Hyatt Hotels Blasts ‘Abhorrent’ Nazi Symbol Critics Spotted On CPAC Stage
The hotel chain also attacked CPAC members who acted with “hostility” when they were asked to wear masks, risking the health of other hotel guests and employees.
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Here’s what you need to know about the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
Between the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the recent storms and subsequent power and heat outages in Texas, and the seemingly endless hate spewing out of members of the GOP, it can be hard to keep track of stories that don’t always get the national media attention they deserve. One such case is a water crisis happening in Jackson, Mississippi. As reported by The Daily Beast at the end of February, thousands of people living in Jackson had been without water for almost two weeks.
Gov. Kristi Noem attacks Fauci at CPAC, despite South Dakota’s horrifying COVID-19 rates
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem continued setting herself up for a 2024 presidential run with a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, then headed to another traditional venue for a presidential contender: a Sunday morning political news talk show.
Donald And Melania Trump Quietly Received COVID-19 Vaccine In January: Reports
Other political leaders have publicized their vaccinations as a way to promote trust in the science.
Who Put Pantone in Charge of Color?
The company best known for its Color of the Year is a governing body in the world of design.
Congress Is About To Send You A Pile Of Money
Democrats are racing to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus package loaded with thousands of dollars for most American families.
The Moment I Hit 35, Men Started Having a Very Different Reaction to Me During Sex
Things are getting hard as I get older, but not in a good way.
Burmese Scholar: Military Junta Using Terror Against “Entire Population” to Keep Power After Coup
In Burma, mass protests continue after at least 18 people were killed in anti-coup protests, marking the deadliest day since the February 1 military coup which deposed and detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Police fired live ammunition into crowds as Burmese forces steadily escalated their crackdown. One local group says 1,000 people were arrested, including journalists and medical professionals.
Rep. Ro Khanna: Democrats Should Ignore the Senate Parliamentarian and Pass $15 Minimum Wage Hike
The House of Representatives has voted to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that includes an increase to the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour, which could now be stripped out in the final bill after the unelected Senate parliamentarian found it does not comply with budget rules. Democratic Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona have also said they’ll oppose the measure.
Biden “Illegally” Bombs Iranian-Backed Militias in Syria, Jeopardizing Nuclear Talks with Tehran
The Biden administration is facing intense criticism from U.S. progressives after carrying out airstrikes on eastern Syria said to be targeting Iranian-backed militia groups. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports at least 22 people died. The Pentagon called the assault a response to recent rocket attacks on U.S. forces in northern Iraq. Those attacks came more than a year after Iraq’s parliament voted to expel U.S.
U.S. Says Saudi Crown Prince MBS Approved Assassination of Khashoggi, But He Avoids Any Sanctions
The Biden administration has released a declassified report that finds Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, responsible for the assassination of Saudi dissident and Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. But the U.S. does not plan to sanction the crown prince, though the administration has announced travel restrictions to dozens of other Saudi officials. The decision is being criticized by human rights groups and friends of the late Khashoggi.
13 Things New York City Could Do if It Took a Quarter of Its Roads Away From Cars
Imagining a city where people no longer move at the pleasure of drivers.
Dear Care and Feeding: My 5-Year-Old Performs Terrifying Torture Surgeries on Her Dolls
Parenting advice on dark play, circumcision, and dog debates.
Biden’s bubble risk: A reckoning in markets as the economy recovers
“I mean, Shaq has a SPAC. What could go wrong?” one economist says of the euphoria rippling through Wall Street and raising a new round of worries.
Democrats Can’t Hike the Minimum Wage. Their Backup Plan Stinks.
It would actually be better to do nothing.
Luxury Aviation Companies—and People Who Can Afford Them—Are Living in a Different World Than the Rest of Us
“When you go private, you stay private.
What Those Shocking Texas Power Bills Have in Common With Uber Surges, Broadway Tickets, and Airfare
It’s called marginal-cost pricing, and it isn’t just a red-state problem.
The One Word That Could Decide Whether Democrats Hike the Minimum Wage
It all comes down to the subjective linguistic judgment of an unelected congressional functionary.
FDA authorizes Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The decision gives the U.S. a third vaccine against the virus, boosting the nation’s supply of shots that can curb the pandemic.
Kristi Noem slams Covid shutdowns, defends South Dakota’s record at CPAC
The South Dakota governor is staking herself firmly to the staunch pro-Trump lane among potential 2024 GOP contenders.
The Sports League That Refuses to Court Certain Fans
The National Women’s Hockey League is just six years old, has only six teams, and, like many women’s professional sports leagues, has faced slow early growth. The players are part-time, often competing only on the weekends, and the salaries are small—just $7,500 a year on average. Their games are broadcast on Twitch, an online streaming platform usually used for video games. And the coronavirus pandemic ended last year’s season early.
Biden targets smallest businesses with exclusive aid window
Only businesses with fewer than 20 employees will be able to apply for aid through the massive Paycheck Protection Program.
Biden’s economic point man draws praise — and pushback
Allies laud Brian Deese’s leadership on the stimulus negotiations, but he’s rubbed some the wrong way.
Biden aims to isolate China on coal — but it could blow back on the U.S.
The U.S. wants to stop new coal projects, but risks losing poor countries to Beijing’s “Belt and Road” agenda.
‘Clearly not healthy’: Markets are giddy about reopening — and that’s the problem
Investors are pumping up bubbles across markets, with excitement growing about more stimulus and widespread vaccinations.
‘The Democratic version of John McCain’
As the critical swing vote in a 50-50 Senate, Joe Manchin has emerged as the most powerful man in Washington.
“We Want the Truth Uncovered”: Malcolm X’s Daughter Ilyasah Shabazz Backs New Probe into Assassination
The family of Malcolm X is demanding a new investigation into his 1965 assassination in light of the deathbed confession of a former New York police officer who said police and the FBI conspired to kill the Black leader.