Uber is retooling its app for California drivers. Lyft isn’t
In response to a new California law that took effect at the start of this year and has the potential to upend numerous on-demand companies, Uber has…
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Payton Chester, a victim of the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, was the go-to student for making new kids feel at home, principal says
Whenever there was a new kid at Harbor View Elementary School, Todd Schmidt knew he could count on Payton Chester. “If I had a new student, I…
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Brooklyn bakers tried to send cakes to 53 GOP senators asking them to let John Bolton testify in Trump’s impeachment trial
An activist and the owners of a New York city bakery teamed up to find a sweet way to pressure Republican senators to subpoena testimony from…
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All modern humans have Neanderthal DNA, new research finds
We all likely have a bit of Neanderthal in our DNA — including Africans who had been thought to have no genetic link to our extinct human…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Three Democratic attorneys general sue over Equal Rights Amendment
(CNN) — Three attorneys general of states that recently ratified the Equal Rights Amendment are suing to have the amendment added to the…
Continue Reading New York Times: Trump administration to ‘weaken’ protections for migratory birds
A more than 100-year-old law protecting migratory birds from unintentional deaths by oil and gas companies and construction crews could be weakened…
Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant posts on Instagram for the first time since Kobe’s death
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, made her first public statement Wednesday, posting a long message on Instagram. “My girls and I want…
Continue Reading A dog owner bought a $6 million Super Bowl ad for the veterinary school that saved his beloved pet’s life
While tuned into the Super Bowl this Sunday, you might see an ad for veterinary research featuring a very, very good boy. That’s Scout, and…
Continue Reading Fan selfie may be last photo of Kobe Bryant
When Brady Smigiel, 13, captured a blurry selfie with his idol, Kobe Bryant, on Saturday at the Mamba Sports Academy, he didn’t know it…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Trump administration expected to loosen restrictions on use of landmines
(CNN) — The Trump administration is expected to loosen restrictions on the US military’s ability to use landmines in the coming days,…
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Women dying from pregnancy and childbirth is still a problem in the United States, CDC report shows
The number of women dying each year due to pregnancy or childbirth in the United States has remained steady and some women remain more at risk of…
Continue Reading Church of England backs climate-friendly stock index that excludes BP and Exxon Mobil
The Church of England is investing £600 million ($780 million) in a new stock market index packed with companies that are aligned with the goals of…
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Pizza delivery driver killed protecting co-workers during armed robbery
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WDAF) — There are now bullet holes in the front window of the…
Continue Reading This robot hand can ‘sweat’ to stay cool
Scientists have created a soft robot muscle that sweats to stay cool and mimics the movement of a hand. The researchers, from Cornell University in…
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Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman appears to propose to family friend Moon Angell
Is Duane “Dog” Chapman headed back down the aisle? It’s hard to tell, but a clip from an upcoming “Dr. Oz” show…
Continue Reading ‘It was just panic’: Baby found inside stolen vehicle recovered near Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Kansas City police found a child inside of a carjacked…
Continue Reading This state wants to buck the trend and keep their plastic straws and bags
While some other states are passing laws and finding eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic waste, South Dakota is moving in the opposite…
Continue Reading Ikea shuts down all mainland China stores over coronavirus
Ikea is shutting down all of its stores across China as the deadly Wuhan coronavirus outbreak escalates. The furniture store will “temporarily…
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Españoles repatriados de Wuhan permanecerán dos semanas en cuarentena en hospital militar
(CNN Español) — La veintena de españoles que aguardan ser repatriados desde Wuhan serán atendidos en el Hospital Gómez Ulla de Madrid,…
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‘The Rhythm Section’ casts Blake Lively in a thriller that can’t get its act together
“The Rhythm Section” can’t quite get its act together. Featuring a solid performance by Blake Lively, it’s not bad exactly,…
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Wanted: 3 men accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in a case
Japan has issued arrest warrants for Carlos Ghosn and three “collaborators” accused of helping the former auto industry titan escape from…
Continue Reading The best food in the US is from somewhere else
American food is immigrant food. That’s evident in the cookbook “A Place at the Table: New American Recipes from the Nation’s Top…
Continue Reading European Union task force holds its first summit on fighting Russian disinformation
A European Union task force created to combat Russian disinformation is holding its first-ever summit on hostile foreign influence, as the bloc…
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Daniele de Rossi wears impressive disguise to attend Rome derby
Former Roma star Daniele de Rossi went to great — and pretty impressive — lengths to ensure he could enjoy the Rome derby without being…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to reach eighth Australian Open final
To beat Novak Djokovic you have to be at your very best, but it was an ailing Roger Federer who succumbed 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-3 to usher the defending…
Continue Reading La Casa Blanca emitió una amenaza formal a Bolton para evitar que publique su libro
Washington (CNN) — La Casa Blanca emitió una amenaza formal al exasesor de seguridad nacional John Bolton para evitar que publique su libro,…
Continue Reading The Spotted Pig, famed New York restaurant, closes in wake of sexual harassment settlement
Famed Manhattan restaurant The Spotted Pig has closed, weeks after the New York attorney general’s office announced the restaurant and its…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic derrota a Roger Federer para llegar a la final del Abierto de Australia
(CNN) — El siete veces campeón del Abierto de Australia y actual campeón de singles masculino Novak Djokovic superó al número tres del mundo…
Continue Reading Las medidas del gobierno de Donald Trump para frenar la inmigración ilegal
(CNN Español) — Desde el inicio de su campaña presidencial en 2015, Donald Trump prometió —con una retórica antiinmigrante— disminuir el…
Continue Reading Fed keeps rates steady, but ‘carefully monitoring’ coronavirus and global risks
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady despite renewed pressure from President Donald Trump to make deeper cuts. Policymakers…
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