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Apple has reached an agreement with Parler
AP- Apple said it has reached an agreement with the right-wing social app Parler that could lead to its reinstatement in the company’s app store. Apple kicked out Parler in January over ties to the deadly Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol. In a letter to two Republican lawmakers in Congress, Apple said it…
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Coke is rebounding after pandemic decimated sales
Coca-Cola took a big hit during the pandemic, mostly because half of it sales come from public places like restaurants and stadiums. Coke is rebounding now, as the reopenings have finally returned its case volumes to 2019 levels. The Associated Press has the story: Coca-Cola case volumes return to 2019 levels due to reopenings Sales…
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Cannes Film Festival opening with Leo Carax’s ‘Annette’
The Cannes Film Festival is resuming this year after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, although it is delayed until July 6. French director Leo Carax’s “Annette” will open the highly anticipated event. The Associated Press has the story: Leo Carax’s new movie ‘Annette’ to open the Cannes Film Festival in July…
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Chinese painting should fetch $45 million despite pandemic
The “Slave and Lion” painting by Chinese modern artist Xu Beihong is going up for sale at an auction on May 24 in Hong Kong. It is expected to be sold for $45 million to $58 million despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: ‘Slave and Lion’ modern…
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Another fatal crash involving Tesla car on autopilot
The fatalities are piling up with Tesla’s fully self-driving cars. Authorities are now investigating the latest crash, which killed two men in Texas. The Associated Press has the story: NHTSA and NTSB investigating latest fatal crash of self-driving Tesla DETROIT (AP) — Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a…
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Earth Day concert to feature Ziggy Marley
The environment is something reggae artist Ziggy Marley has been passionate about. So he was happy to be invited to perform at Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 streaming concert on Wednesday. The Associated Press has the story: Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 includes Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, Yo-Yo Ma and more NEW YORK (AP)…
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Talks proceeding slowly in Iran nuclear deal return attempt
President Joe Biden has taken steps to return the U.S. to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, which President Donald Trump had pulled the U.S. out of. Talks have begun in Vienna between Iran and the other nations that were part of the deal, but progress is slow. The Associated Press has the story: 2015…
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Cedar Rapids settles with paralyzed black man shot by cop
The insurance company for the City of Cedar Rapids has decided to give an $8 million settlement to a black man who was paralyzed after being shot by police. The city wanted to take the case to trial, but States Insurance “determined settlement to be in the best interests of its insured, the city.” The…
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India’s capital locking down again due to COVID-19
Although the nation does not want to admit it’s another lockdown, the capital of India is reverting to a partial lockdown after a surge in coronavirus cases. Politicians don’t even like to use the word as city after city brings back restrictions. The Associated Press has the story: Weeklong lockdown imposed on New Delhi, India…
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Oregon considering strict gun storage law
The Oregon State Legislature is voting on a controversial gun control bill Monday that would enact the strictest gun storage law in the country. It would require owners to secure their guns with trigger locks or in locked compartments. They would be strictly liable for anything that happens with their guns. The Associated Press has…