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NRA seeks bankruptcy protection, plans move from New York to Texas

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:22:01 GMT

"Obviously, an important part of this plan is 'dumping New York,'" NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre said.

Gen Z has never known a world without online data sharing (and it shows)

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:48:23 GMT

Talking about the potential damage to credit scores might not hit the mark for a 17-year-old. But we have to find a way to educate our very online youth generation.

How Stacey Abrams has been mobilizing Asian Americans for years

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:13:11 GMT

Abrams has long been unrecognized for engaging with the Asian American electorate, targeting them when many politicians continued to treat them as virtually invisible, experts say.

NordicTrack's new Vault smart mirror: What to know

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:59:23 GMT

Here's what to know about NordicTrack's latest, $3,000 smart fitness offering, along with a few (relatively) affordable smart mirror alternatives.

No stockpile? Governors hit Washington as vaccine chokepoints pile up

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:44:00 GMT

Several governors on Friday accused HHS Secretary Alex Azar of deceiving them about how many doses they could expect in the near future.

America's vaccine rollout is riddled with data woes

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:34:01 GMT

One month into the vaccine rollout, some states have yet to publish data on who’s gotten shots.

Palestinians announce first elections in 15 years on eve of Biden era

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:02:34 GMT

Elections could complicate President-elect Joe Biden's plans to restore aid to the Palestinians and to revive the peace process with Israel.

Florida restaurant manager uses covert signals to rescue abused child, police say

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:01:38 GMT

An Orlando waitress noticed parents withholding food from a boy and asked if he needed help. Both parents were later charged with multiple child abuse counts.

Biden announces Science and Technology Policy director, elevates position to Cabinet-level

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:00:41 GMT

President-elect Joe Biden will make his final Cabinet announcement on Saturday when he names his top science adviser and director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Lyft and Uber want to take you to your vaccination appointment

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:55:46 GMT

Now that vaccination is finally rolling out, how does everyone get to their vaccination appointment — twice?

'United We Serve': Biden-Harris team to celebrate and honor MLK Day

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:26:38 GMT

The hour-long event will include a variety of entertainers and speakers to celebrate the legacy of the civil rights leader.

Florida groups call out Spanish-language radio shows for spreading lies, misinformation

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:15:00 GMT

"When you see those talking points reiterated on such a steady stream in Spanish-language media, it's really a cause for concern," said an activist.

LGBTQ representation on TV down but queer racial diversity up, report finds

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:48:52 GMT

“This is the first time in the report’s history that we’re seeing more LGBTQ people of color than white LGBTQ characters,” according to GLAAD.

CDC says U.K. coronavirus variant could become predominant strain in U.S. by March

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:40:00 GMT

Though fewer than 100 cases of the variant have been detected in the U.S., models project "rapid growth" in coming months.

'Enjoy it virtually': Washington, D.C., mayor urges Americans to stay home for Biden's inauguration

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:33:38 GMT

'We know this is the right request for our public safety and our public health,' Mayor Muriel Bowser said.

Brazil's Amazonas state running out of oxygen as COVID-19 surges

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:33:23 GMT

Brazil is home to the world’s second-deadliest coronavirus outbreak after the United States.

Trump expected to depart White House Wednesday morning for final time as president

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:32:25 GMT

The president will be headed to his private club Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla.

Ex-Ohio school therapist charged in Capitol riot

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:27:08 GMT

Christine Priola said she's out "to expose the global evil of human trafficking and pedophilia" allegedly supported by government agencies.

Thousands of Covid-19 vaccines landing in the garbage

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:20:00 GMT

It's unclear how many doses have wound up in the trash because many hospitals aren't reporting these numbers for fear of retribution, a leading public health doctor said.

Virginia National Guard corporal charged in connection with Capitol riot

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:04:49 GMT

Jacob Fracker is the first known service member arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.