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Alex Caruso becomes first Laker to miss a regular-season game due to COVID-19 protocols | L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — Lakers guard Alex Caruso missed Monday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the first player on the team to sit out a game due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Coach Frank Vogel announced Caruso’s absence hours before tip-off. It is unclear exactly which
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Senate GOP blocks Democratic push for Trump's $2K checks - TheGrio
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000... View Article The post Senate GOP blocks Democratic push for Trump's $2K checks appeared first on TheGrio.
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Pandemic Relief and the Georgia Elections | New Pittsburgh Courier
Pandemic Relief and the Georgia Elections By Ben Jealous Fair warning: this isn’t a traditional Christmas-week column. If we think of clarity as a kind of gift, though, we can be grateful that the effort to pass a much-needed COVID-19 relief bill in the waning days of this Congress makes one thing
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Morocco: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article Iv Consultation With Morocco
Document - Washington, DC: On December 18, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Morocco.
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Growth & Jobs | ‘Chart your own path’ - Sought-after motivational speaker explains how to unlock your potential
International motivational speaker, author, and professional development coach Jeffrey Azan is urging persons to chart their own path and not the “scripted” path of others. He pointed out: “Some of you, your script has told you ‘this is as good as...
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Every Performance We Loved On Screen In 2020
For Black women in Hollywood this year, we might not have seen many of their great performances on the big screen but that didn't stop their work from being impactful. […] The post Every Performance We Loved On Screen In 2020 appeared first on Essence.
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Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020 - DefenderNetwork.com
\By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic walloped the global economy and stock markets. Meanwhile, a report issued by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that 2% of small businesses
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House Passes $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Check Legislation | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The measure, approved a day after Trump signed a COVID-19 relief package, is now up to Senate Republicans. By Matt Fuller, HuffPost After President Donald Trump reluctantly signed the coronavirus relief legislation Sunday night, House Democrats still moved ahead Monday with passing new legislation
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Best gadgets of 2020: We've reviewed a bunch, here are our top picks
I've reviewed a fair share of devices this year. From phones and smartwatches to earbuds and cameras, here are my favourites.
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Kenya: Let Nms Probe Artificial Water Shortages in Ruai
[Nation] Ruai water - The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), Tony Mutua appeals, should investigate the "artificial water shortage at Ruai caused by cartels". Affected are institutions such as Muhuri Muchiri Secondary School and PCEA Ruai Central. A borehole meant to supply free water has been
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Politicians and vaccines: Set an example or cut in line? - DefenderNetwork.com
As the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations trickled out across the United States, many members of Congress lined up at the Capitol physician's office to get inoculated. President-elect Joe Biden got vaccinated, too, as did Vice President Mike Pence. Both rolled up their sleeves live on television
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Fauci agrees with Biden that 'darkest days' of pandemic are ahead : TheGrio
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on CNN's State Of The Union and echoed similar sentiments as President-elect Joe Biden on what... View Article The post Fauci agrees with Biden that 'darkest days' of pandemic are ahead appeared first on TheGrio.
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HOUSTON DEFENDER 2020 Year In Review: Top National Stories - DefenderNetwork.com
The biggest national stories of 2020 can be summed up in three words: pandemic, politics and protests. The deadly coronavirus crippled the U.S. health care system and economy. It changed how Americans voted, as millions cast mail-in ballots or voted early in the November election. America also
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As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up - Black News Channel
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close. Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are surging, even though before the pandemic they were dropping in Detroit and
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Africa: Eight People, Processes and Political Events Set to Shape 2021
[Daily Maverick] While we all wish 2021 would start with a clean slate, it won't. Many key themes from annus horribilis 2020 will be with us well into the new year.
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US stocks higher after Trump signs $900B aid package - Black News Channel
The Associated Press undefined NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks began the final week of 2020 moderately higher after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion economic aid package that helps reduce uncertainty amid the re-imposition of travel and business curbs in response to a new coronavirus
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Taraji P Henson opens up about suicidal thoughts during pandemic
The 'Empire' actress has revealed she considered taking her own life during the lockdown.
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South Africa: SA Hospitals Under Pressure
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Scientists identify gene involved in viral autophagy, the process by which cells consume and destroy pathogens - Dallas Examiner
Special to The Dallas Examiner   A team led by UT Southwestern researchers has identified a key gene necessary for cells to consume and destroy viruses. The findings, reported online today in Nature, could
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After 25 years we’re still asking: ‘Why should white guys have all the fun?’
When you think of Black billionaires, the names Oprah Winfrey and Jay-Z may instantly come to mind. However, it was... View Article The post After 25 years we’re still asking: ‘Why should white guys have all the fun?’ appeared first on TheGrio.
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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate - TheGrio
The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments... View Article The post House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate appeared first on TheGrio.
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Door To Door In Miami's 'Little Havana' To Build Trust For Testing And Vaccination
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BY SHARON SIBINDI THE southern region’s 2020 showbiz calendar has been characterised by highs and lows across genres. Although the year started well with a number of artists mushrooming, some trying to become famous and pushing for better earnings, sadly very few completed the race. Just a few
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China, Not Russia, Emerges as NATO’s Top Security Challenge – Free Press of Jacksonville
JAKARTA, Indonesia — China has emerged as the top security challenge to NATO, triggering questions about how the organization will deal with Beijing. China’s military rise, due to economic growth that helps boosts its military [...]
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Russia to scale down state support for the economy in 2021
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will scale down its state support of the economy in 2021, eyeing rising costs on servicing burgeoning state debt in the fallout of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of oil prices, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said. Running out of options to bolster
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Bury your loved ones within five days, urges Dlamini-Zuma as pressure piles on mortuaries | News24
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