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Judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden. U.S. District......
January 27, 2021 Associated Press

Georgia state lawmaker removed from House chamber after refusing Covid test
Georgia Rep. David Clark said his refusal to take a Covid-19 test got him kicked out of the House chamber on Tuesday....
January 27, 2021 NBC News

Axiom names first private crew paying $55 million for a trip to the ISS
Three space tourists are spending $55 million each for an eight-night stay on the International Space Station in the first fully private mission to orbit, Axiom has announced....
January 27, 2021 The Verge

Italy's Prime Minister Quits As COVID-19 Response Splits Coalition Government
Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation Tuesday following weeks of political uncertainty and the loss of a coalition partner over his handling of the coronavirus' second wave and economic recovery....
January 27, 2021 NPR

Rand Paul test vote sidelined but offers early look at Republican support for Trump impeachment trial
The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, but the vote offered an indicator for how Republican senators -- who overwhelmingly voted for Paul's measure -…...
January 27, 2021 CNN

Aaron Rodgers wants a new contract from the Packers
Aaron Rodgers isn’t happy with the Packers. The 37-year-old quarterback and 2020 NFL MVP award favorite wants a new contract, a source told Mike Florio of NBC Sports. Rodgers is coming off of…...
January 26, 2021 New York Post

COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Business
Casino CEO and wife pose as motel workers, travel to remote Canadian territory for COVID-19 vaccine
A 55-year-old Canadian casino CEO resigned after he and his 32-year-old wife were nabbed for misleading authorities by traveling to a remote territory near Canada and posing as motel workers in order to get a COVID-19 vaccine....
January 27, 2021 Fox News

International travelers must pass COVID-19 test to fly into U.S.
Negative COVID-19 test must be taken within three days of travel...
January 27, 2021 KCRA Sacramento

It isn't just GameStop: Here are some of the other heavily shorted stocks shooting higher
Suffering theater chain, fallen cellphone giant and another damaged retailer are among shorted stocks finding big gains on Wall Street...
January 27, 2021 MarketWatch
Target teams up with Levi's for exclusive collection of home goods and more
The big-box retailer has long used limited-time collections with beloved brands to drive sales and create buzz....
January 27, 2021 CNBC

Lockheed Stocks Falls But Hypersonic Weapons Growth To Soar; Earnings Guidance Misses
Lockheed Martin reported mixed Q4 results and guided 2021 earnings below consensus but was upbeat on hypersonic sales growth. Lockheed stock fell....
January 27, 2021 Investor's Business Daily

Raytheon Technologies Corp (RTX) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
RTX earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2020....
January 27, 2021 Motley Fool

COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Entertainment
Kevin Hart Closes Deal for 'Borderlands' Movie
After months of negotiations, Hart has officially signed on to play Roland in Lionsgate's video game adaptation....
January 26, 2021 Hollywood Reporter

Lori Loughlin's Husband Denied Early Prison Release Over COVID Concerns
No early home release for Mossimo Giannulli, so says a judge....
January 26, 2021 TMZ

Elliot Page files for divorce from Emma Portner
The divorce comes just three years after the pair married in January 2018....
January 26, 2021 Page Six

Travis Barker is seen for first time since claims he is dating Kourtney Kardashian
Travis Barker was seen with his 17-year-old son Landon in Malibu on Monday. This is the first time the 45-year-old rocker has been spotted out in public since it was claimed he has been dating Kourt....
January 26, 2021 Daily Mail

Kim Kardashian models skintight sheer dress and Prada flame wedges in sultry mirror snaps
She loves to spend time in her enormous closet putting designer outfits together to show off to her fans....
January 26, 2021 Daily Mail

Carey Mulligan Responds t
In a profile in the New York Times in December, Carey Mulligan was asked about the initial reactions to her movie “Promising Young Woman” during its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January of last year. After Mulligan “winced” at the question, she a…...
January 26, 2021 Variety

Health
New drug may be potent against the coronavirus | TheHill
Researchers use a chemical compound originally found in a sea creature to stop the virus causing COVID-19 in lab experiments....
January 27, 2021 The Hill

New Playbook for Covid-19 Protection Emerges After Year of Study, Missteps
Mask-wearing, good air flow and frequent rapid tests are more important than surface cleaning, temperature checks and plexiglass. Scientists say America needs to double down on protection protocols as potentially more-contagious coronavirus variants take hold…...
January 26, 2021 The Wall Street Journal
The U.S. Still Has a Big STI Problem
Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a major headache for Americans and their wallets, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in five Americans in the U.S. were thought to carry an STI…...
January 26, 2021 Gizmodo.com

After getting the COVID-19 vaccine, can I see family and friends?
When can I see friends and family after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Experts discuss when social distancing measures can be relaxed....
January 26, 2021 TODAY

Iowa's COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, positivity rates decline
The number of Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 increased overnight, but the state’s positivity rates continue to decline....
January 26, 2021 KCCI Des Moines

COVID-19 live updates: Santa Clara County may approve 'hero pay' today
Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors will consider approving so-called "hero pay." It would give an extra $5 per hour to workers at grocery stores, pharmacies and fast food restaurants....
January 26, 2021 KGO-TV

Science
All clear given after crews investigate suspicious item at Oklahoma City apartment
Shortly before 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, the bomb squad determined that the item was not dangerous and gave the all clear....
January 26, 2021 KFOR Oklahoma City

In Photos: Moon Rock to Busts, Joe Biden Makes Symbolic Changes to Oval Office in White House
Joe Biden moved into the White House after being sworn in as the President of the United States on January 20....
January 26, 2021 News18

Bridenstine joins private equity firm
Less than a week after leaving the agency, former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is joining a private equity firm that invests in aerospace firms....
January 26, 2021 SpaceNews

This is what baby tyrannosaurs would have looked like when they hatched
Baby tyrannosaurs were just about the size of Border Collies when they took their first steps — despite being able to grow up to 40 feet, according to a study published Monday. A team of pale…...
January 26, 2021 New York Post

Surging global ice melt suggests sea level rise predictions are far too conservative
The world's ice is melting so fast that sea level rise predictions can't keep up.In the 1990s, the Earth's ice was melting at a rate of about 760 billion......
January 26, 2021 Yahoo Entertainment
Watching the Skies: January full moon emerges
January’s full moon will light up the night sky this week....
January 25, 2021 WOODTV.com

Sports
Transfer Tracker: Trio of Nebraska players hit the portal
Three more Huskers are on the move, including QB Luke McCaffrey...
January 26, 2021 Rivals.com
'Where's Kawhi? Where is he?!' - Stephen A. wants to see the LeBron vs. Kawhi LA battle | First Take
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January 26, 2021 Google News

Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping differ on why Conor McGregor fell short at UFC 257
Conor McGregor suffered a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in the UFC 257 main event. But what exactly went wrong for the former two-division champion? Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping have differing opinions....
January 26, 2021 MMA Fighting

Predicting the NFL's QB Carousel in 2021 Offseason
Tom Brady was the prize of a prolific quarterback class in last year's free-agency period. He landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and now his team is going to the Super Bowl......
January 26, 2021 Bleacher Report

Dak Prescott's Cowboys future is uncertain. Jerry's to blame
The Dallas Cowboys had every opportunity to sign Dak Prescott over the last 2 years. They didn't, and one way or another, they will now pay...
January 26, 2021 The Athletic

Steelers speaking to Mike Sullivan about their QB coach position
Less than 24 hours after promoting Matt Canada to the offensive coordinator position, the Steelers are looking to fill the role of quarterbacks coach....
January 26, 2021 Behind the Steel Curtain

Technology
Sony Unveils the Alpha 1: 50MP at up to 30FPS, 8K Video, $6,500
Sony has announced the Alpha 1 mirrorless camera, a camera that combines all of Sony's top technologies into one body, creating a 50-megapixel camera that...
January 26, 2021 PetaPixel

Animal Crossing New Horizons: Hello Kitty villagers coming to Target
A new partnership between Target and Nintendo means that Animal Crossing players will soon be able to purchase Hello Kitty amiibo cards, which will introduce a variety of new furniture sets and villagers to New Horizons....
January 26, 2021 Polygon

Apple Releasing iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 Later Today
In its Black History Month announcement this morning, Apple has confirmed that iOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3 will be released later today. watchOS......
January 26, 2021 MacRumors

What's The Deal With Chromium On Linux? Google At Odds With Package Maintainers
Linux users are more likely than most to be familiar with Chromium, Google’s the free and open source web project that serves as the basis for their wildly popular Chrome. Since the project…...
January 26, 2021 Hackaday

PlayStation 5 scalpers scoop up Argos stock before it's put on sale
UPDATE 3.20pm UK: Argos has responded to reports its latest stock allocation was sniped by scalpers. Speaking to Eurogamer this afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed the chain was aware of today's issu… [+2687 chars]...
January 26, 2021 Eurogamer.net

Vizio’s midrange 65-inch 4K QLED TV is $600
With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, several retailers have begun selling 4K TVs at a discounted price. This includes Vizio’s 65-inch M65Q7-H1 television, which is $100 off at Best Buy, bringing its price down to $600....
January 26, 2021 The Verge

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All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception and without regard for anyone's feelings - Denis Diderot
Better a good journalist than a poor assassin - Jean-Paul Sartre