WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday released the report of the presidential 1776 Commission, a sweeping attack on liberal thought and activism that calls for a “patriotic education,” defends America’s founding against charges that it was tainted by slavery and likens progressivism to fascism. President Trump formed the 18-member commission — which includes no professional historians but a number […]
Read moreA £1 head lice drug can kill off Covid-19 and provide a big boost in the fight against the pandemic, new research has found. The pills, which cost a few pence each, quickly clear up mild symptoms, say scientists. They flush the virus out of the body – reducing the risk of spread. Patients who took the Ivermectin drug in […]
Read moreMacron’s approach to Merkel successor discussed by expert The French President faces a crucial year as he ramps up his preparations for the election in May 2021 as he tries to win a second term in office. But Mr Macron is coming under increased pressure, primarily around his government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, attempted reforms in France and surging […]
Read moreWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Central Washington is an armed fortress, fenced off with razor wire and surrounded by 25,000 National Guard troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, a stark contrast to previous inaugurations, when the United States capital erupted in days of celebration. The COVID-19 pandemic had already canceled the inaugural balls. Now the National Mall is closed […]
Read moreStock futures pointed to a higher open Tuesday morning as traders returned from a long holiday weekend in the U.S. and eyed signs of mounting support for significant fiscal stimulus out of Washington. Contracts on the Dow added 190 points, or 0.6%, with about two hours left until the opening bell. S&P 500 futures gained 0.7% and contracts on the […]
Read moreBiden prepares a stack of executive orders, while Trump prepares to throw his last curveballs as commander in chief. It’s Tuesday, and this is your politics tip sheet. Sign up here to get On Politics in your inbox every weekday. Where things stand Tomorrow is shaping up to be the day of a thousand signatures. President Trump and President-elect Joe […]
Read moreDear Amy: I am newly married to a man I’ve been in a relationship with for three years. We have three children and we both work. I understand that all of this can put a strain on our intimacy. I feel like he turns down my sexual advances frequently. I chalked it up to him being worn out from work, […]
Read moreSINGAPORE – CapitaSpring, a 51-storey skyscraper in the Central Business District (CBD), is scheduled to be completed by the second half of this year. Providing an update on the building’s progress on Tuesday (Jan 19), its owners – CapitaLand Limited, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) and Mitsubishi Estate Co – said that 38 per cent of CapitaSpring’s net lettable area […]
Read moreBOGOTA (AFP) – Colombian immigration officials announced Monday (Jan 18) that foreign nationals caught taking part in underground parties in violation of a ban on social gatherings during the pandemic will be expelled from the country. “Foreigners caught at underground parties and violating social distancing measures… will be immediately expelled from the country,” the immigration service said in a statement. […]
Read moreFILE PHOTO: Logitech keyboards are seen in the computer shop in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic(Reuters) – Logitech International on Tuesday raised its annual forecasts and reported a nearly three-fold jump in quarterly adjusted operating income, benefiting from a pandemic-driven boost in demand for work-from-home products and gaming accessories. The computer peripherals maker is raising the […]
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