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Amazon, TikTok, Facebook, Others Ordered To Explain What They Do With User Data
The Federal Trade Commission gave nine social media and tech companies 45 days to hand over details on how they collect user data. It is the latest move by government actors to regulate Big Tech. Continue Reading Amazon, TikTok, Facebook, Others Ordered To Explain What They Do With User Data
FDA Authorizes First Home Coronavirus Test That Doesn’t Require A Prescription
The new tests produce results completely at home within 15 minutes. Experts say they could be a ‘game-changer’ in helping people find out quickly if they need to isolate. Continue Reading FDA Authorizes First Home Coronavirus Test That Doesn’t Require A Prescription
William Barr To Step Down As Attorney General Before Christmas
Trump said he and Barr had a “very nice meeting” Monday and that their “relationship has been a very good one.” Barr started out as a loyalist, but his relationship with the president frayed. Continue Reading William Barr To Step Down As Attorney General Before Christmas
Electoral College Votes: Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Receive Required Number To Win
Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden hoped the milestone would end President Trump’s false allegations of widespread fraud and unsuccessful attempts to overturn the results — but that is unlikely. Continue Reading Electoral College Votes: Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Receive Required Number To Win
‘Healing Is Coming’: U.S. Starts Vaccinating People Against COVID-19
“I feel like healing is coming,” New York critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay said after receiving her shot. “I hope this marks the beginning to the end of a very painful time in our history.” Continue Reading ‘Healing Is Coming’: U.S. Starts Vaccinating People Against COVID-19
Russia Suspected In Major Cyberattack On U.S. Treasury, Commerce Departments
Hackers invaded computer systems at the departments of Treasury and Commerce starting in the spring, according to reports. Continue Reading Russia Suspected In Major Cyberattack On U.S. Treasury, Commerce Departments
Declaring He’s ‘Joyous,’ Jay Inslee Says Vaccine Distribution Begins This Week In Washington
The first doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine should start arriving in Washington on Monday, with the first vaccinations of front line health care workers beginning as early as Tuesday. An upbeat Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that timeline at a rare Sunday news conference. Continue Reading Declaring He’s ‘Joyous,’ Jay Inslee Says Vaccine Distribution Begins This Week In Washington
As Year-End Looms, House And Senate Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid
With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress. Continue Reading As Year-End Looms, House And Senate Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid
Why Do So Many Places In Texas Have ‘Negro’ In Their Name, Despite A Law Against It?
Texas lawmakers voted to remove the word “Negro” from geographic features in 1991. But a federal board blocked the proposed name changes, and since then, almost none of them have been changed. Continue Reading Why Do So Many Places In Texas Have ‘Negro’ In Their Name, Despite A Law Against It?
Entrepreneur Launches Bowling Alley On Wheels During The Pandemic
Terence Jackson Jr., 34, runs Luxury Strike Bowling, a rentable, private mobile bowling alley that offers a unique entertainment alternative to Zoom parties as the city remains on lockdown. Continue Reading Entrepreneur Launches Bowling Alley On Wheels During The Pandemic
Warp Speed Official: U.S. Shipments Of COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Delivered On Monday
Army Gen. Gustave Perna told reporters that distribution of the vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech has begun, with shipment to 636 sites scheduled to begin on Monday. Continue Reading Warp Speed Official: U.S. Shipments Of COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Delivered On Monday
‘Hold Their Feet To the Fire’: Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine To Hard-Hit Native Communities
A portion of the first coronavirus vaccines have been designated to go to Indian Country, but some tribes are skeptical about the federal government’s ability to deliver and distribute the vaccines. Continue Reading ‘Hold Their Feet To the Fire’: Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine To Hard-Hit Native Communities
