These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and George are struggling, according to CDC data.
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Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 symptoms before they show
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COVID-19 vaccinations around U.S. near 1 million doses a day
Yet even with the faster pace of inoculations, tens of millions of doses of vaccine sit unused.
Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
Rare Mickey Mantle card sells for record-breaking $5.2 million
Actor Rob Gough, who bought the 1952 card, called it the "Mona Lisa of sports cards."
Unemployment claims surge as pandemic weighs on businesses
About 965,000 people filed for jobless benefits in the first week of January, far higher than economists expected.
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Your remote workspace is about to get an upgrade
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Grubhub to deliver Girl Scout cookies during pandemic
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Pet food recall expanded after more than 70 dogs die
FDA investigates potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins, poisons produced by mold that's not necessarily visible.
It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Millions facing weeks of delays for $600 stimulus checks
Jackson Hewitt says as many as 13 million checks may have been sent to closed or invalid bank accounts.
Girl Scout creates pandemic-safe sales pitch for cookies
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Guggenheim hires first Black deputy director and chief curator
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These states are doing the best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and George are struggling, according to CDC data.
"We have to act now": Biden outlines economic rescue package
The massive stimulus bill is intended to improve vaccine distribution and economic recovery.
New York attorney general sues NYPD over conduct at protests
The lawsuit, which seeks to install a monitor to oversee police tactics at future protests, alleges that NYPD officers used a litany of illegal tactics including excessive force and unlawful arrests.
Man seen holding Confederate flag in Capitol riot arrested
Kevin Seefried was arrested in Delaware Thursday along with another man who is reportedly his son.
Ex-firefighter allegedly threw extinguisher at cops in Capitol riot
55-year-old Robert Sanford is charged with assaulting officers in the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Prosecutors detail charges in Flint water investigation
The crisis, which began in 2014, left the city of Flint's drinking water contaminated with lead, with some blaming a 2016 outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that killed at least 12 people.
Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
Post-COVID lungs worse than the worst smokers' lungs, surgeon says
Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says that means even survivors could have long-term post-COVID problems.
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The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
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Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
Tower of London raven goes missing, feared dead
According to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.
Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific Ocean from Oregon
The pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.
Year after Ukraine plane downed by Iran, civilian jets still at risk
A lead investigator says Iran hasn't answered many questions about the shootdown of the civilian jet, but it wasn't the 1st such disaster, and he fears it won't be the last.
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"A certain danger": Judge detains man over Capitol riot threats
"If I had a more concerning threats case come before me, I don't remember it," a federal judge said of Cleveland Meredith.
Biden picks Jaime Harrison for DNC chair
Harrison raised a record $132 million in his failed bid to unseat South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
Urban Meyer returns to coaching with Jacksonville Jaguars
Urban Meyer agreed to become head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, leaving the broadcast booth and returning to the sidelines after a two-year absence that followed another health scare.
Grubhub to deliver Girl Scout cookies during pandemic
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Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
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Mayor Sheldon Neeley said the charges will help restore confidence in elected officials.
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Urban Meyer returns to coaching with Jacksonville Jaguars
Urban Meyer agreed to become head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, leaving the broadcast booth and returning to the sidelines after a two-year absence that followed another health scare.
Girl Scout updates her sales pitch for pandemic
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Guggenheim hires first Black deputy director and chief curator
Naomi Beckwith will start the position in June.
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV icon Fred Rogers, has died at age 92
"Joanne was a brilliant and accomplished musician, a wonderful advocate for the arts and a dear friend to everyone in our organization," Fred Rogers Productions said.
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She said she is also working on getting her 1971 show "The Pet Set" rereleased.
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It could be years until full benefits of 5G are unlocked
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
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Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
You've received a COVID-19 vaccine. How do you prove it?
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Twitter CEO says Trump ban not a decision to "celebrate"
Jack Dorsey said the ban was "the right decision for Twitter": "Offline harm as a result of online speech is demonstrably real, and what drives our policy and enforcement above all."
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These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 symptoms before they show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
2020 is "effectively tied" for warmest year on record
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
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These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Post-COVID lungs worse than the worst smokers' lungs, surgeon says
Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says that means even survivors could have long-term post-COVID problems.
Past COVID infection provides at least 5 months of immunity, study shows
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 symptoms before they show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Pope Francis, predecessor Benedict, get a 1st shot of COVID vaccine
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These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and George are struggling, according to CDC data.
Biden to unveil new $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 symptoms before they show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
COVID-19 vaccinations across U.S. near 1 million doses a day
Yet even with the faster pace of inoculations, tens of millions of doses of vaccine sit unused.
Trump permanently banned from using Snapchat
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
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"A certain danger": Judge detains man over Capitol riot threats
"If I had a more concerning threats case come before me, I don't remember it," a federal judge said of Cleveland Meredith.
New York attorney general sues NYPD over conduct at protests
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Flint mayor says "no one is above the law" after water crisis charges
Mayor Sheldon Neeley said the charges will help restore confidence in elected officials.
Prosecutors detail charges in Flint water investigation
The crisis, which began in 2014, left the city of Flint's drinking water contaminated with lead, with some blaming a 2016 outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that killed at least 12 people.
Man seen holding Confederate flag in Capitol riot arrested
Kevin Seefried was arrested in Delaware Thursday along with another man who is reportedly his son.
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Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
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Astronomers observe death of a distant galaxy for the first time
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
Astronomers discover oldest, most distant supermassive black hole
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Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn meet for rare "triple conjunction"
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Washington prepares for transfer of power
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Girl Scout updates her sales pitch for pandemic
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