‘Dire warning’ for the planet: Coal is powering the economic recovery
Global carbon dioxide emissions are set to surge dangerously this year as the global economy undergoes a huge recovery. In a new report, the…
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Apple unveils a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, AirTag and more
Apple made good on its “Spring loaded” promise by unveiling a slew of new products at its annual Spring product launch event. From a new…
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Want to get away? Greece is letting tourists back in
Although the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Greece says it is open for tourism. Greece has lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers and…
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This is what an asteroid looks like after playing tag with a spacecraft
When NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swept in to collect a sample from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020, it left a noticeable…
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State Department boosting ‘Do Not Travel’ list
The U.S. State Department is adding more countries to its ‘Do Not Travel’ list. Officials said it’s boosting its guidance to include 80% of countries…
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Ask a Black therapist: 4 ways to support Black people’s mental health
“There is a difference between being informed and getting retraumatized.” That’s what clinical therapist Paul Bashea Williams tells…
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Venmo just put crypto access in the palm of everyone’s hand
Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies have gone increasingly mainstream, but Tuesday’s announcement that Venmo is adding crypto support just put…
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Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises
The risk of surface transmission of Covid-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne…
Continue ReadingHow to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants — Dr. Wen explains
A coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is…
Continue ReadingSleeping less than 6 hours a night in midlife raises risk of dementia 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: We interrupt your yawns with an important announcement. If you’re trying to get by on about six hours…
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AirTag could give a nice bump to Apple’s growing lineup of smaller stuff
When people think Apple, they think big ticket items like iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. But the company’s accessories line of iPhone cases,…
Continue ReadingTo end this pandemic, ‘we’ve got to get everyone in our country vaccinated,’ US surgeon general says
All Americans age 16 and up can now get a Covid-19 vaccine. But the challenge is getting enough people to roll up their sleeves so we can finally…
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Health Minute: When to throw out your makeup
Makeup comes with an expiration date and should be replaced…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson said blood clots have been reported with all Covid-19 vaccines. The author of the study they cited says they’re wrong.
When news broke that Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine might be linked to blood clots, the company responded by pointing a finger at…
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United Airlines facing lawsuits for engine problem
Two lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines over the flight that lost an engine over Colorado in February.…
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Bitcoin tries to rebound after dramatic weekend selloff
It has been a turbulent week for Bitcoin — and it’s only Monday. After the cryptocurrency suffered a flash crash on Saturday — plummeting some…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s new BTS meal is coming, featuring flavors you weren’t able to get in the US
McDonald’s is partnering with BTS, the massively popular Korean pop band, for its next celebrity meal — and this time it’s going…
Continue ReadingGameStop CEO George Sherman is stepping down, sending the stock soaring
over for GameStop CEO George Sherman. The video game retailer and meme stock announced Monday that Sherman will be stepping down on July 31 — or…
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Health officials considered issuing a warning before deciding to recommend a pause of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
As health officials discussed how to handle reports of blood clots possibly linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, one option considered was…
Continue ReadingPeloton refuses to recall its Tread+ treadmill after 39 accidents. Its stock is tumbling
Peloton shares fell 4% in early trading following an “urgent warning” from the United States government telling owners of the company’s Tread+ to…
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