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Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Traditional values and historical context are dead, narrative control and cancel culture are the new normal

Not only did 2020 bring us Covid-19, but it also brought the world authoritarian government overreach and a complicit “media” who are political advocates rather than arbiters of truth. The...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Consumer agency urges Kansas regulators to reject solar rate

A consumer advocacy agency has urged state regulators to reject Evergy's proposal to add charges to recover the cost of providing solar energy. The Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board, a state...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: Score an amazing discount on MasterClass

MasterClass—the online learning platform with classes from some of the worlds best—is offering two memberships for the price of one for Cyber Monday 2020.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best Staples deals right now on headphones, laptops and more

Staples' Cyber Monday sale includes deals on Apple AirPods Pro, Bose headphones, Lenovo laptops, Duracell batteries, hand sanitizer and more.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Washington launches statewide COVID-19 notification app

Washington state on Monday launched a statewide coronavirus exposure app, joining more than a dozen other states that have already enlisted the use of smartphone technology in the ongoing effort...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: This Nest smart thermostat is at one of the lowest prices we’ve seen

Google Nest makes the best smart thermostat, and it's deeply discounted for Cyber Monday 2020.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Spotify has introduced Stories, triggering the narcissism apocalypse. Kill me now so I don’t have to witness this hell

Spotify has subtly introduced Instagram-style stories, joining the likes of Twitter and LinkedIn on the ‘drown the planet in fetid content' bandwagon. For the love of humanity, this narcissistic stream...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best Nordstrom deals right now

Get a head-start on holiday shopping with these Nordstrom Cyber Monday 2020 deals, which feature discounts of up to 50% on top-rated items— details.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Breaking News
Penguins watch Christmas films to prepare for visitors returning after lockdown

London Aquarium has been screening Christmas films for its gentoo penguins ahead of its reopening on Wednesday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Breaking News
Penguins watch Christmas films to prepare for visitors returning after lockdown

London Aquarium has been screening Christmas films for its gentoo penguins ahead of its reopening on Wednesday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Washington state auditor warns unemployment agency on audits

A Washington state auditor has accused the head of the state's unemployment agency of allegedly hindering an investigation into massive fraud resulting in the theft of hundreds of millions of...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: Save big today on Samsung true wireless headphones

Today for Cyber Monday, you can get Samsung's terrific Galaxy Buds+ true wireless

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Don’t be fooled by all the scaremongering around a third wave of Covid-19 – these are just the ripples of a fading virus

Project Fear is alive & well, even as the virus's death rate is well below that of Spring. Its pattern is like a skimming stone on water: the first bounce...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Grains mostly lower, livestock mixed

Grain futures were mostly lower on Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. declined .158 cents at $5.8260 a bushel; Dec. corn was off...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: You can still save on Sony’s epic OLED TV today

Cyber Monday 2020 is here, and lots of great deals can still be found—including saving $1,000 on this amazing Sony OLED TV.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best Kohl’s deals right now on kitchen gear, electronics and more

For Cyber Monday 2020, save big at Kohl's with deals on Google Nest, Instant Pot, Cuisinart, Nike, NutriBullet, Fitbit and more.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
California counties enact tighter COVID-19 restrictions

As coronavirus cases surge in California, county officials enacted stricter COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, a day after the state broke a record with more than 7,400 coronavirus hospitalizations. Health officials...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Biden to nominate Yellen, highlights diversity on econ team

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced his senior economic team, including his plans to nominate the first woman to head the Treasury Department as well as a slew of liberal...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday: What you need to know before buying that cheap smart TV

Amazon-branded TVs don't play NBC Universal's new Peacock channel or HBO Max, while Roku didn't offer HBO Max for several months after launch.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: Amazon has the best deal on our favorite Keurig

Amazon currently has the K-Café on sale for Cyber Monday 2020 and it's the best Keurig deal you'll find right now.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is almost $2,000 off

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop packs 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and an Intel Core i5 processor. Normally $2,700, it's on sale for $1,000 this Cyber Monday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The MacBook Air is only $900 at B&H Photo Video

If you've been vying for an Apple with an ARM chip, then this M1 MacBook Air should meet all of your needs—grab it while it's on sale.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite deals right now

It's Cyber Monday 2020 at last, and you can still find great deals on games and accessories for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale

A company has started selling the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, a leap for the field that could make it much easier for people to learn whether...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Business
Russia wants to ditch US dollar in favor of national currencies trade between SCO countries

Switching from the US dollar to trade in national currencies is one of the most prospective areas of cooperation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to Russian Prime Minister...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM

The fugitive leader of Ethiopia's defiant Tigray region on Monday called on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to “stop the madness” and withdraw troops from the region as he asserted that...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
On London street, virus forces small shops to adapt or close

In late October, Matthew Jones was enjoying a rare “bit of normality” at his London barber shop in a year that has been short on that. He was cutting hair...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Suspended Russian track federation gets new president

The Russian track and field federation elected a state rail executive as its new president Monday as it attempts to have its doping suspension lifted ahead of the Tokyo Olympics....

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Rita Ora says sorry for lockdown-breaching birthday party

British singer Rita Ora apologized Monday for breaking lockdown rules by holding a birthday party, saying it was “a serious and inexcusable error of judgment.” The Sun newspaper ran photos...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: Don’t miss out on the last chance to save big on Instant Pots

The best Instant Pot deals at Best Buy, Kohl's and Amazon for Cyber Monday 2020.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox one deals

It's Cyber Monday, and that means this is the last day to save big on your favorite Xbox stuff. There's plenty of games and even a few accessories on sale.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Business
OPEC+ may delay crude production hike while keeping one eye on US shale

Oil-producing coalition OPEC+, led by Russia and Saudi Arabia, will likely delay its planned two million barrels per day January increase in output, according to market consensus. The two-day meeting...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: You can still save on our favorite headphones

It's Cyber Monday—the last deal for deals—and the last day to save almost $75 on Sony's best ever consumer headphones.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Politics
Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval

The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
The best Cyber Monday deals at Wayfair right now

The Wayfair Cyber Monday 2020 sale is here with some of the biggest savings on furniture and décor you won't want to miss.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best Fitbit, Garmin and fitness tracker deals right now

Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung and more of the best fitness trackers are on sale for Cyber Monday 2020.

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Breaking News
Court orders 33 European nations to respond to climate change complaint

The European Court of Human Rights is requiring a prompt response from 33 countries, including the UK, to an ambitious climate change case brought by six young Portuguese people, a...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia

The pachyderm dubbed the “ world's loneliest elephant ” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo was greeted on his arrival in Cambodia on Monday by chanting Buddhist...

Posted by The Analyst | November 30, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyber Monday 2020: The best deals you can get at Best Buy on TVs, appliances and more

Best Buy's Cyber Monday 2020 sale is here with big discount on robot vacuums, smart TVs, Nintendo Switch games, LG appliances and more.