Rep. Ilhan Omar hits Democrats over COVID relief, admits Americans received more aid under Trump

Added 03-06-21 04:17:08pm EST - “Omar criticizes her own party” - Theblaze.com

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• Ilhan Omar complains: We're sending money to fewer people than the Trump administration did
• Biden Deal Cancels Relief Checks for Many Who Received Them Under Trump
• Ilhan Omar introduces bill to sanction MBS over Jamal Khashoggi killing
• Ilhan Omar, other progressives question Biden's 'legal rationale' for Syria airstrikes

The Latest: Iraqis gather ahead of pope's arrival

Added 03-05-21 04:03:02am EST - “The Latest on Pope Francis' historic visit to Iraq to deliver a message of hope to the country's dwindling Christian community following years of unrest and amid a devastating pandemic (all times local):” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Arrival's electric van is ready for testing in the US and UK
• Benedict XVI speaks: There's only one pope, and it ain't me
• The Pope Is on a Mission to Heal Post-Genocide Iraq
• Pope Francis Accepts Resignation Of Conservative African Cardinal

Boarding school pupils from overseas will not have to isolate in hotels after rule change

Added 03-05-21 03:36:03am EST - “The Department for Education now says the pupils arriving into the UK from red list countries can quarantine in 'physically self-contained' accommodation at their school.” - Dailymail.co.uk

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• Secondary school pupils must wear face masks in lessons for 'weeks' from school return on March 8 
• Boston Parents Sue Alleging Discrimination Against Asians and Whites In Change of Prestigious Public School Admissions
• Greyhound CEO tells Biden's DHS chief that migrants must be COVID-free before boarding buses: report
• Jacinda Ardern under fire for criticising worker for failing to isolate as Auckland enters lockdown

10 things in tech you need to know today

Added 03-05-21 03:14:02am EST - “A new Nintendo Switch, Square's newest acquisition, and Robinhood's debate over confetti: here are the top 10 things in tech you need to know today.” - Businessinsider.com

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• 10 things in tech you need to know today
• 10 things in tech you need to know today
• 10 things in tech you need to know today
• 10 things in tech you need to know today

Shares slip in Asia after bond yield spike hits Wall St

Added 03-05-21 03:03:01am EST - “Asian shares slipped Friday after surging U.S. bond yields renewed pressure on high-flying technology companies.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Asian shares slip on profit-taking, hopes grow for recovery
• Rising bond yields spook world shares as investors look to Powell
• Asia stocks follow Wall St. down after weaker US jobs data
• Asian shares advance despite Wall Street retreat

Florida snorkeler finds $1.5 million worth of cocaine

Added 03-05-21 02:18:03am EST - “A snorkeler off the Florida Keys found 25 bricks of cocaine on Wednesday, authorities said. The drugs were contained inside a floating bale and were valued at over $1.5 million, according to the Mo?” - Nypost.com

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• Cocaine-covered corn flakes worth more than $2 million intercepted by U.S. officials
• Alameda, California Coast Guard Crews Seize $156 Million Worth Of Cocaine
• Federal Agents Seize $2.8 Million In Cocaine-Frosted Corn Flakes
• Venezuela to issue 1-million-bolivar bill, but it's worth only 50 cents amid raging hyperinflation

Fox News will bounce back from ratings dip by being 'loyal opposition' to President Biden, CEO says

Added 03-05-21 02:14:02am EST - “Lachlan Murdoch compared the network's relationship with Biden to MSNBC's relationship with Trump, which he says was good for the rival network.” - Businessinsider.com

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• Trump Leaves, CNN Grieves: Network Suffers Post-Impeachment Ratings Dive, Fox News Back on Top
• Fox News Gets Most Viewers in Key Demo in Thursday Ratings Race, MSNBC Notches Total Day Win
• Biden meeting with Mexico president amid efforts to roll back Trump immigration policies
• February Ratings: MSNBC Wins Overall For First Time in History, CNN Scores in Demo, Fox News Wins Prime Time

California's Newsom doubles down (literally) on mask-wearing as he says Texas made ‘terrible mistake' in lifting mandate

Added 03-05-21 01:37:02am EST - “California Governor Gavin Newsom has urged state residents to double up on their mask-wearing, issuing new guidelines calling for two face coverings in public after condemning Texas and other states for easing their restrictions.” - Rt.com

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• Texas Gov. Abbott opening state '100%' and lifting mask mandate a day after CDC warned states not to relax COVID restrictions
• Good, bad, and ugly: Reactions to Governor Abbott lifting the mask mandate, reopening businesses
• Retail trade group slams Texas and Mississippi for lifting mask mandates, saying it puts workers at risk
• Texas Gov. Abbott Drops Mask Mandate, Allows Businesses to Fully Open

‘Biden showers money on Americans'?! WaPo mocked for ‘Dear Leader' vibes in Covid stimulus story

Added 03-06-21 10:37:02pm EST - “Washington Post has been mocked for its overly-enthusiastic headline that called the coronavirus relief bill a "defining move" of Joe Biden's presidency, poised to "sharply" cut poverty by "showering money" on Americans.” - Rt.com

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• Live stimulus updates: Senate extends $300 weekly unemployment benefit in Biden's COVID stimulus bill
• Joe Biden just yanked away stimulus checks from 17 million Americans
• Biden says Americans will start receiving their $1,400 stimulus checks 'this month'
• Investing your next stimulus check could make you a lot of money quickly

By slimmest of margins, Senate takes up $1.9T relief bill

Added 03-05-21 01:03:02am EST - “The Senate is beginning debate on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, after Democrats made eleventh-hour changes aimed at ensuring they could pull President Joe Biden's top legislative priority through the precariously divided chamber.” - Washingtontimes.com

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• Biden Hails Senate Passage of $1.9T Covid Relief Bill, Takes Shot at Trump: No More ‘Battling on Twitter'
• Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package
• Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
• New Mexicans in majority as Senate OKs COVID-19 relief bill