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Worsening inequality, trillions of dollars in economic damage and depressed economic growth. Those are the outcomes that economists fear we will face unless the world aggressively confronts the climate crisis. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of economists agree “immediate and drastic” action is warranted to curb emissions, according to a survey released Tuesday from the Institute for
Continue ReadingRachel Bilson had what she thought was a cool throwback photo of her and Rami Malek, but according to her, Malek didn’t think so. It turns out they went to high school together, and according to “The O.C.” star, were good friends. “We were in the same crew. We did ‘The Crucible’ together senior year,”
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Several civil rights groups announced on Tuesday that they have filed a joint federal lawsuit over the Georgia election overhaul bill, the third federal lawsuit challenging the legislation since it was signed into law last week. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Georgia, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Southern Poverty Law Center,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — While swordplay has been around for thousands of years, a certified instructor at arms in Milwaukee is giving this ancient sport a pandemic-era twist. On CBS 58 Sunday Morning Brendan Cullerton joined Sean Newton outside Discovery World on the Milwaukee Lakefront to see what attracts
Continue ReadingIt looks like NBC is saying — in the nicest possible way — “Thank U, Next” to coach Nick Jonas. Grammy-winning singer Ariana Grande tweeted Tuesday that she will be taking Jonas’s slot as a judge on “The Voice” next season. “Surprise !!! i am beyond thrilled, honored, excited to be joining @kellyclarkson @johnlegend @blakeshelton
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The mother of a DC Police officer who was brutally assaulted while defending the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection said Monday that she and her family are outraged by former President Donald Trump’s claim that his supporters were “hugging and kissing” officers during the riot and that the mob posed “zero threat.” Terry
Continue ReadingIn a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm says it is changing its name to “Voltswagen.” Yes, really. In what seemed to be a shocking goof — pun absolutely intended — Volkswagen of America on Monday briefly posted an unfinished press release announcing a plan to change its
Continue ReadingPizza Hut is doubling down on the growing popularity of the drive-thru with a new digital-focused version now opening at more than 1,500 restaurants with more to come. The pizza chain announced Tuesday a new pick-up window called “The Hut Lane,” which it said offers “convenience and speed without customers ever having to park their
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The names of the key players are different, but the lessons similar. The spectacular implosion of hedge fund Archegos Capital Management, much like the GameStop saga earlier this year, serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by extreme leverage, secret derivatives and rock-bottom interest rates. ViacomCBS, Discovery and other media titans’ stocks crashed Friday
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina (WRAL) — With large gatherings and unauthorized parties leading to coronavirus clusters on campuses since last summer, college students have borne much of the criticism for spikes in cases in North Carolina and elsewhere. But now, those students have a chance to help the
Continue ReadingThe second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man’s final moments. Watch the proceedings and coverage live, when they happen, in the player below: Donald Wynn Williams II began testifying Monday
Continue ReadingAn experimental rocket that SpaceX launched at its South Texas facilities Tuesday appears to have exploded, but heavy fog at the landing site left even SpaceX uncertain about what had occurred. “At least the crater is in the right place!” SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted. All three of SpaceX’s previous prototypes crash landed or exploded
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEWPORT BEACH, California (KABC) — People in the Newport Heights community and the surrounding area woke up Sunday morning to flyers outside their homes promoting Ku Klux Klan ideologies. Devin George came to Southern California more than two years ago to escape what he calls more prevalent racism
Continue ReadingUS Customs and Border Protection is deploying more agents to the US-Mexico border as the agency continues to face a growing number of migrants, an agency spokeswoman told CNN. Stephanie Malin, a CBP spokeswoman, said more than 300 agents, including those that were part of an initial deployment earlier this year, are being moved primarily
Continue ReadingThe assault over the last week by Islamist militants on a town in northern Mozambique is the most serious and deadly in their four-year insurgency — and directly threatens the country’s economic future. People who escaped the town of Palma in Cabo Delgado province speak of dozens of bodies scattered on the streets — some
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WEST ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — One of West Asheville’s most popular murals is getting a new face. The Dolly Parton mural on the side of Beauty Parade has been a West Asheville fixture for the past few years. Now, Dolly will be getting a duet partner on
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President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health chiefs warns of “impending doom” over a possible new Covid-19 surge. “Our work is far from over. The war against Covid-19 is far from won. This is deadly serious,” the
Continue ReadingIn a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm says it is changing its name to “Voltswagen.” Yes, really. In what seemed to be a shocking goof — pun absolutely intended — Volkswagen of America on Monday briefly posted an unfinished press release announcing a plan to change its
Continue ReadingThe second day of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death is set to begin Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man’s final moments. Donald Wynn Williams II began testifying Monday as the third witness in the trial. Relying on his
Continue ReadingBrooke Shields is talking about how badly she broke her leg and how she’s recovering. Shields says she broke her femur while exercising in the gym in January, and then spent weeks in the hospital having multiple surgeries. “I’ve come a long way since this, but the journey is just beginning,” Shields wrote on Instagram,
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