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Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Peru’s Congress selects new leader amid political crisis

Peru's Congress has chosen a new leader who is expected to become the nation's third president in the span of a week.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
No injuries when wind gust blows small plane off runway

No one was injured Monday when strong wind gusts blew a small plane off the runway at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, airport officials said. A Piper...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Science & Tech
Macy’s just added even more incredible deals to its Black Friday 2020 sale

Shop the Macy's Black Friday 2020 sale for tons of incredible discounts on everything from a popular KitchenAid mixer to holiday décor—shop top picks.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Viktor Orbán makes good on his threat and throws EU’s €1.8 trillion budget and its coronavirus rescue fund into chaos

Brussels' plot to withhold budget and recovery funds from countries it deems as not playing by the rules has blown up in its face as the Hungarian PM vetoes schemes,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
The Latest: Biden cites need for Trump to share virus plans

The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local): 3:35 p.m. President-elect Joe Biden says the outgoing Trump administration's failure to share specific plans on combating the coronavirus pandemic is...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train

Head lowered, an Islamic State operative listened silently as a Paris judge on Monday detailed his alleged plot to unleash mass slaughter on a high-speed train before he was tackled...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Science & Tech
Macy’s just added even more incredible deals to its Black Friday 2020 sale

Shop the Macy's Black Friday 2020 sale for tons of incredible discounts on everything from a popular KitchenAid mixer to holiday décor—shop top picks.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose $1.21 to $41.34 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for January delivery rose $1.04 to $43.82 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for December...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
California governor imposes new restrictions to curb COVID

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the “emergency brake” Monday on the state's efforts to reopen its economy as coronavirus cases surge more dramatically than they did during...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
David Copperfield halts Las Vegas show after technician tests positive for Covid

Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for Covid-19.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Missouri lawmakers test positive for virus, delay work

Republican leaders in the Missouri Senate postponed work on coronavirus aid funding Monday after numerous senators and staffers tested positive for COVID-19. Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz and Republican...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Sea change: Building a naval base in Sudan is the first crucial step in restoring Russia’s maritime power

The Russian fleet needs a well-developed system of overseas military bases. Its planned logistics center on Sudan's Red Sea coast is the first step – but one of exceptional significance....

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Mississippi governor to propose erasing state income tax

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said he's releasing information Monday about his state budget proposals for the year that begins July 1. He said on Twitter that he would hold a...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus

Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19. The Las Vegas Review Journal reported Monday that the legendary magician has...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
In the United States of Amnesia, the country’s parlous state of division, conflict and decline can only get worse

Americans cannot rationally engage with reality until they recall and confront the past. Unfortunately, it is clear that both major political parties lack the will and/or the capacity to do...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Massachusetts House experiencing uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Massachusetts House is experiencing an uptick in the number of lawmakers and staffers testing positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. Three Massachusetts House lawmakers and four legislative...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Massachusetts House experiencing uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Massachusetts House is experiencing an uptick in the number of lawmakers and staffers testing positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. Three Massachusetts House lawmakers and four legislative...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Big Tech may silence Trump when he leaves office – but who will they use for their ‘two minutes hate’ without the Bad Orange Man?

With the Democrats' victory virtually in the bag, talk on social media has shifted to what to do with the current president's accounts. Rules rolled out pre-election point to deletion,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Sinbad recovering from recent stroke, says US comedian’s family

The family of US comedian and actor Sinbad says he is recovering from a recent stroke.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Sinbad recovering from recent stroke, says US comedian’s family

The family of US comedian and actor Sinbad says he is recovering from a recent stroke.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization's bankruptcy case. The number...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy

Close to 90,000 sexual abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America as the Monday deadline arrived for submitting claims in the organization's bankruptcy case. The number...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Philadelphia bans indoor gatherings, broadens virus rules

Philadelphia is banning indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gatherings of any size, public or private, as the city battles a resurgence of the coronavirus, officials announced Monday, The city...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Philadelphia bans indoor gatherings, broadens virus rules

Philadelphia is banning indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gatherings of any size, public or private, as the city battles a resurgence of the coronavirus, officials announced Monday, The city...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Science & Tech
Zoom’s gift for Thanksgiving: no time limits on family video get-togethers

Zoom's rivals have yet to match the no time limit offer. Currently Google has a 60 minute limit, and WebEx goes 50 minutes for its free offering.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Science & Tech
Zoom’s gift for Thanksgiving: no time limits on family video get-togethers

Zoom's rivals have yet to match the no time limit offer. Currently Google has a 60 minute limit, and WebEx goes 50 minutes for its free offering.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding pandemic

Acknowledging that the nation is in a “dark” place, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his administration would strengthen the country's vulnerable economy despite the exploding pandemic as he pushed...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding pandemic

Acknowledging that the nation is in a “dark” place, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his administration would strengthen the country's vulnerable economy despite the exploding pandemic as he pushed...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Jags on verge of tying another franchise record for futility

The previous time the Jacksonville Jaguars lost nine consecutive games, owner Shad Khan fired coach Gus Bradley before they left the stadium. Khan could be on the verge of a...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
To regain unity, America needs to create a new enemy. And anti-China hostility is the only thing that unites Reps & Dems

As the US is reeling from the results of the elections, there is a lot of agonizing over how divided the nation has become. The country is seen as deeply...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Hockey champions laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
‘This is Ireland, not Moscow’ – Michael Healy-Rae hits out at likely ban on sale of takeaway pints

Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has pleaded with cabinet to use “common sense” and not to ban the sale of takeaway pints after it was reported today government would likely...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
US casinos recovering from virus, but challenges remain

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year, the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Ex-Harvard coach, father charged in $1.5M admissions scam

The former fencing coach at Harvard and a wealthy Maryland businessman were arrested Monday on accusations that the coach took $1.5 million in bribes in exchange for helping the businessman...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
‘The positive trajectory has stalled’– Deputy CMO issues warning as five further deaths and 456 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed

There have been five further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 456 new cases of the virus confirmed by the Department of Health today.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Coronavirus Ireland: Five further deaths and 456 new cases confirmed

There have been five further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 456 new cases of the virus confirmed by the Department of Health today.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Diving into the boat charter business during the pandemic

Lenin Fraga, owner of American Transportation and Limo Service in Doral, seeking an additional revenue source during the pandemic branched out to yacht charters. … Click to Continue »

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Ryan Reynolds announces Wrexham takeover with spoof Ifor Williams Trailers ad

Ryan Reynolds' ownership of Wrexham AFC was announced with a spoof advert for a trailer manufacturer.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Grains mostly lower, livestock lower

Grain futures were higher on Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. advanced .08 cent at $5.9440 a bushel; Dec. corn gained .076 cent...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
FTSE reaches five-month high on new vaccine results

Global markets were boosted on Monday on the news that another vaccine had shown positive results in trials.