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Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Hacker who stole information from Nintendo sentenced

A computer hacker who stole information from Nintendo and was also caught with child pornography on his computer was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison. Ryan S. Hernandez, 21,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Science & Tech
TV tussle: DirecTV, Tegna dispute turns TV channels dark in 51 markets including Houston, Seattle

As of Tuesday, Tegna TV customers in 51 markets, about 39% of the U.S., lost a local broadcast on DirecTV satellite and streaming TV services.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Police guide that calls BLM a terrorist group draws outrage

A prominent law enforcement training group is promoting a lengthy research document riddled with falsehoods and conspiracies that urges local police to treat Black Lives Matter activists as terrorists plotting...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Former Missouri nursing home owner settles equal-pay lawsuit

The former owner of a skilled nursing home in Raytown, Missouri, will pay $40,000 to settle a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Commission, the agency said...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Discovery’s reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.

Discovery is joining the increasingly crowded streaming fray with its own reality-focused service Discovery Plus that will include shows from the Food Network, HGTV, TLC and its other networks. It...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Cyberattack forces large Alabama school system to close

One of Alabama's largest public education systems is closed because of what officials called a computer cyberattack involving ransomware. The Huntsville City Schools system — with almost 23,000 students, more...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
So you think a bitter Trump is behaving disgracefully over relinquishing the White House? History shows he’s not the first…

‘Ok, loser, it's time to give up power. That means you, Mr Ex-President.' It's never an easy message for leaders to swallow, and the current one is obviously finding it...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Same leadership, same issues for SC’s budget committee

South Carolina's Republican leaders made no major changes on Wednesday to their main House committees, and the group that handles the budget remains stuck with the same problems, only this...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Waiting for passengers, American puts Boeing Max in the air

American Airlines is taking its long-grounded Boeing 737 Max jets out of storage, updating key flight-control software, and flying the planes in preparation for the first flights with paying passengers...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Coronavirus Ireland: five further deaths and 270 new cases

There have been five further deaths and a total of 270 new cases of coronavirus in Ireland.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Darth Vader takes over Edward Colston plinth

A figurine of Darth Vader has appeared on the empty Edward Colston plinth in Bristol city centre in an apparent tribute to actor Dave Prowse.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Piers Corbyn breached coronavirus rules with lockdown protest, judge rules

Piers Corbyn, the brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, has been found guilty of breaching coronavirus restrictions at an anti-lockdown protest in London's Hyde Park following a trial at...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Ex-attorney sentenced for $2.7M investment fraud scheme

A former attorney who bilked law clients out of more than $2.7 million in an investment fraud scheme has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison. Todd Lahr,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
UN agency removes cannabis from strictest drug category

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs has voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs, which could impact the global medical marijuana...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
London markets lift as stocks buoyed by vaccine rollout plans

The London markets closed firmly higher after the UK became the first country in the world to approve a Covid-19 vaccine jab from Pfizer and BioNTech.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
London markets lift as stocks buoyed by vaccine poll-out plans

The London markets closed firmly higher after the UK became the first country in the world to approve a Covid-19 vaccine jab from Pfizer and BioNTech.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Washington state to boost Amazon workers’ compensation

A labor agency in Washington state has announced that it will increase workers' compensation for Amazon fulfillment center employees, deeming the company's centers more hazardous than other types of warehouses....

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Keira Bell’s victory is a win for common sense – but we must be vigilant of charities still promoting dangerous trans ideology

At last, doctors in the UK have been told they can no longer prescribe puberty-blocking hormones to children. For too long, transgender activists have exploited children's developing bodies for their...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Tesco to pay back £60m in support to Scottish Government

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will pay back an estimated £60 million in coronavirus-related rates relief to the Scottish Government.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes

The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don't count. The Transportation Department issued a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Science & Tech
Our readers are obsessed with this Kate Spade initial necklace—and it’s 40% off

This Kate Spade necklace is a Reviewed reader favorite, and right now, you can scoop it up for 40% off—but not for long.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Miami cruise lines extend cancellations into next year. Are your travel plans affected?

Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas voyages that were expected to resume sailing in January 2021 are now canceled until later in the year, Norwegian Cruise Line...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
UK wants to use literal army to fight ‘anti-vaccine propaganda’ online. Are we in a budding totalitarian state?

With the impending rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine, a UK military cyber unit has been tasked to crack down on “online propaganda against vaccines.” Questioning something that will be injected...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Business
Valparaiso U selects Jose Padilla as next president

The board of directors of Valparaiso University have named José D. Padilla as the school's next president, it announced Wednesday. Padilla most recently served as vice president, university counsel and...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Farming
Judge warns warring brothers in law ‘you can’t put a price on peace’  

A judge has stated that “war may break out again” in a land boundary dispute between the two brothers in law if the State proceeds with an assault case and...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Nine fridge trucks imported into Ireland for Covid-19 vaccine rollout

NINE ultra-low refrigeration trucks have been imported into Ireland for the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Our children are in for a very different Christmas. Is that such a bad thing?

It's the most wonderful time of the year. A time to deck the halls, order the turkey and get together with beloved family members. Except this year it's going to...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Gosper leaving World Rugby to take up role at NFL Europe

The chief executive of rugby's world governing body is leaving his role to take up a senior position at the NFL, where he will drive the next stage of its...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Grains mixed, livestock lower

Grain futures were mixed on Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. rose .044 cent at $5.6940 a bushel; Dec. corn was off .068...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Trouble in store: How highly paid, job-secure lockdown zealots have helped kill off the British high street

UK department store chain Debenhams is to close with the direct loss of 12,000 jobs. Yet the well-off ‘experts' continue to champion ruinous lockdowns, oblivious to the devastation they are...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Iran’s president opposes bill that would boost enrichment

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday expressed his opposition to a bill approved by parliament the previous day to suspend U.N. inspections and boost uranium enrichment, saying it would be...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky

Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers: ___ Dec. 2 The News-Enterprise on a charity giving $300,000 to benefit a hospital in Kentucky: A recent announcement by Kosair Charities of another significant...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Business
Editorial Roundup: Mississippi

Recent editorials from Mississippi newspapers: ___ Dec. 1 The Greenwood Commonwealth on the vaccines being developed for COVID-19 and a robot reducing the virus' ability to spread: We clearly are...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina

Recent editorials from North Carolina newspapers: ___ Dec. 1 The Salisbury Post on a bar in North Carolina that was ordered to close its indoor operation: This year has been...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Editorial Roundup: Georgia

Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ Dec. 1 The Brunswick News on the lack of treatment options for individuals with mental health issues in Georgia: New proposals for improving the...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Climate change the greatest threat to world’s natural heritage, with Great Barrier Reef now in ‘critical’ situation – report

Climate change poses the greatest threat to the world's natural heritage, with the Great Barrier Reef now in a “critical” situation, a report has warned.

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Politics
Students sue Georgia’s university system over tuition, fees

Students who took online classes at the University of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology due to the pandemic are now seeking a return of some tuition and fees....

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Wetherspoon boss sells £5m of shares in pub chain

JD Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has sold £5 million worth of shares in his pub chain just days after warning new coronavirus restrictions will keep almost half of his sites...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Waiting until last day to switch car insurance ‘can ramp up cost of policy’

Motorists could typically save more than £300 by switching their car insurance three weeks before their existing policy is due to end, rather than waiting until the last day, analysis...

Posted by The Analyst | December 2, 2020 | Breaking News
Waiting until last day to switch car insurance ‘can ramp up cost of policy’

Motorists could typically save more than £300 by switching their car insurance three weeks before their existing policy is due to end, rather than waiting until the last day, analysis...