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New documents show Trump officials’ ‘haphazard and ineffective’ approach to procuring PPE at start of pandemic, House committee says

March 31, 2021 11:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Democratic-led House select committee reviewing the federal response to Covid-19 says it obtained documents that show the Trump administration at the start of the pandemic crisis “pursued a haphazard and ineffective approach to procurement” of personal protective equipment and medical supplies. In letters to three government agencies dated Tuesday, the House Select Subcommittee on

EPA removes dozens of Trump-appointed advisers from two advisory panels

March 31, 2021 11:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration will remove dozens of Trump-appointed advisers from two Environmental Protection Agency panels. EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced on Wednesday the decision to remove members from two important panels, the Science Advisory Board and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, a move many career officials within the agency as well as outside environment

Hillary Clinton backs repealing the filibuster for voting rights bills

March 31, 2021 11:47 AM CNN Newsource

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has added her name to the chorus of top Democrats who believe it is time to get rid of the Senate filibuster specifically to pass bills relating to voting rights. Clinton made the comments on “Just Something About Her,” a podcast hosted by Jennifer Palmieri, the former White House

US receives $335M from Sudan for victims of terrorist attacks

March 31, 2021 11:45 AM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Tony Blinken said in a statement Wednesday that the United States had received the $335 million settlement from Sudan that will be paid out to victims and families of individuals impacted by the 1998 bombings at the US Embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, the 2000 attack on the USS Cole, and the

Landlord’s house destroyed after not being able to evict tenant during the pandemic

March 31, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BRISTOL, Connecticut (WFSB) — The pandemic turned many lives upside down, particularly for those who have lost jobs. Gov. Ned Lamont approved an eviction moratorium that postpones evictions for those who cannot pay their rent. However, a landlord in Bristol said many people are taking advantage of the

‘Made for Love’ joins series probing the darker side of our high-tech future

March 31, 2021 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

“Made for Love” is the latest series set about 10 minutes in the future, focusing on the creepy potential of technology as a means of control. With Cristin Milioti at its center, this darkly comic HBO Max series uses that backdrop to offer an intriguing look at an abusive relationship, grounding its sci-fi flourishes in

CDC warning of 4th surge and man refused entry for not wearing a mask

March 31, 2021 11:29 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is warning of ‘impending doom’ referring to a possible fourth surge in coronavirus cases. “Right now I’m scared,” said Dr. Walensky Latest numbers from across the country show a 10 percent increase in cases to 57,000 a day. “It is

Jack Nicholson Fast Facts

March 31, 2021 11:28 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of actor Jack Nicholson, who has won three Academy Awards and been nominated for 12, the most of any male performer. Personal Birth date: April 22, 1937 Birth place: Neptune, New Jersey Birth name: John Joseph Nicholson Father: Identity not confirmed. Mother: June Nicholson Marriage: Sandra Knight (1961-1966, divorced)

Empleada de lugar de donaciones encuentra una enorme suma de dinero en una caja y ayuda a devolverlo a su dueño

March 31, 2021 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

Norman, Oklahoma (CNN) — Andrea Lessing había visto muchas donaciones únicas durante su tiempo como empleada de Goodwill (una lugar de donaciones) en Oklahoma, pero nunca algo tan valioso como US$42.000 en efectivo. Lessing estaba organizando una pila de donativos en la sede de Goodwill en Norman cuando sintió algo extraño entre dos suéteres. Cuando

The one big problem with Matt Gaetz’s explanation

March 31, 2021 11:04 AM CNN

In response to stunning New York Times reporting that the Justice Department is investigating a possible sexual relationship between Matt Gaetz and a 17-year-old girl, the Florida Republican congressman vehemently denied the accusation and told a broader story of intrigue involving himself and his father. Here’s how Gaetz explained it to CNN: “Over the past

New York governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older

March 31, 2021 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed a bill allowing recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older after the state Senate and Assembly voted to approve the legislation. Senate Bill S854A passed the Senate, with 40 voting in favor and 23 against. It then went to the Assembly, which approved it with 100

Escobar says poverty, violence & climate change responsible for migrant surge at border

March 31, 2021 10:58 AM Texas Tribune

EL PASO, Texas — The increasing number of migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border can be explained by poverty, violence and climate change, according to U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso. “Until we address this strategically with humanity and with compassion, and with thought about our entire hemisphere, we will be having the same

Virgin Galactic unveils mirror-coated space plane known as ‘Spaceship III’

March 31, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

Virgin Galactic, the space tourism firm that hopes to send its first customers to space next year, unveiled a new spacecraft design on Tuesday. The sleek new space plane has a reflective coating that the company calls “mirror-like,” and says will add to space tourists’ experience. Flight tests of the new vehicle are expected to

Robots are joining the fight against coronavirus in India

March 31, 2021 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

In India, the country with the world’s second-highest number of Covid-19 cases, a handful of hospitals has started to use robots to connect patients with their loved ones, and assist healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. Bangalore-based Invento Robotics has designed three robots to carry out tasks ranging from disinfecting surfaces to answering

Man sentenced for 10 years after transporting 32 kilograms of meth

March 31, 2021 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SARALAND, Alabama (WALA) — Jose Alberto Seguy, 24, of Brownsville, Texas, was sentenced today for his participation in the transportation of approximately 32 kilograms of methamphetamine ice and five kilograms of heroin from Texas to Atlanta, Georgia during January of 2020. Seguy pled guilty to federal charges of

All New Mexicans ages 16+ will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccination starting April 5

March 31, 2021 10:38 AM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico will open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to all New Mexicans ages 16 and over beginning April 5. “President Biden directed states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1. New Mexico will meet that mark nearly a month early,” state Health Secretary Dr. Tracie

FKA Twigs thanks Lil Nas X for acknowledging that her ‘Cellophane’ video inspired his ‘Montero’

March 31, 2021 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

Lil Nas X’s video for his “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” single caused quite a stir, but one thing is no longer up for debate. The rapper has spoken out acknowledging that his music video was inspired by FKA Twigs video for her song, “Cellophane.” “I was not aware that the visual would serve

Boy sets world record for fastest recitation of periodic table

March 31, 2021 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — An Overland Park boy has set a world record for the fastest recitation of the periodic table by a 4-year-old. Bhavik Jain is in pre-kindergarten at The Barstow School in Kansas City. On March 16, he recited 118 periodic elements in 1 minute

Asian Americans are (still) under attack. Here are easy ways you can help

March 31, 2021 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

Across the US, Asian Americans are under attack — verbally, economically and physically. An elderly man on his daily walk was ambushed, shoved to the ground and killed. An Asian woman was kicked in the face repeatedly as bystanders watched and didn’t intervene. A business owner’s restaurant was spray-painted with “Kung flu,” “go back 2

Prosecutors detail George Floyd’s ill-fated arrest in day 3 of officer’s murder trial

March 31, 2021 10:26 AM ABC News, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The convenience store cashier who was handed a counterfeit $20 bill by George Floyd — setting in motion the Black man’s ill-fated encounter with police — testified Wednesday that he watched Floyd’s arrest outside with “disbelief — and guilt.” “If I would’ve just not taken the bill, this could’ve been avoided,” 19-year-old Christopher Martin

Man arrested for firing gun as tow truck driver attempted to repossess car

March 31, 2021 10:25 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VILLAGE OF RAYMOND, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says a 62-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, Mar. 30 after firing a gun while a tow truck driver attempted to repossess a car. Authorities say the tow truck operator was approached by the man around 3:45

Reward increased to $20,000 for information on road rage suspect who killed mom of six

March 31, 2021 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Lancaster County mother of six is dead after a road rage shooting in North Carolina Thursday morning. Julie Eberly, 47, of Manheim was shot while merging into a lane on Interstate 95 north in North Carolina. Robeson County Sherriff’s office says officers

Goldman Sachs reportedly jumps on the bitcoin bandwagon

March 31, 2021 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

Goldman Sachs will reportedly soon offer its private wealth management clients avenues to invest in bitcoin and other digital currencies. Mary Rich, who is about to become the new global head of digital assets for Goldman Sach’s private wealth management division, said in an interview with CNBC Wednesday that Goldman will begin offering cryptocurrencies to

Store cashier who says George Floyd gave him fake $20 bill testifies in Derek Chauvin trial

March 31, 2021 9:47 AM CNN

An employee at the Minneapolis corner store who suspected George Floyd gave him a counterfeit $20 bill last May took the stand Wednesday as prosecutors laid the factual groundwork in their criminal case against former police officer Derek Chauvin. Christopher Martin, a 19-year-old cashier at Cup Foods, said Floyd appeared to be high when he

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny starts prison hunger strike over inadequate medical treatment

March 31, 2021 9:31 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he has started a prison hunger strike to protest officials’ failure to provide proper treatment for his back and leg pains. In a statement posted Wednesday on Instagram, Navalny complained about prison authorities refusing to give him the correct medication or to allow his doctor to

Amazon-backed Deliveroo crashes in London IPO

March 31, 2021 9:31 AM CNN

Shares in Deliveroo fell as much as 30% in its highly anticipated London IPO on Wednesday, wiping about £2.3 billion ($3.2 billion) off the company’s value, and dealing a blow to the city’s renewed efforts to attract tech company listings. The stock was last trading at around £2.86 ($3.94), about 27% below the price at

Two Black women will be head coaches in the same NCAA women’s Final Four for the first time

March 31, 2021 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

This year’s March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2021 NCAA women’s tournament will always represent a moment when history was made. For the first time in NCAA women’s tournament history, two Black women will be head coaches in the same Final Four. South

New details emerge on alleged sexual predator who worked at Fresno Unified elementary school

March 31, 2021 9:20 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — Action News has learned new details about an alleged sexual predator on an elementary school campus. Fresno police arrested the suspect last June. Terry McCoy’s arrest in June 2020 sent a shock wave through the Viking Elementary School community. The 44-year-old served as a

This IPO fail is a warning for the ‘everything wins’ rally

March 31, 2021 9:20 AM CNN Newsource

In recent months, investors haven’t been able to pile quickly enough into the fast-growing companies hitting public markets. But the mood was different Wednesday in London, where shares of Amazon-backed food delivery service Deliveroo dropped as much as 30% in their first day of trading. The plunge wiped out roughly £2.3 billion ($3.2 billion) in

¿Qué significa ser pansexual?

March 31, 2021 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El concepto de pansexualidad ha existido desde la época de Sigmund Freud, pero fue necesario que estrellas como Miley Cyrus, y más recientemente Bella Thorne lo usaran abiertamente para volverlo a poner de moda en el siglo XXI. La palabra pansexual ha estado entre los términos más buscados en Google desde que la

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