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Big names in entertainment this week
In entertainment this week, there are plenty of big names in new movies, TV and music. Taylor Swift is re-releasing her 2008 album “Fearless.” PBS debuts a new documentary about Ernest Hemingway. And Andy Garcia stars in a new drama series on ABC called “Rebel.” The Associated Press has the story: ‘Thunder Force’ debuts Friday…
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Stock market increases follow March jobs hike
As the economy improves, stocks are following right along. Monday was a good day for the stock market as gains followed the news on Friday of increases in the job industry. The Associated Press has the story: Economy recovering, stocks rising (AP) Stocks rose broadly on Wall Street in afternoon trading Monday as investors welcomed…
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Turkey detains former admirals over coup concerns
The government of Turkey is not taking any chances when it comes to risks of another military coup. Ten retired admirals were detained after they held a midnight meeting supportive of an international shipping treaty, something that could be interpreted as supporting a military coup. The Associated Press has the story: Ten retired admirals detained…
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Corporations gave millions to reps pushing voting restrictions
Some major corporations spoke out against Georgia’s new restrictive voting law last week. But at the same time, they have contributed over $50 million to some of those legislators involved. The Associated Press has the story: Corporations critical of Georgia’s new voting law contributed millions to the legislators who supported it WASHINGTON (AP) — When executives…
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US Soccer, New rules for the game
US Soccer, New rules for the game AP- U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League are joining a trial program that will allow teams two additional substitutes for suspected concussions in each match. The International Football Association Board, which sets the rules for the game, approved the trial for concussion substitutes…
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Jordan’s king steps into stepbrother drama
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has stepped into the fray involving claims by his stepbrother, a former crown prince, that he is being held under house arrest. The palace said Abdullah’s paternal uncle Prince Hassan has been asked to speak to Prince Hamzah, and Hamzah has confirmed his loyalty. The U.S. has sided with Abdullah. The…
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Putin signs law allowing him more terms in office
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been able to stay in office for over 20 years by getting the presidential term limit law revised. On Monday, he signed a law giving him the ability to run for two more six-year terms. The Associated Press has the story: Russian President Vladimir Putin can now potentially hold office…
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Electric vehicle charger subsidies are bad energy policy
Both the so-called CLEAN Future Act and the Biden-Harris Administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure package, if enacted, will impose upon America substantially more expensive and less reliable energy, and it will reduce job growth and economic expansion. This will be particularly harmful to the working poor who can least afford these burdens. We all want a…
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Buttigieg rides bike to new Transportation chief job
Pete Buttigieg continues to grab headlines now that he has transitioned to his new cabinet position in the Biden administration, secretary of the Department of Transportation. He has taken to biking to and from the D.C. job, and has been seen in a park casually chatting with fellow dog owners including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Associated…