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Senate to debate $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Thursday amid tight security
March 4 (UPI) — The Senate will begin debating President Joe Biden‘s $ 1.9 trillion stimulus and COVID-19 relief bill on Thursday after various negotiations…
D.C. commander, Pentagon official give differing timeline of Capitol attack response
March 3 (UPI) — National security officials disagreed on the speed of response to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol during questioning Wednesday…
Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak sets out economic recovery plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is delivering his first Budget since the coronavirus pandemic was declared. He has promised to “level” with the public about the state…
Furlough support scheme to be extended in Budget until September
Getty Images The furlough scheme will be extended until the end of September in Wednesday’s Budget. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the scheme – which pays…
U.S. adds 58,000 COVID-19 cases as 3rd vaccine delivered nationwide
March 2 (UPI) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in a White House coronavirus event Tuesday as millions of doses…
World
Myanmar coup: ‘Everything will be OK’ teenage protester mourned
Crowds gathered in Mandalay on Thursday for the funeral of a 19-year-old woman who was shot dead during Myanmar’s anti-coup protests a day earlier. Kyal…
‘Incel’ found guilty of murdering 10 people in Toronto van attack
An “incel” who admitted using a van to kill 10 pedestrians in Toronto has been found guilty of their murder. Alek Minassian faced 10 counts…
Several rockets fired at air base in Iraq that hosts U.S. troops
March 3 (UPI) — Almost a dozen rockets were fired Wednesday at a military base in Iraq that hosts U.S. forces, officials said, ahead of…
Abductors ‘threatened to shoot us’: Released Nigerian schoolgirls relive their mass kidnap terror
School pupils from an all-girls’ boarding school in the town of Jangebe were required to attend a different sort of assembly this morning. Instead of…
Politics
Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak insists Covid-recovery tax rises fair
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has rejected claims his plans to claw back the cost of coronavirus support will hit the poorest hardest. Mr Sunak extended furlough…
Corporation tax rise and threshold freeze as Sunak vows ‘fairer’ UK in COVID victims’ memory
The chancellor has vowed to build a “fairer” country in memory of those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. In an unprecedented Downing Street…
Rise in corporation tax and freeze on thresholds as Sunak tries to recover COVID debt
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out an extra £65bn in COVID support for employees and businesses – but announced a freeze on income tax thresholds…
Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to quit over Alex Salmond revelations
PA Media Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to resign after new documents raised further questions about her involvement in the Alex Salmond saga. The government…
Entertainment & Arts
Janet Jackson to address Super Bowl controversy and death of Michael in new documentary
A Janet Jackson documentary is in the works, with the star reportedly giving unprecedented intimate access and “leaving no stone unturned”. The programme, which has…
Netflix boss: Film fans want joint release dates for cinema and streaming
Getty Images More films will be jointly released in cinemas and on streaming services in future because of a shift in viewing habits, a Netflix…
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Tenors
Rufus Wainwright, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli and others choose opera’s most passionate, golden voices. In the past, we’ve chosen the five minutes or so we…
Dolly Parton Jabbed With The COVID Vaccine She Helped Fund
Dolly Parton has received a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine — the one she helped fund. She shared the news to Twitter, writing, “Dolly…
Looks Like We Could Get A Fleetwood Mac Reunion With Mick Fleetwood & Lindsey Buckingham
In news that bodes extremely well for a Fleetwood Mac reunion, Mick Fleetwood & Lindsey Buckingham have buried the hatchet. In fact, not only have…
Sports
Damian Lillard reminds Stephen Curry, Warriors that he’s the best clutch player in the NBA
Damian Lillard is not better than Stephen Curry. I’m saying that upfront because after what Lillard did to Curry’s Warriors on Wednesday night, there are…
Watch Mavericks vs. Thunder: TV channel, live stream info, start time
Who’s Playing Oklahoma City @ Dallas Current Records: Oklahoma City 14-20; Dallas 17-16 What to Know The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed the comforts of…
2021 NFL Draft: Five QBs who won’t go in first round but should be on your radar, starting with Kellen Mond
USATSI At this point, you’re probably all tired of hearing about Trevor Lawrence because we certainly are. He had a fantastic three-year career at Clemson,…
Miami Dolphins planning to release ‘surprised’ Kyle Van Noy
March 2 (UPI) — The Miami Dolphins are expected to release veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy after just one season. In a statement released Tuesday…
Technology
How to Get a Peloton-Style Workout Without Splurging
Don’t want to pay $ 1,900 for a Peloton bike, plus a subscription fee for classes? Here are ways to reduce the cost of using…
Facebook Ends Ban on Political Advertising
The social network had prohibited political ads on its site indefinitely after the November election. Such ads have been criticized for spreading misinformation. SAN FRANCISCO…
Keen to leave Earth? Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to join his SpaceX crew
A Japanese billionaire has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon. Yusaku…
Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague broke rules with Instagram giveaway
Getty Images Molly-Mae Hague has fallen foul of the UK’s advertising watchdog for a second time. The Love Island star has been reprimanded for running…
Health
The Kegel Exercises Expert Guide Everyone Should Read (Including You)
Most of us have heard of the pelvic floor muscles and have an inkling that we’re supposed to exercise them. However, it’s often a case…
Kids’ cancer treatment disrupted at most hospitals worldwide due to COVID-19
March 3 (UPI) — Care for children with cancer has been disrupted at nearly 80% of hospitals globally because of the pandemic, a survey published…
Why Do Virus Variants Have Such Weird Names?
B.1.351 may sound sweet to a molecular epidemiologist, but what’s the alternative, other than stigmatizing geographical names? 20H/501Y.V2. VOC 202012/02. B.1.351. Those were the charming…
Covid vaccine being tested in patients with low immunity
Getty Images People with low immunity due to health conditions, including cancer, are being recruited to a study to urgently find out if coronavirus vaccines…
Food
New York’s Big Pizza Pivot
Coco Pazzeria’s Burrata pie. Photo: Naoto Ono, Courtesy of COCO PAZZERIA As might be expected, pizza has boomed nationally during the pandemic. What that macrotrend…
Inside the Fight to Save Jing Fong
Jing Fong workers, community members, and activists gathered on Tuesday to protest the Chinatown restaurant’s closing. Photo: Scott Heins At the corner of Canal and…
Texas Governor Lifts Statewide Restaurant Indoor Dining Capacity Limits and Mask Mandate
As alluded last week, indoor capacity restrictions for Texas restaurants, bars, and businesses, and statewide mask mandates have been lifted by Gov. Greg Abbott, starting…
We Graduated Culinary School. Now What?
Illustration: Lindsay Mound Few industries have suffered during this pandemic like the hospitality trade: An estimated 2.5 million restaurant jobs have been lost, at least…
Travel
Etihad Airways records US$1.7bn loss for 2020
Etihad Airways has reported an operating loss of US$ 1.7 billion for financial 2020, accelerating the losses of US $ 0.8 billion seen last year.…
10 Best Things To Do In Denver, Colorado
Perched right within the stunning state of Colorado, Denver is an incredible and fun US city to explore! With cool districts, centuries of history and…
Qantas launches new mystery flight experiences
Flight to nowhere? Check. Flight to somewhere? Check. Flight to who knows where? That’s next. Qantas has today announced the latest in its series of…
12 Best Things To Do In The Florida Keys
The Florida Keys is hands down one of the best places to visit in Florida – especially so if you’re in the mood for the…
Government announces local tourist board funding review
The government has announced a review to assess how destination management organisations across England are funded and structured. The investigation will examine how they perform…