Continue Reading GOP base rewards Trump loyalists with campaign cash and media appearances
The Republicans who have remained aligned with former President Donald Trump have become lightning rods in Washington — but are being rewarded…
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Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana calls 12-month doping suspension ‘excessive and disproportionate’
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has vowed to prove his innocence and clear his name after UEFA on Friday handed him a 12-month ban following a doping…
Continue Reading Here’s what it’ll be like to call a Super Bowl during a pandemic
Jim Nantz has called many Super Bowls (six, to be exact), but none can compare to this Sunday’s big game. For starters, Super Bowl LV will mark…
Continue Reading Man apologizes, returns handcuffs he took from LAPD more than 60 years ago
Click here for updates on this story Los Angeles (KABC) — Grandparents can pass along powerful life lessons to the next…
Continue Reading Man slashed across face in subway dispute speaks out, mayor denies crime problem
Click here for updates on this story New York (WABC) — The family of a man who was slashed across the face during a…
Continue Reading These ‘vaccine hunters’ are getting their shots ahead of schedule by gaming the system
If she’d waited to get vaccinated until it was her “tier’s” turn, Isabela Medina wouldn’t have gotten the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Moms keep showing up to provide food for athletes
Click here for updates on this story Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Four years ago, a friend mentioned that McLain…
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Biden administration expected to deploy approximately 1000 troops to assist with Covid vaccination effort
The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that it will deploy approximately 1000 troops across the United States to assist with…
Continue Reading US economy adds 49,000 jobs in January — a grim sign for the jobs recovery
America’s jobs recovery has lost steam: Even though 49,000 jobs were added in January, the nation is still down nearly 10 million jobs since…
Continue Reading 111-year-old Houston woman shares secrets to longevity
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — It’s no longer unusual to know or hear about someone…
Continue Reading Kuaishou stock soars 160% in world’s biggest IPO since 2019
Kuaishou’s stock skyrocketed in value Friday as the TikTok-like video app scored the world’s biggest IPO since the coronavirus pandemic…
Continue Reading Stocks pop despite jobs report showing slow recovery
The first jobs report of the Joe Biden presidency was less than okay — but Wall Street cheered anyway. Stocks rose Friday morning, extending…
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The Weeknd explains why he’ll be performing solo at the Super Bowl
The Weeknd is going solo Sunday. According to the artist, viewers should not expect to see any guest appearances during his 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl LV…
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