The eligibility rules could shift with the third stimulus payment in a big way. There’s a lot to know. Sarah Tew/CNET A third stimulus check, of up to $1,400, is closer to reality every day. A new stimulus payment could arrive within weeks, compared with the nine months Americans had to […]
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NASA will use a “sky crane” to gently lower Perseverance to the surface of Mars. NASA When it comes to space happenings, there are few as tense, exciting and high stakes as landing a vehicle on another planet. This Thursday, Feb. 18, NASA’s Perseverance rover will endeavor to stick the landing […]
The UK leaving the EU led many to believe that Britons would suffer when it comes buying property in Europe. Tax hikes and other financial implications were just some of the many concerns on home buyers’ minds. However, since leaving the EU, there have actually been very little changes when […]
The Senate on Saturday voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on a charge of incitement of insurrection despite significant Republican support for conviction, bringing an end to the fourth impeachment trial in U.S. history and the second for Trump. Seven Republicans voted to convict Trump for allegedly inciting the […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The Republican Party still belongs to Donald Trump. After he incited a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month, the GOP considered purging the norm-shattering former president. But in the end, only seven of 50 Senate Republicans voted to convict Trump in his historic second […]
4.16am GMT04:16 91st over: India 307-8 (Pant 34, Patel 5) Root quietly turns down Jack Leach’s offers, rolls up his sleeves and decides he is the man to tempt Pant with his array of delicious chocolates. Pant watches for a couple of balls then slams him over mid-on for six […]
Much-beloved, heart wrenching, and undeniably cute life sim slash Charon simulator Spiritfarer has three big, free updates coming this year. Each update will bring in new characters with their own stories, new quality of life improvements, new buildings to make, and new recipes and resources. The spring update is called […]
House Democrats forced Trump’s second impeachment, presenting a compelling case that he incited an attack on the Capitol, and driving a wedge between Republicans willing to look the other way versus those abhorred by Trump’s behavior. On Saturday morning, after CNN’s Jamie Gangel reported shocking new details about Trump’s behavior […]
Ms. Pancochova, a three-time Olympic snowboarder from the Czech Republic, was in the United States training and Ms. Barley, an American, had flown in from Portland, Ore., to visit her. With the United States and Czech borders mutually closed to each other, the women briefly considered walking down the aisle. […]
DANNY MURPHY: Downbeat Liverpool need to look on the bright side… Jurgen Klopp’s men were better than Leicester for 70 minutes and must see positives ahead of RB Leipzig clash Liverpool are playing strong football yet continue to lose important matches Jurgen Klopp’s side are low on confidence and now […]
Chris Harrison’s girlfriend Lauren Zima has now spoken out after the Bachelor host announced he was stepping back from the series. The 33-year-old Entertainment Tonight host posted a short yet blunt statement to her Instagram Stories on Saturday that addressed Harrison’s contentious interview with Rachel Lindsay. In the interview, Harrison […]
Could the vegan bubble be about to burst? In early 2020, the number of Britons adopting plant-based diets reached an all-time high. According to a nationwide survey of British shoppers, half regularly sought out meat-free dinners – many hoping it would help them live longer, healthier lives. But this has […]
Lockdown is the weapon of choice of Governments around the world to reduce the spread of Covid-19, but let’s be clear – the effects on the nation’s health and economy are severe. Jobs and livelihoods lost. A huge bill for future generations to pay. It means postponing the treatment of […]
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: From a financial perspective (my area of speciality), Covid has wreaked carnage – but there are signs of hope in battle against virus By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 21:53 GMT, 13 February 2021 | Updated: 21:57 GMT, 13 February 2021 Slowly, but surely, we […]
Expectations are growing that Labor will ditch the Shorten-era negative gearing and capital gains tax policies before the next federal election, although the shadow cabinet is pushing back against pressure to finalise its economic platform early. The shadow treasurer, Jim Chalmers, failed to endorse the previous housing affordability policy on […]
Wendy’s should join the deep-Friars Club. Don’t let the company’s innocent-looking ginger mascot fool you — they are masters of verbally grilling the competition (just ask Steak ‘n Shake). Now, the acid-tongued fast-food firm is on a tear with #NationalRoastDay, a made up tradition during which Wendy’s dished up a […]
It is early, far below the traditional threshold of 100 days. Still, watching the major missteps of the Biden administration reminds that even presidents don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. My expectations were low, but not low enough. I hoped, naively, that with political polarization leading […]
Aaron Holiday came off the bench to score a season-high 18 points and help the visiting Indiana Pacers erase a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 125-113 on Saturday. Holiday was the catalyst of a 29-9 run, scoring 11 of his 16 second-half points in […]
WASHINGTON — Moments after voting to acquit Donald Trump, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a speech excoriating the former president for a “disgraceful dereliction of duty” and said he holds him responsible for “provoking” the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol. McConnell was among the 43 Republicans who voted […]
Sunday Igboho In Nigeria, clashes between ethnic Fulanis and other groups have cost thousands of lives in the past decades and now a car salesman has emerged as a controversial national figure in this increasingly deadly conflict, as the BBC’s Nduka Orjinmo reports. Hailed as a hero by his supporters, […]