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Walmart raises outlook as back-to-school sales return
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 20:59
Walmart raised its sales outlook for the year as Americans returned to shopping for back-to-school clothes and travel goods during the second quarter. Still, concerns are mounting over how shoppers will behave in the mon...
Coalition of Chicago theaters, CSO and Lyric Opera will require vaccinations and other COVID precautions this fall
Chicago Tribune - 17 Aug 2021 18:10
A large number of Chicago-area theaters and performing arts companies, led by the League of Chicago Theatres, announced Tuesday morning they will require COVID-19 precautions including proof of vaccination or a negative ...
Day One of Trevor Bauer hearing: 'She was the perfect victim for someone like Trevor'
USA Today - 17 Aug 2021 04:14
The woman accusing Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer of assault took the witness stand Monday during the first day of the hearing over a restraining order.
Britney Spears Feels Liberated in Topless Instagram Photo Shoot: "My Purest Form !!"
Consequence of Sound - 17 Aug 2021 04:43
Amidst her conservatorship battle, Spears says she finds it therapeutic to take photos of herself in "my purest form." Britney Spears Feels Liberated in Topless Instagram Photo Shoot: “My Purest Form !!” Consequence ...
Sound, Fury, A Few Dead Taliban. What Did This 2009 Battle Achieve?
Forbes - 17 Aug 2021 16:00US declares first water shortage on Colorado River amid historic drought; cuts expected for Arizona farmers
USA Today - 17 Aug 2021 14:40
As the federal government declares a first shortage on the Colorado River amid epic drought, West Coast farmers prepare for expected cuts
One sister killed, another wounded after getting shot while being buckled into their car seats
NY Daily News - 17 Aug 2021 15:40
Two young girls, a seven-year-old girl, and her six-year-old sister were the victims of gunfire in Chicago while being buckled into their mother's car on their way to visit their grandmother, killing the oldest and injur...
Fred may bring 10 inches of rain to US Southeast; Grace may become next hurricane as it targets Mexico
USA Today - 17 Aug 2021 14:34
A weakening Tropical Depression Fred was trekking inland Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Grace continued to drench Haiti.
DHL Partners With Dronamics For Middle-Mile Drone Service
Forbes - 17 Aug 2021 14:04Taliban leader was freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2014 swap by Obama
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 03:44
Whenthen-President Barack Obama released five Taliban commanders from the Guantanamo Bay prison in exchange for an American deserter in 2014, he assured a wary public the dangerous enemy combatants would be transferred t...
Prince Andrew advised to 'keep calm and carry on' despite bombshell lawsuit
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 02:25
Prince Andrew is "cheerful and relaxed" and being advised to "keep calm and carry on" over the lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Is There An Iraq Precedent To The Failure Of Afghanistan's Military?
Forbes - 17 Aug 2021 21:39White Americans Receive Greater Share Of U.S. Healthcare Dollars, Study Finds
Forbes - 17 Aug 2021 16:59Florida woman busted for allegedly masturbating, exposing self during jail visit
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 04:04
Danielle Ferrero was busted last week for allegedly exposing her breasts and masturbating during a virtual visitation session with an inmate at Charlotte County Jail, authorities said.
U.S. Poised To Recommend Booster Shots While These Countries Have Barely Begun Covid Vaccinations
Forbes - 17 Aug 2021 19:23Bush urges U.S. to 'cut the red tape' to help Afghan refugees
NY Daily News - 17 Aug 2021 15:39
The architect of the original 2001 American invasion of Afghanistan and former First Lady Laura Bush paid tribute to those who fought and died in the country during the past two decades.
Alligator attacks handler in Utah as guests come to rescue, video shows
NY Daily News - 17 Aug 2021 15:09
Multiple guests entered the tank to help after the alligator pulled the handler into it enclosure, the footage shows.
Turkish Airlines jet flies into Kabul, leaves with 300 passengers
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 15:05
A Turkish Airlines civilian flight managed to fly into Afghanistan and land at Kubul airport amid the mass panic in the war-torn country -- before taking off again with over 300 passengers.
Video shows destroyed computers dumped by NATO building in Afghanistan
New York Post - 17 Aug 2021 14:47
Staffers at the US Embassy in Kabul were instructed to get rid of all sensitive information before their evacuation.
Historic American church set to integrate its slavery ties
ABC News - 17 Aug 2021 14:18
Boston’s Old North Church is getting a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that will help it better integrate its ties to the American Revolution and its links to the slave trade
Texas requests 5 FEMA morgue trailers in anticipation of COVID-19 fatality surge
The Week - 17 Aug 2021 13:39
Texas requests 5 FEMA morgue trailers in anticipation of COVID-19 fatality surge
One million vacancies and soaring wages fuel UK inflation fears
CNN - 17 Aug 2021 13:24
Job vacancies in the United Kingdom hit a record high last month and wages soared by 7.4% between April and June, adding to fears of a prolonged period of rising prices as companies pass on higher costs to consumers.