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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ February 2, 2021
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	The New York Times Powerful Winter Storm Pushes North Into New England The New York Times Heavy snow was expected in Maine and other areas after more than a foot fell on New York City, where in-person schooling and coronavirus vaccinations were canceled on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know: Parts of New England prepare for the brunt ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Exxon Defends Giant Dividend After First Annual Loss in Decades Bloomberg The dividend pledge comes on the heels of a $19.3-billion writedown of U.S. natural gas and other assets, and the lowest production since the 1999 Mobil Corp. merger. Cash flow from operations -- a key gauge of corporate strength -- shrank by almost 9% ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Brexit: Michael Gove calls for extension of Brexit grace periods BBC News But speaking on Tuesday in the House of Commons, Mr Gove said there were "serious problems" with the NI Protocol that needed to be addressed. Issues 'not teething problems'. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New Democratic Ad Campaign Ties GOP to QAnon The New York Times The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has started a $500,000 effort on television and online portraying House Republicans as aligned with Marjorie Taylor Greene and QAnon conspiracy theories. Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Virginia is for stoners? Democrats press legalization in new territory Politico The growing movement to legalize marijuana is eyeing its first real foothold in the Old South. Once a deeply conservative state where Republicans dominated elected office just a decade ago, Virginia has seen a more liberal crop of politicians come to power, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Kremlin Critic Navalny Faces Court Hearing, Could See 3.5 Years In Prison NPR Updated at 8:55 a.m. ET. A Moscow court is ruling on whether to send Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for 3.5 years on an old fraud conviction that he calls politically motivated. Navalny was arrested on Jan. 17 immediately after returning to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes After Biden's Keystone XL Order, Will American Business Still Be Able To Do The Big Things? Forbes We should go back and re-visit President Joe Biden's decision to cancel the cross-border permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline one more time, and examine the potentially enormous, broad ramifications not just for pipeline operator TC Energy, but for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MASNsports.com What will spring training look like? MASNsports.com As expected, the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday night shot down MLB's proposal to push back the start of spring training one month, reduce the regular season to 154 games and complete an expanded postseason in early November, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, predicts six more weeks of winter Washington Post Folklore has it that more snow and cold should be in the offing, with chilly temperatures lingering into spring as Old Man Winter refuses to pack up shop. Only if " ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Inquiry Has Not Found Evidence to Charge Officer in Rioter's Death at Capitol The New York Times WASHINGTON — A preliminary investigation has not found enough evidence to criminally charge the U.S. Capitol Police lieutenant who killed Ashli Babbitt, a pro-Trump rioter who stormed the Capitol last month, according to law enforcement officials familiar ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open odds: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from model that nailed six majors CBSSports.com Jon Rahm enters the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open as one of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour. The No. 2 ranked player in the world is coming off a strong showing last week at the Farmers Insurance Open, and he's finished inside the top-10 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study: Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine Appears Safe, Effective U.S. News & World Report By MARIA CHENG and DARIA LITVINOVA, Associated Press. MOSCOW (AP) — Russian scientists say the country's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe and effective against COVID-19, according to early results of an advanced study published in a British ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News River Trent search continues after car 'with two people inside' seen in water BBC News The fire service, a police aeroplane, coastguard helicopter and police divers were also called to the scene. Christopher Bulpitt said he saw the car drifting along the river from his home. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Wall Street Mania Poised to Spur SEC Focus on Apps, Shorts, T+2 Bloomberg Smartphone apps, short-selling rules and steps to ensure broker solvency are all sure to get a closer look from Washington policy makers once the dust settles on the market turmoil that has buffeted GameStop Corp. and silver since the start of the year. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg France Says Europe Vaccine Strategy Safer Than UK's Bloomberg France is taking the lead in defending Europe's faltering vaccine program, and a jab at the U.K. in the process. "The Brits are in an extremely difficult health situation," France's junior minister for European Union affairs, Clement Beaune, said on France Inter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Why COVID Vaccines Are Likely Safe for Pregnant People Scientific American She belongs to a committee at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine that advocates for equitable care during pregnancy. In a recent study, Maykin and her colleagues noted that an evaluation last spring had found all nine global COVID-19 vaccine trials at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sporting News Super Bowl commercials 2021: Watch the best ads before Super Bowl 55 here Sporting News Come for the football, stay for the commercials. The Super Bowl has become synonymous with ads through the years, with no shortage of commercials making into the annals of the TV hall of fame, whether it's for their humor or emotion or technical innovation. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Dolly Parton talks about her Super Bowl commercial '5 to 9' and her $1 million donation for COVID-19 research MarketWatch The Grammy-winning legend's 1980s hit has been flipped by Squarespace — a company that helps users build and host their own websites — for a Super Bowl commercial debuting Tuesday. Oscar winner Damien Chazelle of "La La Land" fame directed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Biden's immigration reforms could put 11 million people on the path to US citizenship. What to know CNET The Biden administration has big plans for immigration reform. Angela Lang/CNET. President Joe Biden's term is still in its infancy, but he's unveiled hefty immigration reforms -- formally named the US Citizenship Act of 2021 --that would include providing an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times First Came the Lockdown. Then Came the Wildfire. The New York Times Residents on the outskirts of Perth in Western Australia fled their homes in the middle of the night, just days after being told to stay in because of the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Union County celebrates Black History Month nj.com The red, black and green flag is flying at the Union County Court-house in Elizabeth, marking the start of the Union County Board of Commissioners annual celebration of Black History Month in February. "We look forward to working with our community ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Bernie Sanders' mittens will soon be back in stock, portion of proceeds to benefit Make a Wish Vermont masslive.com The mittens were first made famous when Bernie Sanders wore them during the presidential inauguration in January, and they quickly became part of a viral meme. Suddenly, a lot of people were searching for their own pair. Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Harley-Davidson posts a quarterly loss $96 million; reveals turnaround plan Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Harley-Davidson on Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter loss and one of its worst years for bike sales in decades. The company also revealed a five-year turnaround plan that includes $190 million to $250 million a year in capital investments and a focus on ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle 'He investigated his own murder': Famed SF detective Jack Palladino is dead San Francisco Chronicle In his 1970s aviator sunglasses and a bushy mustache, Jack Palladino looked like a Soviet-era spy or a double agent. He wasn't, but he was close. Palladino was a private eye — a snoop who could dig up a crucial witness or piece of evidence or follow a ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Silento arrested: Watch Me rapper charged with murdering his cousin BBC News Rapper Silento has been arrested and charged with the murder of his cousin. DeKalb County Police Department confirmed that Silento, real name Ricky Hawk, was arrested on 1 February after his cousin, Frederick Rooks, was found shot dead on 21 January. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington Amazon Submits Plans for New 350-Foot Centerpiece of HQ2 in Arlington County NBC4 Washington Futuristic and jaw-dropping, the spiraling building of glass and greenery is called "The Helix," and will be the focal point of the new PenPlace development on the corner of 12th Street South and South Eads Street. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Explained: Why Sri Lanka has pushed India out of Colombo terminal project and what's being offered as compensation The Indian Express After the strong opposition from trade unions across the country, the Sri Lankan government was forced to renege on a 2019 agreement with India and Japan to develop the strategic East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port. After Prime Minister ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Person in custody after man, 5 children killed in Oklahoma, police say WSOC Charlotte Inside the home, officers found a man and four small children dead, KOKI reported. A fifth child later died after being flown to a Tulsa hospital for treatment, according to the news station. Their ages were not immediately released. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Chicago Schools Cite Progress in Talks for In-Person Return Bloomberg "We have secured agreement on one other open issue and made substantial progress on a framework that we hope will address the remaining issues," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Janice Jackson said in an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Japan concerned over EU COVID-19 vaccine supply uncertainty Seattle Times TOKYO (AP) — Japan is concerned about delays in the distribution of European-made coronavirus vaccines, an official said Tuesday, as the country struggles to obtain enough doses to allow it to host the Olympics this summer. Taro Kono, the Cabinet ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com Baby hurt in morning Topeka shooting, police say fox2now.com The Topeka Police Department held a press briefing about the shooting around 6:25 a.m. Officer Manuel Munoz told KSNT News someone fired multiple shots into a home near 8th and Southeast Sherman Avenue in east Topeka, striking a baby. Police found ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Progress In The Fight Against The Coronavirus Is Coming, But Texas Is A Long Way From Herd Immunity Patch.com The mythic idea of "herd immunity" from COVID-19 in the long journey back to normal may be out of reach for Texas any time soon, state health officials and medical experts say. But while it remains the ultimate goal, they say it isn't necessary to begin stemming ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHON2 Hip-hop T-shirt sets off more tensions in China-Canada ties KHON2 BEIJING (AP) — China says it has lodged a formal complaint with Canada over T-shirts ordered by one of the country's Beijing Embassy staff that allegedly mocked China's response to the coronavirus outbreak, in an apparent mix-up between the city of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Google Shutters Internal Stadia Game Studio U.S. News & World Report NEW YORK (AP) — Google is closing the internal studio tasked with developing games for its Stadia cloud-gaming service, a move that raises questions about the future of the Stadia service itself. Google launched Stadia in November 2019 as a new type of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN House panel launches probe into meatpackers' coronavirus response CNN New York (CNN Business) A panel of House representatives is launching an investigation into how major meat processors and OSHA handled coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking facilities. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Can Goff do it again? Former Cal assistant excited to see resilient QB in Detroit San Francisco Chronicle Quarterback Jared Goff grew up in tony Marin County, was the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL draft after a decorated career at Cal, started in a Super Bowl in his third season and signed a $134 million contract extension before his fourth. Given that, it would seem ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate 3-year-old found gun at home and accidentally shot himself, parent tells Baton Rouge police The Advocate The shooting happened Monday around 7 p.m. in the area of Scenic Highway and 75th Avenue. The toddler was brought to the hospital with gunshot wounds, after which the hospital notified police, according to BRPD. Flag as irrelevant
	mySanAntonio.com SAFD: Do not call 911 and try to schedule vaccine appointment for at-home option mySanAntonio.com SAFD said the at-home vaccinations are based on a list that is provided by strategic local partners and cannot be scheduled by calling, emailing or online. Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the city is working with Meals on Wheels and the San Antonio Housing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley of the Suns Splash! Phoenix Suns' hidden takeaways from a big 'W' Valley of the Suns When Devin Booker's clutch 3-pointer found its target, stopping the clock with 1.5 seconds remaining, Phoenix Suns fans immediately celebrated — and then lamented the time remaining. Understandable, given Luka Doncic's propensity for late-game heroics. Flag as irrelevant
	UMTerps.com Maryland Welcomes #24 Purdue Tuesday UMTerps.com COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Maryland men's basketball team welcomes #24 Purdue to XFINITY Center Tuesday evening as it begins the second half of its Big Ten Conference slate. Maryland is 3-2 all-time against Purdue in College Park, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRCRTV.COM Video: COVID-19 cases trending downward as January marked deadliest pandemic month in US KRCRTV.COM EUREKA, Calif. — Although the number of cases are trending downward in most states, coronavirus deaths remain high. According to a Johns Hopkins University tally January marked the deadliest month of the pandemic in America. JHU data shows more ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUSA9.com Mom who beat COVID gets meets her daughter for the first time | Get Uplifted WUSA9.com That's because Kelsey Townsend was fighting COVID-19 in a Wisconsin hospital for three months. For two of those months, she was in a medically induced coma. Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News 2 teens killed in Sandy River Plantation collision Bangor Daily News Two teens were killed Monday night in a collision in rural Franklin County. Karl Crute, 79, driving a gray 2017 Toyota Avalon with his wife, 79-year-old Laraine Crute, both of Cushing, north on Route 4 in Sandy River Plantation about 8:45 p.m. when they ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP Better Business Bureau advises against sharing vaccination cards on social media KSTP Although you might be eager to share updates on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, you may want to think twice about sharing your vaccination card on social media. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises the self-identifying information— such as full ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Protests at top Turkish university trigger more than 150 arrests Financial Times More than 150 people were arrested during protests at one of Turkey's top universities in a sharp escalation of a stand-off between students and staff and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A total of 159 demonstrators were detained on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Philly US attorney's office eyes COVID-19 vaccine scams East Oregonian PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Scammers who use a false promise of a COVID-19 vaccine have attracted the attention of a federal prosecutor. U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank of Maine said federal, state and local agencies have fielded complaints about the scams. Flag as irrelevant
	Branson Tri-Lakes news Branson medical clinic operator charged with 20-count indictment Branson Tri-Lakes news A Branson medical clinic operator and recently elected Missouri state representative has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a stem cell fraud scheme and for illegally distributing prescription drugs. In a press release, the Office of United States Attorney ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New species of tiny chameleon discovered in Madagascar BBC News The new species is called the Brookesia nana, and is about the size of a sunflower seed. The chameleons were discovered by a team of international scientists on a research trip to the northern rainforests of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WQOW TV News 18 Two injured in River Falls home explosion WQOW TV News 18 Monday night a home in River Falls exploded with two residents inside. According to the City of River Falls Facebook page it happened on the 400 block of River Hills Rd. Neighbors assisted the residents that were inside to safety immediately after the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Amazon says government demands for user data spiked by 800% in 2020 TechCrunch Amazon now breaks down the top requesting countries. U.S. authorities historically made up the bulk of the overall data demands Amazon receives, but this latest report shows Germany with 42% of all requests, followed by Spain with 18% and Italy and the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
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