U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia D.C.’s Mayor Mourned Covid’s Unequal Toll. Her Sister Is the Latest Victim.As the number of coronavirus deaths in the city reached 1,000 this week, three-fourths of the dead were Black.By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Campbell Robertson Andra Day talks the power of Billie Holiday Vaccination reopens lives to travel, sex and peace of mind House makes new attempt at enshrining LGBTQ protections Cluster of U.K. variant coronavirus cases hits on USC campus A Recall for Newsom in California? Talk Grows as Governors Come Under Attack Inside a Battle Over Race, Class and Power at Smith College The ‘nightmare scenario’ for California’s coronavirus strain: Here is what we know False claims in texts, emails led to misuse of vaccine codes intended for those in need Behind the Nashville Bombing, a Conspiracy Theorist Stewing About the Government A bright morning, a twisting road, then a crash: Tiger Woods’ golfing future now in doubt Tiger Woods in serious rollover crash in Rancho Palos Verdes A Bristling Standoff Rattles Gun-Friendly Vermont Tiger Woods suffers leg injuries in California car crash, manager says With New Grand Jury, Justice Department Revives Investigation Into Death of George Floyd California’s rocky COVID-19 vaccine rollout dogged by poor communication, forecasting California legislators approve $7.6-billion COVID-19 package, including $600 stimulus checks ‘Like We’re Being Cursed’: First Covid and Now Waterlogged HomesBasics remain scarce in some parts of Texas, and many already battered by a year of the coronavirus now face a costly recovery.By Jack Healy U.S. death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 500,000 Massive proposed dam project could displace thousands in Lebanon Here’s What’s Next in the Trump Taxes Investigation ‘Low-cost’ bullet train plan brings $800 million in overruns, big delays Garcetti pledged $250 million to communities of color. Did he deliver? Gov. Newsom admits problems with vaccine rollout in Latino and Black communities How Texas’ Drive for Energy Independence Set It Up for Disaster Before far-right UCLA student stormed Capitol, he faced furor over incendiary tweets Golden Globes voters in tumult: HFPA accused of self-dealing, ethical lapses New map shows deep inequities in L.A.’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout A Ripple Effect of Loss: U.S. Covid Deaths Approach 500,000Twice as many Americans have died as early worst-case projections.By Julie Bosman His Lights Stayed on During Texas’ Storm. Now He Owes $16,752. L.A. County coronavirus numbers drop as more variant cases are reported The COVID-19 surge is now helping to create herd immunity Extreme Cold Killed Texans in Their Bedrooms, Vehicles and Backyards Black and Latino residents in L.A. County lag behind in getting COVID-19 vaccine With Vaccine Delay, Biden Warns of Uncertain End to Pandemic State will earmark 10% of weekly vaccine supply for educators Newsom criticizes lawmakers’ plan to reopen more schools Cracked Pipes, Frozen Wells, Offline Treatment Plants: A Texan Water Crisis ‘Such Dire Straits’: Hobbled Texas Hospitals Are Filling Dialysis Needs L.A. postpones COVID-19 vaccine appointments as winter weather delays shipments Watch NASA’s Perseverance rover make a safe landing on Mars Biden takes swing at immigration reform with ambitious bill How a Hardcore Liberal Lawyer Joined the Pro-Trump MobW. McCall Calhoun Jr., who ran for office in Georgia as a Democrat, is a walking embodiment of his state’s political contradictions.By Richard Fausset and Campbell Robertson A Grim Measure of Covid’s Toll: Life Expectancy Drops Sharply in U.S. ‘Now It’s Coming Back to Bite Them’: Democrats See an Opening in GOP Oversight of Texas Grid Desperate for Light and Warmth, Texans See No End for Winter Storm Low-income Californians to receive $600 state stimulus, Newsom and legislative leaders announce Coronavirus cases plummet to pre-Thanksgiving levels. Are more reopenings next? Rush Limbaugh, highly influential conservative radio host, dies at 70 L.A. elementary schools can reopen, but it’s complicated Oregon Is Vaccinating Teachers. It Might Not Be Enough to Reopen Schools.Oregon is a case study in how Pacific Coast cities are lagging the country in resuming in-person teaching.By Shawn Hubler Through Chattering Teeth, Texans Criticize Extended Power Outages Some essential workers, teachers eligible for vaccine in L.A. County beginning March 1 Gov. Gavin Newsom on the vaccine: ‘Do the math. Supply is the issue.’ Even as COVID-19 declines, L.A. Latinos see disproportionate devastation Police Forces Have Long Tried to Weed Out Extremists in the Ranks. Then Came the Capitol Riot. Blue Shield vows to dramatically speed up California vaccine distribution Scenes From a Record-Setting Winter Storm A Black Soldier’s Heroism, Overlooked in 1965, May Finally Be Lauded in 2021 LAUSD to open school vaccination site to administer shots to district staff Regina King on directing her first film and her love of acting As California preps to ‘transform’ its youth prisons, can counties take up the slack? Inventor. Criminal. Trans pioneer. A forgotten L.A. iconoclast finally gets her due Support grows for 9/11-style inquiry of Capitol riot Can New Orleans Celebrate Mardi Gras Without Reckless Abandon? New state data breaks down vaccine distribution by age, race, gender, and shows disparities Data issues thwart California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts ‘Likely a Death Sentence’: Officials Fear Cold Weather Is Greater Risk for Homeless than Virus A year after the early COVID days, Wuhan is haunted by grief Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial California adds millions to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility list but frustrating waits, shortages loom Visually impaired face new challenges navigating a world remade by COVID-19 Inside a Nursing Home After the Vaccine: Joy, Relief and Game Night Alan Kim on his breakout role in ‘Minari’ Desperately Seeking Septuagenarian: Vaccine Buddy System Sets Off Old Rush Trump’s impeachment team aims to move quickly to a vote New Allegations of Cover-Up by Cuomo Over Nursing Home Virus Toll Ravi Zacharias, Influential Evangelist, Is Accused of Sexual Abuse in Scathing Report Biden administration to start processing asylum seekers in California forced by Trump to ‘Remain in Mexico’ Trevor Bauer officially signs with the Dodgers A Shared Sense of Alarm: Here’s What Americans Said About Two Impeachments Impeachment managers to wrap up oral arguments Christian Prophets Are on the Rise. What Happens When They’re Wrong?They are stars within one of the fastest-growing corners of American Christianity. Now, their movement is in crisis.By Ruth Graham Rep. McCarthy attended son’s wedding amid COVID-19 surge Shortage of COVID-19 vaccines prompts temporary closure of L.A.’s inoculation centers Rep. Eric Swalwell on the Capitol siege: ‘This was a deliberate premeditated incitement to his base’ The Killing of George Floyd Tore Minneapolis Apart. Now Comes the Trial. How We Decided to Send Our Daughter Back to School Rashida Jones talks about Bill Murray and pandemic life ‘She Just Lost It’: Chicago School Fight Leaves Families in Limbo House prosecutors pledge ‘devastating’ impeachment case Can Trump Live in Mar-a-Lago? Palm Beach Leans YesThe Palm Beach Town Council did not take a formal vote but was advised that former President Donald J. Trump should be considered a Mar-a-Lago employee.By Patricia Mazzei The 1971 Sylmar earthquake profoundly affected how California responded to such risks A Trifecta of Roles for Leahy: Witness, Juror and Judge in Trump’s Trial Impeachment trial begins with standoff over constitutionality Colleges Vowed a Safer Spring. Then Students, and Variants, Arrived. ‘Dangerous Stuff’: Hackers Tried to Poison Water Supply of Florida Town Rep. Katie Porter on impeachment and the consequences of Jan. 6 What to Know About California’s Reopening, Again

Biden to visit Texans battered by deadly winter storm, upset with state leaders GOP mayor of Oklahoma City argues for Covid relief opposed by Okla. GOP in Congress TimesVideoGranholm Sworn In as Energy SecretaryJennifer M. Granholm on Thursday became the second woman to lead the Department of Energy, an agency with a key role in creating a greener economy under the Biden administration.By The Associated Press Porter: House Democrats will independently tackle a $15 minimum wage COVID-19 bill must lose $15 minimum wage hike, Senate parliamentarian rules Capitol Police chief warns extremists 'want to blow up the Capitol' when Biden addresses Congress Biden bombs Syria: US carries out airstrike on Iranian-backed militia in retaliation to three rocket attacks in Iraq that injured American troops Historic: Congress amends MLK's Civil Rights Act  An emotional Pelosi slams Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-transgender sign: 'Have respect' Kevin McCarthy accuses Liz Cheney of 'cancel culture' after she said Trump should have 'no role in the future of the country'  At conservative gathering, there’s just one litmus test: Loyalty to Trump White House says Biden has spoken to Saudi's King Salman and raised 'human rights and the rule of law' but does NOT say if they discussed Jamal Khashoggi's murder  On PoliticsCPAC Starts Tomorrow and Trump Is Still Center of the Republican UniverseBy Giovanni Russonello Joe Biden reveals 50% of over-65s and 75% of people in long-term facility have had at least their first shot as he promises to roll out Johnson & Johnson vaccine as soon as it is approved  Republicans in Congress ‘look as if they’re just on the wrong page,’ says Eugene Robinson Jill Biden gives Kelly Clarkson some hopeful advice about healing from divorce Give Biden a Chance? On Covid Aid, Some Trump Voters Just MightRepublican leaders in Washington firmly oppose the president’s stimulus plan, but a sizable number of Trump voters support it, interviews and polls show.By Lisa Lerer Washington MemoNeera Tanden: First Cabinet-Level Casualty of the Twitter Age?Republicans have criticized her tweets, but Democrats say former President Donald J. Trump’s were much worse as they assail what they call a double standard.By Mark Leibovich America crashes down list of countries with the most 'soft power': Researchers say Trump has damaged USA's 'international brand' - while Germany tops ranking and Britain comes in third Nancy Pelosi rules out more Congressional action against Trump saying 'he's gone' but opens new dispute with Mitch McConnell for wanting BLM to be probed by MATA riot commission Donald Trump will use CPAC comeback speech to repeat discredited claim he won the election and push for voting 'reforms' after losing scores of court challenges to results  House holds vote on Equality Act with Republicans split on LGBTQ anti-discrimination measure that conservatives say attacks religious freedom and lets male athletes compete as women Will Kevin McCarthy’s cozying to Trump make him House speaker? Senate confirms former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as Energy secretary Illegal immigrant, 39, who has five children born in the US leaves Missouri church for the first time in THREE YEARS after Biden promises to 'let him be' Philippines launches a 'review' into 27,000 who died in president Duterte's war on drugs amid claims innocent died in 'systemic executions' Marjorie Taylor Greene puts up sign outside her office saying 'there are two genders, male and female' to attack her Capitol Hill neighbor Democrat Marie Newman who has a transgender daughter  TimesVideoWatch Live: Katherine Tai Confirmation HearingOn Thursday, a Senate committee will conduct a confirmation hearing to consider Katherine Tai to be U.S. trade representative, with the rank of ambassador.By Reuters Shouldn't you be quarantining? Casual Ivanka visits Trump Tower in New York City as she returns to her hometown for first time since leaving D.C. 'If we didn't divorce I wouldn't have met Joe': Jill Biden opens up to Kelly Clarkson about splitting with ex in first solo interview as First Lady (which is different to husband's recollection that she started seeing Joe BEFORE they split) Biden revokes Trump order to cut funding from New York City, Portland and Seattle he deemed 'anarchist' havens for violence following unrest from BLM protests Obama calls for reparations for black Americans because the 'wealth of this country was built on the backs of slaves' - but says he couldn't get it done as president due to the 'politics of white resistance' After Trump, Pentagon reckons with fortune wasted on F-35 'Biological males are taking our medals': Female track stars speak out after Biden administration withdraws from their lawsuit to stop transgender athletes competing in high school sports Carrot or stick: How will Biden deal with Hill Republicans? Lengthy list of questions only grows as Congress holds hearings on pro-Trump riot Why it really seems like the GOP is still the party of Trump Frank Figliuzzi: Senate asked all the wrong questions about the pro-Trump attack on the Capitol Biden Revokes Trump’s Pause on Green CardsSince taking office, President Biden has issued several executive orders and directives aimed at lifting restrictions on immigrants put in place over the past four years.By Michael D. Shear Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking most legal immigration to the U.S. Democrats push back on Postmaster General DeJoy's plan to overhaul the USPS Don Jr. is deposed by prosecutors in D.C. in probe into his father's inaugural committee payments to the Trump hotel - and they say his evidence 'raises more questions'  TimesVideoBiden Signs Order to Strengthen Supply ChainsPresident Biden signed an executive order aimed at reducing U.S. reliance on foreign-made products, especially in a national emergency, after a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers.By Reuters Mike Pence claims he 'maintains a strong relationship' with Trump As Trump ignored warnings, some Americans anticipated pandemic for years Dozens of Democratic lawmakers ask Joe Biden to give up president's sole authority to launch nuclear weapons weeks after Nancy Pelosi warned 'unhinged' Donald Trump could use them Biden seeks 'bipartisan support' in new executive order targeting American workers Controversial Postmaster General Louis DeJoy tells House Democrats to 'get used' to him during heated hearing - as Joe Biden moves to take control of board that can fire him A Recall for Newsom in California? Talk Grows as Governors Come Under Attack Newsom, lawmakers agree to pay pro-Biden firm for California voter education contract Supreme Court Weighs Limits of ‘Hot Pursuit’ by PoliceThe court has said that the police need no warrants to enter the homes of fleeing felons. Does that exception also apply to people suspected of minor crimes?By Adam Liptak Ashley Parker: The Biden admin is dealing with the ‘dangerous misinformation’ Trump put out about covid Top Capitol Hill cop says intelligence DID warn armed white supremacists and militias planned to attack Congress on January 6 - but NOT to expect 'tens of thousands of insurrectionists' White House says it won't give up on Neera Tanden as budget office pick after Senate committees postpone votes on her nomination amid revelation of her 'mean tweets' Chuck Schumer blasts Republican Ron Johnson for spreading 'mindless garbage' about 'fake Trump protesters starting the Capitol riots' Hunter Biden was living with brother Beau's widow Hallie while sending raunchy texts and FaceTiming in the shower with her married SISTER as they declared their love and she called him her 'prince' Supreme Court divided on case of California motorist pursued by CHP into his home Biden cabinet members facing double standard in confirmation White House goes to the dogs! Biden poses with Major and Champ in the Oval Office saying the two German Shepherds have 'walk-in privileges' TimesVideo‘Limit Lasting Damage,’ Powell Says in Economic Recovery TestimonyOn Wednesday, Jerome H. Powell testified for a second day to congress about the Federal Reserve’s role in limiting inflation and stabilizing the economy.By Reuters Top House Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney publicly clash on Trump as he backs him speaking at CPAC and she says ex-president should have no role 'in future of country' Democrats awaiting key ruling on Covid relief bill as Biden urges quick passage Deb Haaland faces more questions on fossil fuels during her second day of Senate confirmation hearings.The vote on President Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department could come down to party lines.By Coral Davenport Mike Pence has spoken to Trump twice since inauguration he tells Republican lawmakers in bid to heal their ugly public rift over MAGA riot  Trump-appointed federal judge bans ICE from carrying out Joe Biden's 100-day 'pause' on all deportations saying administration didn't show why it was justified Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in ‘equity’ push Biden administration will distribute 25 million free masks at food banks and health centers next month in bid to drive home mask message, COVID czar Jeff Zients reveals Obama tells Bruce Springsteen that he once broke a high school classmate's nose by punching him in the face after he called him a racial slur during locker room bust-up It's not hard to see how Rush Limbaugh's embrace of racism, bigotry and sexism led to Trump Manhattan prosecutors 'expand their investigation into Donald Trump to also look at Don Jr and chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg' How Joe Biden fixed time Biden will phone King Salman of Saudi Arabia today for talks before releasing damning intelligence report on his country's killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi The Words That Are In and Out With the Biden Administration“The president has been clear to all of us — words matter, tone matters and civility matters,” said Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary.By Michael D. Shear Senate committees abruptly postpone votes on Neera Tanden, signaling pessimism on Biden’s nominee.President Biden’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget has been in jeopardy since last week.By Emily Cochrane Democrats push long-term move against child poverty AOC demands ICE and Department of Homeland Security are abolished and that U.S. lets in 'climate refugees' in radical plan set to infuriate centrist Democrats  Mitt Romney predicts Trump would win the 2024 GOP nomination in a 'landslide' if he ran again - but says he wouldn't support him and would instead get behind a nominee from his 'tiny wing' of the party Congress holds candlelight vigil and moment of silence for 500,000 COVID victims How far will Biden go to fix the climate crisis? Pay attention to this gas project Hillary Clinton takes a swipe at Donald Trump as she co-writes her first novel about a 'dangerously out of control' US government tackling a terror attack Syrian intelligence agent is convicted for crimes against humanity in world's first case against torture by President Assad's government  McManus: Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy, but they need more senators like him Essential Politics: The Becerra and Tanden nominations test Democrats’ slim Senate majority Biden to order review of critical U.S. supply chains Mexico’s ruling party is divided as president stands by a candidate accused of rape Passports May Soon Include a New Option for Gender IdentityActivists are pushing President Biden to uphold a campaign promise to add the nonbinary designation “X” to federal IDs.By Valeriya Safronova Joe Biden tells China to free two Canadians after he holds virtual talks with Justin Trudeau for his first summit with a world leader saying 'human beings are not bartering chips' QAnon Shaman says he lost faith in Trump when he pardoned Lil Wayne and not him as he vows to dedicate his life to 'not harming any living being' in bail motion Republican bad faith seen in hollow objections to Biden HHS nominee Becerra Republicans apparently shocked to learn Biden nominee shares Biden's views PIERS MORGAN: We all know Trump bungled the COVID pandemic but unless Biden gets his act together he could blow the vaccination program - so why has America STILL not approved the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine Britain is using to kick the world's butt? 'He's going to be back': Trump predicts injured golfer Tiger Woods will return to the game as good as before and tells him to 'get better and get out there' Maddow: Underestimation of Trump mob's violence more than mere 'intelligence failure' Trump has 'appealed directly to Facebook's left-leaning supreme court' to rejoin platform and will learn in two months if he has been permanently banned  'This is not okay': AOC slams Joe Biden's administration for reopening Texas migrant facility for children who cross the Mexican border alone and Miami shelter Kamala Harris protested outside of Tacoma's Benjamin Franklin Park is renamed after Rosa Franklin - the first African American woman to serve in the state Senate Romney predicts Trump would win the 2024 G.O.P. nomination if he ran for president.“I would probably be getting behind somebody who I thought more represented the tiny wing of the Republican Party that I represent,” Mr. Romney said.By Thomas Kaplan In Stimulus Debate, Senate Parliamentarian Holds Broad SwayLittle known outside the Capitol, Elizabeth MacDonough could make or break key elements of President Biden’s stimulus plan. Senators are competing to win her over.By Emily Cochrane Conservative ‘America, Uncanceled’ event cancels speaker How Trump appointee Louis DeJoy has continued to dismantle the USPS

L.A. County COVID-19 hospitalizations hit three-month low while MIS-C cases climb Coronavirus Today: Rediscovering life’s rhythms No more ultra-cold! FDA says Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine can be shipped and stored at REGULAR freezer temperatures instead of -76ºF in a move to ease rollout  Coronavirus spreads readily in gyms when people don’t wear masks GOP mayor of Oklahoma City argues for Covid relief opposed by Okla. GOP in Congress COVID-19 bill must lose $15 minimum wage hike, Senate parliamentarian rules D.C.’s Mayor Mourned Covid’s Unequal Toll. Her Sister Is the Latest Victim.As the number of coronavirus deaths in the city reached 1,000 this week, three-fourths of the dead were Black.By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Campbell Robertson Pandemic poverty surges as billionaires profit in Covid-19 era New York health chief doubles down on Cuomo's claims that STAFF brought COVID into nursing homes and defends forcing facilities to accept infected patients from hospitals COVID-19 cases are now falling FASTER in lockdown Cali than open-all-hours Florida: West Coast state is now seeing HALF as many new infections per capita as the Sunshine State, data reveals Nursing home COVID deaths have plunged 75% since December as new cases fell by 90% - nearly TWICE The rate of the national decline - amid vaccine rollout that has seen three-quarters of care home residents get a shot  COVID-19 vaccines prioritized for California educators will focus on struggling communities Republicans in Congress ‘look as if they’re just on the wrong page,’ says Eugene Robinson New approach to vaccinessssss: Pythons from Florida Everglades could be used to help produce COVID shots, researcher says Give Biden a Chance? On Covid Aid, Some Trump Voters Just MightRepublican leaders in Washington firmly oppose the president’s stimulus plan, but a sizable number of Trump voters support it, interviews and polls show.By Lisa Lerer White House snubs Flyin' Ted Cruz by saying he's not welcome on Air Force One for Biden's trip to Texas because of 'COVID restrictions' TWO THIRDS of Americans hospitalized for COVID were obese or had diabetes, high blood pressure or heart failure, study finds  Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened TodayA new variant has been discovered in New York.By Jonathan Wolfe Africa will pay more for Russian COVID vaccine than for Oxford-AstraZeneca, Novavax shots Ad campaign launched to build public trust in COVID-19 shots COVID-19 cases begin to rise in Texas one week after 4.3 million lost power during deadly storm amid fears warming shelters acted as 'giant petri dishes' for the virus  House holds vote on Equality Act with Republicans split on LGBTQ anti-discrimination measure that conservatives say attacks religious freedom and lets male athletes compete as women L.A. County discovers 806 additional COVID-19 deaths overlooked in winter surge Disneyland COVID-19 vaccine site shuttered amid Santa Ana winds Burden of long Covid 'is real and significant', says World Health Organization official COVID-19 vaccine tiers may disappear as supply chain ramps up, Garcetti says Substitute teacher, 35, who was found dead in a New Jersey pond with her son, 11, had lost her brother and sister to COVID just days earlier and her husband was hospitalized with stage 4 cancer Latinx Files: ‘Cheat codes’ hurting COVID vaccine rollout in Latinx and Black communities Tracking Coronavirus Cases at U.S. Colleges and UniversitiesCoronavirus cases have continued to emerge by the tens of thousands this year at colleges, a New York Times survey has found.By The New York Times Pfizer scientists investigate whether a THIRD vaccine shot can offer protection against more contagious and resistant mutant COVID strains that could develop  New COVID-19 variant is spreading through New York City and has a mutation that may weaken effectiveness of vaccines, researchers say American diplomats in China complain they were forced to take anal swab tests for coronavirus  Tokyo Olympics hit with another setback as 1,000 volunteers QUIT over worries about coronavirus and after sexist comments by the man in charge  -  but organisers insist the games WILL still go ahead Moderna to launch trials of new booster vaccine that targets South African Covid variant 'within weeks' COVID-19 vaccine websites violate disability laws, create inequity for the blind California TodayCalifornia Reaches Another Bleak MilestoneThursday: More than 50,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the state. Also: More on the Newsom recall effort; and remembering Fry’s Electronics.By Jill Cowan and Priya Arora Pfizer begins studying effects of a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose EU vaccine crisis: French experts warn jabs are going too slowly to avoid a third Spring wave of coronavirus - and Germany is sitting on 1.2MILLION Oxford vaccines people refuse to take VP Harris: Coronavirus vaccines will save your life A welcome casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, for once: flu Daily COVID cases rise slightly to more than 73,000 and deaths increase to 2,447 as researchers reveal a new New York City strain is spreading rapidly CFB player retires due to asthma, COVID-19 West Covina City Council votes to quit L.A. County health department over COVID rules Pharmacists say combining leftover COVID-19 vaccine from two vials could save thousands of doses and boost the number of daily shots given by as much as 10% Cuomo's former aide says embattled governor asked her to play strip poker and kissed her without permission in post written in wake of nursing home COVID deaths scandal Why are COVID numbers falling so slowly in NYC? Original epicenter sees infections decline just 3% in two weeks compared with a 37% drop nationwide News anchor is suspended from Fox 5 in Washington D.C. for 'fat shaming' obese people in tweet because they're allowed to get the COVID-19 vaccine Coronavirus Today: Double duty for day-care workers Biden's Covid relief bill is extremely popular. So why do Republicans oppose it? Cluster of U.K. variant coronavirus cases hits on USC campus A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers ReportThe variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, scientists said.By Apoorva Mandavilli A Recall for Newsom in California? Talk Grows as Governors Come Under Attack Moorlach campaign for O.C. supervisor paused after he, wife test positive for COVID-19 Ashley Parker: The Biden admin is dealing with the ‘dangerous misinformation’ Trump put out about covid The diet guru who says YOU can get a figure like Gwynnie's (Warning: don't expect his regime to cure long Covid) C.D.C. Traces Covid Outbreaks in Gyms, Urging Stricter PrecautionsCoronavirus cases at fitness centers in Chicago and Honolulu were linked to carelessness about masks and symptoms, federal health officials found.By Roni Caryn Rabin Black pastors tapped to overcome racial divide on COVID-19 vaccine in Washington, D.C. BREAKING NEWS: Moderna partners with NIH to begin clinical trials of a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine  to protect against the South African variant Sister, 64, of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser dies of COVID-19 complications as city reaches 1,000 virus deaths and she declares February 24 a day of remembrance Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened TodayJohnson & Johnson’s vaccine was found to provide strong protection against severe disease and death.By Jonathan Wolfe The ‘nightmare scenario’ for California’s coronavirus strain: Here is what we know ‘El demonio ya está aquí’: La cepa californiana del coronavirus luce cada vez más peligrosa ¿Cómo se puede obtener la ayuda de 600 dólares por el COVID en California y con qué rapidez llegará? Texas officials let energy companies make bank. Now Texans face a new Covid crisis. Scientists say homegrown California COVID variant will account for 90% of the state's cases by the end of March and has a viral load twice as HIGH as earlier strains and has a higher resistance to vaccines Dr. Fauci, 80, STILL won't dine indoors, restricts visitors to his home and only visits the grocery store during off-peak hours despite receiving both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Belgium gave pharmacists 15 million TOXIC Covid facemasks that can cause pneumonia, health chiefs fear  COVID-19 antibodies appear to protect survivors from getting reinfected for at least three months, new NIH study finds Clothing entrepreneur, 24, 'who lied to get a $150K PPP loan spent the money intended for businesses hit by COVID on shopping trips to Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and diamond stores' Democrats awaiting key ruling on Covid relief bill as Biden urges quick passage Transplant Patient Dies After Receiving Lungs Infected With CoronavirusIn what appears to be the first case of its kind, a pair of donated lungs led to Covid-19 in an organ recipient, according to doctors at the University of Michigan.By Jacey Fortin The House is about to pass more COVID-19 relief. What’s in the bill? White House unveils big business support for $1.9tn COVID relief plan with CEOs including Google, Goldman Sachs and AT&T's bosses saying it is 'vital'  FDA analysis finds Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine DOES protect against COVID-19 and could be approved as soon as FRIDAY Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to THREE DAYS - with polyester garments sustaining the virus the longest, scientists warn  What the road map for reopening California after COVID-19 surge looks like US and UK may achieve herd immunity through COVID shots before the end of 2021... but Germany, France and Italy will have to TRIPLE their current speed to inoculate 70% of their population, data shows Biden administration will distribute 25 million free masks at food banks and health centers next month in bid to drive home mask message, COVID czar Jeff Zients reveals Coronavirus infection leads to immunity that’s comparable to a COVID-19 vaccine 'The best night in a LONG time!' NBA-starved New Yorkers return to Knicks and Nets games for the first time in a year after COVID-19 rules were lifted to allow 10% capacity at arenas Abcarian: The answer to equitable distribution of COVID vaccines is hiding in plain sight Congress holds candlelight vigil and moment of silence for 500,000 COVID victims Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine offers safe, effective COVID-19 protection, FDA says Column: What Oxnard can teach L.A. and the rest of California about COVID-19 No ‘Covid Zero,’ but NormalcyAnd what else you need to know today.By David Leonhardt Ghana is first to receive COVID-19 vaccines from Covax initiative for poorer nations Meet the key members of Biden’s Covid-19 response team.Read more about the plans by top officials to move toward something resembling normalcy.By Karen Zraick PIERS MORGAN: We all know Trump bungled the COVID pandemic but unless Biden gets his act together he could blow the vaccination program - so why has America STILL not approved the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine Britain is using to kick the world's butt? Should you visit family after everyone's had Covid vaccines? Coronavirus Today: Our homegrown triple threat 40% of inmates in California’s corrections system have been vaccinated for COVID-19 AstraZeneca and Oxford University expect emergency FDA authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine in April and will have 30 million doses ready to distribute to the US 'instantly' executive says  'You don't go to a nursing home to die': Janice Dean's sister-in-law hits out at Cuomo for 'cover up' after losing both parents to COVID in long-term care facilities - as poll shows 41% of New Yorkers think he has done something 'unethical'  Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened TodayWhat’s next for the variants? Denmark offers a possible warning to the U.S.By Jonathan Wolfe Congress holds moment of silence to mark 500,000 U.S. Covid deaths US states will get 14.5 MILLION doses of COVID-19 vaccines next week - nearly 70% more than they received over the past month, White House says   A variant-proof vaccine? Two California firms launch trials of COVID shot they hope will protect against the South African form - and future mutants Video shows how SPEAKING can spread Covid - with infected hairdressers, doctors and dentists all able to transmit the virus while leaning over patients and customers While L.A.’s coronavirus numbers improve, the county nears a ‘terrible milestone’ Biden holds first foreign bilateral meeting in virtual summit with Justin Trudeau amid Canadian concerns about his 'Buy American' policy and COVID vaccine shortage

Nancy Pelosi rules out more Congressional action against Trump saying 'he's gone' but opens new dispute with Mitch McConnell for wanting BLM to be probed by MATA riot commission New Orleans' last brewery removes 114-year-old 'Dixie Beer' name from its famous tower after company rebranded following the death of George Floyd Black Lives Matter-L.A. launches campaign against law enforcement unions Biden revokes Trump order to cut funding from New York City, Portland and Seattle he deemed 'anarchist' havens for violence following unrest from BLM protests Black Lives Matter designers make history with the movement's first Milan Fashion Week show  BLM group raked in $90MILLION in donations last year: Leaders disclose finances for the first time - but angry local chapters say they are not being given any of the money  Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances Brooklyn lawyers who were facing life behind bars for 'throwing a Molotov cocktail into an NYPD car during a George Floyd protest' are quietly offered a plea deal With New Grand Jury, Justice Department Revives Investigation Into Death of George Floyd Twisted George-Floyd themed proposal by Nevada high school student saying 'if you went to the dance with me it would take my breath away' sparks outrage  Elderly BLM protester, 75, who was shoved by Buffalo cops and cracked his skull sues the police, mayor and city after grand jury dismisses assault charges New evidence released in California case of Black man shot by police for alleged jaywalking 'Aggressive' Aurora cops had NO legal basis to arrest black man Elijah McClain, 23, who died after being put in a chokehold and injected with KETAMINE, new report finds Black Kentucky cop is fired for providing information about police tactics to a BLM protester after the department 'ignored his complaints about racism'  Moment cops shoot homeless black man, 42, dead after he 'reached for deputy's gun' - as family says cops escalated situation when they tackled him to the ground over jaywalking Three Minneapolis cops charged in George Floyd death want their charges DISMISSED because state AG 'tainted' jury pool with release of now-canceled plea deal for Derek Chauvin Fmr. congressional aide shares 'traumatic' experience as a Black man at the Capitol during riot O.C. deputies argued over whether to stop Black man before fatally shooting him Congress holds reparations for slavery hearing for first time since BLM protests rocked the nation - with Dems pushing for bill to 'consider a national apology'  Editorial: Don’t brush off LAPD’s disgusting George Floyd ‘joke’ Three Phoenix cops sat in a patrol car are caught on their own bodycams calling BLM protesters 'liberal pieces of s**t' and 'd**kheads' and revealing how they want to 'gas' and 'stomp on them' Photographer who took Harry and Meghan's baby announcement photo remotely by iPad is longtime friend who was first black man to shoot a British Vogue cover in its history Photos: Protests continue in response to the death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor LAPD officers 'shared image of George Floyd with the caption "You take my breath away" ahead of Valentine's Day' So much for defund the police! Minneapolis to spend $6.4M recruiting MORE officers following sharp rise in crime and up to 200 cops quitting after George Floyd riots and $8m budget cuts George Floyd Image With the Words ‘You Take My Breath Away’ Prompts Internal Police InvestigationThe Valentine-style image was “passed around” the Los Angeles Police Department, officials said.By Marie Fazio Lindsey Graham predicts GOP will IMPEACH Kamala Harris for 'bailing out BLM rioters' if they take back the House - as he slams Mitch McConnell for anti-Trump speech - and calls ex-Presiden the 'most potent force' in Republican Party   LAPD investigating report of George Floyd photo circulating with caption ‘You take my breath away’ Violence erupts in Manhattan as BLM clashes with the NYPD: Eleven protesters are arrested, two cops are injured and gang of 15 activists attack photographer during chaos in Times Square  ‘That doesn’t exist’: Joy Reid debunks claims by GOP Senator comparing BLM protests to Capitol riot Officer charged in George Floyd death was reportedly ready to plead guilty to murder From slave to soldier: Never-before-seen pictures capture the courage of 180,000 black soldiers who overcame Civil War army ban to fight and die on a salary of $7-a-month (compared to $13 for the white man) REVEALED: AG Bill Barr rejected plea deal for Derek Chauvin to plead guilty to third-degree murder days after George Floyd died because he feared protesters would say it was too lenient The Killing of George Floyd Tore Minneapolis Apart. Now Comes the Trial. Eight Minnesota corrections officers file racial discrimination lawsuit claiming they were BANNED from guarding cop accused of murdering George Floyd because they are people of color  'If saying "fight and go retake our country" incites violence then we need to indict every candidate': Ted Cruz blasts 'Dems' hypocrisy for cheering on BLM and Antifa' Server at celeb-loved California restaurant QUITS after new uniform policy banned her from wearing Black Lives Matter mask  'You go woke and become a joke': Aunt Jemima's new name Pearl Milling Company is panned as people say it sounds like a gravel mining firm after PepsiCo scrapped the 'racist' pancake syrup icon amid BLM protests  Aunt Jemima Has a New Name After 131 Years: The Pearl Milling CompanyQuaker Oats announced it would drop the name Aunt Jemima last summer after the killing of George Floyd and the widespread protests over racial inequality.By Neil Vigdor Granderson: Alabama prepares to execute another Black man, under laws going back to slavery Republican Senator Bill Cassidy compares House impeachment to a 'Soviet Union show trial' - as Trump's lawyers prepare to present video of Democrats inciting violence during BLM riots  Derek Chauvin finalises divorce from his wife under secret terms as Minnesota prosecutors ask judge to reinstate third-degree murder charge over the death of George Floyd  Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd will have $35MILLION security plan to tackle civil unrest  including 'building a perimeter around government buildings and bringing in hundreds of extra cops' Portland principal is branded a 'BLM Marxist' for claiming the education system is built on a 'system of oppression and white supremacy' White Ohio cop is charged with murder for shooting dead an unarmed black man Andre Hill and letting him bleed to death TimesVideoEx-Police Officer Charged With Murder in Columbus ShootingThe Ohio attorney general announced charges against Adam Coy, a Columbus police officer when Andre Hill, a Black man, was fatally shot in December.By Office Of The Ohio Attorney General San Diego police chief, mayor ask for leads after Black Lives Matter banners vandalized Atlanta cops who pulled two students from car during BLM protest and tasered them are reinstated to their jobs after review board finds city did NOT follow its own procedures when it fired them  Barack Obama crashes virtual D.C. book club meeting to answer questions about his new memoir, George Floyd and wife Michelle's Inauguration Day outfit Prosecutors claim George Floyd cop Derek Chauvin choked and knelt on SIX other people during arrests dating back to 2015  BLM protesters tear down barricades and storm Rochester police station after cops pepper-sprayed a nine-year-old girl and told her she was 'acting like a child' ‘Don’t Kill Me’: Others Tell of Abuse by Officer Who Knelt on George Floyd BLM is submitted for a Nobel Peace Prize for fighting against racial injustice.... but the summer of violence and riots carried out in its name are glossed over in the nomination  Moment two Florida women impersonate cops and live stream phony traffic stop where they flash red and blue lights and shout' get the f*** out the vehicle' and 'black lives don't f***ing matter' Editorial: Do Black lives matter to Congress? The fate of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will tell us BLM co-founder reacts to Biden's executive orders on racial justice Completely tattooed man who wants to become a 'black alien' has had his nose and top lip removed alongside other bizarre 'modifications'… and now struggles to speak US Capitol rioters are being arrested based on data handed over to the FBI by Facebook months after law enforcement officials used social media to arrest George Floyd protesters Surveillance footage shows NJ plainclothes cop in an unmarked police car shoot dead an unarmed black man on New Year's Day after their vehicles collided  BLM activist who 'plowed her car into Trump supporters' in September is hit with additional charges for using stun gun on victim at rally and beating two men with a 4ft pole during a previous march Bodycam shows moment unarmed black man, 52, is shot dead by Texas cop during mental health crisis - as police chief claims he had no choice The man who impeached a racist and fought for Black equality Relatives of Jacob Blake Jr. and Breonna Taylor hope to push Biden on police reform.By John Eligon Thirty people are arrested and ten cops injured in clashes between BLM and NYPD outside City Hall at end of MLK Day march Op-Ed: What King would say to Black Lives Matter activists today MAGA rioter who was punched in the face by a black security guard the night before the Capitol riot resigns from her hospital job after her BLM-supporting daughter, 18, outed her on Twitter  BLM activist who was armed with a knife and egged on mob during siege of the Capitol is freed on bail despite prosecution pleading for him to remain behind bars arguing he 'thrives on chaos'  Black Lives Matter demonstrators hit independent journalist over the head with an egg and a soiled diaper, calling her a 'Trump supporter' and a 'Nazi' for filming protest in NYC Family of unarmed black man shot dead by Texas cop called to help with his mental health crisis release footage of the killing and call for officer to be arrested BLM activist egged on Capitol rioters: Left-winger who told CNN he was there simply to document the siege is arrested after video reveals he shouted 'it's our house' and 'we got to get this s**t burned'  Black security guard is FIRED for punching MAGA mom who was shamed by her BLM protester daughter Life Sentence for White Man Who Fatally Stabbed Black Student in MarylandA brief and violent encounter that was called a racially motivated hate crime cast a pall over two college campuses.By Azi Paybarah NY AG Letitia James sues NYPD for 'excessive, brutal and unlawful' handling of 'overwhelmingly peaceful' BLM protests last year North Carolina State trooper is investigated for Facebook posts calling BLM a 'racist money laundering hate group' and attending 'Stop the Steal' rally in DC 'I didn't want to be the next George Floyd': Jacob Blake recalls going 'limp' after being shot seven times by a white cop and says he thought he was going to die in front of his kids in first interview since shooting that left him paralyzed Belgian rioters attack the king's car in violent unrest over death in police custody of black man who was arrested for breaking coronavirus curfew Black man is exonerated after spending spent 26 years on death row after being wrongfully convicted of killing a white woman in Mississippi based on outdated bite-mark comparison 'This is very Un-Black Lives Matter of you all': Azealia Banks calls critics of shocking dead cat video 'racist' in new Instagram rant after digging up Lucifer's corpse and boiling its bones 'to bring it back to life'  REVEALED: Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin will be tried alone in March due to COVID-19 restrictions, while three other George Floyd cops will stand trial together in summer Ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin to be tried alone in George Floyd death Arellano: A Black Lives Matter mural keeps getting defaced. Its artist always returns White mom sparks furious controversy for having her sons kneel and pray to black women - as critics accuse her of using the BLM movement for social media 'clout' It's not about bad apples. Police shoot people like Jacob Blake because of a bad system. ‘What a Joke.’ Black Lives Matter Activists Note Contrast in Police Response at Capitol Exposed: Police double standards from Trump riot to BLM protests Michelle Obama tears into social media for not banning 'infantile and unpatriotic' Trump sooner and blames the Silicon Valley firms for 'enabling his monstrous' behavior' Rep. Karen Bass can only imagine if 'they had been Black Lives Matter protests’ 'You let them through the f*****g door!' MSNBC's Joe Scarborough rages at Capitol Police for letting Trump rioters run rampant when they aggressively cracked down on BLM protesters Biden pins blame on Trump for MAGA attack on Capitol and says if it had been BLM protesters they 'would have been treated very, very differently' A billboard depicting George Floyd’s brutal killing goes up in West Hollywood Hunt for MAGA's most wanted: FBI releases pictures of the Trump rioters who stormed the Capitol as DOJ promises to charge them ALL with federal crimes - but what will they do with their leader? NYC bomb hoax suspect, 22, smirks and winks as he is arrested for 'planting the device in a Tesla with a Black Lives Matter sign and a husky' Joy Reid: If this was a BLM protest, 'there would already be people shackled, arrested or dead' ‘A sad day’: NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Jacob Blake decision Police response to Capitol mob is in striking contrast to protests after George Floyd killing.By Shaila Dewan White student, 18, represented by gun-toting St Louis lawyer sues her Catholic school for 'siding with black students who claimed she said "black lives don't matter" and threatened to attack her'  Lakers guard Wesley Matthews gets emotional discussing Jacob Blake decision Kawhi Leonard saddened, yet hopeful, in wake of no charges in Jacob Blake shooting Minneapolis cops tried to buy a gun from a black man, 23, in undercover sting operation before they shot him dead following a tip from an informant  No charges filed against Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake

TimesVideoGranholm Sworn In as Energy SecretaryJennifer M. Granholm on Thursday became the second woman to lead the Department of Energy, an agency with a key role in creating a greener economy under the Biden administration.By The Associated Press Tim O’Brien: Cy Vance has ‘much more’ than Trump’s tax returns Give Biden a Chance? On Covid Aid, Some Trump Voters Just MightRepublican leaders in Washington firmly oppose the president’s stimulus plan, but a sizable number of Trump voters support it, interviews and polls show.By Lisa Lerer Manhattan DA receives Trump's tax returns: Prosecutors pore over 'millions of pages' hours after SCOTUS ruling in tax fraud and Stormy Daniels probe Sen. Booker: Expanding Child Tax Credit will cut child poverty ‘virtually in half’ Trump's taxes delivered to Manhattan DA, opening next phase of investigation Biden's $1.9T stimulus relief has 76 percent support Entire Federal Reserve payment system CRASHES due to 'operational error' freezing $3trillion in daily transactions including paychecks, tax refunds and bill payments Google is sued by Washington AG for 'repeatedly violating' state campaign finance law by 'failing to provide key information' for political ads it sold What N.Y. prosecutors could learn from Trump’s tax records Santa Ana cop admits taking $128,000 in bribes to protect illegal businesses in city Clothing entrepreneur, 24, 'who lied to get a $150K PPP loan spent the money intended for businesses hit by COVID on shopping trips to Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and diamond stores' White House unveils big business support for $1.9tn COVID relief plan with CEOs including Google, Goldman Sachs and AT&T's bosses saying it is 'vital'  In Stimulus Debate, Senate Parliamentarian Holds Broad SwayLittle known outside the Capitol, Elizabeth MacDonough could make or break key elements of President Biden’s stimulus plan. Senators are competing to win her over.By Emily Cochrane On PoliticsHow Is the Fed Thinking About Unemployment?Our economics reporter gives a rundown on the real unemployment rate, stimulus checks and inflation.By Giovanni Russonello Powell Focuses on Economic Need at Key Moment in Markets and PoliticsThe Federal Reserve will continue to support the economy, its chair, Jerome H. Powell, pledged at a Senate hearing, even as concerns about inflation rise.By Jeanna Smialek He Had to Drop Out of College. Then He Gave It $20 Million.The gift will help Morgan State University, a historically Black college, finance scholarships for financially needy students.By Stephanie Saul 'He's never actually made any money': Donald Trump's niece Mary says SCOTUS ruling to allow his tax returns to be released to NY prosecutor is 'a long time coming' and will show 'he has likely been committing tax fraud for decades' What Trump's released tax records mean for DA's criminal case Here come more stimulus checks, plus help for small businesses Fmr. Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says 'it does not look good' for the former president's taxes What Trump’s tax records could tell New York prosecutors Supreme Court tax ruling 'just the beginning' of Trump woes Fmr. federal prosecutor: SCOTUS ruling on Trump taxes possible ‘gold mine’ Trump’s Tax Returns Are ‘One Piece of the Puzzle.’ Prosecutors Are Getting More.For all that they reveal, tax returns have limitations. Other records from the former president’s accountants may help give a fuller picture of his finances.By Mike McIntire California legislators approve $7.6-billion COVID-19 package, including $600 stimulus checks Supreme Court hands Trump 'decisive defeat' in legal battle to keep his tax records hidden Biden announces PPP changes aimed at ensuring more small business can get help Here’s What’s Next in the Trump Taxes Investigation TimesVideoWatch Live: Biden Delivers Small Business AnnouncementOn Monday, President Biden will deliver an announcement on small businesses, and how to recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.By Reuters Supreme Court allows release of Trump tax returns Companies Say They Care About the Climate. Their Actions Fall Short.Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals.By Peter Eavis and Clifford Krauss Supreme Court says Manhattan prosecutors CAN access Trump's tax returns to aid fraud probe in huge blow to ex-President  Uniforms covered in PPE and long-haul cargo flights crew can't disembark (but they do sleep in business class): Virgin Atlantic stewardess reveals what life is like in the skies in the Covid era Biden to boost pandemic lending to smallest businesses, many owned by women and people of color Israel reopens economy after almost HALF of its population get shots - with Pfizer's Covid vaccine stopping 89.4% of transmissions: Vaccine passports become mandatory for gym, hotel and theater trips Manhattan DA hires high profile 'mob lawyer' who prosecuted Gambino boss John Gotti to help investigate Trump's business dealings Manhattan DA's Office subpoenas NYC property tax agency as part of a criminal investigation into Trump Organization Hurt by Lockdowns, California’s Small Businesses Push to Recall GovernorThe pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.By Nellie Bowles Hurt by Lockdowns, California’s Small Businesses Push to Recall GovernorThe pain for such enterprises been particularly acute in the state, leading some to back an effort to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.By Nellie Bowles Airlines Still Don’t Know When Passengers Will ReturnExperts say that tourists could come back in the spring or summer but that more profitable business travelers could stay away for a year or longer.By Niraj Chokshi NYC prosecutor hires on heavy-hitting attorney to Trump case Lobbying groups backed by Amazon, Facebook and Google sue Maryland to overturn U.S.'s first ever online ad tax which will be used to fund education Jobs' application: Paperwork from Apple CEO's teenage job hunt before he joined Atari and met future business partner Steve Wozniak to sell in online auction next week Am I eligible for California’s $600 COVID-19 stimulus check and other aid? The Future Of WorkAmazon’s Great Labor AwakeningCovid-19 has cemented the e-commerce giant’s hold on the economy — but it has also spurred employees all around the country to organize.By Erika Hayasaki Low-income Californians to receive $600 state stimulus, Newsom and legislative leaders announce C.D.C. Announces $200 Million ‘Down Payment’ to Track Virus VariantsScientists say the new investment will help in the next couple of months, but hope that the stimulus package will provide much more.By Carl Zimmer and Noah Weiland Basketball coach son of Conservative activist L. Brent Bozell is arrested over Capitol riots - after his father denounced insurrectionists on Fox Business Saudi Arabia says it will STOP doing business with countries that do not have HQ in their country - in challenge to Dubai's status as regional hub  NYC restaurateurs including celebrity favorite Carbone, Michelin-starred Cote and Brooklyn pizza joint Roberta's flock to Miami to open branches despite Florida's higher COVID-19 cases as the Big Apple continues limited dining Heads up, small-business owners: There’s free help to improve your online presence Robert De Niro's London restaurant business took furlough cash to help out-of-work staff despite Hollywood star being worth around £360million  Biden Takes Center Stage With Ambitious Agenda as Trump’s Trial EndsThe president plans to quickly press for his $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, and then move on to infrastructure, immigration, climate change and other major priorities.By Michael D. Shear With Justin Turner and Trevor Bauer in the fold, Dodgers face a steep luxury tax bill How fraudsters and cyber-criminals stole billions in unemployment aid from federal program after officials warned it was at 'high risk of exploitation' XPrize chairman and vaccine firm founder Peter Diamandis hosts $30K-a-head global business conference attended by 100 people that left 24 with COVID  Century-old personal ads reveal how singles looked for love in the 1900s, from a 'business gentleman' seeking 'a woman of means and refinement' to a 'wealthy woman' who 'dreads a lonely future' Maryland moves ahead with nation’s first tax on internet ads Miami considers paying its 3,500 employees in BITCOIN and allow residents to pay taxes with the cryptocurrency- but commissioner warns not to 'drink the Kool-Aid' A New Generation Pushes Nashville to Address Racism in Its RanksA small contingent of country artists and industry players have been speaking up in a business that likes to shut down dissent.By David Peisner Exodus of staff from California’s unemployment agency hinders help for jobless What will the Year of the Ox bring YOU? Chinese zodiac expert reveals what's in store for each sign - from who's going to win big in business to those who will be lucky in love Maryland Nears Country’s First Tax on Big Tech’s Ad RevenueAnalysts estimate that the tax would generate up to $250 million for schools in the state in the first year. It would also probably face fierce legal challenges.By David McCabe Maryland Nears Country’s First Tax on Big Tech’s Ad RevenueAnalysts estimate that the tax would generate up to $250 million for schools in the state in the first year. It would also probably face fierce legal challenges.By David McCabe Review: Clever sci-fi satire ‘Lapsis’ sees the gig economy as a new wildnerness Ex-Disney executives invest in digital fitness business Beachbody Business student, 18, who lost 22lbs in just eight weeks reveals the exact daily diet that transformed her body - proving you don't need to give up delicious meals to drop weight fast Manhole explosion rocks Queens neighborhood, smashing a car and forcing apartments and businesses to be evacuated Stocks end mixed as investors pause to assess stimulus plan, economic data Biden administration pledges more support for minority businesses Fed’s aid program for midsize businesses spent only 3% of its total Biden will hold talks with business leaders to make very public point of ignoring Trump's impeachment trial Tax season is here, with some COVID-19-era changes Editorial: U.S. Supreme Court sticks its nose into California’s business — and puts us in COVID danger DOJ will ask US attorneys appointed by Trump to resign - but two top prosecutors overseeing Hunter Biden tax probe and origins of Russia investigation will stay in office San Diego leaders propose vacancy tax, community land trusts for housing crisis Democrats roll out a plan to send $1,400 stimulus payments to Americans earning up to $75,000 a year.By Emily Cochrane Former Trump economic advisor Larry Kudlow will replace Lou Dobbs on Fox Business Network Democrats' long fight for a child tax credit may materialize in Biden's Covid bill Biden arrives for work by Marine One after watching Super Bowl in Delaware - as the House begins pushing through his COVID package and unveils $3,600 child tax credit  Democrats to unveil new stimulus payment for families ‘We Are Forgotten’: Grocery Workers Hope for Higher Pay and VaccinationsBooming business during the pandemic hasn’t always meant better wages, and they have largely been left off vaccine priority lists.By Sapna Maheshwari and Michael Corkery House Democrats to unveil $3,000 Child Tax Credit as part of Biden relief package to lift families out of poverty - and they want to make it permanent Another award in tow, it’s back to business for Aaron Donald and evolving Rams Democrats to Unveil Up to $3,600 Child Tax Credit as Part of Stimulus BillThe credit would send monthly payments to millions of Americans under certain income thresholds for a year starting in July.By Emily Cochrane and Alan Rappeport The new Silicon Valley? Nevada 'will allow tech giants to set up their OWN governments to impose taxes, form school districts and courts' to lure in firms Yellen says Biden’s plan could restore full employment by 2022 Biden records his first 'fireside podcast': President calls California woman who was laid off and struggled to get unemployment benefits during the pandemic and tells her to 'keep the faith' those we’ve lostAlbert Hale, Former President of Navajo Nation, Dies at 70Mr. Hale was a trailblazing lawyer and a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights and securing greater tax revenues for Arizona’s tribal nations. He died of Covid-19.By Simon Romero Hunter Biden is still 'working to unwind' 10% investment in Chinese-owned fund after President vowed no family members would do business with foreign countries or corporations Susan Sarandon slams Biden for pulling a 'bait and switch' by promising $2,000 stimulus checks then sending Americans $1,400 Fox Business abruptly cancels 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' House Republicans from California demand Gov. Newsom answer for unemployment failings Gene Sperling explains why Biden's Covid package has the 'firepower' to boost the economy Column: How often have tax cuts for the rich trickled down to the rest of us? Never TimesVideoWatch Live: Biden Delivers Remarks On the EconomyPresident Biden is expected to address the nation’s economy, hours after the Senate backed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package and the release of the monthly jobs report.By Reuters Sputtering economy adds just 49,000 jobs in January - meaning 10 million fewer people are in work than a year ago U.S. economy gains just 49,000 jobs in January as Biden pushes for $1.9 trillion relief package U.S. employers add just 49,000 jobs as unemployment falls to 6.3%

On PoliticsCPAC Starts Tomorrow and Trump Is Still Center of the Republican UniverseBy Giovanni Russonello After Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot in Hollywood, she offers $500,000 for dogs’ return Gaga's dogwalker is shot four times in chest by Hollywood dognappers who steal two of star's beloved French bulldogs - while a third runs off and is rescued: $500,000 reward for safe return of Koji and Gustavo  Biden revokes Trump order to cut funding from New York City, Portland and Seattle he deemed 'anarchist' havens for violence following unrest from BLM protests Bernie Sanders: 'There is not one Republican' who would support a $15 minimum wage Rep. Connolly says he looks at Republican colleagues ‘quite differently’ after Capitol insurrection 'I will not be lectured': Lawmaker fires back at his Republican colleagues Sen. Klobuchar: FBI memo miscommunication 'defies any kind of prudent law' Experts: Former CIA agent victim of microwave weapon in Moscow Biden’s C.I.A. Pick Warns of China and Russia at Amicable Confirmation HearingThe nominee, William J. Burns, appears likely to win bipartisan support from senators.By Julian E. Barnes Chuck Schumer blasts Republican Ron Johnson for spreading 'mindless garbage' about 'fake Trump protesters starting the Capitol riots' Biden’s CIA nominee vows to keep politics out of the job, provide ‘unvarnished’ intelligence Mike Pence has spoken to Trump twice since inauguration he tells Republican lawmakers in bid to heal their ugly public rift over MAGA riot  'I am an actor, not a political theorist': Sacha Baron Cohen says his divisive roles are 'just his little bit to fight for democracy' as he cleans up the Oval Office in Vanity Fair Hollywood shoot Ghislaine Maxwell offers to give up British, French citizenship in new bail attempt Republican bad faith seen in hollow objections to Biden HHS nominee Becerra FBI sent a warning one day before the Capitol riot. Security officials say they didn't see it. Romney predicts Trump would win the 2024 G.O.P. nomination if he ran for president.“I would probably be getting behind somebody who I thought more represented the tiny wing of the Republican Party that I represent,” Mr. Romney said.By Thomas Kaplan Ghislaine Maxwell applies for bail for a THIRD time by offering to renounce her UK and French citizenship so that she'll no longer be considered a flight risk Republican Ron Johnson makes conspiracy theory claims at Senate hearing on riot that anti-Trump 'agents provocatuer' incited violence and police fired tear gas on 'pro-police, jovial' mob Vanity Fair’s 2021 Hollywood issue salutes visionaries. But ‘where are the Latinos?’ Hollywood Harry! Duke of Sussex looks 'Trump-like and American' with 'wide hand gestures' and 'man-spreading legs' in Spotify video while 'demure' Meghan Markle 'gazes adoringly' at him, body language expert reveals Under Fire, a Portland Chef Tries to Build a Fairer WorkplaceGregory Gourdet has revamped his plans for a Haitian kitchen, after being caught up in a citywide furor over the treatment of restaurant workers.By Brett Anderson A Plan to Lower Flags for Rush Limbaugh Is Already Causing a Fight in FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, wants to honor his late friend. The state’s top Democratic official, a political rival, said she would not comply.By Patricia Mazzei David Perdue won’t challenge Raphael Warnock in the 2022 Georgia Senate race, after all.The announcement came just a week after Mr. Perdue, a former senator and Republican, said he had filed paperwork to kick-start a possible new campaign.By Glenn Thrush Meghan Markle's VERY luscious pregnancy locks! Duchess of Sussex enhanced her natural hair with 'clip on extensions' as part of 'Hollywood makeover' for Spotify appearance, stylist reveals  Female Democrats accuse Joe Manchin of 'double standard' for opposing Biden's budget pick Neera Tanden over 'mean tweets' but voting for a string of Trump's male nominees  Capitol Hill police chief and fired Sergeants at Arms tell Senators MAGA rioters came 'prepared for war' and insist there was NO warning from the FBI or intelligence to suggest violence  Lee Harvey Oswald was instructed by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev to assassinate JFK and went ahead with the plan despite the Russians changing their mind, former head of the CIA claims in new book Walton Goggins is selling his Hollywood haunt for $3.35 million Texans donate $500K to Houston's winter storm relief fund Suspect sought in shooting near Hollywood and Highland shopping complex FBI is 'treating members of Congress as suspects in the MAGA riot probe and'has swept up lawmakers' phone data during investigation' US Army is developing a the 'most powerful' laser in history which will vaporize targets using short pulses and produce powerful signals to disrupt enemy electronics Did nuclear-powered CIA device abandoned in the Himalayas by Cold War spies trigger India's glacier flood?  Welcome home Ted! Mariachi band descends on Cruz's Houston mansion to troll him and his family for going to Mexico in the middle of Texas energy crisis  A Donor’s Ties to Epstein Are Criticized at MoMA and DartmouthAi Weiwei and other artists say the investor Leon Black should step down as MoMA’s chairman amid revelations that he paid $158 million to Jeffrey Epstein.By Robin Pogrebin and Matthew Goldstein Trump will paint himself as the 'presumptive 2024 nominee' during comeback speech at conservative get-together CPAC on Sunday - showing HE 'is the Republican party' aides say  Republican congressman who voted to impeach Donald Trump gets a MAGA primary challenge with ex-White House aide saying he will take on Ohio rep Jimmy Gonzalez  Former model who features in explosive new Woody Allen documentary says the Hollywood director seduced her when she was 16... and he was 41  Susan Collins comes out against Joe Biden's OMB nominee Neera Tanden over mean tweets which included calling the moderate Republican 'the worst' Shipment of cornflakes coated in COCAINE is intercepted in Ohio on its way from South America to Hong Kong  'Cancun Cruz must resign': Protesters gather outside Texas senator's $2million Houston home following his trip to Mexico as millions in the storm-ravaged state remain without safe water Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville says rapist Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein produced 'memorable art' and insists it's possible to respect someone's work without condoning their behavior Tumulto entre los votantes de los Globos de Oro: Los miembros acusan a la Asociación de la Prensa Extranjera de Hollywood de falta de ética Malcolm X's family releases former NYPD cop's 'deathbed' letter that claims FBI and police conspired in the civil rights leader's 1965 assassination - as his daughters demand murder probe be reopened 'It's time to move on': Arkansas Republican governor Asa Hutchinson says he wouldn't back a Trump 2024 bid and says 'he should not define our future' Trump's comeback: Ex-Pesident will preview 'future of the Republican Party' during CPAC speech next week in his first public appearance since leaving office  Golden Globes voters in tumult: HFPA accused of self-dealing, ethical lapses Sophia Loren says she DID cheat with her co-stars at scrabble! Hollywood legend notched up impressive number of wins until Richard Burton rumbled her  AOC visits Houston food bank after raising $3.2 million for relief efforts in Texas The secret shoot that sowed Ghislaine Maxwell's downfall: She gave her father these unpublished photos for the yacht he named after her. The tragedy? After his death she craved a replacement - and found one in Jeffrey Epstein...  Lopez: For both the housed and unhoused in this Hollywood neighborhood, help is urgently needed General brought in by Nancy Pelosi to review MAGA riot security said Capitol Police were 'complicit' and called Republican Josh Hawley a 'piece of s**t' 'I'm a f*****g patriot': Trump-supporting Florida woman, 58, is charged after filming herself threatening to 'shoot' FBI agents probing 'her role in US Capitol riots' It's A Sin creator Russel T Davies says Straight Hollywood stars 'should turn down gay roles for LGBT actors' - but admits his success is 'built off straight people who played gay parts' Private jet travel takes off in Hollywood amid pandemic Ghislaine Maxwell admitted Jeffrey Epstein DID have tapes of Trump and the Clintons after she was tricked by 60 Minutes producer in 2016 - 'but refused to help locate them because she wanted Hillary to win' Ted Cruz's wife Heidi planned $300-a-night Cancun trip to escape 'FREEZING' Houston: Leaked texts contradict senator's claim he was indulging his daughters with Mexico trip as he returns to find protesters outside his home  NBA star gives 500 meals to families in Houston Houston mayor on Cruz fleeing Texas: We don’t leave the ship when it’s in trouble Ted Cruz arrives back in Texas with a police escort having cut short his Cancun trip after claiming he flew there to 'escort his daughters' - as he faces blistering criticism for leaving state during winter storm  Weekend street closure in West Hollywood to promote outdoor dining and pedestrian use West Hollywood bans sale of most flavored tobacco products Portland cops guard Fred Meyer DUMPSTERS as scavengers rummage through mountains of food thrown out after freezers fail: 100,000 Oregonians still have no power after Storm Uri wreaks worst havoc in 40 years Ivanka Trump will not run against Marco Rubio for one of Florida's Senate seats.Such a bid would involve a primary challenge to a sitting Republican senator, Marco Rubio, and a competitive general election.By Maggie Haberman Bob Dole, Republicans’ 1996 presidential nominee, has advanced lung cancer.Mr. Dole, 97, represented Kansas in the Senate for more than 25 years, including 11 years as the chamber’s Republican leader.By Maggie Astor A Houston furniture store opened its doors as a refuge. Thousands came for help.The Gallery Furniture store invited people who needed to warm up or spend the night during the winter storm power outages.By Christine Hauser Two Republican congressmen are under police investigation after one one 'tried to bring gun onto floor of the House' and the another 'manhandled' cop at anti-gun metal detectors  L.A. Phil and Hollywood Bowl leader is leaving for the Boston Symphony Orchestra TikTok goes wild over declassified 1983 CIA report claiming people could travel through time using technique dubbed the 'Gateway Experience' How Rush Limbaugh went from a college drop-out to the 'doctor of democracy' who had the ear of Republican Presidents and tens millions of die-hard radio fans The FBI and US Attorney are investigating Gov. Cuomo and his COVID task force's handling of NY nursing homes during the pandemic after his cover-up of thousands of deaths was exposed  UCLA student with extremist views who FBI says sat in Pence’s chair is charged in Capitol riot 'I don't want to eat our own': Lindsey Graham warns against Republican civil war as he calls Trump the 'dominant' figure in the party and urges Mitch McConnell to emulate Kevin McCarthy Family of anti-Trump Republican Adam Kinzinger accuse him of 'treason' and say HE incited violence in second letter days after disowning him They’re neck and neck! Did Trump think better of accusing Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell of having 'too many double chins' after looking in the mirror?  Review: A tender romance blooms for two elderly, closeted Hong Kong men in ‘Twilight’s Kiss’ Ghislaine Maxwell is losing her hair, is a 'withering shell of her former self' and was physically abused by a guard during pat down at Brooklyn jail, her lawyer claims Three arrested on suspicion of beating man to death in West Hollywood Trump calls Mitch McConnell 'a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack' who is 'destroying' the Republican party, claims he is compromised on China by wife Elaine Chao and tells senators to FIRE him - after GOP leader blamed him for MAGA riot Houston mother and daughter are killed by carbon monoxide poisoning while using their car for heat and grandmother and three children trying to keep warm in Texas storm die in house fire  Storm Uri paralyzes Texas and knocks out its power grid - sending cost of oil surging to over $60 a barrel for first time in a year and leaving five million shivering at home or sleeping in their CARS  Now THREE Republican Senators have been censured for voting to convict Trump: Pat Toomey, Richard Burr and Bill Cassidy all punished by their own party - while Utah's GOP sparks fury by backing Mitt Romney  The Wide Shot: Why Hollywood is obsessed with SPACs Aaron Carter SLAMS 'jealous' Jake Paul for criticising his upcoming boxing match with Lamar Odom as he claims to carry a gun with him 'at all times' in online rant Hong Kong activists flash protest salutes in court as Beijing puts them on trial for organising huge pro-democracy protests Mitch McConnell defends Republicans for acquitting Trump but blasts 'unhinged falsehoods' that sparked the riot - as Sean Hannity calls him 'sanctimonious' and leads calls for a new Republican leadership  Republican David Perdue files to run for Senate AGAIN in 2022 to face Democrat Raphael Warnock after losing crucial Georgia runoff to Jon Ossoff by 1% Adam Kinzinger's family disown him for opposing Trump: GOP Rep. reveals 11 relatives signed letter calling him a 'disappointment to God' and a member of the 'devil's army' after he backed president's impeachment  Adam Kinzinger’s Lonely MissionCensured by his party and shunned by family members, Mr. Kinzinger, a six-term Illinois congressman, is pressing Republicans to leave Donald Trump behind — and risking his career doing so.By Reid J. Epstein In a Houston suburb, power failures are familiar. Crunching snow is not.By Allyson Waller Republican Senator Bill Cassidy leads calls for a 9/11-style commission into Capitol riots and defends voting to convict Trump despite censure from his local GOP party Robert De Niro's London restaurant business took furlough cash to help out-of-work staff despite Hollywood star being worth around £360million  SARAH VINE: Harry's and Meghan's latest announcement was intimate, stylish and with more than a hint of Hollywood Rep. Ilhan Omar's 'anti-American' 9/11 remarks resurface as she gets promoted amid Republican push to oust her from House committees Happy Valentine's Day from Hollywood! Cindy Crawford and Christina Aguilera lead the celebs spreading the love on social media as they post gushing tributes to their partners online Democratic senator claims Republican lawmakers are 'deathly afraid' of Donald Trump and former president's acquittal secures his spot as 'leader of the GOP for the next four years'  Column: In late Orange County senator, one finds a Republican who would have stood up to Trump Lindsey Graham predicts GOP will IMPEACH Kamala Harris for 'bailing out BLM rioters' if they take back the House - as he slams Mitch McConnell for anti-Trump speech - and calls ex-Presiden the 'most potent force' in Republican Party  

U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia US carries out airstrikes on Iran-backed militia groups Biden bombs Syria: US carries out airstrike on Iranian-backed militia in retaliation to three rocket attacks in Iraq that injured American troops Africa will pay more for Russian COVID vaccine than for Oxford-AstraZeneca, Novavax shots France could ban 'confusing' gender neutral words that 'endanger the language' under law proposed by 60 MPs Explosive-laden drones that targeted Saudi Arabia's royal palace in the kingdom's capital last month 'were launched by Iran-backed militia from inside Iraq'  Woolly mammoths would have lived an extra 4,000 YEARS in some parts of Europe and Asia if it weren't for human hunters, study claims The dinky $4,500 electric car that's outselling Tesla in China: The four-seat Hong Guang Mini EV can cover 106 miles on a single charge Al Qaeda has a new leader called 'the Sword of Revenge': Egyptian former general who is now in hiding in Iran is 'set to make terror group as dangerous as they were under Osama Bin Laden' American diplomats in China complain they were forced to take anal swab tests for coronavirus  EU vaccine crisis: French experts warn jabs are going too slowly to avoid a third Spring wave of coronavirus - and Germany is sitting on 1.2MILLION Oxford vaccines people refuse to take Israel reveals Pfizer vaccine has stopped 94% of recipients getting symptoms in huge peer-reviewed study of 1.2m people - as restrictions are relaxed to allow 500 'green pass' holders to attend concerts China declares official end to extreme poverty with major pro-Xi propaganda drive Meat-free school meals spark furor in France Pfizer’s vaccine trial data holds up in the real world, according to large-scale study in Israel Biden’s C.I.A. Pick Warns of China and Russia at Amicable Confirmation HearingThe nominee, William J. Burns, appears likely to win bipartisan support from senators.By Julian E. Barnes Want to join the richest 1%? You'll need to have $4.4million in the US - half of what you'll need in Monaco but double the requirement in the UK or France Israel passes law allowing names and phone numbers of anyone who has not been vaccinated to be shared by the government US and UK may achieve herd immunity through COVID shots before the end of 2021... but Germany, France and Italy will have to TRIPLE their current speed to inoculate 70% of their population, data shows Prince Harry speaks too fast and lets his thoughts 'pour out in a torrent' due to a 'fear of not fulfilling expectations' - while 'self-assured' Meghan Markle 'articulates with mental agility', Princess Diana's vocal coach claims Princess Diana would have been 'furious' with Prince Harry over Megxit because she wanted him to be part of the 'modern monarchy' - and 'wouldn't have gotten along with' Meghan Markle, friend of the late royal claims  Joe Biden tells China to free two Canadians after he holds virtual talks with Justin Trudeau for his first summit with a world leader saying 'human beings are not bartering chips' Biden and Trudeau Renew the Ties Put to the Test by Trump“The United States has no closer friend than Canada,” President Biden told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Mr. Biden’s first virtual meeting with a foreign leader.By Michael Crowley Iran officially imposes curbs on UN nuclear inspections Sweden reverses its coronavirus facemask scepticism and urges people to wear them on public transport, at work and in shops as cases surge  PICTURED: El Chapo's beauty queen wife, 31, in her mugshot after she was arrested in DC for drug trafficking and masterminding a $3million plot to help him escape from Mexican prisons President Biden prepares to announce sanctions on Russia over poisoning and jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Birthday princess! Estelle of Sweden beams alongside her brother Prince Oscar, four, in adorable portraits as she turns nine at Stockholm's Haga Palace Queen's cousin the Earl of Strathmore is JAILED for 10 months for terrifying 20-minute sex attack on guest at Queen Mother's childhood home after he drunkenly barged into victim's bedroom and then tried to pull up her nightie and kiss her  Future Vaccines Depend on Test Subjects in Short Supply: MonkeysThe pandemic has highlighted the United States’ dependence on China for research animals, reviving calls for a “strategic monkey reserve.”By Sui-Lee Wee and Bryan Tarnowski Two VERY different royal garden photoshoots: Princess Eugenie's 'organic, unedited snap' is worlds apart from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'contrived' pregnancy announcement, experts say El Chapo's beauty queen wife is arrested at Dulles International Airport and charged with smuggling drugs into the US and helping him escape from a Mexican jail in 2015 Woman poses with giraffe's HEART as she boasts about husband arranging for her to shoot the animal as a Valentine's Day present in South Africa  Singing for their supper: Prince Harry and pregnant Meghan make first appearance since quitting royal family and announcing second child as they plug their podcast at Spotify live stream event  Rangers forward Artemi Panarin, 29, takes leave as his former coach in Russia claims he beat a woman, 18, in 2011 - but the NHL star says he's being targeted for criticizing Putin's Kremlin In sign of real-world impact, COVID shots spark steep drop in hospitalizations in Scotland Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make donation to Texas women's shelter that was damaged during Winter Storm Uri  Shipment of cornflakes coated in COCAINE is intercepted in Ohio on its way from South America to Hong Kong  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'already know the sex of their baby' and will feel 'no obligation' to choose a traditional royal name, expert claims Prince William winks as he says Prince Philip is 'OK' and doctors are 'keeping an eye on him' with Duke of Edinburgh set to remain in hospital into this week Long Island patient becomes first New York resident to test positive for more contagious South Africa Covid strain Iran stops snap inspections of its nuclear sites as it pressures Joe Biden to lift sanctions The family pink? Princess Eugenie's outfit choice for August's baby photo echoes the colors worn by Fergie and Prince Andrew during her OWN first public outing US has 'begun communications' with Iran over release of Americans held hostage after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken revealed he is open to returning to nuclear deal nixed by Trump  How mean-minded can you get? Prince Charles faces social media backlash over 200-mile 'lockdown-breaking' drive to visit Prince Philip in hospital - but others 'kindness to a son visiting his sick dad' Saudi Arabia signs Lockheed Martin deal to boost kingdom's defense - weeks after Biden announced temporary freeze on arms sales to Middle East Arise the 'magnificent seven': Queen looks to senior royals to re-start public engagements as soon as is permitted after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stripped of patronages Israel reopens economy after almost HALF of its population get shots - with Pfizer's Covid vaccine stopping 89.4% of transmissions: Vaccine passports become mandatory for gym, hotel and theater trips William's fury at Meghan and Harry's 'insulting, disrespectful and petulant' parting shot at Queen: Prince is 'shocked and saddened' at his brother's behavior towards monarch  Could Prince Charles' decision to make the 100-mile trip after visiting Prince Philip, 99, in hospital - and not to stay in London or be near the Queen in Windsor - be a POSITIVE sign about the Duke of Edinburgh's health? Princess names her son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert - who was christened Franz Albert August - and Prince Philip Meghan and Harry blindsided The Queen with Oprah interview: Prince did not tell his grandmother about TV tell-all and she only learned about it when CBS producer accidentally tipped off British network ITV  Emotional Prince Charles visits his ill father Philip in hospital where Duke of Edinburgh, 99, is set to stay until next week amid Buckingham Palace's Megxit fury IAN BIRRELL: Row erupts over 'cover-up' of China's Covid death toll as data shows a fall of more than 150,000 people getting state payments in Hubei in first quarter of 2020  Why Prince Harry must now offer to step aside from the line of succession, by royal biographer HUGO VICKERS  Royal fury at Harry and Meghan's 'horribly disrespectful' parting shot: Palace shock at couple's churlish insult after losing patronages - as it's revealed Queen told her grandson 'you work for the monarchy, the monarchy doesn't work for you' Cities across France are threatened with ANOTHER lockdown as infections rise and EU-backed vaccine roll-out crawls forward  Not now bird flu! Russia reports its first ever cases in humans - but says the virus hasn't spread between people yet Canada vows to become second country to make Facebook pay for news as global backlash against tech giant continues The Queen pushed to breaking point: Her Majesty has showered Harry with affection and indulgence in a bid for harmony. Yesterday, that was thrown back in her face with outrageous peevishness. And, writes RICHARD KAY, the worst may yet lie ahead  Harry and Meghan's friend claims 'service is universal' parting shot at the Queen was 'taken out of context' and says post-Megxit roles 'could help heal rift with palace officials'  Democrat Senator Joe Manchin tanks Biden's OMB pick Neera Tanden over her nasty tweets calling Mitch McConnell Voldemort and that Bernie Sanders was 'helped by Russia'  The Queen has no plans to strip Harry and Meghan of their royal titles - but they won't be allowed to use them on a day-to-day basis after quitting royal family Devoted to self service: JAN MOIR says farewell to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they are stripped of royal roles and patronages Meet Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney: 'Disso queen' Laura Wasser has represented A-listers including Angelina Jolie and even 'inspired' a role in Marriage Story  Inside Nigeria's wet markets: Shocking footage reveals pangolins, sea turtles and monkeys being sold in Lagos both dead and alive - raising fears the next virus could come from Africa 'America is back': Biden tells G7 leaders the US has ditched Trump's 'America First', calls Russia a threat to international order and accuses China of 'economic abuse and coercion' in world stage debut  As Europe celebrates U.S. return to diplomacy with Iran, Washington’s Arab allies fret A week of Royal turmoil that saw Harry and Meghan out forever: The Queen writes Sussexes off as 'working royals' after chaotic six days of pregnancy pics and Oprah Winfrey chat plan  Prince Philip, 99, will stay in hospital into next week but 'remains in good spirits' amid Royal chaos after Harry and Meghan's departure as 'working members' of The Firm - a month ahead of Megxit review with the Queen The Queen confirms Harry and Meghan will NOT be returning as royals and will be stripped of their honorary roles as Megxit deal is sealed a month early - but couple respond by stating: 'We can ALL live a life of service'  More countries could join Australia's fight to make Facebook pay for news, as country's PM says he's held 'promising talks' with India and Canada  China admits four of its soldiers were killed in a bloody high-mountain border clash with Indian troops Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows U.S. women’s soccer team narrowly defeats Canada in SheBelieves Cup Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US is willing to meet Iran for face-to-face talks on returning to nuclear deal abandoned by Trump Biden administration takes first steps to return to Iran nuclear deal Beijing faces new abuse claims from Xinjiang House Democrats and White House Split Over Lawsuit for Ex-Trump Aide’s TestimonyPresident Biden has inherited litigation over a subpoena to Donald F. McGahn II, President Donald J. Trump’s former lawyer, about the Russia investigation.By Charlie Savage Prince Philip, 99, prepares for third night in hospital - as it's revealed the Queen and Duke 'enjoyed lunch and dinner together' most days in Windsor because the pandemic proved the 'perfect royal cocooning' Facebook 'is taking money from China to promote propaganda denying crimes against humanity targeting Uyghur Muslims'  Big brother IS watching you: US has the second most security cameras watching its citizens..... behind CHINA  Mount Etna erupts in Italy 'If you're going to set off a nuclear bomb, tell your granny': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle denied the Queen 'common courtesy' by not sharing their plans for tell-all Oprah interview, royal expert claims 'My daughter deserves justice': Mother claims Mexican authorities are falsely charging her beauty queen daughter with being part of a kidnapping gang Fauci draws on data from Israel showing positive impact of mass vaccinations Why has the world's winter gone crazy? From snow in Greece to 70% of America under ice and record drifts in Russia, the Northern Hemisphere is turning white Sweden gives Texas advice about how to restart their frozen wind turbines: Scandinavian experts suggest adding a layer of carbon fiber to wings which can be heated to melt ice Biden’s snub of Netanyahu sets the tone for more evenhanded U.S.-Israel relationship Prince Philip, 99, is admitted to London hospital after 'feeling unwell' - but is in 'good spirits' - and his condition is 'not COVID-related'  China orders bloggers to have state-approved credentials before they are allowed to publish content as Beijing tightens online controls Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, admitted to hospital No longer a man in uniform? Prince Harry could be banned from wearing military outfits at official events due to Megxit' - and is 'upset' after the Queen 'agreed that he and Meghan should be stripped of patronages' Taiwan blames China for blocking its deal to purchase 5m Covid-19 vaccines from Germany Trump calls Mitch McConnell 'a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack' who is 'destroying' the Republican party, claims he is compromised on China by wife Elaine Chao and tells senators to FIRE him - after GOP leader blamed him for MAGA riot 'NOTHING is off limits': Oprah 'can ask Prince Harry and Meghan anything she wants' during tell-all interview in March, claims her best friend Gayle King - in news that will spark fresh fears for Palace  'It represents fortitude, hope and love': Prince Harry and Meghan's pregnancy announcement photographer reveals image is meant to 'give strength' to all women who've suffered miscarriages like the Duchess of Sussex Russia scientists 'are trying to extract prehistoric viruses from 50,000-year-old animal caracasses frozen in permafrost'  Harry and Meghan 'didn't inform the Queen they were planning tell-all Oprah chat': CBS promises 'wide ranging' two-part interview will begin with Duchess talking solo about her journey as a 'royal and a mother' Two VERY different royal baby announcements: How Palace told world of Meghan's first pregnancy in 95-word statement and message from Queen, family and her mother Doria... compared to 18-word note with no mention of William or Kate for her second 

TWO THIRDS of Americans hospitalized for COVID were obese or had diabetes, high blood pressure or heart failure, study finds  Pompeii's fresco returns to its former glory! Scientists use lasers to remove stains on stunning 2,000-year-old painting of a hunting scene in the garden of the House of the Ceii Born a coward? Scientists have found a way to zap the BRAIN to boost your courage and remove fear Women experience 'significantly faster' declines in cognition than men and are at higher risk of dementia, scientists warn  Woolly mammoths would have lived an extra 4,000 YEARS in some parts of Europe and Asia if it weren't for human hunters, study claims Pfizer scientists investigate whether a THIRD vaccine shot can offer protection against more contagious and resistant mutant COVID strains that could develop  How WEIGHT can affect puberty: Obese girls are likely to start their periods sooner but develop breasts more slowly, study reveals Scientists discover evidence of melting snow on the Red Planet flowing into gullies that could host alien life Israel reveals Pfizer vaccine has stopped 94% of recipients getting symptoms in huge peer-reviewed study of 1.2m people - as restrictions are relaxed to allow 500 'green pass' holders to attend concerts Pfizer’s vaccine trial data holds up in the real world, according to large-scale study in Israel A New Coronavirus Variant Is Spreading in New York, Researchers ReportThe variant contains a mutation thought to help the virus dodge the immune system, scientists said.By Apoorva Mandavilli Scientists say homegrown California COVID variant will account for 90% of the state's cases by the end of March and has a viral load twice as HIGH as earlier strains and has a higher resistance to vaccines COVID-19 antibodies appear to protect survivors from getting reinfected for at least three months, new NIH study finds Covid-19 can survive on clothing for up to THREE DAYS - with polyester garments sustaining the virus the longest, scientists warn  Time to ditch the meat? High protein vegan diet can slash the risk of early death in older women by almost 50%, study reveals  Polar bears and narwhals are at risk of being WIPED OUT due to loss of sea ice - with devastating effects on the wider food chain, study warns Thunderstorms in Alaska could TRIPLE by the end of the century due to climate change and cause destructive landslides and lightning-induced wildfires, scientists warn Is EXERCISE the key to preventing migraines? Working out for just 2.5 hours a WEEK can slash your risk of painful headaches, study reveals the new old ageHow Meaningful Is Prediabetes for Older Adults?A new study indicates that the condition might be less of a worry than once believed.By Paula Span Loss of smell and taste may last up to FIVE MONTHS after Covid-19 infection, study warns More bad news for Covid-19 sufferers: Almost a quarter of patients experience HAIR LOSS in the six months after infection, study warns Does the idea of mouldy food make you queasy? You may be protecting yourself from disease! Disgust could be the body's way of helping humans avoid infection, study claims Bad news for Masterchef fans! Watching people cook can lead to you overeating, study finds  Scientists create 'brain in a dish' that matures 'just like a human brain' and could shed light on conditions such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia Why Stevie Wonder is a cheater's curse: Songs that celebrate the 'positive' aspects of cheating make women LESS willing to forgive an unfaithful partner, study finds Air pollution can increase your risk of heart and lung disease: Long-term exposure to smog boosts the chance of heart attack, stroke and pneumonia, study warns Marriage satisfaction could be in your DNA: Scientists discover a gene that plays a key role in whether or not newlyweds feel happy in the first year after their wedding We made our dreams come true (and you can, too!) As scientists say you can solve problems in your sleep - and even predict the future - meet the women who made their nocturnal visions reality... Scientists slam China's 'implausibly' slow investigation of Covid-19 as WHO panel 'has to recommend contact tracing of patient zero and wet market suppliers'  Risk of getting infected with Covid-19 while socialising outdoors is 'much, much lower' than doing the same indoors, leading scientists say How science is FINALLY on the brink of beating AIDS -  after 40 years, 32 million global deaths and scientists promised a vaccine 'within two years' in 1984 Minnesota gunman, 67, who held vendetta against health clinic after they cut off his supply of pain medication would 'take 30 pills at a time' when he shot dead a nurse who worked there Fish poop generates 1.65 BILLION tons of carbon in the ocean annually that helps regulate water levels, study reveals Pfizer asks the FDA to let it store its COVID vaccine at warmer temperatures after study showed doses can be kept at 5°F for up to two weeks 'Intelligent, curious, social' dolphins have developed similar personality traits to HUMANS despite having evolved in vastly different environments, study reveals  Could a nasal spray stop you catching Covid? $71 product available on Amazon stopped Jews getting virus at religious festival, study says  Pfizer's Covid vaccine is 85% effective after one dose and blocks 75% of transmission, Israeli study finds in huge boost to UK's decision to delay second injection Earth's magnetic field FLIPPED 42,000 years ago, creating a climate 'disaster' that wiped out the Neanderthals - and it could happen again, study warns How politics are seeping into EVERY aspect of our lives: Americans are choosing jobs, friends and brands for partisan reasons in trend that is making us all more miserable and poorer, study says  A genetic mutation linked to skin color may put African Americans at high risk for severe vitamin D deficiency - increasing their vulnerability to cancer AND COVID-19 - study suggests  A Hitchhiker’s Guide to an Ancient Geomagnetic DisruptionA shift in Earth’s poles 42,000 years ago may have drastically altered the planet’s climate, scientists have found — and they’re naming the period after the author Douglas Adams.By Alanna Mitchell Florida cult leader dubbed 'Mother Anna,' 79, is jailed for 30 years after pleading no contest to locking a boy, 2, in a closet and starving him to death and letting a three-year-old girl die by denying her epilepsy medication Feeling grumpy? Your weekend lie-in may be to blame! Changing the time you wake up can affect your mood and increase your risk of depression, study claims  Now scientists spot ANOTHER Covid variant: Finland detects strain that 'shares mutations with South African and Kent versions' Gulf War syndrome which left 250,000 veterans suffering long-term fatigue and dizziness was caused by exposure to a NERVE AGENT - and not debris from depleted uranium munitions, study claims More than 20million years of life have been lost due to Covid - and virus killed people 16 YEARS before they were going to die, study claims  Are you a smart sleeper? Lucid dreamers can answer questions and even do MATHS while they're asleep, study reveals British Covid variant sweeping the world may be more infectious than original strain because it leaves patients sicker for longer, scientists say Allergy to cow's milk is the most common cause of fatal reactions in children and is 'increasingly' affecting adults, study shows N.Y. Restaurant Fires Waitress Who Wouldn’t Get Covid-19 VaccineBonnie Jacobson, 34, said she was not necessarily opposed to getting vaccinated, but wanted to study the potential effect on fertility first.By Matthew Haag TimesVideoHouse Panel Debates ReparationsLawmakers debated a bill on Wednesday that would establish a commission to study the persisting impacts of slavery and develop a proposal for remedies.By The Associated Press UK and Californian coronavirus variants have MERGED into one: Rare combination event spotted in American patient could create strain that spreads rapidly and dodges immunity, scientists warn Dogs that can SMELL prostate cancer could inspire 'robotic noses' to sniff out the disease, study reveals  Why some people never feel the cold: One in five has a mutation that provides 'superior resilience' to chilly temperatures, study reveals  Genes inherited from NEANDERTHALS slash the risk of severe Covid-19 by 22% by triggering production of a virus-fighting enzyme, study finds UK scientists will pay you $7,000 to get infected with Covid: Britain gets approval for world first coronavirus 'challenge trial' to speed up tests of vaccines and work out how the disease spreads  Oregon Is Vaccinating Teachers. It Might Not Be Enough to Reopen Schools.Oregon is a case study in how Pacific Coast cities are lagging the country in resuming in-person teaching.By Shawn Hubler Scientists to C.D.C.: Set Air Standards for Workplaces NowThe agency has not fully reckoned with airborne transmission of the coronavirus in settings like hospitals, schools and meatpacking plants, experts said.By Apoorva Mandavilli Scientists explore ways to tweak COVID-19 shots if coronavirus variants get worse Hearing aids can delay dementia onset in people with auditory problems by up to five YEARS, study suggests  Russia scientists 'are trying to extract prehistoric viruses from 50,000-year-old animal caracasses frozen in permafrost'  Covid-19 could cause potentially dangerous 'nodules' on patients' EYEBALLS due to inflammation triggered by the virus, scientists warn  Were woolly mammoths driven to extinction because it was TOO COLD? Sudden drop in temperatures around 12,900 years ago led to the demise of North America's largest animals, scientists claim Your daily commute could increase your risk of CANCER: Just 20 minutes in the car can subject you to 'unacceptably high' levels of two toxic chemicals, study warns Planet Nine may NOT exist after all: Unusual orbits detected in the outer solar system may be an ILLUSION, study claims  Homosexual men who 'sound gay' are more likely to encounter discrimination from heterosexual peers, study reveals  Breastfeeding mothers with COVID-19 do NOT pass the virus to their babies - but infants do get 'milk-borne' antibodies that can neutralize the virus, study finds  Pelosi reiterates call for '9/11-type' independent commission to study the Capitol siege Scientists discover seven NEW homegrown COVID variants in America - mostly concentrated in Louisiana and New Mexico - amid fears they could be even MORE infectious than current ones Two doses of Pfizer's vaccine is 94% effective at blocking Covid symptoms in over-55s, finds major study in Israel Dinosaurs were wiped out by a COMET that 'pinballed' off Jupiter before slamming into Earth 66 million years ago - and NOT an asteroid, scientists claim City mice are SMARTER than their country cousins! Rodents in urban areas are better at problem solving as they've had to adapt to living alongside humans, study reveals  Where Did the Dinosaur-Killing Impactor Come From?A new study blames a comet fragment for the death of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. But most experts maintain that an asteroid caused this cataclysmic event.By Becky Ferreira 'A fortunate accident': Scientists stumble across sea creatures living in -2°C water on the Southern Ocean seabed underneath Antarctica Vitamin C and zinc WON'T help you fight off Covid - even in high doses - study reveals British scientists are developing 'universal Covid jab' that would effectively beat all variants of the virus in as little as a YEAR China 'refused to give WHO scientists raw data on the first 174 Covid cases identified in Wuhan, hampering probe into origins of the pandemic' Australia hits the reality of the great Zero Covid project: Open tennis tournament that had been hailed by pro-lockdown scientists continues with NO crowds after entire state of Victoria was locked down over just 13 cases Friends DO matter: Adult female giraffes live longer when surrounded by a close social group that helps with raising children and reduce harassment from males, study reveals  Prozac is finding its way into waterways and turning fish into ZOMBIES by erasing their personalities, study reveals Statins 'cut risk of Covid death': Study finds cholesterol drugs taken reduce chance of dying to virus by 43% in hospital patients Scientists develop new saliva test for Covid-19 that is 'simpler and easier than nasal swabs' and could make testing at home a reality An apple a day really DOES keep the doctor away! Chemicals in the fruit can boost brain function and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, scientists say  The power of music: Singing in a choir can boost cognitive function in the elderly because it combines different brain processes, study reveals  Birds really do have built-in sat-nav! Animals can 'read' the Earth's magnetic signature well enough to get back on course if they get lost, study reveals  Review: ‘Fear of Rain,’ a character study at odds with thriller genre Getting less than five hours of sleep a night can DOUBLE your risk of developing dementia, study warns Scientists like their odds against the wily coronavirus from South Africa Women believe they can read minds better than men, new study shows  California's homegrown coronavirus variant has now spread to 19 states and SIX countries - but scientists still have no idea if it is more infectious, deadly or whether it makes vaccines less effective Law enforcement diversity may improve policing, study shows Pfizer's vaccine DOES work against super-covid variants from the UK AND South Africa, study suggests    Doctors in Lancet study accuse Trump administration of causing 461,000 unnecessary deaths in a year due to health policies - in addition to 180,000 needless COVID-19 fatalities Children are HALF as susceptible to Covid-19 as adults and a third less likely to infect others, scientists confirm Is THIS what makes us so different to Neanderthals? Scientists discover a single gene alteration that may have separated modern humans from predecessors  How to stop your cat killing mice: Playing with your pet for just FIVE MINUTES a day and feeding them meat-rich foods can deter them from hunting wildlife, scientists say A 'game-changer' for prostate cancer: Scientists develop new 'Prostagram' scan that they claim could catch an additional 40,000 cases of the condition each year  Next step, swine-craft! Scientists teach pigs how to play VIDEO GAMES, showing the animals are much more intelligent than previously thought  Two masks ARE better than one: CDC study shows a cloth covering over a surgical one blocks 92.5% of infectious particles - but officials are NOT recommending doubling up  Eating a Mediterranean diet rich in leafy vegetables and low in meat will help you stay mentally sharp later in life, study reveals 

NBA star opens school in Los Angeles Column: LeBron James needs rest to chase a title, not more minutes and an MVP NBA star wants Kobe as new league logo Only three road games in March for Lakers as NBA releases second-half schedule Clippers’ Paul George ‘not a fan of’ holding NBA All-Star game during pandemic 'The best night in a LONG time!' NBA-starved New Yorkers return to Knicks and Nets games for the first time in a year after COVID-19 rules were lifted to allow 10% capacity at arenas NBA All-Star reserves announced Clippers’ Paul George selected as a reserve for the NBA All-Star game Pau Gasol, a two-time NBA champion with the Lakers, signs with FC Barcelona LeBron dismisses question he needs more rest Lakers’ LeBron James disagrees with playing fewer minutes NBA stars slam Timberwolves hire MLB is deadening baseballs to liven up the game. Pitchers and managers approve Is LeBron James’ workload too much? 5 takeaways from Lakers’ loss to Heat LeBron James disappears in second half; Alex Caruso can’t save Lakers in loss to Heat Retired MLB All-Star Johnny Damon walks out of jail after his DUI arrest for 'blowing three times the legal limit' and insists he 'would never put anyone harm's way' by driving drunk   NBA roundup: Joel Embiid, Jamal Murray each score 50 points in wins Retired MLB All-Star Johnny Damon, 47, is arrested for DUI 'with a blood-alcohol level THREE TIMES the legal limit' and his wife, 45, is booked for 'pushing a cop and resisting arrest' NCAA will allow a limited number of fans to attend its 67 March Madness games in Indiana BUT capacity at the men's basketball tournament is capped at 25% and masks are required With NCAA tournament nearing, UCLA already in survive-and-advance mode Former MLB star arrested on DUI chargers NCAA tourney to allow fans at limited capacity 'Top Shot' is taking over NBA internet. But what is it? LeBron James talks milestone: Five takeaways from Lakers’ loss to Nets NBA All-Star game 2021: What you need to know Anthony Davis might miss 4 weeks but LeBron James is focused NBA: Norman Powell has 29 points, Raptors hand Bucks 5th straight loss LeBron James reaches milestone in Lakers’ loss to Nets NBA star gives 500 meals to families in Houston Lakers vs. Nets live chat: Commentary on the matchup that could be a NBA Finals preview 2021 NBA All-Star game starters revealed Predicting 2021 NBA All-Star reserves Inside the NBA All-Star Game: How players cast their ballot Kobe Bryant gave these shoes to LeBron James. They can be yours for (at least) $20,000 2021 NBA All-Stars to include Dunk, 3-pt contest NBA All-Star Game, slam dunk contest set for March 7 Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr, 22, signs a 14-YEAR, $350 million deal that ranks as the longest contract in MLB history - but is still shy of Angels star Mike Trout's $426.5 million deal Tim Tebow, 33, retires from baseball after five seasons in the Mets' farm system as Twitter jokes the former NFL quarterback can now play in the NBA NBA: Damian Lillard has 43, go-ahead score as Blazers edge Pelicans Retired MLB player Herb Washington, who built the largest black-owned McDonald's franchise in the US, sues the company for 'racist' policies that 'pressured African American owners to sell to white people' NBA: James Harden scores 38, Nets rally from 24 down to stun Suns LeBron James lead way as Lakers step up in Anthony Davis’ absence, beat Timberwolves Complete coverage: Catching up with Dodgers, Angels and MLB as spring training begins Four unidentified San Antonio Spurs players test positive for COVID-19 as the NBA postpones five games due to infections and contact tracing Warriors star rips NBA double standard NCAA reveals projected 1-4 tournament seeds Coach wants to change NBA stigma on mental health Larsa Pippen is asking $12million for her and NBA star ex Scottie Pippen's Florida mansion - and she throws in $1.5million worth of luxury vehicles Answers to pertinent questions throughout MLB as spring training nears 'Noting to see here!' Tom Brady pens 'drunken' tweet after that loaded Super Bowl flotilla parade appearance - as LeBron joins thousands posting about the 'GOAT of drinking' - and one says 'So he IS human!'  Column: LeBron James is a 40-minute man again in Lakers OT win, but at what cost? Mavericks owner Mark Cuban insists 'we didn't cancel national anthem' (even though he stopped playing it for 10 games and said it didn't represent all communities) as NBA forces him to reinstate it NBA: Suns rally to beat Bucks despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 47 points LeBron James leads Lakers to another overtime win over Thunder Dallas Mavericks PLAY national anthem before home game against the Hawks - just hours after owner Mark Cuban relented to the NBA and reversed his ban on the song because it doesn't 'represent all communities'   NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire looks to score $3.5 million for Florida mansion NBA declares all teams will play national anthem and Mark Cuban says Mavericks will comply NBA: Teams will play National Anthem before games NBA will FORCE Dallas Mavericks to play national anthem after owner Mark Cuban scrapped it because The Star-Spangled Banner doesn't 'represent people from all communities' New York auctions off 188 pairs of high-end kicks worth tens of thousands of dollars, including $525 pair of LeBron James sneakers, seized in 2017 drug raid  MLB opens sexual harassment tip hotline after claims that Angels coach Mickey Callaway and now-former Mets GM Jared Porter sent lewd texts to female reporters Lakers newsletter: Tired? LeBron James doesn’t know the meaning of the word NBA: Jerami Grant scores 32, Pistons send Nets to third straight loss MLB 2021 COVID protocols again include short doubleheaders, extra-inning speed-up rule From broke AAU team to NBA talent factory Kobe Bryant pilot 'didn't know which way was up' after ignoring weather warnings and federal safety standards to fly NBA legend, his daughter and seven others through thick fog - as officials prepare to deliver crash verdict NBA: Bucks beat Nuggets in Giannis-Jokic showdown MLB and MLBPA agree to 2021 season terms MLB will not keep universal designated hitters under approved 2021 protocols Joe Biden will invite Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers to the White House 'when it's COVID safe' The three factors behind LeBron James’ age-defying dominance Knicks agree to acquire former NBA MVP Derrick Rose from Pistons LeBron James, Anthony Davis save Lakers in double-OT from another loss to Pistons NBA enforcing Super Bowl party rules Kawhi Leonard: NBA ‘putting money over health’ by holding All-Star game Appellate court affirms Todd McNair’s right to a new trial against NCAA NCAA women's basketball tournament moved entirely to the San Antonio area to reduce travel amid the pandemic LeBron passes Wilt Chamberlain with milestone LeBron James blasts NBA's plans to hold an All-Star Game as a 'slap in the face' amid the coronavirus pandemic as Los Angeles Lakers star has 'zero energy and zero excitement' for it LeBron James’ triple-double leads Lakers past Nuggets LeBron James criticizes plan to hold NBA All-Star game NBA: Kelly Oubre, undersized Warriors beat Mavericks Allegations against Angels’ Mickey Callaway prompt scrutiny of MLB hiring practices Youngest Ball brother is living up to the hype in NBA NBA All-Star game set for March 7 How Courtside Karen's Hawks fan husband, 56, NEVER liked LeBron: Instagram posts by man LA Lakers star called 'ol steroid a**' shows his hatred goes back years NBA: Joel Embiid leads 76ers past Hornets for fourth straight win Jackie Robinson honored in new MLB game Courtside Karen apologizes: Glam Hawks fan, 25, says sorry 'for losing my cool and removing my mask' after getting ejected for clashing with LeBron when he called her husband, 56, 'ol' steroid ass' Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway is suspended amid MLB probe into claims he 'sexually harassed female journalists, sent them shirtless selfies, and thrust his crotch into one woman reporter's face NBA working towards March 7 All-Star game 'Courside Karen' yells obscenities at LeBron 'Courtside Karen was MAD MAD!' LeBron James in furious clash with glammed-up spectator, 25, as she's hauled out of Hawks-Lakers game for pulling her mask down and screaming at the star  MLB assistant accused of harassing women NBA: Suns edge Mavericks as Devin Booker hits go-ahead three in his return MLB season to start on time beginning April 1 LeBron James hits a clutch shot, Lakers clamp down on defense to finish trip with win Why the players union rejected an MLB proposal to delay the season by a month MLB proposes delaying 2021 opener until April 28 and cutting down from 162 to 154 games but 'the players are expected to reject offer' as the two sides hammer out details before ANOTHER season amid the pandemic Red Sox 3x World Series champ retires from MLB

Residents of a Texas Border City Long Felt Overlooked. The Storm Made It Worse. Biden to visit Texans battered by deadly winter storm, upset with state leaders 'Tornado' sighting that really caused a buzz! Motorists in Buenos Aires are shocked to see twister towering into the sky - but it was actually a giant swarm of MOSQUITOES  COVID-19 cases begin to rise in Texas one week after 4.3 million lost power during deadly storm amid fears warming shelters acted as 'giant petri dishes' for the virus  Texas power grid was just 4 minutes, 37 seconds away from 'total collapse' when 365 generators were knocked offline during storms, officials say, and more than 1.3 million Texans are STILL struggling with water supply problems Texas power grid was MINUTES from total collapse during Winter Storm Uri, ERCOT's chief executive admits after power was cut to 4.3 million Texans  Texas AG Ken Paxton refuses to answer questions after returning from controversial trip to Utah while his home state suffered disastrous snow storm Managers of Texas Power Grid Resign After Widespread Storm Outages Four ERCOT board members resign after being criticized for living outside of Texas amid deadly Winter Storm Uri that killed at least 30 and left more than four million without power  Joe and Jill Biden will travel to Texas on Friday in aftermath of devastating winter storm that left millions without power and access to clean water  Texans donate $500K to Houston's winter storm relief fund Vaccine efforts are redoubled after storms as U.S. death toll nears 500,000 A 63-year-old Army veteran in Texas got a $16,847 electric bill after storms Some Texas electricity bills skyrocket after winter storm Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make donation to Texas women's shelter that was damaged during Winter Storm Uri  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says power companies can NOT stick customers with huge bills after deadly winter storm... but will those who have paid up to $17K get their money back? 'Cancun Cruz must resign': Protesters gather outside Texas senator's $2million Houston home following his trip to Mexico as millions in the storm-ravaged state remain without safe water Texans Needed Food and Comfort After a Brutal Storm. As Usual, They Found It at H-E-B.As state government flounders, has a beloved grocery store chain become “the moral center of Texas”?By David Montgomery, Rick Rojas and Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio Fauci warns severe winter storms will delay distribution of six million vaccine doses in 'temporary setback' but US 'WILL secure 600M shots by July' What a Texas Plumber Faces Now: A State Full of Burst PipesSince a winter storm and hard freeze swept through the state last week, knocking out power and heat, homeowners have swamped plumbers with urgent repair calls.By Allyson Waller Hospitals across the South confront water shortages in winter storm’s aftermath Texas couple takes in stranded delivery driver for FIVE DAYS during storm after her SUV crashed into their flower bed when she delivered groceries on Valentine's Day His Lights Stayed on During Texas’ Storm. Now He Owes $16,752. Texas Winter Storm: What to Know Ted Cruz's wife Heidi gets flight from Cancun back to storm-ravaged Texas as parents at her daughters' private school demand they quarantine after hitting the Ritz-Carlton beach without masks HOU players donate meals to kids affected by storms Harden's restaurant donates meals amid Texas storms Biden declares a major disaster in Texas after crippling winter storm that's killed at least 30 people, left 14 million struggling to get clean water and towns STILL without power after seven days  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visits Texas after winter storm 'Stay in New York. Don't those people need your help too?' AOC's critics accuse her of 'pure pandering' with visit to storm-hit Texas after she raised $2million Texans see electric bills surge as high as $17,000 after storm knocked out power and caused 300-fold surge in demand: State also faces 'health catastrophe' with 14M struggling for clean water How one Texas town avoided disaster during the storm Water shortages for 14M Texans after the storm: Residents are forced to scrape snow off walls to boil as half the state struggles to get clean water and experts warn of health crisis  O'Rourke: The storms will only get worse. Texas needs to join the national grid. Extreme Cold Killed Texans in Their Bedrooms, Vehicles and Backyards Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened TodayThe deadly winter storm is hurting the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.By Jonathan Wolfe White House reveals US has a 'backlog' of SIX MILLION COVID vaccines doses that were not shipped for three days because of the winter storms Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water Joe Biden says he is considering visit to disaster-hit Texas as millions remain without drinkable water in freezing storms and blackouts  Joe's Snow Day: Hannity slams Biden for making NO public appearances amid Texas storm disaster - before president posts a tweet at 11.30pm of his call with Gov. Abbott to prove he WAS working  Monster storm strikes the Northeast dumping up to 10 inches of snow across the region and five on NYC - which has already seen double its regular snowfall with 34 inches this year Power restored to more homes amid winter storms, but crisis far from over How to Help Winter Storm Relief in Texas, Oklahoma and LouisianaThese organizations are providing food, supplies and shelter to devastated communities. If you want to give aid, here are some research pointers.By Azi Paybarah Cracked Pipes, Frozen Wells, Offline Treatment Plants: A Texan Water Crisis ‘This is a wake up call’: Experts say climate change played a role in Texas storm Ted Cruz arrives back in Texas with a police escort having cut short his Cancun trip after claiming he flew there to 'escort his daughters' - as he faces blistering criticism for leaving state during winter storm  Portland cops guard Fred Meyer DUMPSTERS as scavengers rummage through mountains of food thrown out after freezers fail: 100,000 Oregonians still have no power after Storm Uri wreaks worst havoc in 40 years The video that sums up Texas' problems: Arkansas side of Stateline Road is plowed while Texas side ISN'T due to lack of snow plow investment - as ANOTHER storm hits and one million are still without power  Texas Storms, California Heat Waves and ‘Vulnerable’ UtilitiesPower failures have cast a spotlight on whether energy companies and regulators are doing enough to prepare for climate change and natural disasters.By Ivan Penn More than 200 migrants rescued from freezing temperatures in Texas by border agents after being abandoned by traffickers during winter storm Power restored to many in Texas, but water crisis persists as storm shifts east Sen. Ted Cruz reportedly on vacation in Mexico as storm slams Texas A Houston furniture store opened its doors as a refuge. Thousands came for help.The Gallery Furniture store invited people who needed to warm up or spend the night during the winter storm power outages.By Christine Hauser Tens of millions under weather advisories in Northeast as ANOTHER winter storm threatens to dump ten inches of snow on NYC - which has already seen double its regular snowfall with 34 inches this year  New York City prepares for 10 inches of snow on Thursday as another winter storm is expected to dump sleet and ice across Northeast Texas Congressman: ‘This was foreseeable. We knew this storm was coming’ How a winter storm walloped my Texas Winter storms freeze San Diego region’s vaccine supply 3 million still without power as states brace for another freezing storm GOP politicians in Texas push ‘survival of the fittest’ during power outages, snow storms, pandemic Desperate for Light and Warmth, Texans See No End for Winter Storm Education BriefingCold Interrupts Classes, in an Interrupted YearA massive storm shut down electricity, closed schools and halted food delivery, adding more stress for students and teachers in the South and Midwest.By Amelia Nierenberg and Kate Taylor Has Storm Uri delayed COVID-19 vaccinations in your area? Shot roll-out is held up or canceled in at least 22 states as electricity blackouts threaten to spoil thousands of vaccines Texas' perfect storm: How Lone Star state's independent electric grid, shoddy winter infrastructure and 'Wild West' approach to energy regulation left millions in the cold Storm Uri breaks record for blanketing 73% of America in snow: Blackouts are enforced from Minnesota to Texas as 48 states are hit, 23 people are killed and Northeast prepares for 10-inch dump Texans are being warned to watch out for winter storm scams.The electricity operator for the state has warned residents about a social media scam asking for account numbers. Here are some tips on how to avoid falling prey to a scammer.By Christine Hauser Texas' energy grid gets fresh scrutiny following major storm Another winter storm battering Texas Winter storm kills 23 across the country and 3.5m freezing Texans STILL have no power: Gov. Gregg Abbot demands investigation into power company that may not be able to restore heat for days  Winter Storm Disrupts Wide Swath of American BusinessPower outages, natural gas shortages and icy conditions made it hard for automakers, retailers and delivery carriers to operate across much of the South and Midwest.By Peter Eavis and Neal E. Boudette Texas Blackouts Hit Minority Neighborhoods Especially HardAs the freak winter storm raged, historically marginalized communities were among the first to face power outages, experts say.By James Dobbins and Hiroko Tabuchi TimesVideoMillions in Texas Without Power After Winter StormMillions of Texans are still without power on Tuesday after a deadly winter storm hit a large part of the southern and central parts of the United States.By The Associated Press Houston mother and daughter are killed by carbon monoxide poisoning while using their car for heat and grandmother and three children trying to keep warm in Texas storm die in house fire  Millions left freezing without power in Texas as deadly winter storm hits U.S. Storm Uri paralyzes Texas and knocks out its power grid - sending cost of oil surging to over $60 a barrel for first time in a year and leaving five million shivering at home or sleeping in their CARS  Mapping the Winter Storm’s ImpactMaps showing the frigid temperatures brought by a snowstorm that covered a huge part of the country.By Nadja Popovich, Tim Wallace and Veronica Penney Three people are killed and 10 injured after tornado hits North Carolina town as winter storm Uri continues to hammer the US Terrifying video shows electricity surging across a frozen power line in Louisiana amid historic winter storm  Spanish riot police storm university and arrest rapper who's been sentenced to NINE YEARS in jail for tweets 'glorifying terrorism' and calling the king a mafia boss A tornado in North Carolina kills at least three people.At least 10 others were injured during the storm in the southeastern part of the state.By Mike Ives, Derrick Bryson Taylor and Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio Tornado kills at least 3 in North Carolina as bitter cold sweeps Plains At least four dead and 5 MILLION without power as winter storm Uri sweeps the nation, freezes wind turbines, plunges wind chills to -20 in Texas and causes tornadoes in the south west Scenes From a Record-Setting Winter Storm Icy Storm Barrels Across Central U.S., Leaving Millions Without PowerThe snowstorm covered a huge part of the country, including states unaccustomed to slick roads and a deep freeze.By David Montgomery, Campbell Robertson, Clifford Krauss and Marie Fazio Utilities in 14 states are told to start rolling blackouts because of storm strains.By Clifford Krauss and Patrick J. Lyons TimesVideoWinter Storm Sprawls Across the U.S.A major winter storm hit a large part of the United States, delivering heavy snowfall and causing power outages in many cities as temperatures plunged below freezing.By The Associated Press and Reuters Millions without power in Texas as snow storm slams U.S. More than 2.7million Texans are without power after wind turbines FREEZE as coast-to-coast Winter Storm Uri brings perilous ice, heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures to 150 million people  Furious Seattle cops confront Antifa for barricading a police precinct with SNOW to stop patrol cars responding to emergency calls during storm Winter storms hammer Texas leaving millions without power Snow blankets 200 million Americans from the Midwest to Mexican border: Multiple people injured in pile-up on icy Oklahoma highway and Texas declares state of emergency as winter storm sweeps nation Winds caused by weekend storm will weaken over the next few days TimesVideoWinter Storm Crawls Across the U.S.A major storm brought snow and ice to a large part of the country, causing power outages and car accidents in several states over the weekend.By Storyful At Least 120 Million Americans Bracing for Coast-to-Coast StormWidespread winter storm warnings or advisories were posted on Sunday as low temperatures, heavy snow and ice threatened huge swaths of the country.By Marie Fazio Storms hit more than 200 million Americans as 40 states are put on winter weather alerts: Snow blankets the East and West coasts with wind chills of up to -35F while 73mph winds in Vegas leave thousands without power  Presidents Day weekend weather: Storms bringing light rain to SoCal, snow to Tahoe Devastating 100-car pile-up on Texas freeway kills five and traps dozens of injured drivers as Storm Shirley turns roads into 'sheets of ice' - with crash site running 1.5 MILES long More than 100million Americans are under winter weather advisories as temperatures dip below zero ahead of FIVE storms threatening a blitz of snow and sleet from Washington state to DC Dems say Trump was 'reveling' in bloodshed of MAGA riot and 'encouraged and cultivated violence'  -  as they open first full day of trial promising new footage of storming of the Capitol  Serena Williams storms into the third round of the Australian Open wearing a VERY unique outfit - as she reveals the powerful inspiration behind the catsuit

NBC pulls 'anti-Semitic' episode of hit sitcom Nurses from its streaming services and vows NEVER to air it again - following widespread backlash over its depiction of Orthodox Jews  Germany launches huge SWAT-team raids in Berlin after banning 'jihad-salafist' group that 'glorified ISIS, called for killing of Jews and had links to Christmas market truck terrorist' Jews split over storied charity’s support for settlements NBC is under fire for 'anti-Semitic portrayal of Hasidic Jews' in hit sitcom Nurses - just days after network's Saturday Night Live was slammed for making 'inappropriate' joke about Israel's vaccinations Review: Horror movie ‘The Vigil’ effectively explores grief and trauma through a Jewish lens ‘You’re not alone’: Iraq’s struggling Christians hope for boost from Pope Francis visit Conservative conference CPAC cancels rapper Young Pharoah who was scheduled to appear an hour before Donald Trump after learning of his anti-Semitic posts including calling Jewish people 'thieving fake Jews' Joy Anna Duggar hints at rift with older sister Jill by liking Instagram post that slams her sibling for 'burning bridges' and 'airing the family's dirty laundry' to 'get money': 'It's not very Christian' Jewish groups demand Michael Che apologize for his 'anti-Semitic' joke about Israel's vaccination program on SNL Hiltzik: UC faces more pressure to shun healthcare deals with Catholic hospitals, as it should Could a nasal spray stop you catching Covid? $71 product available on Amazon stopped Jews getting virus at religious festival, study says  Column: A top California hospital says it’s the target of retaliation by a giant Catholic healthcare chain Priest at Bay Area Catholic church that flouted public health orders dies of COVID-19 Two Christians face the death penalty in Pakistan after a Muslim accused them of blasphemy and insulting the Koran  Rev. Frederick K.C. Price of Crenshaw Christian Center in South L.A. dies from COVID-19 With his mentors dying, a priest tries to save his diocese from COVID-19 What Joe Biden means for Catholics in America Christian Prophets Are on the Rise. What Happens When They’re Wrong?They are stars within one of the fastest-growing corners of American Christianity. Now, their movement is in crisis.By Ruth Graham Mandalorian star Gina Carano is fired from the series over 'abhorrent' Instagram post comparing murder of Jews in Nazi Germany to 'hating someone for their political views'  Amazon questioned over contract with company that offered ‘real-time Uighur warnings’ Coronavirus outbreak shutters San Francisco Catholic church Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police in Jerusalem in protest over Israeli government's Covid lockdown restrictions  How Trump impeachment lawyer David Schoen was observing an orthodox Jewish ritual when he covered his head each time he drank water during opening arguments  Package unwraps 98-year-old mystery for San Diego Jewish family 'She's too extreme': Ivanka urges Donald to cut ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene fearing Jewish community will hold it against her and jeopardize her political ambitions in Florida Race detection and ‘real-time Uighur warnings’ — inside Dahua’s facial recognition technology Two Christian men are publicly flogged 40 times each for breaking Sharia law by drinking alcohol and gambling in Indonesia's ultra-conservative Aceh province Margaret C. Snyder, the U.N.’s ‘First Feminist,’ Dies at 91Inspired by her liberal Roman Catholic upbringing, she refocused the organization’s development efforts to include women’s empowerment.By Clay Risen China’s treatment of Uighur minority under scrutiny Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer pandemic aid Roman Catholic dioceses in the US were granted $1.5BILLION in small business relief during the pandemic despite sitting on more than $10billion in cash and assets Femur believed to be from Jesus's brother for more than 500 years by the Catholic Church is actually from a person hundreds of years younger, study reveals  The ghetto that fought back: Rare photos show Nazi SS troops rounding-up Jewish men, women and children after they resisted being sent to death camps for nearly four weeks during the 1943 Warsaw Uprising Rights groups call for boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Games over China's 'crackdown on Tibetans, Uighurs, residents of Hong Kong, and others' Supreme Court rules against heirs of Jewish art dealers in Nazi era 'Just because you're Jewish and a Dem doesn't give you the right to stay there. Move it': Retired police worker, 64, is charged with public intoxication after 'appalling' parking lot rage  Nebraska Catholic priest is captured on video at Capitol riots saying he performed an exorcism on a satanic demon Baphomet who 'is dissolving' the country - sparking calls for him to be defrocked Pope Francis is a Biden fan, but some U.S. Catholic leaders give president a frosty reception Revealed: The amazing story of the unlikely British Jewish spy who loved swish apartments, expense accounts and beautiful women but fooled the Gestapo for years before he was gunned down in a Nazi death camp Meghan Markle says taking her Christian names off son Archie's birth certificate was 'dictated' by Buckingham Palace and it's 'offensive' to suggest she wanted to be 'nameless'  Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews ignore Covid lockdown rules in Israel to pack onto the streets of Jerusalem for funeral of prominent Rabbi Jewish refugee who fled Nazi's with his family from Austria during World War II leaves two million euros in his will to French village whose residents hid them from persecution  Portugal is set to become the fourth country in Europe to legalise euthanasia after vote passes through parliament despite opposition from Catholics  Eight-year-old girl is EXPELLED by Christian school after telling another girl she had crush on her Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson says its Curt Schilling's 'racist' comments about Jews and Muslims and NOT his conservative beliefs that led to his ninth Cooperstown rejection Overlooked No More: Jay Jaxon, Pioneering Black Designer of French CoutureHe worked in fashion houses like Jean-Louis Scherrer, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior and dressed Annie Lennox, Thelma Houston and other stars.By Rachel Felder Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews throw rocks at riot cops and set fire to vehicles as police blast them with water cannons during anti-lockdown protests in Israel  Virtually chic! Designers including Christian Dior, Ziad Nakad and Farhad Re showcase their collections at online Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week In Biden’s Catholic Faith, an Ascendant Liberal ChristianityPresident Biden, perhaps the most religiously observant commander in chief in half a century, speaks of how his Catholic faith grounds his life and his policies.By Elizabeth Dias 'I was his Christian Grey fantasy.' Ex-girlfriend Paige Lorenze says Armie Hammer carved an A into her groin area as she warns 'narcissistic' actor could 'seriously injure another woman' with his BDSM obsession Wedding with 400 guests is held in Covid TEST CENTRE: Police raid secret party in Jewish girls school in north London - just months after its principal died of the virus Joe Biden's socialist hero: Latino union firebrand fought AGAINST illegal immigrants but brutally purged anyone who defied him (while hushing his MANY infidelities to keep up his Catholic family man image) Christian Orthodox priest is 'suspended from all priestly functions' for attending Trump rally moments before rioters stormed the Capitol  Ancient Greek inscription of 'Christ, born of Mary' that was used to ward off evil eye is found above the doorway of church built in Israel 1,500 years ago  Christian OnlyFans model who rakes in $200,000 a month insists that religion does not 'interfere' with stripping for money - and says her equally devout parents are 'so proud' Mike Pompeo accuses China of 'genocide and crimes against humanity' by repressing Uighur Muslims - straining relations as Biden takes over My Search for Lost Time in a Slice of Jewish RyeWhen Gottlieb’s Bakery reopened in Savannah, Ga., I rediscovered a taste of my childhood. But that link to the past shattered with a pandemic, and a death.By Herbert Buchsbaum Op-Ed: The ferocious last gasps of the religion of Christian America Ohio cop, 24, and suspect wanted for vandalizing a cathedral with 'Jesus is black' graffiti are both killed in shootout after two-hour standoff Christian girl, 12, who was 'kidnapped, raped and chained up in a cattle pen for five months by Muslim man, 45, who forced her to marry him', is rescued in Pakistan and taken into care Hypnotist Paul McKenna says seeing 'immense cruelty' while attending a London Catholic school gave him a 'taste for compassion' and helped him hone his mind manipulation skills Stunning 3D laser scans show the internal structure of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue for the first time Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews fail to wear masks or socially distance as they watch a raccoon stuck in window grate in Brooklyn  Opinion: The pope’s latest decree is a victory for Catholic women White North Dakota lawmaker is branded racist for claiming black Americans are 'glad their ancestors were brought here as slaves' - but is backed by black Republican who says slavery was good for Africans who became Christians Algerian Deliveroo courier is JAILED in France for refusing to deliver Jewish food and will be DEPORTED after four-month sentence  'Stay safe homies, Nazis are about': Microsoft-owned GitHub fires Jewish employee who warned colleagues over Slack that Nazis were among DC rioters PayPal cuts ties with Christian crowdfunding site 'GiveSendGo' after it raised money for the legal defenses of Proud Boys members and pro-Trump rioters arrested after storming the Capitol  'This is like the Germans with the Jews behind the wall': Fury as Glenn Beck compares Big Tech crackdowns to Nazi 'digital ghettos' - while Glenn Greenwald blasts the 'sick irony' of Twitter condemning censorship in Uganda after banning Trump Sisters doing it for themselves! Catholic nuns rack up 6MILLION TikTok views with videos joking about giving into temptation and dancing to Run DMC's It's Tricky 9,000 children died in Ireland's brutal homes for unmarried mothers and babies run by the Catholic Church in the 20th century, damning report reveals  How White Evangelical Christians Fused With Trump Extremism 'I don't deliver to Jews': Deliveroo drivers 'refuse to deliver "Israeli food" to customers' in France, restaurant owners claim Pope Francis allows Catholic women to play a greater role in Mass - but says priesthood is still off limits  Beijing denies coercive birth control measures in Xinjiang after Chinese authorities claimed such policies freed Uighur women from being 'baby-making machines'  Wife pleads for advice after her husband becomes a strict Catholic during her second pregnancy and forbids her from using contraception Madeleine McCann police in Germany will interview witnesses who knew paedophile Christian Brueckner in a new bid to find 'missing piece of the jigsaw'  Among Trump’s ‘very special’ people? Men in t-shirts declaring 6 million murdered Jews ‘weren’t enough’ Catholic priest's Bible podcast that takes listeners through the scripture in 365 days tops Apple's charts just a week after launching White student, 18, represented by gun-toting St Louis lawyer sues her Catholic school for 'siding with black students who claimed she said "black lives don't matter" and threatened to attack her'  ‘A wing and a prayer.’ Financial crisis has Catholic schools struggling to serve low-income students In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites Activists and Christian singer’s followers clash on skid row Argentina votes to legalize abortion becoming the first Latin American country to do so against the wishes of the Catholic Church  COVID-19 ‘superspreader’ event feared in L.A. as Christian singer defies health order for concerts Apple iPhone supplier is accused of using Uighur Muslims as forced labour in Chinese factories Christian musician whose family appeared on Wife Swap 'has made two attempts to escape from mental hospital' ahead of trial over murder of his mother and brother  Christmas in the ICU: Prayers, pain, few miracles. ‘Jesus is holding your hand. Don’t let go’ Boko Haram militants attack a Christian village and burn down a church in Nigeria, killing 11 Christians celebrate Christmas around the world as stream of drummers march through Bethlehem and Notre Dame hosts choral concert for the first time since it was destroyed by fire I'm dreaming of a white Christ-MOOSE: Woodland beast with no pigment in its fur due to a rare genetic condition is spotted in Sweden  'Nail from Christ's crucifixion' is found inside box inscribed with 'Jesus is King' in a hidden chamber of Czech monastery Vatican declares it 'morally acceptable' for Catholics to receive Covid vaccines based on research that used tissue from abortions Viking-age hoard is unearthed in Scotland and includes gold bird-shaped pin, enameled Christian cross and the country's earliest examples of silk Anti-Semitic killer is sentenced to life in jail over 2019 attack on German synagogue: Gunman shot two people dead after failing to enter Jewish place of worship Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner, 43, WILL be questioned by police, German prosecutors say  8 Catholic Sisters Die of Covid-19 Within a Week at a Wisconsin HomeThey were educators, music teachers and liturgists, living out their remaining years in a retirement residence after lifetimes of service.By Christine Hauser Ancient Jewish manuscript containing chapters from the Hebrew Bible is analysed using state-of-the-art camera technology to reveal how it has degraded over time  Belgian ban on Muslim halal and Jewish kosher animal slaughter is backed by EU court, sparking anger by religious groups Cardinal George Pell claims he was framed on child sex charges by senior figures in the Catholic Church because he was trying to clean up the Vatican's finances

How Disney is using ‘Star Wars’ to help Chevy sell electric cars Pictured: Kanye West goes WITHOUT his wedding ring in first sighting since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce... amid claims he 'tried to SELL jewelry he bought for her' Kanye West 'tried to sell jewellery he had bought for Kim Kardashian just days before she filed for divorce' Disney California Adventure park to reopen for food and shopping event To this Bay Area trainer, there are no bad dogs. So his Netflix show trains humans Gina Carano says she 'adored' liberal Mandalorian co-star Pedro Pascal despite their political differences - but says she was held to different standards as she addresses her firing from the Disney series Netflix drops a teaser for college admissions scandal documentary Operation Varsity Blues which examines scam mastermind Rick Singer Netflix launches mobile 'Downloads for You' feature that automatically saves shows and movies it thinks you might like for offline viewing  ‘The Muppet Show’ now comes with a content disclaimer warning on Disney+ Kim Kardashian to document her $2.1 BILLION divorce from Kanye West on final season of KUWTK and new Hulu show Former MMA star says Disney bullied her Now even The Muppets are branded racist: Disney+ slaps popular show with an alert about 'offensive content' and it can only be seen on an adult account Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's marriage hit a 'turning point' in 2018 over infamous remark that slavery 'sounds like a choice' Kanye West is having an 'especially tough' time amid divorce from Kim Kardashian: 'She was always his dream girl' Fired Mandalorian star Gina Carano says 'bullying' Disney wanted her gone BEFORE she was canceled for her right-wing views  Kim Kardashian steps out WITHOUT her ring the night before filing for divorce and one day after Kanye West was seen STILL wearing his wedding band 'They wanted the same thing': Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's divorce 'came together quickly' and the rapper's mental health battle will 'NOT affect joint custody arrangement' Kanye West suspects failed presidential campaign 'cost him his marriage' as wife Kim Kardashian finally files for divorce Inside Kimye's $2.2BILLION fortune: How Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will split their $100M real estate portfolio, $300k worth of livestock and $3M car collection amid 'amicable' divorce Kanye West was STILL wearing his ring just days before Kim filed for divorce as pals say 'it's a somber day for him' now that split is moving ahead Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West after six years of marriage: Couple will seek joint custody of their four children and 'NOT contest their prenup' after months of split rumors  Kim Kardashian West Files for Divorce From Kanye WestA tumultuous seven-year marriage lived largely in the spotlight.By Michael Levenson and Evan Nicole Brown Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West Whatsapp co-founder Jan Koum splashes $87M to buy house next door to his $100M Malibu mansion - from socialite friend of Kim Kardashian he sued last year for cutting down his hedges  Review: Rosamund Pike’s in peak form in the crafty but muddled Netflix thriller ‘I Care a Lot’ Kanye West is 'not doing well' a source tells People magazine as he 'knows that' his marriage to Kim Kardashian 'is over' Kourtney Kardashian goes public with romantic Travis Barker relationship Fired Star Wars actress Gina Carano is spotted for the first time since Disney axed her from The Mandalorian in 'McCarthy-esque crusade against conservatives' Trump lawyer reveals 'TRAITOR' was spray-painted outside his home during impeachment trial as the president's legal team celebrates acquittal by fist-bumping and saying: 'We are going to Disney World' Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor, 25, had to 'fast-forward all the naughty parts' as she watched Netflix hit with grandparents Gina Carano strikes back at Disney: Fired Mandalorian star announces new movie project with Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire saying, 'They can't cancel us if we don't let them' Dave Chappelle’s show returns to Netflix: ‘You need to know where your power lies’ Aristocrat, 65, whose family owns stately home where hit Netflix drama Bridgerton was filmed is charged with child sex offences  Disney+ hits 95 million subscribers as earnings beat expectations Cancel Disney+ begins to trend after firing of Mandalorian actress Gina Carano: Disney is accused of double standards after 2018 tweet from co-star Pedro Pascal emerges  comparing ICE centers to Nazi camps Nightwatchman attacked by Kim Kardashian heist gang sues one of the robbers for the profits of book he has published about the $10m raid Ex-Disney executives invest in digital fitness business Beachbody Review: Netflix makes rare true-crime misstep with salacious series on L.A.'s Cecil Hotel Disney to shut down ‘Ice Age’ studio Blue Sky, the latest brand to fall Michelle Obama turns TV chef! Former First Lady poses alongside puppet pals in images from new Netflix food show for kids Will Bridgerton's Daphne and the Duke of Hastings return with an even sexier storyline? Show's author reveals what she'll be telling Netflix bosses after they confirmed a second season Disney California Adventure Park to hold food festival, rehire some workers Ex-Kardashian bodyguard who sued Kris Jenner for sexual harassment now claims she groped his crotch and made suggestive comments while they were driving in her Bentley according to new filing Barack and Michelle Obama announce SIX new Netflix projects as part of lucrative multi-year production deal, including a science fiction movie, a YA book adaptation, and a film about the first man to summit Mt. Everest Star Wars spin-off series Obi-Wan Kenobi begins filming on HUGE English countryside set... after Disney riled locals by building the fake town in an abandoned quarry   Calling all fairy godmothers: Brandy’s 1997 ‘Cinderella’ is coming to Disney+ Chicago Seven anti-war activist Rennie Davis whose trial for helping organize 1968 protest featured in Netflix movie dies aged 80 Actor who played a Demogorgon in drive-in live-action Stranger Things sues Netflix over COVID-19 work conditions and for firing him after he complained Golden Globes embrace saucy Netflix shows — except fan favorite ‘Bridgerton’ Netflix leads Golden Globe nods with 42. Here’s the scorecard for streamers, networks and studios Netflix dominates, led by David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ with 6 nods. Here’s the full list Chilling never-before-seen photos show pedophile Jeffrey Epstein cuddling a sleeping young girl on his lap on board his private jet after spending a day at Disney World with unsuspecting families Now at Netflix, ‘Powerpuff Girls’ creator savors freedom: ‘Wait. We can do this now?’ Netflix, HBO and Beyoncé lead 2021 NAACP Image Award nominations Never miss an episode again! Netflix is testing a 'watch timer' that pauses a TV programme or film if you fall asleep ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler is developing a Wakanda series for Disney+ Sonic the Hedgehog will try to save the multiverse in new Netflix series Lily James's new Netflix film The Dig is accused of sexism for 'reducing archaeologist who found 7th-century ship loaded with Anglo-Saxon king's treasure to a bumbling, deferential, sidekick to her husband'  Kanye West faces two class-action lawsuits and $30 million in damages for 'mistreating and failing to pay up to 1,000 workers at his extravagant Sunday Service shows' Netflix paid fake heiress Anna Sorokin $320,000 for her life story to be adapted for a new Shonda Rhimes show - and she used the money to pay off her victims  Thief who robbed Kim Kardashian in Paris at gunpoint in 2016 is releasing a BOOK - and claims the reality star was 'not very efficient' by dialling 911 for help and got a call from singer Tracy Chapman just after $10million heist Theme park fan shares his 'best kept secrets' about Disney resorts - including the hidden mouse-catching cats and how to find its secret menu which comes in a BRIEFCASE  Welcome to 'Hotel Death': Horrors of Los Angeles hotel where 'serial killers let their hair down' are laid bare in new Netflix series detailing mysterious disappearances, suicides and grizzly murders  An unsolved mystery at L.A.'s infamous Cecil Hotel heads to Netflix Hero Disney World ticket salesman helps woman escape her abusive boyfriend by calling the cops when she started shouting 'get away from me' after he 'choked and slapped her'  Kim Kardashian fails to thank Trump for commuting life sentence of convict Disney+ blocks under-sevens from watching 'racist' Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Aristocats for breaching 'content advisories'  Vive la télé! How French shows have taken over Netflix during lockdown - from star-studded comedy Call My Agent! to record-breaking heist drama Lupin Inviting new people to make stories. How this VP is pushing Netflix to diversify Review: Netflix drama ‘The White Tiger’ is a sharp-clawed satire of upward mobility Kim Kardashian 'will DISH about her split from Kanye West' on Keeping Up With The Kardashians - and the rapper is 'NOT thrilled' about it 'Remember in the Lion King when Scar cheated to win?' Don Jr. compares Biden to Disney villain in bitter farewell message before inauguration The Kim Kardashian effect: Trump grants clemency to 31 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses and pardons one Top Disney executives go without bonuses because of the pandemic Netflix stock jumps 12% after company said paid subscribers surged by 8.5M in the holiday quarter as cold weather and new lockdowns set in Netflix broke subscriber records in 2020. Will it slow down? Netflix series Lupin overtakes The Queen's Gambit and Bridgerton as a massive 70 million households stream French show within first 28 days Hero or abusive 'cult' leader? Netflix series revists story of Vincenzo Muccioli, who used beatings, chains and Mafia tactics to keep heroin addicts at his commune in Rimini in the '70s - and it's still in operation Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have 'completely' stopped going to marriage counseling as divorce draws near It's Cute-ella De Vil! Toddler, 2, with a striking white streak in her brown hair loves to dress up as the Disney villain with her mother who has the same unique locks Disney singer-turned-presidential candidate is under house arrest and surrounded by regime soldiers - but vows to get out and overturn Uganda's 'rigged' election Fake heiress Anna Sorokin who conned New York society and hotels out of $275K runs prison blog where she bemoans the lack of 'cocoa butter and vegan French dressing' but says 'we can still get our hair done'- ahead of Netflix drama about her life Woman who discovered the man she was dating was also chatting up her friend admits she couldn't help being 'impressed' when he used his Netflix account to try to win her back after she blocked him  'It's so graphic I had to turn it off': Gruesome Netflix documentary about Night Stalker serial killer Robert Ramirez horrifies viewers with gory crime scene photos of his victims' bloodied bodies Bruce Willis brushes off mask-free shopping trip in L.A. as an ‘error in judgment’ Look Who's Talking: Bruce Willis says 'It was an error in judgement' to REFUSE to wear a mask while inside a pharmacy in defiance of California's strict COVID rules  In streaming wars, Disney+ bests Netflix in most popular movies in 2020 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle only made 'financially-motivated' decision to quit social media to 'safeguard their content' after $130million Netflix and Spotify deals, rather than a taking principled stand, royal expert claims Kevin Hart signs a massive four-movie first-look deal with Netflix to star and produce through his HartBeat Productions company Bridgerton tipped to run for EIGHT seasons as creator of the Netflix period drama teases future plans for the hit show At Netflix, ‘Cobra Kai’ broke out. Now its whiteness is under a new spotlight SAG-AFTRA weighs in on ‘onerous’ Hollywood contracts in Fox, Netflix legal dispute What is it like to come back from the dead? That's the haunting question at the heart of a major new Netflix documentary. And here five survivors share their experience - from a ghostly 'Third Man' to a comforting visit from their late grandma  Kanye West 'jealous' of Kim Kardashian and 'the amount of time she has devoted to prison reform and their four children' amid 'looming divorce' Disney Parks without Joe Rohde: A world-maker retires. What’s next? Check-in! Kentucky hotel unveils retro room inspired by Netflix drama The Queen's Gambit complete with chess pieces on the ceiling Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are 'BOTH fighting to keep $60m dream mansion in Calabasas' as the Hollywood couple prepare for $2.2bn 'divorce' Divorcing? Separated? Counseling? Rumors swirl around Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Disney streaming executive Ricky Strauss steps down in latest shake-up Kim Kardashian ditches her $1.3m engagement ring and 'hires celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser to end her six-year marriage to Kanye West after months of living separate lives'