The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Bidens ...

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The protection from the first dose is significantly enhanced if someone has already had Covid.
The protection from the first dose is significantly enhanced if someone has already had Covid...

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Through the course of the pandemic, we have investigated the disproportionate pandemic impacts on U.S. families. In June, we reported that Black and Hispanic Americans faced higher rates of housing hardship than white Americans, and we emphasized the importance of identifying a long-term rather than...

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The U.S. will restrict travel from India as COVID cases surge in that country...

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The thing that really [is] exciting to me, outside just the monetary value, and this is really hitting the creative immortality lens, is the fact that we can preserve culture.The thing that really [is] exciting to me, outside just the monetary value, and this is really hitting the creative ...

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These measures will end states ability to define the very thing they claim they want to protect: sex...

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For years, Apple Maps has lacked the cycling-specific routing that for a decade has made Google Maps the popular choice among bicyclists. Not anymore. With the recently updated iPhone software, Apple tucked a nice Seattle surprise into Maps, according to MacRumors. Along with bicycle routing, the ...

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China is preparing to hit Tencent Holding Ltd. with a fine of at least $1.54 billion (RMB10 billion) as part of a larger antitrust crackdown on its major internet firms, according to a report in Reuters. That sum would be large enough to serve as a strong warning to the industry, but less than the...

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Country what a concept. At least it is on Thomas Rhetts newly released Side A album, in which he lets his more pop-leaning side take six as he digs deeper into his home genre. The titles of the first two singles from the collection, Whats Your Country Song (...

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Hailstorms BombardTexas, Oklahoma, Causing Billions Of Dollars In Damage

Residents in Texas and Oklahoma are recovering Friday after major hailstorms battered portions of the states late Wednesday, destroying homes and businesses and automobiles.

AccuWeather forecasters estimate the damage could ...

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Getting vaccines to other counties is vital, one expert says, because if variants "are able to dodge the immunity we have from vaccination or previous infection, they will spread worldwide."You can go to the movies in a real theater. You can get vaccinated and buy a gallon of milk at the supermarket...

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Two years of antitrust investigation led to this grim preliminary finding.The EU's European Commission just released preliminary findings in its antitrust investigation of consumer technology giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and its App Store policies. In this early report, the regulatory body agrees with...

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The policy won't apply to American citizens, lawful permanent residents or others with exemptions.By Kaitlan Collins | CNN
The Biden administration will restrict travel from India starting on Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
On the advice of the Centers for Disease ...

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India reported more than 380,000 new cases on Thursday, a new high.India reported more than 380,000 new cases on Thursday, a new high...

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An RSS feed is a file that contains a ...

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Saltwater pools may be a saving grace for pool owners affected by a major chlorine shortage this summer.

Chlorine can kill germs, but alcohol is more effective.
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Chlorine is in high demand but low supply as pool ownership rises and material availability falls.
Experts warn...

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Due to an issue with QuickBooks processing direct deposits, some people had a very unpleasant morning, waking up to see either that their paycheck hadnt arrived, or that they had a ton of employees asking why they hadnt been paid. If youre one of those people, it may not be time to ...

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It also posted revenue of more than $100 billion, the second quarter in row that the company has passed that milestone...

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Which Lifeboat Will You Choose?

Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog,

I'm sure it's no surprise that the next five years will be risky and challenging; to the degree that we will be reliant on those closest to us, we are sharing a virtual lifeboat.

Consider a scenario in which we'...

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Forward Air Corp. saw revenue and earnings increase during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 29...

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Here's what's going on with the whole CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) bidding war with CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) right now.
The post The Drama Heats Up in the Railroad Bidding War appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Canadas two biggest railroad companies, CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian ...

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JC Penney wants you to ---get ready for Mother---s Day--- (May 9) by shopping its FriendsFamily Sale...

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The BDI is on a tear, and it's pulling Safe Bulkers stock higher along with it.Shares of dry bulk shipping stock Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB) are living up to their name for investors today, rising 12% through 1:05 p.m. EDT after the company set an earnings date for its fiscal first-quarter 2021 ...

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Multnomah County, which encompasses much of the city of Portland, Oregon, unanimously approved a resolution last week that will make all new county buildings libraries, courthouses and community centers free of fossil fuels. Basically this means that new county buildings will no ...

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/04/30/multnomah-county-oregon-bans-natural-gas-in-new-county-buildings/

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Ingenuity's flights have gone so well that NASA has completely changed its plans. The helicopter gets at least another month to test new capabilities.

NASAs Ingenuity Mars helicopter (left) and its Perseverance rover (right).
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NASA is giving its Ingenuity Mars helicopter a ...

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His lawyers vowed to fight back in court aggressively and thoroughly.His lawyers vowed to fight back in court aggressively and thoroughly...

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Frances Atlas V and British banner No Ghost have unveiled the trailer and poster for Madrid Noir, James Castillos VR animated short, which is set to world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival then play at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June. The 40-...

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Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, saw its sales climb in the first quarter to top Wall Streets view as Americans made purchases at the burger chain amid easing coronavirus pandemic restrictions. For the three months ended March 31, revenue rose to $1.26 ...

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NEW YORK Major League Baseball says nine teams have had 85% of players, coaches and others with Tier 1 access receive their final dose of the coronavirus vaccine, allowing those clubs to ease some health and safety protocols. Four of those teams have already begun relaxing some protocols after 85% ...

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JERUSALEM The holiday of Lag BaOmer is one of the happiest days on the calendar for Israels ultra-Orthodox community a time of mass celebrations in honor of a revered sage. But in a split second Friday, the festive gathering in northern Israel turned into one of the countrys worst-ever tragedies, ...

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces charges of downloading and possessing child pornography under a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Federal prosecutors announced the indictment a day after Duggar was arrested by U.S. Marshals in northwest Arkansas. Prosecutors said Duggar...

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. A campaign by Gov. Ron DeSantis to help Floridians regain ownership of the troves of data that companies collect came to a halt Friday, when state lawmakers could not agree on how tightly to limit how Big Data harvests and uses peoples information. It was a rare defeat for ...

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RioCan Real Estate and TransAlta Renewables are two excellent monthly income stocks for a passive-income portfolio in your TFSA.
The post 2 Monthly Income Stocks to Buy Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Being a successful investor is not always about finding a diamond in the rough...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio Police in Ohios capital city ran amok last year when responding to demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality by using physical violence, tear gas and pepper spray against protestors without provocation, a federal judge said Friday in a ruling ordering ...

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LANSING, Mich. Republican legislative leaders on Friday welcomed Gov. Gretchen Whitmers metric-based approach to further relaxing coronavirus restrictions, but they questioned what will happen if Michigans COVID-19 vaccination rate falls below targets. Their comments came a day after ...

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Federal authorities investigating Rudy Giuliani are seeking information related to a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was ousted from her job two years ago on orders of then-President Donald Trump, a lawyer for Giuliani said Friday. Robert Costello confirmed via text message that a search ...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The remains of an Alabama soldier who has been missing since 1950, when his unit was attacked during the Korean War, have been identified and will be buried in Georgia, the Pentagon said Friday. DNA analysis helped determine that remains of Army Cpl. Henry L. Helms of the northeast ...

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Remember when marijuana used to be taboo? Back when Cheech & Chong a comedy duo who tapped into the height of the cultural weed zeitgeist during the 70s pushed the envelope to further their drug-fueled counterculture movement, weed ...

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NEW YORK Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar has been fired as a consultant by Major League Baseball and placed on the leagues ineligible list after an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the firing Friday, saying in a statement ...

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According to the CDC, 101,407,318 Americans have received both doses as of Friday.

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Over 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House announced on Friday.
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) faces antitrust charges in the European Union after a complaint filed by Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) two years ago. The iPhone maker will have to pay a sizable fine and could be forced to change its policies. Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Apple faces ...

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Lush has said that it is dealing with a raw materials shortage, but promised eager customers that its products will be restocked shortly.

Shelves at a Lush store in Glendale, CA, in April
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Lush customers on social media have been complaining about a lack of inventory.
On ...

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The "G" in iconic Austin agency GSD&M has fallen silent. GSD&M co-founder Steve Gurasich died in his sleep last week at the age of 73, just months ahead of the Omnicom agency's 50th anniversary this fall. Funeral and memorial services were held for Gurasich, who is survived by his wife Nancy, ...

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The tangle of living conditions during COVID complicates our consumption and enjoyment of wine. Here are a few things to consider as we shift into the next phase of the pandemic.The tangle of living conditions during COVID complicates our consumption and enjoyment of wine. Here are a few things to ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2021/04/30/alcohol-interrupted-covids-impact-on-personal-wine-consumption-and-best-practices-moving-forward/

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The team was going from the city of Volgograd to a tournament in Cherkessk when the accident happened...

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Saturday Night Live cast members will not be forced to appear with Elon Musk when he guest hosts the show, a report says...

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/snl-elon-musk-cast-host-b1840432.html

Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX) said on Friday its sales missed estimates in the fiscal third quarter. The company swung to a loss in Q3 attributed to a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge related to its Better Health Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements business. Clorox gave weaker-than-expected guidance for ...

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The advice of Warren Buffett's biggest influencers supports these solid picks.In the past year, it seems investing has gotten blended with entertainment. Perhaps that was inevitable. Many options for amusing ourselves were unavailable due to the pandemic. Maybe investing has always been partially ...

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An architect is so passionate about creating new infill housing in Hastings, he decided to build a model for the city's future in his own backyard.Infill and higher density housing feature heavily in the new Hastings Place Based...

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