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‘Crazy things happen’: Biden’s next spending spree fuels a fight over risks
The president’s team is preparing a $3 trillion spending proposal to power through Congress. They’re betting markets and the economy will cooperate long enough to pass it.
Black workers, hammered by pandemic, now being left behind in recovery
Structural inequities in the U.S. labor market that have affected Black and Hispanic workers’ ability to advance out of low-paying jobs, as well as discrimination in hiring practices, are also likely having an effect.
Fed sees U.S. economic growth surging to 6.5 percent this year
Central bank officials now expect the unemployment rate to drop to 4.5 percent by the end of 2021.
Treasury secretary minimizes risk of inflation caused by Covid relief package
Janet Yellen said the greater risk was not strengthening the economy as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
Former Stockton Mayor Tubbs joins Newsom as economic adviser
He is best known for his work on a Stockton pilot project that provided $500 a month to a small group of low-income residents.
Why Hong Kongers Are Slow to Get a Vaccine
Hong Kong’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic has put it in an enviable position. Bolstered by a public that learned difficult lessons from the 2003 SARS pandemic, and because of a relatively swift government response this time around, this city of roughly 7 million people has suffered fewer than 12,000 cases and only 205 deaths. It never underwent the large-scale, harsh lockdowns implemented elsewhere.
Ex-Prosecutor Warns Matt Gaetz: ‘Perilously Close To Incriminating Himself’
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance tells the congressman that he really needs a lawyer right now.
Joe Biden Backs Moving MLB All-Star Game Out Of Georgia Over Voting Law
The president told ESPN he would support the athletes if they pushed to have the baseball game relocated.
News Roundup: Infrastructure plan released; Gaetz vs. Tucker; conservative extremism highlighted
The Biden administration released a roughly $2 trillion infrastructure plan today, part of a larger planned package to address infrastructure decay, mitigate climate change, and upgrade the nation’s water lines, broadband access, and other services. Biden also made history with the first presidential proclamation recognizing the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Top aide tried to address virus supply shortfalls early last year, but Trump ignored his warnings
Top Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro didn’t come out of nowhere. The administration found him where most high-level government aides are found … i.e., the same place I found the anti-fungal treatment for my big toenail—Amazon.
You may or may not know that Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner found Navarro while browsing Amazon after Trump asked him to do research on China. Well, now you do.
NYC man arrested for hate crime attack on Asian American woman was on parole for killing his mother
A man suspected of brutally assaulting an Asian woman in New York City was arrested Wednesday, according to police officials. The arrest follows national outrage over footage released of the attack, which occurred in broad daylight on Monday.
The woman, who was severely beaten, was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man attacked her and stomped on her face multiple times while shouting anti-Asian statements, Daily Kos reported.
PragerU, the pretend university, makes money on YouTube by attacking trans youth
If you aren’t a university but you want to pretend to be one, YouTube is certainly a place to make it happen. That has been the standard for PragerU, the fictional creation of right-wing crank Dennis Prager.
On the eve of the #TransDayOfVisibility, the fake entity took to YouTube to offer a monetized piece of material that attacked trans youth and urged parents to reject their own children.
Rep. Jim Jordan, Accused In Sex Abuse Cover-Up, Says, ‘I Believe Matt Gaetz’
The Ohio Republican told CNN he supports his Florida colleague, who is being investigated over alleged sexual misconduct with a teen.
What on Earth Is Amazon Doing?
What the hell is Amazon doing?The company is behaving like a common troll on social media, which is not the usual stance for a giant corporation. As someone who has spent an ungodly amount of time studying brand behavior on the internet, I have a theory—but, first, let me back up.Over the past week, Amazon has mounted an aggressive public-opinion campaign in what appears to be an effort to discredit its warehouse workers in Alabama, who are trying to unionize.
10 books about transgender and nonbinary folks you don’t want to miss
This year’s Trans Day of Visibility is on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. What is it? An annual day to celebrate and center transgender folks and their countless contributions to society. This day is separate from the Trans Day of Remembrance, which commemorates lives lost. Some ways to honor and celebrate Trans Day of Visibility in any given year? Take time to brush up on allyship, pronouns, and donate to trans-focused groups and mutual aid funds if you’re able.
What Was VW Thinking With Its “Voltswagen” Prank?
After its diesel fraud, the carmaker tries lying to reporters about its electrical vehicle marketing.
Sarah Palin Reveals She Tested Positive For COVID-19: ‘Anyone Can Catch This’
The former vice presidential candidate also urged Americans to wear masks. “It’s better than doing nothing to slow the spread,” she said.
California Trump Fanatic Charged With Electroshocking Cop During Capitol Riot
Daniel Rodriguez was arrested following a HuffPost investigation identifying him as the rioter who used a stun gun on D.C. police officer Mike Fanone.
White House knew more than a week ago of J&J contractor vaccine-supply problems
Workers at Emergent BioSolutions ruined 15 million doses by mixing ingredients from two Covid-19 vaccines together.
The Past Year Has Been a Small Nightmare of Recurring Charges
It’s time to see if you can cancel your gym membership
Whistleblower says FDA minimized safety risks at Merck vaccine plant
The facility in Durham, N.C., is set to help produce Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine.
Up Close With Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall Volcano
Nearly two weeks since its initial eruption, the Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula continues to be active. The gentle nature of the lava flows so far and the volcano’s proximity to the city of Reykjavik have allowed many hikers to make the trip to the site and witness the event up close. Here, a handful of recent images of visitors to Iceland’s newest volcano.
Biden wants to give the nation hope. But a jump in Covid cases is complicating things.
Inside the White House, there is little consensus that there is a surge, or even that it is worth panicking over.
The Awesome Emptiness of Godzilla vs. Kong
In Godzilla vs. Kong, the plot is just an excuse to get to the titular brawl. The film follows a team traveling to Hollow Earth—the secret underground home of titans such as Godzilla and Kong—on behalf of a shady corporation seeking to harness its energy source. They transport Kong away from Skull Island so that he can guide them on their quest, but, uh-oh, Kong and Godzilla are ancient rivals, and, oh no, two apex predators can’t exist at the same time.
The Vaccination Calculus Is Changing for New Parents
Updated at 5:57 p.m. on March 31, 2020.One year ago, around the end of March, Carly Taylor received a positive result for two tests in two consecutive weeks. The first was a test for the new coronavirus. The second was a pregnancy test.Her daughter, Ophelia, arrived on December 22, within days of the public debut of the first COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
I Just Found Out Why My Boyfriend Won’t Have Sex With Me, and I’m Devastated
He assures me he still loves me and doesn’t want to leave me.
