Apple is making big changes to the insides of its computers. Apple This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. Apple has always sold its computers like luxury cars, highlighting sex appeal while promising they can get the job done too. Now, […]
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Vice-Chancellors to launch a crack down on ‘low quality’ degrees
Vice-Chancellors are to launch a crack down on “low quality” degrees as they as it is not in students’ interests to allow them to go “unchecked”. Universities UK (UUK) is drawing up a new charter aimed at ensuring institutions take a “consistent and transparent approach to identifying and improving […]
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Peru interim president Merino resigns amid protests after replacing Vizcarra
For millions of Peruvians, particularly the young, Merino had become the face of a corrupt political class that has entrenched itself in Congress and sought to stop Vizcarra’s attempts to end their careers through sweeping reform. The mass protests that forced Merino to step down were less about defending Vizcarra […]
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Fox News has never seen competition like Newsmax
Newsmax and One America News — which falsely claim Trump won the 2020 election — are two of the biggest beneficiaries of Trump and his supporters’ ire. The channels’ ratings have surged in recent days. Although Biden won the election — a fact Trump acknowledged Sunday — Greg Kelly, the […]
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Walmart knocks $100 off the Arlo Video Doorbell, plus five more early Black Friday deals
This article was originally published on Engadget HuffPost and Verizon Media may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Walmart WalmartWalmart knocks $100 off the Arlo Video Doorbell, plus five more early Black Friday deals As you tick […]
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Terrorist group founder now running online neo-Nazi T-shirt business
The Blackguard online shop run by National Action co-founder Ben Raymond (screengrab) The co-founder of a far-right terrorist group has set up an online business selling neo-Nazi T-shirts, The Independent can reveal. Ben Raymond, who started National Action in 2013, distanced himself from the group after it became the first […]
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The federal government’s chief information security officer is helping an outside effort to hunt for alleged voter fraud
Sandoval is one of several Trump appointees in the federal government — some in senior roles — who are harnessing their expertise for the project, according to the group’s leader. The participation of administration officials in the project shows the extent of the efforts by the president’s allies to justify […]
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Mum shows off incredible secret family cinema room hidden behind bookcase
A mum has shared the incredible secret cinema room her husband created in their home – and guests would never know it exisited. Ange Lanaway posted a video on Facebook showing a cosy open planing living area and dining room with a large wooden bookshelf against the back wall. But […]
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This interactive tool figures out your COVID-19 risk of attending an event
Planning to attend an event but unsure of the COVID-19 risk, and if you should go at all? There’s an evidence-based interactive web tool that can help. Developed by researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and simple in its design, the online tool uses data updated daily to estimate the chance that one […]
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Colorado Governor Warns Against Family Holiday Gatherings, and Readers Respond
As Colorado’s COVID-19 numbers skyrocket, Governor Jared Polis has become increasingly urgent in his requests that the state’s residents take strict precautions. Not just by wearing face masks and observing social distancing, he noted at a November 13 press conference, but also by isolating themselves now if they want to […]
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Meet Rebekah Mercer, the deep-pocketed co-founder of Parler, a controversial conservative social network
Mecer is the daughter of Robert Mercer, a hedge fund manager and the co-founder of the now-defunct political data-analysis firm Cambridge Analytica. The Mercers have been prominent supporters of President Donald Trump and conservative causes. “John and I started Parler to provide a neutral platform for free speech, as our […]
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Thorpe and Company, oldest retailer in Sioux City, to close as proprietor prepares to retire | Local Business
Rusty Clark helps long-time customers Carla and Peter MacFarlane look at watches Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Thorpe & Co. Jewellers in Sioux City, Iowa. Clark and his wife, Karen, have announced their retirement and the closure of the store which has been in Clark’s family for 120 years. Tim […]
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Zillah family honored as 2020 Angels in Adoption | Local
ZILLAH — Maggie and Eugene Dawson, recently named Central Washington’s 2020 Angels in Adoption, were on the hunt for a certificate that detailed the honor earlier this month. “I thought it was on top of the refrigerator somewhere,” Eugene said. “Check in that cabinet.” It was just another day in […]
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‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is my family’s story. I’m happy it shared my Mamaw with the world.
Some critics were upset the book reflected negatively on Middletown. I think this story could have been set anywhere. There are a lot of people who see their own families in the stories J.D. tells. I think that, like good journalism, a good book is like a mirror, reflecting the […]
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Cricut Joy review: How I’m crafting my way through quarantine
Today’s best Cricut Joy Vinyl Machine deals Cricut Joy Machine – Compact… Cricut cutters have always caught my attention, but my inexperience with the world of vinyl crafting and lack of space for a massive, printer-like machine kept me at bay. Enter the Cricut Joy, the perfect entry point for […]
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Comings and Goings: Yuma has several new food options | Business
Today’s column is all about food, food, food, starting with a new food grab-and-go store. Thee Food Boutique is now open at 281 W. 24th St., Suite 116A, bringing together three different companies with a variety of unique products and an array of flavors. Chef Lucy Sedano, owner of Caterfit […]
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Joe Biden to take presidency as Democrats battle over future of party
CLOSE House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she is happy with the results of the election despite a loss of House seats. (Nov. 6) AP Domestic WASHINGTON – Several elections across the country still hadn’t been decided when the blame game started. House Democrats were stunned by their losses after weeks of forecasting […]
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Simple ways to add comfort to your day in stressful times
I don’t know about you, but I could really use a break from all of my worries, and binge-eating chocolate chips doesn’t seem to be the answer. When I get stressed out, I try to focus on my rule of three: What’s best for my health is usually also the […]
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955 FIFTH AVENUE, New York, USA, NY – Luxury Real Estate Listings for Sale
Full Floor on Fifth Avenue – Four Rooms on the ParkA Stunning and Simple Combination OpportunityHigh above the trees at 955 Fifth Avenue, you may find the best-ever full floor available on Fifth. This beautiful 8th floor apartment is divided in to two separate apartments, which are easily joined by […]
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These kids, teachers are making school work during COVID. Here’s how.
Teacher David Finkle works with students in his classroom October 16 at DeLand High School in Florida. Michelle Thompson can imagine her kindergarten students gathered around the tables that used to fill her classroom, building tiny houses from popsicle sticks, pieces of straw and toy cubes. She can almost hear […]