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Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Everest gains 86cm as China and Nepal agree on new measurement

The world's tallest mountain is now officially taller after China and Nepal remeasured Mount Everest.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Ethiopia says UN team was shot at after failing to stop at checkpoints

A United Nations team visiting refugees in Ethiopia's war-hit Tigray region had failed to stop at two checkpoints when it was shot at over the weekend, the government said yesterday,...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Epstein ex-lover Maxwell ‘losing hair and weight under punitive jail conditions’

A lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell, the one-time girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, has said her client has lost weight and hair as she suffers under harsh prison conditions imposed in part...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
9th Circuit sympathetic to Nevada churches in COVID-19 fight

A three-member U.S. appeals court panel appeared sympathetic Tuesday to arguments by lawyers for two Nevada churches that say state COVID-19 restrictions treating churches differently than casinos and other secular...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Judge dismisses Flynn case following pardon from Trump

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the criminal case against former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn but pointedly noted a pardon Flynn received from the president last month...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
Los Angeles restaurants win court battle over closures

Los Angeles County's health director acted “arbitrarily” and didn't prove the danger to the public when she banned outdoor dining at restaurants as coronavirus cases surged last month, a judge...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Test flight of SpaceX’s Starship aborted at last second

The first high-altitude test flight of SpaceX's futuristic Starship was aborted at the last second in Texas on Tuesday.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Trump’s false election claims taking root among Republicans

Donald Trump's campaign to subvert the will of voters and reverse his re-election loss is taking hold among state and local Republicans even as it slides towards failure.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
Georgia secretary of state wins praise from Schwarzenegger

Georgia's secretary of state has received death threats over his handling of last month's election, but he has found a fan in Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Politics
New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief

The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill's confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Business
Competitive CNN shows post-election surge in viewership

Since the presidential election, CNN has been on one of its best competitive rolls in almost two decades, enough that it is taking out newspaper ads touting its success. Between...

Posted by The Analyst | December 9, 2020 | Breaking News
A Christmas Carol by Carols: Baskin, Smillie and Thatcher join charity singalong

A choir of famous Carols has been brought together for a festive singalong to raise money for charity.

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Ford self-driving cars helping Miami-Dade families

Ford and Argo AI self-driving cars are being used by The Education Fund, a nonprofit that supports Miami-Dade schools, to deliver food and supplies. … Click to Continue »

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Illinois governor ramps up talk about vaccine safety

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday stepped up his public relations campaign to convince Illinois residents that an experimental coronavirus vaccine that could be authorized by the federal government this week...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
House approves defense bill amid Trump veto threat

The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, even as President Donald Trump renewed his threat to veto the bill unless lawmakers clamp down on social media...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Test flight of SpaceX’s Starship aborted at last second

The first high-altitude test flight of SpaceX's futuristic Starship was aborted at the last second in Texas on Tuesday. SpaceX came close to launching a prototype of the rocketship that...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Science & Tech
Luxury bedding is discounted big-time at Standard Textile Home right now

If your space is in need of a winter-time spruce-up, use this promo code at Standard Textile to save big on luxury bedding and gorgeous throws.

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Coral Gables commission opts for public workshop on Miracle Mile, zoning revisions

Besieged with questions over the impact of zoning-code changes on iconic but troubled Miracle Mile, Coral Gables commissioners on Monday opted to hold a public workshop on the issue in...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
The Latest: Nationals lay off 18 business-side employees

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Washington Nationals have laid off 18 full-time employees from their business operations staff, citing...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Wichita bar owners seek return to pre-pandemic rules

Bar owners in Kansas' largest city are challenging rules designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, hoping to use the courts to overturn a mask mandate, limits on public gatherings...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Pan-Mass Challenge rides against pandemic trend, raises $50M

Pan-Mass Challenge founder Billy Starr knew early on he wouldn't be able to get 10,000 people together this summer for the annual cross-state bike ride that over four decades has...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Alabama transit system updated after bus boycott anniversary

A public transit system in Alabama's capital city is set to receive major upgrades with a $6.5 million federal grant announced days after the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday, delivering another round of record highs for major indexes. The S&P 500, Nasdaq composite and Russell 2000 small-caps index hit new highs after...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday, delivering another round of record highs for major indexes. The S&P 500, Nasdaq composite and Russell 2000 small-caps index hit new highs after...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Cybersecurity firm FireEye says was hacked by nation state

Prominent cybersecurity firm FireEye said Tuesday it was hacked by what it believes was a national government. The attacker targeted and stole assessment tools that FireEye uses to test its...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Tesla seeks to sell $5B in stock; CEO Musk moves to Texas

Tesla said Tuesday it is looking to raise up to $5 billion in capital through a stock offering. The announcement came on the same day CEO Elon Musk said he...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges losses

Commissioner Don Garber said while Major League Soccer is on track to have losses nearing $1 billion this year because of the coronavirus, he's proud of the way the league...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
AP source: NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves on

NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing to open the season Jan. 13 after starting training camp on New Year's Day, a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Will Robert Peston/MSM question UK government rules more after finding lockdown 2 was based on dodgy data? I wouldn’t bet on it

ITV political editor Robert Peston has revealed how the UK may have been subjected to a second lockdown under false pretences with the original data used to justify it now...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
North Carolina sets 10 p.m. curfew amid surge in virus

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled a modified stay-at-home order on Tuesday that requires the state's roughly 10.5 million residents to remain off the streets between 10 p.m. and 5...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Science & Tech
44 perfect gifts for people who miss traveling

The best gifts for people who miss traveling this holiday season include luggage, entertainment, clothing, electronics, security items and much more.

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Science & Tech
You can pre-order Apple’s new AirPods Max headphones right now—here’s how

Apple just released its newest headphones, the AirPods Max. Here's where you can buy them.

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 16 cents to $45.60 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude oil for February delivery rose 5 cents to $48.84 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 16 cents to $45.60 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude oil for February delivery rose 5 cents to $48.84 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
VIRUS TODAY: Glowing vaccine review, 100 million shots vowed

Here's what's happening Tuesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — The Food and Drug Administration has released a positive review of the Pfizer...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Science & Tech
Acer’s affordable Predator Helios 300 is all about gaming, as it should be

The Acer Predator Helios 300 looks like an average gaming laptop, but excellent performance and competitive pricing set it ahead of the pack.

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
California jobless fraud likely tops $2 billion, bank says

Bank of America said Monday it is likely California paid at least $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment benefits, offering a glimpse of the potential size of the problem that has...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Science & Tech
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday

This Tuesday's Amazon sales to shop include one of our favorite running watches, the Garmin Forerunner 645 music, Cuisinart baking tools and more.

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Pornhub calls halt to unverified users posting on its site

Pornhub said Tuesday it was temporarily halting unverified users from uploading video material after a report alleged that the pornographic website was showing videos of rape and underage sex. Visa...

Posted by The Analyst | December 8, 2020 | Politics
Napa County communal ranch sold for nearly $16M

A 950-acre ranch with three lakes in Napa County that was purchased in 1978 for $850,000 by eight young men and used communally was sold for $15.7 million in cash....