A lost decade looms for America’s economy
It could take the US economy most of the next decade to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, the Congressional Budget Office said on Monday. The…
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Las Cruces City Council overrules mayor, allowing restaurants to reopen at 50% capacity
UPDATE: Las Cruces City Council on Monday evening struck down Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s proclamation, clearing the way for local restaurants to reopen…
Continue Reading ‘You’re being delusional’: Rush Limbaugh scolded by hosts of ‘The Breakfast Club’ for denying existence of white privilege
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh denied the existence of white privilege to the hosts of “The Breakfast Club,” a nationally…
Continue Reading ‘You’re being delusional’: Rush Limbaugh scolded by hosts of ‘The Breakfast Club’ for denying existence of white privilege
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh denied the existence of white privilege to the hosts of “The Breakfast Club,” a nationally…
Continue Reading This brewery is turning into a park to help people socially distance
On a typical weekend before the pandemic hit, about 2,000 people would flock to Jester King Brewery located on a scenic ranch on the outskirts of…
Continue Reading How CNN reported about online shopping before Amazon was a thing: Did you know there were so many kinds of jeans?
“America now browses with browsers, window shopping with Windows,” CNN reported in 1998 about retail giants like Macy’s, JCPenney…
Continue Reading CNN turns 40 today. Here’s what it was like on Day One
“Now here’s the news.” That’s how Lois Hart kicked off CNN’s first news broadcast, which took place 40 years ago on…
Continue Reading US astronauts disembark SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and board the International Space Station
Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have successfully disembarked the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and entered the International Space…
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SpaceX’s astronaut-riding Dragon arrives at space station
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION — SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic…
Continue Reading Donald Trump’s ugly breakup
This month marks 11 years since Donald Trump published his first tweet, touting his appearance to present the Top 10 list on that night’s David…
Continue Reading In 2004, Elon Musk discussed partnering with NASA for the next era of space travel. This weekend marks a major milestone
In a 2004 interview with CNN, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discussed his ambitions to partner with NASA and to one day send people into space. “I think…
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Liftoff! Astronauts launch into space from U.S. soil for 1st time in decade
We have liftoff. History is made as @NASA_Astronauts launch from @NASAKennedy for the first time in nine years on the @SpaceX Crew Dragon:…
Continue Reading Trump calls launch of the NASA/SpaceX rocket a ‘beautiful sight’
President Donald Trump offered congratulatory remarks after the launch of the NASA/SpaceX rocket on Saturday afternoon, calling it a “beautiful…
Continue Reading In 2004, Elon Musk discussed partnering with NASA for the next era of space travel. This weekend marks a major milestone
In a 2004 interview with CNN, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discussed his ambitions to partner with NASA and to one day send people into space. “I think…
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El Paso institution Chico’s Tacos reopens to crowds looking to get their food fix
EL PASO, Texas — Fans of rolled tacos submerged in spicy sauce and smothered with shredded cheese, rejoice. El Paso food institution Chico’s Tacos…
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Take 2 for SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch with more storms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company —…
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Bars finally re-open across the Sun City at limited occupancy
EL PASO, Texas — With phase two of opening up Texas in affect across the state, El Paso was finally allowed to re-open bars. Since the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Trump announces end of US relationship with World Health Organization
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization, a move he has…
Continue Reading This incredibly popular store is one of the hardest to socially distance in
TJ Maxx built its appeal on the “treasure hunt” shopping experience. Now it must persuade shoppers that it’s safe to return to…
Continue Reading Arresting reporters at a protest is an affront to the First Amendment
When a journalist is arrested at a protest, the free and fair gathering of the news is arrested, too. That’s one of the reasons why these…
Continue Reading Twitter adds warning label to Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter says President Donald Trump has violated its rule against glorifying violence and has affixed a warning label to one of his tweets — the…
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Aceitunas Beer Garden among El Paso bars that won’t reopen at 25% capacity
EL PASO, Texas — While bars in El Paso are being given the green light to reopen Friday as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s restart of the Texas economy,…
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‘We’re ready’: El Paso bars can serve customers again
EL PASO, Texas — Bars across El Paso are able to reopen Friday at 25% capacity after months of being closed due to coronavirus concerns. The…
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New Mexico governor outlines reopening for restaurants, gyms, malls, salons and more
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials held a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce a limited reopening…
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Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies on Thursday, days after Twitter called two…
Continue Reading North Carolina hospital turns to drones to aid Covid-19 response
Outside Charlotte, North Carolina, white drones that resemble tiny airplanes are being loaded with personal protective equipment and launched into…
Continue Reading Facebook and Twitter clash over fact-checking as Trump threats intensify
For years, Twitter and Facebook have enjoyed a healthy rivalry: They’ve competed for acquisitions, talent and advertising dollars, and…
Continue Reading 1 in 4 American workers have filed for unemployment benefits during the pandemic
More than 40 million Americans have filed for first-time unemployment benefits since the coronavirus pandemic forced the US economy to shut down in…
Continue Reading America’s awful economy in the first quarter was even worse than we thought
America’s economy fared worse than initially reported in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. US gross domestic…
Continue Reading The US could end its special relationship with Hong Kong. But for western companies, it’s complicated
The United States may soon terminate its special economic and trading relationship with Hong Kong. Experts say losing the status won’t cause an…
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