El parque nacional más mortífero es el Gran Cañón, según una investigación
Una investigación dice que las caídas son la principal causa de muerte en todos los parques nacionales.
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Biden is poised to lift transgender military ban when he meets with first Black defense secretary
President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military on Monday when he meets with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. “President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar to military service, and that America’s strength is found in its diversity,” a fact
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 2021: Kansas City Chiefs se enfrentará a Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Los Buccaneers serán el primer equipo en la historia de la NFL en jugar un partido de Super Bowl en su estadio local el 7 de febrero.
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The NAACP Legal Defense Fund launches a $40 million scholarship program for future civil rights lawyers, with help from an anonymous donor
As the NAACP Legal Defense Fund celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, they’re also giving back — to the tune of $40 million — to support the careers of future civil rights lawyers.
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Recreational marijuana now for sale in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Public Health says it has approved licenses for businesses to sell recreational marijuana.
Continue ReadingBiden set to meet with first Black defense secretary as administration is poised to lift transgender military ban
President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday morning with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, as the President is poised to repeal a Trump-era ban on most transgender Americans joining the military as early as Monday. President Donald Trump’s ban has been rebuked by the Democrat-led House of Representatives and condemned by LGBTQ activists as discriminatory. Austin voiced his
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Strong wind and possible rain expected in Yuma today
An active weather pattern continues today through tomorrow as a storm system will bring another round of rain and thunderstorms, high elevation snowfall, and much colder temperatures over the next several days.
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Three weeks into harsh lockdown, weary Brits fear it will take much longer to beat the new variant
People in the United Kingdom have been living under lockdown for the past three weeks, hoping their sacrifice would bring the country’s latest coronavirus surge — caused by the new, more contagious variant of the virus — under control. But despite the harsh restrictions, case numbers are not dropping as fast as experts have hoped.
Continue ReadingFirst dogs Champ and Major moved into the White House Sunday
The first dogs have entered the White House — the Bidens’ two German shepherds, Champ and Major, officially joined the first family in their new residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Sunday. “The First Family wanted to get settled before bringing the dogs down to Washington from Delaware. Champ is enjoying his new dog bed
Continue ReadingWhite House staff welcomes new first family: ‘The residence has life again’
The new President and first lady settled in at the White House this weekend, and did so with extended Biden family members. “The residence has life in it again,” a White House source told CNN of the energy inside. “It’s the honeymoon period where everything feels new.” There were nighttime movie binges in the White
Continue ReadingSupreme Court denies NY Democrat Sheldon Silver’s appeal of bribery conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal by former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for his bribery conviction. It is the latest case in which the nine justices have considered exploring the reach of federal prosecutors when it comes to policing public officials. Silver’s petition had been pending before the justices for
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Keira Knightley won’t act in sex scenes directed by men
According to Keira Knightley, she doesn’t “have an absolute ban” on shooting nude scenes, but she’s not comfortable doing so with male directors. During an appearance on the Chanel Connects podcast, the actress said “It’s partly vanity and also it’s the male gaze” for why she doesn’t want to shoot such scenes under the direction
Continue ReadingGOP Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announces he won’t run for reelection
Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announced Monday that he will not run for reelection after his current term in office ends in 2022. “I feel fortunate to have been entrusted by the people of Ohio to represent them in the US Senate. Today, I am announcing that I have made a decision not to
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‘Like LeBron and Jordan playing in the Finals’: It’s Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl
It’s the meeting of the G.O.A.T. and his potential successor — and fans are salivating at the prospect. Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes will meet in Super Bowl LV on February 7 after leading their sides to victory on Championship Sunday. Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers stunned the red-hot Green Bay Packers 31-26 in the NFC
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A rural county in Washington state hasn’t wasted a single Covid-19 vaccine dose. Here’s its secret
A rural county in Washington state is lapping the field when it comes to distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.
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Supreme Court dismisses emolument cases against Trump
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case concerning whether former President Donald Trump violated provisions of the Constitution that bar a president from profiting from a foreign government. The court instructed the lower courts to wipe away a previous lower court opinion that went against Trump because he is no longer in
Continue Reading Grand Canyon deadliest national park in the U.S., research says
A research says falls is the leading cause of death at all national parks.
Continue ReadingBiden is no longer afraid to spend big on economic relief. Here’s what’s changed since 2009
Even before he took office, President Joe Biden made clear he will not hesitate to spend big to fight the coronavirus pandemic and get the economy back on track. Biden can’t afford to repeat the mistakes made 12 years ago, when he headed the recovery effort amid the financial crisis. The Obama administration checked its
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Foreign companies are giving up on the United States and betting big on China, report says
Foreign companies are turning their backs on the United States, taking advantage of China’s booming economy and superior management of the Covid-19 pandemic. Direct investment in the US by foreign companies plummeted 49% to $134 billion last year, according to a report released Sunday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. By contrast,
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5 planets found in unusual rhythmic dance around a star 200 light-years away
Astronomers have discovered a planetary system including six planets and it’s not quite like anything they’ve seen before. The system could challenge the theories scientists have about how planets form and change over time. Our solar system is just one of many planetary systems, and so far, no two systems are alike. The systems vary
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