April 2021

Suspected Chinese hackers exploited Pulse Secure VPN to compromise ‘dozens’ of agencies and companies in US and Europe

April 21, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

For months, hackers with suspected ties to China have exploited a popular workplace tool to break into government agencies, defense companies and financial institutions in the US and Europe, according to a report by the cybersecurity firm FireEye. The alarming report highlights how hackers repeatedly took advantage of several known flaws and one newly discovered

Declaran culpable a Derek Chauvin de todos los cargos por la muerte de George Floyd

April 21, 2021 6:47 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) –– Culpable de todos los cargos: ese fue el veredicto del jurado en el juicio contra Derek Chauvin por la muerte de George Floyd. Los 12 miembros del jurado declararon a Chauvin culpable de homicidio accidental, homicidio no intencional con desprecio por la vida y homicidio no intencional en la comisión de delito grave.

These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s why.

April 21, 2021 6:42 AM CNN Newsource

It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood clots were clogging up dialysis machines and other equipment being used to keep coronavirus patients alive. Frantic intensive care unit specialists reported “dramatic” blood clots in the heart, liver and other

New York and 10 other states are still taxing unemployment benefits. Here’s what that means for you

April 21, 2021 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

While Americans who were out of work last year will get a federal income tax break on their unemployment benefits, some will still be hit with state taxes on all the compensation they received last year. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill passed by Democrats in March created an exemption for $10,200 in jobless payments

Sighs of relief at the Chauvin guilty verdict, but activists say the work on racial justice is far from over

April 21, 2021 6:13 AM CNN

While the nation paused for the reading of the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin — and many rejoiced — activists say now is a moment to keep moving forward in addressing racial injustice. “It’s a relief, but the celebration is premature,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson told CNN. “We must break the

The teen who recorded George Floyd’s last moments is lauded by Floyd’s family and countless strangers

April 21, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

If not for Darnella Frazier’s quick thinking, Derek Chauvin might still be a Minneapolis police officer. Instead, Chauvin is behind bars, convicted of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter after kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes. Now the teen who stood firm capturing George Floyd’s final moments for

Stumbling blocks remain for policing overhaul but Congress eyes May deadline as talks continue

April 21, 2021 6:06 AM CNN Newsource

Key lawmakers in both parties plan to engage in substantive talks in the coming weeks to see if there can be a policing overhaul deal reached by the time of Democrats’ self-imposed deadline: George Floyd’s death anniversary. Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California told CNN the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin “gives

Queen thanks well-wishers as she spends her first birthday without Prince Philip

April 21, 2021 5:55 AM CNN

Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 95th birthday in a low-key fashion at Windsor Castle, just days after the funeral of Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years. This is the British monarch’s second birthday since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Born in London on April 21, 1926, Britain’s longest reigning sovereign usually celebrates

Ellen Pao: Meritocracy in tech is a myth

April 21, 2021 5:35 AM CNN

The “biggest myth” about working in the tech industry is that it’s based on a meritocracy. So says Ellen Pao, the former Reddit CEO and venture capitalist, who is urging companies to take another look at how inclusive their workplaces really are as communities around the world grapple with a rise in anti-Asian hate. Pao,

Val Demings rebukes Jim Jordan in fiery exchange over law enforcement: ‘Did I strike a nerve?’

April 21, 2021 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Val Demings and Republican Rep. Jim Jordan had a heated exchange Tuesday during a House Judiciary hearing after Jordan tried to cut Demings short as she spoke about law enforcement. Tensions escalated during debate over the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act, which would address the surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans. Republicans had

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

April 21, 2021 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

Three months into President Joe Biden’s term, the candidate fields are taking shape and the first early data is emerging about the fight for control of the chamber that will ultimately determine how successful he can be.

Goldman Sachs employs just 49 Black people in top US jobs

April 21, 2021 5:15 AM CNN Newsource

Goldman Sachs has just 49 Black executives and senior managers in its US workforce, accounting for about 3% of the total. In a sustainability report published Tuesday, the investment bank revealed data on the racial and gender composition of its US workforce for the first time. The numbers reflect a very low rate of Black

The parent company of Old Country Buffet filed for bankruptcy

April 21, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

Fresh Acquisitions, the parent company of a restaurant chain that owns several buffet-style concepts, including Old Country Buffet, filed for bankruptcy. The Chapter 11 filing more than a year into the pandemic illustrates the struggles the industry faces, particularly ones that are reliant on buffets. Furr’s Fresh Buffet, Ryan’s, Old Country Buffet, Tahoe Joes Famous

India’s health care system close to collapse

April 21, 2021 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

India’s health care system and other essential services are close to collapse as a second coronavirus wave that started in mid-March tears through the country with devastating speed. On Wednesday, the country saw its highest daily rise in infections and deaths since the start of the pandemic — 295,041 new COVID-19 cases and 2,023 fatalities

Here come the dreaded post-pandemic price increases

April 21, 2021 4:34 AM CNN Newsource

For months, investors have been bracing for signs that prices will increase as the post-pandemic economic recovery gathers steam. Well, they’re here. What’s happening: Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble has said it will raise prices on brands such as Pampers diapers and Tampax tampons. The increases will vary by brand, but will be in

Department of Homeland Security was ‘unprepared’ for Portland response during summer unrest, watchdog finds

April 21, 2021 4:22 AM CNN Newsource

The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security surged hundreds of federal agents to Portland, Oregon, last summer with incomplete training and missing equipment, a new watchdog report says. The department’s inspector general flagged several major concerns with the deployment of more than 700 officers, including failure to properly train them to police riots and to

Key senators to watch on infrastructure negotiations

April 21, 2021 4:08 AM CNN Newsource

As discussions over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal ramp up, Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over the scope, size and potential price tag of any plan, in addition to how to pay for it. Democrats say they are willing to compromise and negotiate but won’t water down a key legislative priority, while Republicans argue

Joe Biden delivered the Chauvin verdict speech America needed

April 21, 2021 4:03 AM CNN

Here’s what you are not going to get in a major address from President Joseph Biden: textured rhetoric woven with references to the classics; eloquent, poetic phraseology ringing like heavenly music and leaving its listeners with echoes of Shakespeare, Lincoln and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s what you are going to get in a

Super League to amend plans for elite tournament after English teams say they won’t participate

April 21, 2021 3:38 AM CNN

The architects of the European Super League appeared to strike a defiant tone Tuesday, promising to “reshape the project” following the withdrawal of all six English clubs from the controversial breakaway competition. The dramatic collapse of the multibillion-dollar league comes less than 48 hours after it was first launched, sparking a furious continent-wide backlash among

5 things to know for April 21: Chauvin trial, coronavirus, infrastructure, Russia and China, Chad

April 21, 2021 3:32 AM CNN

The annual Lyrid meteor shower marks the first big meteor show of the year. It peaks on April 22 (tomorrow), so make sure to get a good look at the night sky. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You

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