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US, others warn citizens in Ethiopia to leave as prime minister heads to front lines
beyhanyazar/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. government is warning American citizens in Ethiopia even more starkly to leave the country now, as the conflict there continues to deteriorate. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is heading to [Read More…]
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Now that countries have made their climate pledges, how will they pay for them?
metamorworks/iStock (NEW YORK) — When the world’s leaders arrived in Glasgow for COP26 earlier this month, they knew what needed to be done: keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius at all costs. The climate [Read More…]
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Egypt to open 3,000-year-old Avenue of Sphinxes in glitzy ceremony
DeAgostini/Getty Images (LUXOR, Egypt) — After more than seven decades of stop-start attempts to excavate a nearly 2-mile ancient walkway in the southern city of Luxor, Egypt will finally open the 3,000-year-old Avenue of Sphinxes [Read More…]
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Rare Einstein manuscript on theory of relativity auctioned for over $15M in Paris
Bettmann/Getty Images (LONDON) — A rare manuscript by Albert Einstein that changed the course of modern science was just sold for over 13.3 million euros (over $15 million), including fees, beating all predictions. The 54-page, [Read More…]
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Wendy Williams’ brother shuts down rumors she’s confined to wheelchair, showing signs of dementia
Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Wendy Williams‘ brother, Tommy, is speaking out after reports emerged that the talk show host has been confined to a wheelchair and is showing signs of dementia. According to The [Read More…]
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‘The Humans’ serves up a Thanksgiving feast full of family drama
Courtesy of A24/SHOWTIME One new movie opening this week may get you in the mood for Thanksgiving — or just happy that you’re not stuck in this family. The Humans stars Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, Steven Yeun and Richard Jenkins in a tense, funny, [Read More…]
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Iman Shumpert becomes first NBA star in history to win ‘Dancing with the Stars’
ABC/Eric McCandless Iman Shumpert is this year’s champion of Dancing with the Stars, taking home the Mirror Ball Trophy on Monday night’s season finale. Iman’s victory is historical, as he is now the first NBA player to ever compete [Read More…]
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James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly welcome son after two miscarriages
Jerod Harris/Getty Images James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, have a long-awaited new baby to add to their family. They now have five children. The pair has been very open with their fertility struggles, including the losses [Read More…]
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Iman Shumpert goes for ‘DWTS’ trophy, Kevin Hart in ‘Diff’rent Strokes’, and more
ABC/Christopher Willard Former NBA player Iman Shumpert is competing in the Dancing With the Stars season 30 finale Monday night at 8 p.m. on ABC with his pro partner, Daniella Karagach, and he says his popularity from the show is far different [Read More…]
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Kellogg restarts talks with workers as strike enters seventh week
Rey Del Rio/Getty Images (BATTLE CREEK, Mich.) — Negotiations are resuming on Monday between Kellogg Co. and the union representing some 1,400 cereal plant workers who have been on strike for more than six weeks. [Read More…]
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Biden nominates Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to 2nd term
pabradyphoto/iStock (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden announced Monday he will nominate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to a second four-year term amid new concerns about controlling inflation and took the opportunity to respond to those [Read More…]
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Inflation, supply chain issues add to Americans’ struggles this Thanksgiving
Mario Tama/Getty Images (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — With inflation driving up costs and Thanksgiving right around the corner, Americans across the country are feeling the effects. Kansas City mother of four Talitha McFadden James said [Read More…]
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Where prices are rising and how Americans can navigate inflation this holiday season
Aja Koska/iStock (NEW YORK) — Prices on household essentials like groceries and gas are climbing at a rapid clip, causing new financial distress for Americans right as they plan their first holiday gatherings since the [Read More…]
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes returns to the stand in fraud trial
JasonDoiy/iStock (SAN JOSE, Calif.) — Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will return to the stand on Monday at her criminal fraud trial in a California federal court. Holmes, who is accused of defrauding investors out of [Read More…]
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Push to vaccinate children accelerates as pediatric COVID-19 cases rise
Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The rush to vaccinate children against COVID-19 is accelerating amid a steady increase in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations nationwide. Last week, nearly 142,000 child coronavirus cases were [Read More…]
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What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters and how long they take to work
Milan Markovic/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — COVID-19 booster shots are now authorized for anyone over the age of 18. For anyone hoping to get a COVID-19 booster dose before the Thanksgiving holiday, experts say it’s [Read More…]
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Fauci says ‘fully vaccinated’ definition not yet changing to include boosters
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Every vaccinated person should “get boosted” depending on how long it’s been since their initial shots, but those with their original vaccination protection are still considered “fully vaccinated” despite indications that [Read More…]
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Spending Thanksgiving alone this year? Here are five tips to combat loneliness
Ridofranz/iStock (NEW YORK) — While Thanksgiving will be a time to gather again this year for many people, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, it may for other people be the start of a difficult holiday season. [Read More…]
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Mickey Guyton says her 9-month-old son suffered from dehydration: What parents should know
stock_colors/iStock (NEW YORK) — Country singer Mickey Guyton is opening up about her son’s recent stay at a hospital intensive care unit. Taking to social media with an update on Saturday, she wrote, “My baby [Read More…]
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Len Bias’ mother says family is keeping basketball star’s memory alive, 35 years after his death
The Washington Post / Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Legendary basketball player Len Bias is being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, 35 years after his death, but his family and fans [Read More…]