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Asian Seniors Find Their Cars Burned to a Crisp in Oakland

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Dr. Fauci defends Dr. Birx: She was in a tough situation

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Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses criticism he and Dr. Deborah Birx have faced for not speaking out against President Trump more during his administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3rDa9Dt via IFTTT

Powdered bones are keeping Solar Orbiter cool thanks to an Irish startup

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When the European Space Agency (ESA) designed a spacecraft to fly closer to the sun than any other probe in history, it faced a major problem: how to shield the probe from extreme heat and radiation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/39xwUTk via IFTTT

China warns US over ‘red line’ after American ambassador makes first Taiwan visit for 42 years

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US bars rubber gloves from Malaysian firm due to 'evidence of forced labour'

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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pg1p9z via IFTTT

Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8Dpnq via IFTTT

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC via IFTTT

Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn8EV via IFTTT

Former police chief: Officers made situation worse when they got there

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CNN's Erin Burnett and former Detroit Police Chief Isaiah McKinnon discuss the Minneapolis Police officers' initial interaction with George Floyd when they first arrived on scene. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3cCMS0o via IFTTT

Opinion: Witnesses make a devastating case against Derek Chauvin and a history of injustice

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The trial of Derek Chauvin on second-degree murder charges in the killing of George Floyd has cast a bright spotlight, one that forces Americans to re-confront the police violence that helped trigger a transformative social movement. It also demands we pay attention to the deeper connections between this act of violence -- that so many of us are now reliving as we watch testimony unfold live -- and America's long and troubling history of racial injustice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3fuCmtM via IFTTT

America's next Covid-19 culture war is here

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• 'Quality' issue at Baltimore vaccine plant delays some of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine • Covid led to a global increase in stillbirths, maternal mortality, and depression, review finds • Experts predicted the UK variant would become dominant in the US by March. So, is it? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/31AQ6ev via IFTTT

A teacher resigned after her racist rant stereotyping Black families during a Zoom call was recorded by a parent

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After a Zoom call with a student and his mother, a California teacher who thought the call had ended was recorded saying her student has learned to lie and make excuses, calling the parents "pieces of sh*t" and saying "this is what Black people do," according to the mother's attorneys. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3dkurwI via IFTTT

Analysis: Reconciliation all over again

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President Joe Biden's infrastructure push kicked off in earnest Wednesday with a speech framing his sweeping $2 trillion plan as a critical investment in America's future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3drwJKa via IFTTT

Volkswagen could end up in hot water over its 'Voltswagen' marketing stunt

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Volkswagen of America says its "Voltswagen" name change was merely a joke "in the spirit of April Fools' Day" to promote a new electric car. But even if it was meant as a lighthearted marketing gag, the move could land the carmaker in some serious trouble. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/31y8y7s via IFTTT

Microsoft earns contract worth up to $21.9 billion to make AR devices for the US Army

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Microsoft has scored another major government contract, this time to produce augmented reality devices for the US Army. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/3fuL1fM via IFTTT