Target to give hourly employees $500 pandemic bonus
As for its 2021 plan, Target extends its benefits to continue to help team members and their families navigate the pandemic’s…
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CVS to offer more COVID-19 vaccinations in February
Beginning in February, CVS will start offering on-site coronavirus…
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‘Bizarre’ dinosaur Spinosaurus behaved like a giant, flightless stork, study says
Paleontologists have long been puzzled about how the Spinosaurus — a giant dinosaur and aquatic predator — would have behaved. Now, they…
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UK police officers facing fines after having haircuts at police station
Some 31 London Metropolitan Police officers each face a £200 fine (about $275) after having their hair cut at a police station in east London…
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Alabama tornado demolishes homes, killing 1 person and injuring dozens in the Birmingham area
What used to be homes are now mangled piles of debris, with personal belongings strewn across lawns and streets. That’s the new reality near…
Continue ReadingWhy swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…
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At least 1 killed and nearly 30 injured after a large tornado ripped through Birmingham area
At least one person is dead and dozens injured amid a trail of destruction after a tornado described as “large and extremely dangerous”…
Continue ReadingKobe Bryant wasn’t just an NBA star. He was an ambassador for all sports
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died tragically last year at age 41, will likely be best known for his gifts with the roundball. He was one of the…
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White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans
Black and Latino Americans are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at significantly lower rates than White people — a disparity that health…
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Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new Covid-19 variants that have been detected in the US and what they could…
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One year later: Remembering Kobe Bryant
It’s been a year since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others lost their lives in a helicopter crash.…
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These high schoolers turned their tough experiences during the pandemic into powerful memoirs
A teenager left to care for his family. One who found his faith, and another who watched his father relapse into addiction. They are the firsthand…
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Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…
Continue ReadingBiden to sign executive orders related to ‘equity’
President Joe Biden is slated to sign a series of executive actions revolving around “equity” policy on Tuesday, focusing on policing…
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Imperial County requests more vaccine doses
The note states the positivity rate of infection is 18.1% and has, since March 2020, never dropped below…
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More cancellations for Carnival amid jumbled vaccine rollout
Carnival’s planned seasonal service out of San Diego has been suspended until further notice, and cruises scheduled through April 2023 were…
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Bus in deadly Grand Canyon crash offers tours by comedians
Authorities say the cause of the rollover is under investigation, though a fire official has said speed appeared to be a…
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GOP lawmakers take aim at Ducey’s pandemic emergency powers
A Senate committee voted Monday to end the public health emergency that gives the state access to millions of dollars in federal funds and expands…
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At least 1 dead after a large and dangerous tornado rips through Birmingham area
A tornado described as “large and extremely dangerous” by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, Alabama, left at least one…
Continue Reading Dogs likely migrated to the Americas with humans over 15,000 years ago, study says
Dogs have been following humans for thousands of years. Archaeological and genetic data has revealed that dogs accompanied humans when they were…
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