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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ March 31, 2021
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	ESPN New York Giants co-owner John Mara says after spending big money, 'time for us to start winning' ESPN But Mara said the Giants wanted to surround quarterback Daniel Jones with more talent. Mostly, though, he wants to do something they haven't done recently: win. The Giants have posted losing seasons in seven of the past eight years. After going 11-5 in 2016, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com After Vikings' nightmarish defensive season, Mike Zimmer rejuvenated following free agency NFL.com It didn't take but one week for the Vikings to realize their season of defensive transition would be difficult in 2020. Minnesota gave up a whopping 522 yards of total offense to the rival Green Bay Packers in the season opener, a 43-34 loss that quickly exposed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jed Hoyer confident Chicago Cubs will 'reach an agreement' with three-time All-Star Anthony Rizzo ESPN Rizzo, 31, indicated on Monday he would rather not negotiate during the season. "Ultimately, the timing doesn't matter," Hoyer said Wednesday afternoon. "What matters is we're ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Robert Kraft admits Patriots need to get quarterback 'solidified' NFL.com What followed was a flurry of free-agency spending, filling multiple holes across New England's roster -- except quarterback. In that slot returns Newton on another one-year deal that will pay him ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Iowa Democrat Drops House Election Appeal, Sparing Her Party a Messy Fight The New York Times Rita Hart withdrew her request to have Congress overturn one of the closest elections in American history, after politically vulnerable Democrats came under attack by Republicans over the review. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Delta and Coca-Cola Reverse Course on Georgia Voting Law, Stating 'Crystal Clear' Opposition The New York Times Delta Air Lines, Georgia's largest employer, had made only general statements in support of voting rights last week and had declined to take a position on the legislation. That muted response drew fierce criticism, as well as protests at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Bills add LB depth by signing Tyrell Adams and Marquel Lee FOXSports.com Adams has five seasons of NFL experience after spending the past three with the Houston Texans. He enjoyed a career-high 12 starts in 16 games in which he had two sacks and was credited with 122 tackles. He spent his first two seasons with the Oakland ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Yankees announce slew of roster moves, including Miguel Andujar to IL Yahoo Sports The Yankees announced a slew of roster moves on Wednesday, including a few key players heading to IL stint to start the new season. The players hitting the IL are as follows: - Miguel Anduar: 10-day IL for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome (retroactive 3/29). Flag as irrelevant
	detroitlions.com 10 takeaways from Rod Wood's press conference detroitlions.com Lions team president Rod Wood spoke to media members Wednesday following the conclusion of the two-day virtual owners meetings. Here are 10 takeaways from that media session: 1. As expected, NFL owners approved a 17-game regular season ... Flag as irrelevant
	PolitiFact How vaccine passports might work in the US PolitiFact A vaccine passport is a record of someone's vaccination history. Businesses in the U.S. are considering using digital certificates to verify whether customers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The Biden administration has not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution NEW: Ex-cop told onlooker George Floyd was big, 'probably on something' Atlanta Journal Constitution MINNEAPOLIS — After the ambulance took George Floyd away, the Minneapolis officer who had pinned his knee on the Black man's neck defended himself to a bystander by saying Floyd was "a sizable guy" and "probably on something," according to police ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Bucs owner: Tom Brady 'works harder than anybody I've ever seen' Tampa Bay Times The latest viral Tom Brady tweet featured the seven-time Super Bowl champion brandishing a tattoo of Bucs coach Bruce Arians on his outer left knee. It was a PhotoShop job, of course. But his universally heralded work ethic, according to Joel Glazer, is no ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com JJ Redick on Pelicans trade: Why he requested it, 'shocked' reaction to Dallas deal, more NOLA.com The New Orleans Pelicans made a move at last week's trade deadline, but not one that many were expecting. The team decided to hold onto guard Lonzo Ball. In a surprising twist, it sent JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Janet Yellen: Climate change poses 'existential threat' to financial markets Politico Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday called climate change "an existential threat" and the biggest emerging risk to the health of the U.S. financial system, pledging to marshal regulatory forces to guard against its harmful effects. Yellen made the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Fenway Sports Group Closes Deal With RedBird and LeBron James Yahoo Sports RedBird is headed by founder and managing partner Gerry Cardinale. As part of the overall transaction, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and their longtime business partner Paul Wachter will exchange a previously held ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico New York Legislature votes to legalize adult-use, recreational cannabis Politico New York state lawmakers voted late Tuesday to legalize adult-use cannabis and create the country's second-largest recreational marijuana market, setting the stage for the Empire State to officially join 16 other states that have embraced full legalization. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Safe, Effective in Adolescents; Arthritis Drug May Reduce Effect of Some Vaccines U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine safe, effective in adolescents. Pfizer Inc ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NJ's new COVID surge may not peak until May under worst-case scenario, models predict nj.com Under a moderate scenario, the state would peak with 5,445 cases and 2,669 people hospitalized with COVID-19 on April 18, the models show — about 300 more patients than the state's current total. That would include 574 people in intensive care, with 319 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Microsoft wins $22 billion deal making headsets for US Army Seattle Times Microsoft won a nearly $22 billion contract to supply U.S. Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets. Microsoft and the Army separately announced the deal Wednesday. The technology is based on Microsoft's HoloLens headsets, which were ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDBJ7 Gaetz staying on Judiciary panel, despite investigation WDBJ7 WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who is under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Churches prepare for Holy Week and Easter services, but with some distance; 'Spring represents new life' Chicago Tribune It has been almost a year since the Rev. Mark Wilkens of First United Methodist Church in Crown Point delivered his Easter Sunday sermon from a stage in the church's parking lot. It was early on in the pandemic when churches were shut down by Gov. Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com Deshaun Watson was 'professional,' 'polite' during massages, according to statements from 18 massage therapists KHOU.com "He was respectful in every session," one woman said. "I never had any issues with him being inappropriate." The statements were released by attorney Rusty Hardin. Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection KPRC Click2Houston In this 2019 photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo. Grizzly bears are slowly expanding in the northern Rocky Mountains but scientists say they need continued ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg World's Worst-Hit Covid Nation Hungary Plans to Ease Curbs Soon Bloomberg Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vowed to ease virus curbs soon even as his nation has the world's highest Covid-19 death rate and reported a big jump in fatalities. With hospitals understaffed and overwhelmed, Orban nevertheless told state television ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Launches Hunger Strike in Bid for Medical Care U.S. News & World Report MOSCOW (Reuters) -Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny went on hunger strike on Wednesday in an attempt to force the prison holding him outside Moscow to provide him with proper medical care for what he said was acute pain in his back and legs. The fate ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Thousands Seek Refuge at Total Mozambique LNG Site After Attack Bloomberg An estimated 10,000 people fleeing an insurgent attack in northern Mozambique have sought refuge in a village within the concession area of Total SE's $20 billion natural gas project, with more still arriving, according to two people with direct knowledge. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Stimulus check update: Refunds from $10K tax-free unemployment benefits should start in May, IRS says nj.com "Because the change occurred after some people filed their taxes, the IRS will take steps in the spring and summer to make the appropriate change to their return, which may result in a refund," the agency said. "The first refunds are expected to be made in May ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News After Capitol COVID-19 scare, lawmakers will get 'expedited' vaccines OPB News Gov. Kate Brown has told the Oregon Health Authority to give legislators their own drive-thru clinic next week, when vaccines open up to thousands of frontline workers. Fresh off of a COVID-19 scare in the Oregon Capitol, state lawmakers are about to have an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Millions in the Southeast under threat of severe weather, including possible tornadoes CNN (CNN) Millions of people across the Southeast are under the threat of severe weather, including heavy rain and possibly isolated tornadoes, through Wednesday night. Heavy rain that could cause flash flooding is forecast to impact the Tennessee Valley ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade S&P 500 climbs, closing out its 4th straight quarterly gain Toledo Blade Technology stocks powered much of S&P 500's latest gains, even though more stocks in the index fell than rose. Solid gains by Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, and companies that rely on consumer spending, outweighed a pullback in financial, energy and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Several Capitol riot suspects have apologized as consequences sink in Atlanta Journal Constitution Jacob Chansley, the self-described QAnon Shaman who posed for photos on the Senate dais while sporting face paint and a furry hat with horns, also lacks the enthusiasm he once showed for the riot. A month later, he wrote an apology from jail, asking for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMZ Allentown SBA extends deadline to apply for storm damage relief in Pa. WFMZ Allentown Anyone in the declared counties in Pennsylvania with damage caused by the storm can apply for the disaster loan program. The declaration covers Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Schuylkill in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Amazon to bring workers back to offices by fall ABC News Amazon plans to have its employees return to the office by fall as the tech giant transitions away from the remote work it implemented for many workers because of the coronavirus pandemic. ByThe Associated Press. March 31, 2021, 2:46 PM. • 2 min read. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Toilet paper prices to rise: Maker of Cottonelle, Scott brands plans to increase prices USA TODAY First came the toilet paper shortages. Now come the price increases. The maker of the Cottonelle, Scott and Viva brands announced Wednesday that it will hike prices on "a majority of its North America consumer products business," including toilet paper and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wink News Charlotte County assisted living facilities face rise in COVID-19 cases Wink News A concern for our most vulnerable living in isolation is the current uptick in COVID-19 cases inside Southwest Florida nursing homes. First, the good news. Health care workers have administered more than 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Charlotte ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ynetnews Israel's president calls for new alliances to solve deadlock Minneapolis Star Tribune TEL AVIV, Israel — President Reuven Rivlin expressed his frustration with Israel's deadlocked political system on Wednesday, saying he'll choose a candidate for prime minister he believes can overcome past grievances, forge "unconventional" alliances and ... Flag as irrelevant
	PCMag.com Microsoft Bringing Classic Xbox Games to Its Cloud Gaming Service PCMag.com The 16 games include Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Banjo-Kazooie, Fable II and Fallout: New Vegas. Three of the games—Jetpac Refuelled, Viva Pinata, and Viva Pinata TIP—can also be played simply using the touch controls on your smartphone. (The other ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBIR.com This is no joke... Redbud Winter will bring freezing temperatures for the first few days of April WBIR.com Lows will drop to around or just below freezing area-wide tonight with northerly winds at 5-10 mph dropping wind chills into the upper 20s for many locations. Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC Salisbury officer accused of mistreating K-9 resigns before termination hearing Live 5 News WCSC SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - An internal investigation into the way Salisbury police officer James Hampton handled K-9 officer Zuul has been completed, according to Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes. "The Salisbury Police Department appreciates your ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister COVID: France to close schools as virus surges OCRegister By Sylvie Corbet | Associated Press. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals. Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com 'I am so stressed' | Social Security recipients are still waiting for stimulus checks KHOU.com The IRS says help is on the way, and that money should be there in a week. Roy Howard is patiently waiting for his stimulus check. "It's been so long ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHON2 Myanmar junta makes ceasefire offer, but not to protesters KHON2 The movement against the Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi focuses on civil disobedience, calling on employees in the public and private sectors to stop work that supports the machinery of governing. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC10.com KXTV Survey shows 40% of likely voters would recall Gov. Newsom ABC10.com KXTV SAN FRANCISCO — Signatures supporting a recall elections against Gov. Gavin Newsom were all submitted by the deadline on March 17, 2021, and California voters are awaiting verification from California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on whether there ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Timo Werner's horrific miss leads to North Macedonia's shocking upset of Germany For The Win No. 65 ranked (albeit by FIFA's flawed ranking system) North Macedonia handed Germany a stunning 2-1 loss in the group stages of Wednesday's qualifiers. The win snapped Germany's 35-game unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers, and it also alerted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News NY1 Meghan and Harry Weren't Married Before Wedding, Archbishop of Canterbury Says Spectrum News NY1 One of the many startling revelations from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this month came when the duchess of Sussex said the couple had secretly married three days before their wedding at St. George's Chapel at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC Good Samaritan stops robbery at Alaska gas station Live 5 News WCSC FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Fairbanks resident stopped an attempted robbery at a Holiday Gas Station on Friday by holding the suspect at gunpoint. The incident started when a 17-year-old allegedly walked in with a knife and told employees he was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Missing film designer found dead under garbage in NYC home Minneapolis Star Tribune NEW YORK — An Emmy-winning production designer who was known to be a hoarder has been found dead under a pile of garbage in her New York City home. Evelyn Sakash, 66, was found Tuesday lying on her kitchen floor buried under garbage, a police ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post March Madness winners and losers: UCLA leads the way as the Pac-12 returns to the Final Four The Denver Post Then Oregon State finished a few baskets short. Then USC got blown off the court. And then there was one. With so much at stake, the Pac-12's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milford Daily News Baker: 'No one in Massachusetts can afford to let their guard down' Milford Daily News BOSTON — Touring the Hynes Convention Center where 42,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine a week are scheduled to be delivered, Gov. Charlie Baker acknowledged rising infection rates across Massachusetts and warned against letting a "false sense of ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com San Diego woman sentenced for nearly $400M Ponzi scheme WGEM Gina Champion-Cain was sentenced Wednesday. She's best known for owning a chain of now-closed Patio restaurants but also had clothing and vacation rental businesses. Prosecutors say her seven-year-long Ponzi scheme involved getting people to invest ... Flag as irrelevant
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