Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a…
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In a year that looked nothing like others, it was the little things that helped us cope
After years of persistence and hard work, Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos was at the peak of her professional career when the coronavirus pandemic hit: the…
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‘Cobra Kai’ kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
After a pair of seasons streaming on YouTube’s premium tier, “Cobra Kai” was picked up by Netflix, where those episodes found an…
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Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits during the Christmas week, factoring in seasonal adjustments, the Labor…
Continue Reading Want good luck in the new year? Make yourself a lemon pig
At the end of the dank, dark tunnel that was 2020 comes light — a bright yellow, pungent light with toothpick legs and a penny in its mouth.…
Continue Reading Dr. Drew Pinsky, who apologized for downplaying coronavirus, says he has Covid-19
Dr. Drew Pinsky has Covid-19. He shared the news on his Instagram but says he’s on the mend. “Thanks for checking in on me, I appreciate…
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These 20 states will raise their minimum wage by January 1
Come Friday, many low-wage workers across the US are getting a pay bump. Twenty states are raising their minimum wage rates — some by pennies,…
Continue Reading Tesco and Pizza Hut ‘shamed’ for not paying the UK minimum wage
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco underpaid almost 80,000 of its workers, the UK government has revealed, as it “named and…
Continue Reading The full lyrics to ‘Auld Lang Syne’ so you don’t mumble your way through it
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing “Auld…
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Why Josh Hawley’s move could endanger Senate Republicans
Senators are still blocking an immediate and final vote to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act,…
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New Year’s Eve forecast for the desert southwest
Chilly and clear conditions will persist on New Year’s Eve before temperatures start to normalize beginning early January.…
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Thousands of counterfeit surgical masks seized in Phoenix
Officials say over 200,000 counterfeit 3M N95 surgical masks intended for hospital workers have been confiscated by Homeland Security Investigations…
Continue Reading Astronaut Terry Virts shares an ‘insider’s guide’ to life in space
Cutting the hair of another astronaut on the International Space Station is one of the most stressful things US Air Force Col. Terry Virts has ever…
Continue ReadingBiden’s inaugural committee hosting national memorial for Covid-19 victims on January 19
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee on Thursday announced that it is hosting a national memorial to remember and honor the lives…
Continue Reading Ken Jennings of ‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for insensitive tweets
Ken Jennings has offered an apology regarding “unartful and insensitive things” he’s tweeted. The past tweets resurfaced after it…
Continue Reading A Black musician’s son was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s iPhone. She disputes his account and accusations of racism
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, December 31
This year has upended so much in modern life that even New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight will be different, downscaled or canceled due to…
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US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…
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Make a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 31: Coronavirus, transition, stimulus, Brexit, Yemen
New year, new pay: Starting January 1 (tomorrow!), 20 states will raise their minimum wage. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…
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