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Bezos vs. Branson: Another billionaire space battle is brewing
The race between billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson to make suborbital space tourism a viable business is heating up. Why it matters: The disagreements between…
Schumer now backing Sanders plan to add dental, vision and hearing coverage to Medicare
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday threw his support behind a push, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), to add dental, vision and hearing coverage…
‘Scarlett letter?’ Farm laborers to wear masks if they haven’t been vaccinated.
America’s largest garlic farm needs 1,000 workers to harvest its annual crop, but the new regulations are an unexpected hurdle. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/scarlett-letter-farm-laborers-wear-masks-if-they-haven-t-n1271561 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Why Americans have started eating bugs
We all need a change for our collective good right now, and this one comes pan-fried. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/cicada-pizza-tacos-sushi-are-being-gobbled-why-americans-are-ncna1271345 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Derek Chauvin sentencing thrusts Minnesota Judge Peter Cahill back into spotlight
Judge Peter Cahill, who has served on the bench in Hennepin County for 14 years, could sentence Derek Chauvin to as little as probation or…
Betsy DeVos left Washington 5 months ago. Her legacy is alive and well.
The Biden administration is trying to scrub Betsy DeVos’ policy fingerprints from the Education Department on everything from for-profit colleges to sex-based discrimination. Standing in…
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’: ‘Change people’s minds’
Opal Lee, an educator and activist who has been dubbed the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” led a crowd of hundreds through Fort Worth, Texas in celebration of…
New Jersey erects 700-pound bronze statue of George Floyd
Newark, N.J., Mayor Ras J. Baraka unveiled a statue of George Floyd on Wednesday outside of New… Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/559222-700-pound-bronze-statue-of-george-floyd-unveiled-in-new-jersey Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Obama: Ensuring democracy ‘continues to work effectively’ keeps me ‘up at night’
Former President Obama during ABC’s Juneteenth television special said that ensuring that democracy “continues to work effectively” as the United States becomes more diverse is…
New York to give monthly cash payment to homeless young adults
Small number of participants to receive $1,250 a month for up to two years in effort to help them find stable housing New York City…
Median annual wage for Black workers is 30% lower than for white workers
As we prepare for tomorrow’s federal Juneteenth holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Americans in Texas, our economy remains marred by the legacy of slavery…
Go back to 1962 in this Bell Telephone film from the Seattle World’s Fair
Two perky teenagers ride the monorail to the 1962 Seattle World’s Fairgrounds, enjoying the many exhibits there. If you are wondering why they seem to…
New York City moving thousands of people from hotels back to shelters
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Wednesday announced the city plans to move about 8,000 people experiencing homelessness back into shelters from…
Putin says Biden did not invite him to White House
President Biden did not extend an invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the White House during their summit on Wednesday, Putin said at…
Teen girl killed after being struck by lightning while swimming in Georgia
The girl, who authorities did not publicly identify, was visiting Tybee Island, Georgia, from Alabama, her family told police. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-girl-killed-after-being-struck-lightning-while-swimming-georgia-n1270662 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan 365 days in a row to relieve stress
One year and two days ago, Chicago bus driver Dan O’Connor needed to relieve his stress during the time of a pandemic, nation-wide protests, and…
McConnell signals GOP would block Biden Supreme Court pick in ’24
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) signaled Monday that Republicans, if they win back control of the upper chamber, wouldn’t advance a Supreme Court nominee if…
The queen meets her 13th U.S. president: Joe from Scranton
ST. IVES, England — President Joe Biden built his political brand on being part of a working class family from a former coal town in…
Psaki ‘likely will stay longer’ than year as White House press secretary
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said she will probably stay in her job as press secretary longer than the year that some reports had suggested.”I…
Chief ‘Zoom Dick’ Analyst Jeffrey Toobin Is Back on CNN
If you’ve noticed a conspicuous absence on CNN of the network’s chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin for the last eight months or so, you probably…
Jill Biden wants to share the ‘LOVE’ overseas
The day Jill Biden departed with her husband for his first foreign trip as president, the first lady’s office sent out a picture that encapsulates…
Capitol Police welcome emotional support dog to force
Capitol Police have added another member to their force in the form of an emotional support dog.”We are thrilled to welcome the newest member of…
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