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Antarctic sponges discovered under the ice shelf is perplexing scientists

February 15, 2021 12:39 PM CNN Newsource

The accidental discovery of strange life forms on a boulder beneath the ice shelves of the Antarctic has confounded scientists. Researchers were…

Here’s why Covid-19 numbers keep gradually improving. (Hint: It’s not widespread vaccinations)

February 15, 2021 11:53 AM CNN

Kudos to all the Americans who’ve been responsible about mask wearing and social distancing. Health experts say your efforts are paying off.…

NASA’s Perseverance rover will land on Mars this week. Here’s what to expect

February 15, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

Perseverance, NASA’s most sophisticated rover to date, is expected to land on the surface of Mars on Thursday, February 18, around 3:55 p.m.…

First Black woman to lead WTO says she will prioritize fair trade, access to Covid-19 vaccines

February 15, 2021 10:58 AM CNN

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was confirmed as director-general of the World Trade Organization on Monday, becoming the first woman and the first African to…

Canada travel restrictions and quarantine rules come into effect

February 15, 2021 10:55 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said restrictions are placed to prevent a third wave from…

Coast Guard calls off one search, another continues off Florida coast as 16 are reportedly missing

February 15, 2021 10:38 AM CNN Newsource

The United States Coast Guard has called off the search for six people off the Florida coast while continuing to look for 10 people that went missing…

‘Revenge bedtime procrastination’ could be robbing you of precious sleep time

February 15, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

After a long day of working from home, Hadly Clark spends her evening hours mindlessly swiping through her phone. She powers through her usual…

Canada’s vaccine rollout stalls, confining seniors to their homes for months to come

February 15, 2021 10:19 AM CNN

Like most Canadian seniors, David and Carol Green have been patient and even good humored about the pandemic waves that have kept them house-bound…

Climate activist Disha Ravi arrested in India over farmers’ protest ‘toolkit’

February 15, 2021 10:16 AM CNN

Supporters of a young climate activist arrested in India over a farmers’ protest “toolkit,” later shared by Swedish climate…

Meghan and Harry are expecting a second child

February 15, 2021 9:27 AM CNN

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their family. Meghan is pregnant with their second child, a spokesperson…

19-year-old flees Border Patrol, abandons car with migrants

February 15, 2021 9:10 AM Sumiko Keil

The 19-year-old crashed into two vehicles and fled on foot but was shortly…

3-alarm fire rips through Mayan Hotel in El Centro

February 15, 2021 8:45 AM Sumiko Keil

Fire crews said they will remain on scene and operate the area for the next two…

Biden faces pressure as U.S. sets new course on immigration

February 15, 2021 8:23 AM The Associated Press

While Biden has taken steps in his first weeks in office to reverse Trump’s immigration policies, his administration hasn’t lifted some of the…

Rate of new virus infections falling, but deaths remain high

February 15, 2021 8:19 AM The Associated Press

The rates of new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations continue to fall across California, but the state’s death toll remains persistently…

NYPD charges 21-year-old man in connection with four subway stabbings that left 2 dead

February 15, 2021 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

The suspect charged in connection with the four subway stabbings that left two people dead over the weekend has been identified as a 21-year-old man…

Batch of homegrown coronavirus mutations seen in US

February 15, 2021 8:08 AM CNN Newsource

Researchers said Sunday they have identified a batch of similar troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating in the United States.…

Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single

February 15, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…