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Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Microsoft-led housing effort cuts rents in Seattle suburbs

A master's degree and a full-time job as a middle-school counselor weren't enough to help Shanon Baker land an apartment she could afford in Seattle's east-side suburbs. But a $750...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Germany marks 75th anniversary of landmark Nuremberg trials

Seventy-five years ago, the dock of Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice was packed with some of the most nefarious figures of the 20th Century: Hermann Goering, Rudolf...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Family sells 2 newspapers in southwest Louisiana to Boone

An affiliate of Boone Newspapers is buying two Louisiana newspapers, the American Press in Lake Charles and Southwest Daily News in Sulphur, from the Shearman family. The price and other...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Science & Tech
This Roku TV delivers a great picture for an even better price

The 2020 TCL 5-Series is a dependable QLED TV with a built-in Roku smart platform and quantum dots.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s multiple crises: War, COVID-19, even locusts

Ethiopia could hardly bear another emergency, even before a deadly conflict exploded in its northern Tigray region this month. Now, tens of thousands of refugees are fleeing into Sudan, and...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Huge Puerto Rico radio telescope to close in blow to science

The National Science Foundation announced Thursday that it will close the huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico in a blow to scientists worldwide who depend on...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
UN climate chief: Pledges by big polluters boost Paris hopes

The UN's climate chief says deadlines set by some of the world's top polluters to end greenhouse gas emissions have boosted hopes of meeting the Paris Agreement's goals

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Bankers survey projects drop in holiday retail sales

Rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states are expected to see a not-as-jolly holiday retail season this year, according to a new monthly survey of bankers in the region....

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Wisconsin issues recount order sought by Trump in two counties

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has ordered a recount of more than 800,000 ballots cast in two heavily liberal counties at US President Donald Trump's request.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Pettis County sheriff’s department begins using body cameras

A west-central Missouri sheriff's department that was criticized for not having body cameras after a deputy fatally shot a woman this summer is now equipped with the technology. Pettis County...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
UN climate chief: Pledges by big polluters boost Paris hopes

The U.N.'s climate chief says deadlines set by some of the world's top polluters to end greenhouse gas emissions, along with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's pledge to take Washington back...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Union buys surgical masks for school SNAs amid safety concerns

The union representing school special needs assistants (SNAs) has started buying face masks for them because they say the State is not providing adequate protection.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Unbeaten Steelers, lowly Jaguars meet with streaks at stake

PITTSBURGH (9-0) at JACKSONVILLE (1-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE – Steelers by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD – Steelers 7-2; Jaguars 4-5 SERIES RECORD – Jaguars lead 14-12...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Top Belgian clubs estimate revenue loss of $325M in pandemic

Belgium's leading soccer clubs say they have lost nearly half of their revenues since March in the coronavirus pandemic, about 275 million euros ($325 million). In a statement on Thursday,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
‘Invisible campaign’ and the specter of socialism: Why Cuban Americans fell hard for Trump

Following his surprising victory in 2016, Donald Trump claimed he got 80 percent of the Cuban-American vote in South Florida. He was exaggerating. But 2020 was a different story. Years...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Funeral held for mother and two sons who died from coronavirus within five days of each other

The triple funeral of a mother and her two sons who died from coronavirus within five days of each other has taken place.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Train passenger who disarmed IS gunman did so to ‘protect’ his wife

One of the passengers who wrestled and disarmed a so-called Islamic State operative on a high-speed train said he was doing so to “protect” his wife.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Jameela Jamil among stars on US magazine’s list of most influential LGBTQ people

British actress Jameela Jamil, singers Lizzo and Janelle Monae and Apple CEO Tim Cook have made Out magazine's 2020 Out100 list.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Science & Tech
Black Friday or holiday TV purchase in your future? Could NextGen TV be in your future?

Thinking of buying a new TV anytime soon? You might want to know about NextGen TV technology, coming to a TV broadcaster near you.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Regulator confirms further support for credit card and personal loan customers

Further support for borrowers whose finances have been affected by coronavirus, such as those with credit cards and personal loans, has been confirmed by the City regulator.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Brexit trade talks suspended because of COVID-19 case

The Brexit trade negotiations have been suspended at a crucial stage because an EU negotiator has tested positive for the coronavirus, adding new uncertainty to the talks as a deadline...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Property taxes may rise to close Charleston budget gap

Homeowners in Charleston may see property taxes go up as the city considers using sales tax money to make up an $18 million budget shortfall. The Post and Courier reports...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Science & Tech
Kohl’s is having a massive home holiday sale ahead of Black Friday 2020

This early Koh's Black Friday sale on all things home includes markdowns on Cuisinart cookware, iRobot Roomba vacuuums and more—details.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Reeling from back-to-back hurricanes, Central America is going through the ruins

Seventeen days after Hurricane Eta and four day after Hurricane Iota, chaos still reigns in Central America, mainly in the two hardest hit nations of Honduras and Nicaragua where millions...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Reeling from back-to-back hurricanes, Central America is going through the ruins

Seventeen days after Hurricane Eta and four day after Hurricane Iota, chaos still reigns in Central America, mainly in the two hardest hit nations of Honduras and Nicaragua where millions...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Reeling from back-to-back hurricanes, Central America is going through the ruins

Seventeen days after Hurricane Eta and four day after Hurricane Iota, chaos still reigns in Central America, mainly in the two hardest hit nations of Honduras and Nicaragua where millions...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Farming
Heavily stocked farms not in derogation hit with new Nitrates rules

The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Darragh O Brien and the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue today announced the introduction of new measures under the Nitrates Regulations.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Stolen client money common among attorneys on this month’s Florida Bar discipline report

Of the miscreant trinity “Lie, Cheat, Steal,” the 11 attorneys on the most recent Florida Bar discipline report made heavy usage of Lie and Steal (or “Misappropriating Funds.”) The discipline...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Brexit trade talks suspended because of COVID-19 case

The Brexit trade negotiations have been suspended at a crucial stage because an EU negotiator has tested positive for the coronavirus. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said that together with...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Politics
Serie A accepts $2 billion offer from equity funds

Desperate for cash amid the coronavirus crisis, Serie A's 20 clubs voted unanimously Thursday to accept a 1.7 billion euro ($2 billion) offer from a consortium of private equity funds...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Covid pandemic has proven how frontline and essential workers are undervalued, says President Michael D Higgins

The Covid pandemic has proven how frontline workers and those providing essential services are being undervalued in our society, President Michael D Higgins has said.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Covid pandemic has proven how frontline and essential workers are undervalued, says President Michael D Higgins

The Covid pandemic has proven how frontline workers and those providing essential services are being undervalued in our society, President Michael D Higgins has said.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Covid pandemic has proven how frontline and essential workers are undervalued, says President Michael D Higgins

The Covid pandemic has proven how frontline workers and those providing essential services are being undervalued in our society, President Michael D Higgins has said.

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Business
Will the United Arab Emirates withdraw from OPEC?

Yet another member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has spoken out against the cartel and is reportedly weighing the pros and cons of continued membership. OPEC...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Jump in pension contribution warnings issued to employers by regulator

The number of warnings issued to employers for failing to make the correct pension contributions for staff has jumped in recent months, according to the Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Jump in pension contribution warnings issued to employers by regulator

The number of warnings issued to employers for failing to make the correct pension contributions for staff has jumped in recent months, according to the Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Jump in pension contribution warnings issued to employers by regulator

The number of warnings issued to employers for failing to make the correct pension contributions for staff has jumped in recent months, according to the Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Pakistan PM in ‘historic’ first visit to Afghanistan

The leader of Pakistan met with the Afghan president on a “historic” first official visit to Kabul which aimed to build trust and strengthen relations between the two often acrimonious...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Pakistan PM in ‘historic’ first visit to Afghanistan

The leader of Pakistan met with the Afghan president on a “historic” first official visit to Kabul which aimed to build trust and strengthen relations between the two often acrimonious...

Posted by The Analyst | November 19, 2020 | Breaking News
Pakistan PM in ‘historic’ first visit to Afghanistan

The leader of Pakistan met with the Afghan president on a “historic” first official visit to Kabul which aimed to build trust and strengthen relations between the two often acrimonious...