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Single mother searches for a kidney donor as experts urge testing
Courtesy Meire Carlos (NEW YORK) — Meire Carlos was suffering from chronic kidney disease but like the estimated 90% of people who have the disease, she was not aware of it. In June 2021, after [Read More…]
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Mom meets son 98 days after giving birth, battling COVID-19
Courtesy HCA Healthcare’s Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (NEW YORK) — A Nevada woman who gave birth to two children and suffered the loss of her husband during the coronavirus pandemic is recovering after a [Read More…]
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Mom behind viral Down syndrome video shares powerful message
Courtesy of Kati Martinez (NEW YORK) — An Illinois mom is opening up about the moment she found out her son had Down syndrome, a pivotal turning point that she said has brought more purpose [Read More…]
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What pregnant people need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Oscar Wong/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new study has added to the body of research showing the risks pregnant people face due to COVID-19, especially among those who are not vaccinated. The study, published [Read More…]
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Disney employees plan walkout to demand action against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Melvyn Longhurst/Getty Images (ORLANDO, Fla.) — LGBTQ workers and employee allies at The Walt Disney Company are planning to stage a walkout in protest of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say [Read More…]
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Will US inflation get worse if Russia defaults on its debt?
Yevgen Romanenko/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — While Russia’s attack on Ukraine has many serious humanitarian consequences, there are also financial ones. Russia has collectively borrowed approximately $480 billion. Some of that money is sovereign debt [Read More…]
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DC sues Grubhub over alleged ‘deceptive’ practices, ‘illegal tactics’
Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The District of Columbia is suing Grubhub, accusing the food delivery service of deceptive trade practices that are misleading to customers and taking advantage of local restaurants. The [Read More…]
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How to negotiate lower rent amid skyrocketing inflation and rising costs
Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With rising costs and inflation impacting everything from food to gas, it’s no surprise that home prices for buyers and renters are also up. Housing prices have soared, [Read More…]
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Maryland, Georgia move to temporarily suspend gas tax amid nationwide high prices
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Some states are pressing ahead in an attempt to relieve the pain at the pump many Americans are feeling these days by temporarily suspending gas taxes to help lower [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Movie fans pick ‘Dune’ as Best Picture; Want Oscar gold for Andrew Garfield and Kristen Stewart in new poll
Warner Bros. Pictures A new poll of everyday movie fans gave them a shot to cast their own Oscars votes ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night, and they say Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune should take home Best Picture. Fandango’s streaming service Vudu [Read More…]
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Oscars 2022: This year’s Best Actor/Best Actress nominees
AMPAS Ahead of the Oscars on March 27, here’s a look at the leading contenders for Best Actor and Best Actress. Will Smith is nominated for Best Actor for his role in King Richard as the father of [Read More…]
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In Brief: Ben Stiller starring in ‘The Shining’ on stage, and more
Heeeere’s Benji! Deadline reports A new London stage adaptation of Stephen King‘s horror classic The Shining is in the works with Ben Stiller in talks to play the role of crazed, haunted dad Jack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson in the 1980 film. Rehearsals [Read More…]
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Quinta Brunson’s mom gives ‘Abbott Elementary’ an A+
ABC/Scott Everett White This season’s breakout hit network comedy is back tonight with new episodes. Quinta Brunson created and stars in ABC’s Abbott Elementary, which is basically a workplace comedy set in a Philadelphia public school, and [Read More…]
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‘American Idol’ recap: Judges give out the final Platinum ticket
ABC/Eric McCandless Monday’s episode of American Idol saw a lot of talent come through the doors, with one lucky contestant securing the final Platinum ticket of the season. Here’s a look at the night’s talent. [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine claims Russian general was killed in fighting
Andriy Dubchak / dia images via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian forces are continuing their attempted push through Ukraine from multiple directions, while Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are putting up “stiff resistance,” [Read More…]
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Europe’s unified welcome of Ukrainian refugees exposes ‘double standard’ for nonwhite asylum seekers: Experts
WOJTEK RADWANSKI/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Before Russian attacks on Ukraine led to mass displacement, Europe was already grappling with the Syrian refugee crisis – an issue that had bitterly divided European Union [Read More…]
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Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old boy will be fired
WPVI-TV (PHILADELPHIA) — A Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a 12-year-old boy after the boy allegedly fired into an unmarked police car and fled on foot will be fired, authorities said Tuesday. Police Commissioner [Read More…]
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Capitol rioter, Guy Reffitt, found guilty on all counts
ftwitty/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A Texas man who is the first to stand trial in the prosecution of those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was found guilty Tuesday on all charges, [Read More…]
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Proud Boys leader charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, has been charged with conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, as part of [Read More…]
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GOP blames Biden for gas prices after pushing for Russian oil ban
Tim Graham/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House is set to vote as soon as Wednesday on a bill that would codify the Biden administration’s ban on the import of Russian oil and energy products into [Read More…]