TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha said he escaped a “well-planned” assassination attempt on Sunday in which gunmen fired on his motorcade in the capital Tripoli, though an armed force that said its members were involved disputed his account. Speaking to Reuters, Bashagha said a vehicle started encroaching […]
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Lawmakers investigate Jan. 6 security failures
Presented by Facebook To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN –> A midday take on what’s happening in politics and how to have a sense of humor about it.* *Ha. Haha. Hahah. Sniff. Haha. […]
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While Mercedes debuts another knockout C-class, Cadillac looks to the future
Feb. 23—Mercedes unveiled its all-new C-class Tuesday, and it’s stunning. With its curved, space-age screen rising from the console, state-of-the-art “MBUX” voice recognition, and smooth, 255-horse turbo engine with 48-volt battery assist, Merc’s best-selling sedan reasserts the automaker’s place — along with the BMW 3-series and Tesla Model 3 — […]
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Simone Rocha AW21 LFW Show Review
What do you do when you’re an independent designer on the verge of a collaboration with a global megabrand? If you’re Simone Rocha, the latest designer to translate her signatures for the masses with the help of H&M, you do a completely U-turn and make a collection that sits at […]
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Deb Haaland Confirmation: Interior Nominee Sidesteps Question on Biden’s Keystone XL Order
Rep. Deb Haaland (D., N.M.) speaks during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be Interior Secretary on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., February 23, 2021. (Graeme Jennings/Reuters) Representative Deb Haaland (D., N.M.) on Tuesday would not say whether she agrees with President Biden’s […]
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How Online Retailers Are Cutting Through The Noise
Tiny Bodega’s curated snack box is one example of the curation approach used to aid in product … [+] discovery. Tiny Bodega In the world of online retail, a new trend is emerging—and it centers around the theme of curation. Look around the internet right now and you’ll find more […]
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Ford previews 2022 Explorer King Ranch luxury SUV
Ford buyers will soon have another Western-themed King Ranch-branded model to choose from. The company released a short preview video to announce the next addition to the range will make its debut on February 24. Posted on Twitter, the six-second teaser asks more questions than it answers. It shows the […]
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California lawmakers send Gavin Newsom COVID stimulus deal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, takes questions from the media after a visit to Ramona Gardens Recreation Center in Los Angeles to discuss the state’s efforts to vaccinate hard-to-reach and disproportionately impacted communities, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. California’s new system of delivering and scheduling coronavirus vaccines is being rolled out […]
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Tech Stocks Are Getting Crushed Again. What’s Behind the Selloff.
EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images Text size Welcome to the first tech wreck of the new year. Stock futures are down again Tuesday and tech, in particular, is taking it on the chin. The tech-darling FAANG stocks are all down between 1% and 2% in premarket trading. Microsoft shares are […]
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Best face mask for work in 2021
Although some states and parts of the world are beginning to re-open, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are still urging people to wear non-medical face masks and coverings when outside the home. This doesn’t mean just N95s or even loose-fitting surgical masks (PDF). They can be reusable cloth masks, […]
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Skincare Startup Heyday Raises $20 Million In Series B Funding
Heyday has just raised its latest round of venture funding, a bulk of which will fuel its franchising model and brick-and-mortar expansion plans. Heyday When you walk into any Heyday location, the founders of the skincare startup want to make one thing clear to newcomers: although the one-stop facial shops […]
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Deb Haaland hearing is Indian Country’s Obama moment
This photo provided by Brandi Liberty shows Liberty holding a photo of her grandmother as a child at Liberty’s home in New Orleans on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Liberty is among Native Americans who will be closely watching the confirmation hearing for Deb Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman who has […]
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3 Exciting Benefits ECommerce Websites Can Get From Guest Posting
One of the toughest and most challenging tasks that online business owners need to perform is to make higher sales all the time. It does not matter what kind of product or service you offer, you need to find a compelling way to promote them to your target audience. But […]
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How Consumers Should Use J.D. Power Ratings For Car Shopping
Getty The J.D. Power name is ubiquitous in automotive advertising with brands routinely bragging about the awards they’ve received from the respected third-party market research firm. The company issues 14 annual studies about vehicle quality, consumer satisfaction and other topics. There’s an award for the brand with the most reliable […]
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Federal appeals court sides with New York state against Seneca Nation over $435 million in casino revenue | State
(The Center Square) – A federal appeals panel ruled in favor of New York Monday in a case pitting the state against the Seneca Nation of Indians over casino gaming revenues. According to the Cuomo Administration, that means the state is due $435 million, with local governments in western New […]
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Online Classes That Are Worth the Investment
jacoblund / Getty Images/iStockphoto Last year, as millions of kids turned on devices and journeyed into remote learning, the online education industry saw another trend emerge. Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) platforms boomed as adults, also stuck at home, started enrolling in courses and programs en masse. Classes that had […]
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Here’s The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Way Before You’re Supposed To See It
Image: Mercedes-Benz (leaked via social media) Multiple images of what appears to be the upcoming 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and one of its AMG-tuned trims have leaked online ahead of the car’s official debut. The photos reveal styling tweaks reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz CLS and a massive tablet screen instead of […]
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Microsoft Photos – Review 2021
Microsoft Photos, the free photo viewer and editor included with Windows 10, offers competent image editing and photo enhancements along with tools for organizing and editing videos, all in a touch-friendly interface. You can mark up images with drawings, add background music and 3D effects to videos, and search more […]
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Sympathy gift ideas – CNN Underscored
(CNN) — Current circumstances make losing a loved one even more complicated and isolating than usual. Those dealing with loss right now have the added burdens of not being able to say a proper goodbye at the hospital or to honor the deceased at an in-person memorial. We also […]