Bitcoin’s big moment: Mastercard jumps on the bandwagon
Mastercard is bringing bitcoin to the checkout counter. The company announced late Wednesday that it will support “select…
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FiscalÃa de Ecuador pide vincular al alcalde de Quito Jorge Yunda por compra de pruebas para covid-19 con presunto sobreprecio
(CNN Español) — La FiscalÃa General de Ecuador informó este miércoles que «ha encontrado elementos de convicción suficientes sobre una…
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Coroner identifies man killed in struggle with Clemson police
Click here for updates on this story Clemson, SC (WHNS) — Early Thursday morning the Circle K on College Avenue in…
Continue Reading Bumble to make Wall Street debut in a milestone moment for female founders
Whitney Wolfe Herd isn’t based in Silicon Valley. She doesn’t have a STEM degree and she didn’t raise billions in venture capital.…
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Hacked Florida water plant reused passwords and had aging Windows installations
The Florida water treatment plant unsuccessfully targeted by hackers last week had used multiple computers running an aging version of Microsoft…
Continue Reading NYC boxing gym, organizer launch plant-based community fridge
Click here for updates on this story New York (WABC) — A New York City boxing club is helping its community knocked…
Continue Reading Six years later, Chapel Hill murders continue to resonate in polarized nation
Click here for updates on this story Raleigh, North Carolina (WRAL) — Six years ago Wednesday, three Muslim college…
Continue Reading 23-year-old UPS employee shot to death in Raleigh
Click here for updates on this story Raleigh, North Carolina (WRAL) — A 23-year-old UPS employee was shot and killed in…
Continue Reading Arson investigator killed in line of duty was scheduled to be off that night, wife recalls
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — The wife of a fallen Houston Fire Department arson investigator…
Continue Reading At least 3 dead in 70-vehicle wreck due to weather in Fort Worth, Texas, police say
At least 70 vehicles were involved in a crash in the Texas city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning, leaving at least three people dead — and…
Continue Reading Another 793,000 Americans filed for initial unemployment benefits last week
America’s unemployment crisis shows no signs of letting up. Another 793,000 American workers filed for first-time unemployment benefits last…
Continue Reading Medicare scammer targets seniors wanting back brace
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — Robocalls are targeting senior citizens on Medicare. They…
Continue Reading At least 3 dead in multi-vehicle wreck due to weather in Fort Worth, Texas, police say
A multiple-vehicle crash in the Texas city of Fort Worth on Thursday morning has left at least three people dead, police said. The wreck happened…
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Biden administration seeks a pause on TikTok court fight
The Biden administration has asked a federal judge to pause litigation over former President Donald Trump’s attempt to ban TikTok from the…
Continue Reading Jesse Jackson Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of civil rights activist and clergyman Jesse Jackson. Personal Birth date: October 8, 1941 Birth place: Greenville,…
Continue Reading Melania Trump Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Melania Trump, wife of 45th US President Donald Trump. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1970 Birth place: Novo Mesto,…
Continue Reading Sidney Poitier Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Sidney Poitier, award winning actor and civil rights activist. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1927 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Conrad Murray Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of physician Conrad Murray, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Personal Birth…
Continue Reading Shell says its oil production has peaked and will fall every year
Royal Dutch Shell said its oil production and carbon emissions have peaked as it detailed plans to gradually wean itself off fossil fuels. Climate…
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CVS pharmacy vaccine slots fully booked in El Paso
UPDATE, Feb. 11: CVS’s vaccine appointments in El Paso were fully booked early Thursday morning, about an hour after registration opened. People were…
Continue Reading Colin Kaepernick gets in on Wall Street’s hottest trend
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Continue Reading New coronavirus variants are threatening the world’s economic recovery
New variants of Covid-19 sweeping the world aren’t just throwing a wrench in government vaccination plans and efforts to stay ahead of the…
Continue Reading U.K. hospital advises midwives to stop using gender-specific terms to be more inclusive
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A hospital in the United Kingdom has issued new…
Continue Reading Ten years ago I watched as protesters toppled Egypt’s brutal regime. Now their hopes of a new era of freedom lie in tatters
“They’re going room to room, we have to get out.” A few days after the revolutionary high of the 2011 anti-regime protests in…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 variants are threatening the economic recovery
New variants of Covid-19 sweeping the world aren’t just throwing a wrench in government vaccination plans and efforts to stay ahead of the…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man – an athlete, actor, author, lawyer, singer and activist whose talent was undeniable and whose…
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30 new El Paso virus deaths, including woman in 20s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 30 coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, with health officials acknowledging…
Continue Reading China’s clampdown on harmful emissions puts ozone layer rescue back on track
Here’s some good news: when people put their mind to it, they can act on climate. Research published on Wednesday has shown a significant drop…
Continue Reading Larry Flynt, founder of Hustler magazine, dies at 78
Larry Flynt, the “Hustler” magazine founder and outspoken First Amendment activist who built an adult entertainment empire, died…
Continue Reading Anger inside the New York Times as divided newsroom erupts in debate over recent controversies
The New York Times is familiar with breaking some of the biggest stories related to culture, race, and gender. But events over the past several weeks…
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