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The House impeachment managers presented senators with videos of their colleagues fleeing a pro-Trump mob, which breached the US Capitol shouting “stop the steal.” They showed the rioters searching for then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and rummaging through the senators’ desks on the chamber floor. Some of the Trump supporters were
Continue ReadingCovid-19 case numbers in Tanzania have risen considerably since January, says the United States embassy in the country’s largest city, Dar es Salaam. The warning comes as the East African nation’s president continues to downplay the virus and tell the health ministry not to rush to purchase vaccines. Tanzania has not reported Covid-19 cases or
Continue ReadingWhitney Wolfe Herd isn’t based in Silicon Valley. She doesn’t have a STEM degree and she didn’t raise billions in venture capital. But Wolfe Herd’s company, Bumble, is set to have one of the most high-profile technology IPOs of the year so far, in what will be a milestone moment not just for her business
Continue ReadingThe pandemic has left more than half of British adults financially vulnerable, with too much debt or not enough savings to cope with a “negative life event” such as redundancy, loss of hours, or ill health. That’s according to the results of a survey by the Financial Conduct Authority, the country’s top banking regulator. The
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Click here for updates on this story New York (WABC) — A New York City boxing club is helping its community knocked down by the coronavirus pandemic by providing a kind gesture that’s good for the body. “We got knocked down on the canvas but we getting right back up and we fighting,” said Power
Continue ReadingAfter rising country star Morgan Wallen was filmed using a racial slur, his fans rallied behind him and sent his album sales soaring. An artist whose song Wallen covered on the blockbuster album is donating his cut of the album sales to furthering racial justice. Jason Isbell, whose song “Cover Me Up” appeared on Wallen’s
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Raleigh, North Carolina (WRAL) — A 23-year-old UPS employee was shot and killed in the 600 block of South East Street Wednesday afternoon. Dylan Scott Wall was shot and taken to a hospital for treatment, police said, but died as a result of his injuries. Police have arrested
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Before former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, many Capitol Hill Republicans had argued it was futile to force them to relive the January 6 insurrection because they were already witnesses who knew the facts. But by weaving together riveting snippets of video, body camera footage and never-before seen surveillance tapes, Democratic impeachment managers proved Wednesday
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America’s unemployment crisis shows no signs of letting up. Another 793,000 American workers filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor. Jobless claims continue to be stubbornly high: It was a small decrease from the previous week’s claims, which were revised higher. But it was
Continue ReadingLoujain al-Hathloul, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights campaigners, has been released after more than 1,000 days in prison for what critics have described as politically-motivated charges. Hathloul, 31, was arrested in a May 2018 sweep that targeted well-known opponents of the kingdom’s since-rescinded law barring women from driving. She told her family
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration has asked a federal judge to pause litigation over former President Donald Trump’s attempt to ban TikTok from the United States. In a court filing Wednesday, the US government said the Biden administration seeks a pause while it conducts a review of the Trump administration’s approach to the Chinese-linked social media company.
Continue ReadingRoyal Dutch Shell said its oil production and carbon emissions have peaked as it detailed plans to gradually wean itself off fossil fuels. Climate activists said it hadn’t gone far enough. The Anglo-Dutch company said in a statement on Thursday that it expects its oil production to decline by between 1% and 2% each year
Continue ReadingAfrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti has been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2021. The legendary Nigerian musician made this year’s list of nominees more than two decades after his passing. Fela was nominated alongside 15 other artists including rappers Jay-Z and LL Cool J. R&B stars Mary J. Blige,
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Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. Tonight: Kap joins the SPAC craze; Uber’s staggering loss is still actually pretty good news; and don’t forget your spare quarters — Aldi’s going all in on America. Let’s get into
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New variants of Covid-19 sweeping the world aren’t just throwing a wrench in government vaccination plans and efforts to stay ahead of the pandemic. They’re also complicating the economic recovery, as leaders acknowledge they can’t commit to easing restrictions later this year without a clearer picture of where infections are headed. What’s happening: German Chancellor
Continue Reading“They’re going room to room, we have to get out.” A few days after the revolutionary high of the 2011 anti-regime protests in Cairo, demanding the resignation of then Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the mood had shifted. Pro-government thugs were unleashed into the crowds. They started targeting demonstrators, journalists covering the events, and Westerners. Some
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New variants of Covid-19 sweeping the world aren’t just throwing a wrench in government vaccination plans and efforts to stay ahead of the pandemic. They’re also complicating the economic recovery, as leaders acknowledge they can’t commit to easing restrictions later this year without a clearer picture of where infections are headed. What’s happening: German Chancellor
Continue ReadingHere’s some good news: when people put their mind to it, they can act on climate. Research published on Wednesday has shown a significant drop in emissions of a banned ozone-depleting chemical after China clamped down on its illegal production. As a result of this drop, the recovery of the ozone layer has resumed. The
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Coast Guard rescued three Cuban nationals from a deserted Bahaman island, where they had been living off coconuts for 33 days, the agency announced. “It was incredible. I don’t know how they did it. I was amazed they were in as good as shape as they were,” Lt. Justin Dougherty told CNN affiliate
Continue ReadingAdvisers to former President Donald Trump say he still has not expressed remorse for the siege at the US Capitol, which could end up being important for Senate jurors to consider after House impeachment managers on Wednesday released new video of the violent mob’s assault on January 6. One of the new clips show then-Vice
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