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The Latest: Biden, Pence set to get COVID-19 vaccine soon
President-elect Joe Biden announces former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg as his nominee for transportation secretary during a news conference at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool via AP) Kevin Lamarque AP WASHINGTON The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local): 6:30 […]
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Asian lawmakers set sights on Biden’s Labor secretary pick
Asian American lawmakers are focusing their lobbying efforts on President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenDeVos urges Education Dept. staff to ‘resist’ when Biden takes office LGBTQ groups celebrate Buttigieg pick for Transportation secretary Biden administration needs bipartisan solutions for older Americans, lawmakers say MORE‘s pick to lead the Labor Department as they […]
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Around the House: When traveling away from home, don’t set thermostat too low |
Dear Ken: How low should we set the thermostat while we’re traveling away from home? — Gayle Answer: Never less than 55 degrees. You don’t want to risk freezing pipes in the outside walls. While the thermostat might be at a given setting, the exterior walls — especially those facing […]
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Joe Biden Set To Tap Tom Vilsack As Agriculture Secretary Despite Black Leaders’ Concerns
President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly set to choose Tom Vilsack as the next secretary of agriculture, allowing his longtime friend to return to the same job he held for all eight years of President Barack Obama’s administration. Vilsack’s nomination comes with deep reservations from some Biden allies in the civil rights community […]
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As Debenhams is set to stop trading, here’s what to buy in the department store’s closing down sale
The pandemic dealt a devastating blow to the department store (Debenhams) It was recently announced that British department store Debenhams is set to close permanently after 242 years of trading, having been in administration since April. The struggling retailer has previously cut approximately 6,500 jobs since May as the coronavirus […]
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A Samsung TV, Luggage Set And More Of Walmart’s Best Deals Post-Black Friday
This article was originally published on In The Know. HuffPost and Verizon Media may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Yahoo / WalmartA wonderland of entertainment options. Okay, people, the season is here—and it’s time to do […]
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How to set up a home gym space that works for you
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year’s many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness. To meet our fitness needs while gyms were closed for prolonged periods, many […]
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10 Stocks Set To Soar From Holiday Shopping
Etsy marketplace sign With the holidays just about here, you’re likely scrambling to get your gift-giving list together and strategizing about what to buy, when to buy it, who to buy it from and how to get it there. All of those choices — made by you and millions of […]
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Singles Day: Alibaba sales blitz set for record haul as Chinese shake off Covid-19
China’s annual Singles Day online shopping bonanza regularly hauls in tens of billions of dollars for Alibaba and other e-commerce and retail companies in China. This year, it’s taking on new meaning as a showcase for the country’s success in battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The event already appears to be […]
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Yes, the Constitution Set Up a Democracy
Jeffrey Rosen: America is living James Madison’s nightmare Yet while dependent on the people, the Constitution did not embrace simple majoritarian democracy. The states, with unequal populations, got equal representation in the Senate. The Electoral College also gave the states weight as states in selecting the president. But the centrality […]
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Rock Island-Milan School District set to begin blended learning option for families
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) – The Rock Island-Milan School District will now allow families to choose between a 100% online or blended learning model as the school begins its second quarter on October 19. Although one Rock Island parent is keeping her kids online for a surprising reason. “We decided […]
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Good Cakes and Bakes set to reopen after remodel, kitchen expansion
CLOSE April Anderson is the co-owner of Good Cakes and Bakes on Livernois Avenue on the Avenue of Fashion in Detroit and is reopening Oct. 17th, after an interior remodel to increase kitchen and baking area for future cooking classes. The cafe area has also been remodeled and designed for […]
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iPhone 12: Apple finally set the date for its latest iPhone’s debut
Angela Lang/CNET This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. Apple has set the date for its latest iPhone’s debut. The new device, rumored to be called the iPhone 12, is expected to include super-fast 5G wireless connectivity and a new, […]
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Irina Salvina death: EU calls for inquiry into Russian journalist who set herself on fire
The EU’s lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, Peter Stano, said in a tweet Monday that the EU was “shocked about the tragic death of journalist Irina Slavina.” Slavina, whose real name was Irina Murakhtaeva, set herself on fire on Friday in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, 400 […]
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Bath & Oral Care Products Market May Set New Growth Story | Church & Dwight, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Sep 22, 2020 (Market Insight Reports) — (New Jersey) Latest added Global Bath & Oral Care Products Market research study by HTF MI offers detailed product outlook and elaborates market review till 2025. The market Study is […]
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This set of online courses could kickstart your freelance career
This set of online courses could kickstart your freelance career TL;DR: The Kickstart Your Freelance Career Course Bundle is on sale for £23.55 as of Sept. 27, saving you 98% on list price. Not to alarm you or anything, but it’s a rough moment to be looking for a new […]
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China’s piggy bank, the National Social Security Fund, set to be among Ant Group’s top IPO investors
Ant Group is making room for China’s state pension fund, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), to buy shares during the financial technology giant’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. The group is favouring long-term investors who backed the country’s […]
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London Designers Embrace Film, Set Their Own Rules
LONDON — This was a London season of mixed emotions and many question marks. With new government restrictions forbidding social gatherings of more than six people, most of the city’s designers embraced the film format for the first time, with just a handful of one-on-one appointments hosted on the side. […]