President Biden's administration on Thursday announced a raft of new sanctions against Moscow over 2020 election interference and a huge cyberattack, among other transgressions. "The latest round of U.S. sanctions was a mostly symbolic exercise," […]
This Is Jennifer Lawrence’s Biggest Movie
The world won’t get to watch Jennifer Lawrence trip up the steps at the 93rd Academy Awards on April 25. Although everyone’s favorite girl next door didn’t receive any Oscar nominations this year, we can […]
Massachusetts regulators are seeking to revoke Robinhood's broker license just as the trading app aims to go public
Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, Brendan McDermid/Reuters The state of Massachusetts is escalating its months-long battle against trading app Robinhood. Regulators are seeking to cancel Robinhood’s license to prevent its use in the state. […]
Verizon Recalls 2.5 Mln Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots
Telecom major Verizon is recalling 2.5 million Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots citing fire and burn risks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. In a statement, the agency noted that the lithium ion battery in […]
South Korea consortium to produce 100 million doses a month of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine
South Korea's Huons Global said on Friday it will lead a consortium to produce 100 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine per month as Moscow ramps up production for supplies abroad. The announcement […]
Bill Clinton, In Podcast Conversation With Shonda Rhimes, Says Joe Biden Has Been “Almost Pitch Perfect” As President
In a conversation for Bill Clinton’s iHeart podcast Why Am I Telling You This?, the former president and Shonda Rhimes talked about Regé-Jean Page’s recent departure from Bridgerton, as well as her support of Time’s […]
Police reports falsely state 13-year-old Adam Toledo was an adult and a dangerous threat
A Chicago police officer who killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo claimed he had shot an adult. The incident report also claimed the teenager was an armed, imminent threat, who ignored commands. Body cam footage shows the […]
GOP senators oppose corporate tax hike as a 'red line' and float taxes on drivers to pay for infrastructure
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Republicans were strongly opposed to corporate tax hike. “I think that’s a non-negotiable red line,” she said, and other top Republicans around her agreed. Republicans are drafting an infrastructure plan […]
California Issues Detailed Guidelines For Performers, Crew At Indoor Concerts, Sports, Live Events, Theater Performances
Starting Thursday, attendance at indoor concerts, sporting events, theater performances and conferences is allowed with certain capacity limits based on local Covid-19 infection rates. Those limits were announced on April 2. As venues reopen today, […]
Manchin balks at GOP's smaller infrastructure plan — and says he can back $4 trillion as long as it's paid for
Sen. Manchin rebuked the GOP’s infrastructure plan, saying Senators should “do whatever it takes.” The moderate Democrat added he’s open to spending $4 trillion so long as it’s paid for. The GOP is preparing an […]