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- ● Covid US: Joe Biden promises 'wartime effort' to get vaccine to 100m
'This is a wartime undertaking,' said President Joe Biden on his first full day in office, as he signed new orders to help deliver vaccine and tried to beat back the coronavirus.... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 11:02 pm - ● Floyd Mayweather, 43, DENIES he's engaged to his stripper girlfriend Anna Monroe
The boxing champ, 43, took to Instagram on Thursday to shut down any speculation, sharing a strongly worded post which read: 'I'm not engaged and have never been engaged or married.'... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 11:01 pm - ● Army general brother of Michael Flynn WAS involved in Capitol riot response
Lt. Gen. Charles Flynn, the brother of Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, was involved in the Capitol riot response, despite the Army denying it, according to a new report.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 11:00 pm - ● Donald Trump 'struggles to get lawyers for Senate impeachment trial'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will ask Democrats to delay the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial until early February to give Trump's legal team time to prepare a defense.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 11:00 pm - ● Christina Ricci details alleged abuse by husband James Heerdegen
Christina Ricci, 40, has accused her now-estranged husband James Heerdegen of physically abusing her as she was granted a domestic violence restraining order.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:56 pm - ● Facebook hands decision on Trump ban to its oversight board
Facebook is passing the buck by allowing its 'supreme court' oversight board to decide whether Donald Trump should be permanently banned from the platform.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:49 pm - ● Congress Made a Mistake in Giving a Waiver to Lloyd Austin
The better path would be to simply change the law.... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:47 pm - ● Donald Trump golfs on his own course as Nancy Pelosi mocks: 'Thank God he's gone!'
Donald Trump is spending his first day returning to life as a private citizen on his West Palm Beach club golf course as Nancy Pelosi celebrates his departure from Washington.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:43 pm - ● Claudia Conway threatens to release 'hours and hours' of video to 'prove Kellyanne is abusive'
In a TikTok post on Wednesday night, Claudia Conway claimed that she has 'hours and hours' of footage of her mother, former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway, abusing her.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:41 pm - ● Girl, 9, 'shot dead by her cousin, 5, who found a loaded gun in Philadelphia home'
A Philadelphia father could face charges after police say his nine-year-old daughter was shot and killed by her five-year-old cousin who found a loaded gun after being left without adult supervision.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:40 pm - ● US soldier found unresponsive at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait just nine days after another died
The unidentified soldier is the second stationed at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait to die in the year. Staff Sgt. Anthony Bermudez, 28, died January 11 during routine troop movement near Camp Buehring.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:39 pm - ● The party's over! Huge clean-up operation commences following Joe Biden's inauguration
While this year's ceremony was significantly scaled down amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and fears of a domestic terror attack, there was still no shortage of pomp and pageantry.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:38 pm - ● Fauci Refutes Biden Admin Claim that Trump Left ‘No Plan’ for Vaccine Distribution
"We certainly are not starting from scratch," Dr. Fauci told reporters.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:35 pm - ● Fauci unloads on Trump saying you didn't feel you could talk and 'there wouldn't be repercussions'
A liberated Dr. Anthony Fauci made it clear Thursday he's happy to be working for President Joe Biden, taking a few pot shots at what it was like operating under Donald Trump. ... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:35 pm - ● Megan Thee Stallion calls Tory Lanez an 'abuser' and says his gun charges have NOT been dropped
Megan has accused Tory, 28, of shooting her in both feet after an argument following a party last October.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:35 pm - ● Texas realtor who took private jet to MAGA riots begs for donations
Jennifer 'Jenna' Ryan, 50, of Frisco, turned herself into authorities last week for her role in the January 6 Capitol siege that left five people dead. Now she's asking fellow MAGA fans for financial aid.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:31 pm - ● Brooklyn man is arrested and charged with murdering three of his elderly neighbors
Kevin Gavin, 66, is suspected of murdering Myrtle McKenny, 82, Jacolia James, 83, and most recently, Juanita Caballero, 78 - all of whom lived at the Woodson Houses in Brownsville.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:28 pm - ● Felon with 'CONVICT' inked across his chest and swastika on his neck wanted for assault
Convicted felon Dustin Diehl, from North Carolina, is wanted on charges of assault, felony fleeing to elude arrest and resting, obstructing and delaying. He has tattoos of 'CONVICT' and swastikas.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:25 pm - ● American trust in the media hits an all-time low
Trust in the media is at an all-time low, with less than half of all Americans and just 18 percent of Republicans saying they trust traditional media outlets.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:25 pm - ● Jared and Ivanka's moving day: Packers load up two trucks outside their DC home
The Kushners were nowhere to be seen as removal teams got to work carrying large boxes and items of furniture into the waiting trucks.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:25 pm
- ● Congress grants waiver for Biden's Pentagon pick Gen. Lloyd Austin
Both chambers of Congress on Thursday voted to grant retired Gen. Lloyd Austin a waiver to lead the Pentagon, clearing the path to confirmation for President Biden's nominee for defense secretary.Why it matters: Austin's nomination received... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 10:46 pm
- ● McConnell to propose February impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) plans to propose later today that the impeachment trial of former President Trump begin in February to allow for due process, two sources familiar with the proposal tell Axios.Why it... Read more » - ● Can Biden translate plea for unity from rhetoric to reality?
President Biden is emphasizing unity. But as he begins tackling multiple crises, putting the ideal into action is easier said than done.... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:49 pm - ● Podcast: Net neutrality on the line under BidenFederal net neutrality rules are back on the table in the Biden administration, after being nixed by Trump, but now might be complicated by the debate over social media companies' behavior. Axios Re:Cap digs into why... Read more »
- ● Amanda Gorman accounted for the 4 most-viral inauguration stories
Data: NewsWhip; Chart: Axios VisualsPoet Amanda Gorman by far generated the most average interactions on social media on Inauguration Day, according to exclusive data from NewsWhip.Why it matters: Gorman's recital of "The Hill We Climb" represented... Read more » - ● Biden unveils COVID "wartime" strategy including mask mandate
"It's gonna get worse before it gets better": President Biden expects 100,000 Americans to die from COVID-19 during his first 6 weeks in office.The big picture: Biden said he's putting America on a wartime footing against... Read more » - ● Boeing nabs $2.1B deal for 15 KC-46A tankers
The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.1 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers, the Pentagon and Boeing announced.... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:19 pm - ● 'Help is on the way': President Joe Biden signs COVID-19 orders
President Joe Biden signed several executive orders Thursday as he moves quickly to implement his administration's response to the COVID-19 crisis and provide aid to struggling Americans.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:18 pm - ● Reddit helps reunite backpacker with long-lost travel diary
An Australian man who found an old travel diary in a cupboard at a rental property was able to reunite it with the backpacker who lost the journal about 20 years earlier.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:06 pm - ● 'Bios' starring Tom Hanks receives new Aug. 13 release date
Universal and Amblin Entertainment's "Bios" starring Tom Hanks has been delayed and is scheduled to be released on Aug. 13.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:44 pm - ● Facebook's Oversight Board to review Donald Trump ban
Facebook announced Thursday its Oversight Board will review the social media company's indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:44 pm - ● European Court rules Russia violated human rights in 2008 Georgia war
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that Russia committed violations during the Georgia war and after the cease-fire in the so-called "buffer zone."... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:40 pm - ● Strong magnitude-7.0 earthquake shakes southern Philippines
A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Thursday, about 200 southeast of Davao City on the island of Mindanao.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:34 pm - ● Two-step formation explains our solar system's dichotomy of planets
The solar system features a unique dichotomy of planets -- the inner solar system features smaller, drier bodies, while the planets found in the outer solar system are larger and wetter.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:05 pm - ● Watch: Soccer player kicks 105-yard goal, breaks Guinness World Record
The goalkeeper for a professional soccer team in Britain broke a Guinness World Record by kicking a goal from 105 yards away.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:03 pm
- ● McConnell: Biden ‘took several big steps in the wrong direction’ on Day One
Just one day after President Biden spoke of unity in his inaugural address to the nation, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Democrat president has headed in "the wrong direction."... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:20 pm - ● Illinois poised to end cash bail and possibly set alleged criminals free
While the nation’s attention was focused on the transition of power in Washington, Illinois state lawmakers passed a massive criminal justice reform bill that would, among other things, end cash bail.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:15 pm - ● Olivia Jade returns to YouTube in first video since college admissions scandal
Jade's mother, Lori Loughlin, was just released from prison, while her dad, Mossimo Giannulli, is still serving time.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:14 pm - ● Joy Behar slams Sens. Cruz and Hawley as 'enemies of this country'
"The View" co-host Joy Behar called Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. "enemies of this country" on Thursday, claiming the two Republican senators "are encouraging insurrections" and "violence."... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:14 pm - ● Airline passenger who refused to wear mask and injured flight attendant arrested months after incident
An airline passenger was recently arrested in Japan for an incident that occurred in September.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:13 pm - ● Pharma bro and the journalist who loves him
As a journalist, falling in love with a person you are covering is about as taboo as it gets. Add the fact in this case, that the subject of such affection is a person who once... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:13 pm - ● Butternut squash products recalled over listeria contamination concerns
A variety of butternut squash products are facing a recall over concerns they are contaminated with listeria, according to a recall notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website this week. ... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:12 pm - ● Hotels in Mexico's Riviera Maya offering free COVID-19 tests for international tourists
Many of the hotels in Mexico’s Rivera Maya region, home to spring break designations like Tulum and Playa del Carmen, will provide free COVID-19 testing for international travelers, the Riviera Maya Hotel Association (AHRM) announced.... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:08 pm - ● CNN hosts silent after network exec accused of ‘sucking up’ to Biden administration
An influential CNN executive could have been mistaken for a Biden administration spokesperson on Wednesday by claiming a fireworks celebration will "inspire our friends and shake our foes," but the liberal network’s most outspoken reporters don’t... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 9:04 pm - ● Graham says Rep. Boebert should sue Democrat for slander over Capitol tour suspicion
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. said Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., should sue her Democratic colleague for slander for accusing her of offering a “large” group tour in the Capitol days ahead of the Jan. 6 riot. ... Read more »Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:59 pm - ● China Applauds Biden Inauguration: ‘Kind Angels Can Triumph over Evil Forces’
The Chinese Foreign Ministry gushed over President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Thursday, although its river of praise read more like a backhanded parting shot at the departing Trump administration than any deep appreciation for the new... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:17 pm - ● Report: Trump Officials Claim Amazon Didn't Offer to Help Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine
Amazon has extended assistance to President Joe Biden to distribute coronavirus vaccines but did not make the same offer to President Donald Trump, according to officials of the previous administration. Hours after Trump’s presidency drew to... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:14 pm - ● Jim Jordan: 'Probably Good' Biden Is Keeping Chris Wray as FBI Director
During a Thursday appearance on Newsmax TV's "John Bachman Now," Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) reacted to President Joe Biden retaining FBI Director Chris Wray.... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:12 pm - ● McCarthy: Trump Continues to 'Have the Ability' to Lead and Unite the GOP
Thursday, during an appearance on FNC's "America's Newsroom," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) discussed what lies ahead for the Republican Party as Donald Trump has exited the stage.... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:10 pm - ● Biden’s Executive Order on Transgender Rights ‘Unilaterally Eviscerates Women’s Sports’
Just hours after being sworn in President Joe Biden signed an executive order giving sweeping “rights” to people based on "gender identity."... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:07 pm - ● Armie Hammer Investigated by Cayman Islands Police Over 'Miss Cayman' Video Scandal
Actor Armie Hammer was interviewed by the Cayman Islands police involving an incident in which the actor posted an inappropriate video of a woman he called “Miss Cayman” on an Instagram account he apparently kept in secret. “On January... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 8:05 pm - ● Dubai Cancels Surgeries as Coronavirus Surges
The government of Dubai on Wednesday sent an order to every hospital and private clinic in the country instructing them to cancel all procedures except those with “medical urgency” so resources can go to combat a... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:58 pm - ● Biden Administration Pauses Federal Permitting for Oil, Gas
The Biden Department of Interior has paused oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands as part of an effort to review the program's policy ramifications, according to an agency memo obtained by Reuters. ... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:55 pm - ● CNN: 1776 Commission Report ‘Racist School Curriculum’
CNN said about the 1776 Commission report the Trump administration issued “a racist school curriculum report on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.”... Read more »
Published: January 21, 2021 - 7:43 pm - ● CDC: Over 16 Million Coronavirus Vaccines Administered Nationwide
The U.S. has administered more than 16 million coronavirus vaccines nationwide following the success of former President Trump's Operation Warp Speed and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) subsequent approval of both the Pfizer and Moderna... Read more »
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