President Donald Trump repeatedly warned Americans that if they failed to reelect him, the stock market would implode. In reality, the opposite happened. Between August and October alone, Trump sent six tweets saying markets would “crash” if Joe Biden were elected, using a word presidents typically avoid. “The Dow Jones Industrial just closed above 29,000!…… MORE
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Don’t expect a second stimulus check this year. Here’s what Congress is talking about instead
Even with coronavirus spiking and new restrictions taking effect, Congress remains stalled on fresh relief for Americans in need. While there’s support from both Republicans and Democrats for sending out another round of payments, it’s unlikely Americans will get a second round of stimulus checks before the end of the year — and lawmakers have…… MORE
Here are the historic firsts in Biden’s administration
Several of President-elect Joe Biden‘s nominees would make history if confirmed by the United States Senate to serve in top roles in his incoming administration. Since winning the election, Biden has made moves to carry out his campaign promise of building an administration that looks like and reflects the diversity of America. Vice President-elect Kamala…… MORE
‘How many warnings does football need?’ Sickening clash of heads puts concussion protocols under scrutiny
Football’s concussion protocols have been criticized after Arsenal defender David Luiz was allowed to continue playing following a sickening clash of heads with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez in Sunday’s Premier League match. Just minutes after returning to the pitch, blood began seeping through the bandage Arsenal medical staff had wrapped around Luiz’s head. After the…… MORE
‘Black-ish’ star Marsai Martin, who’s 16, has set a record for the youngest Hollywood executive producer
While her peers may still be learning to drive, Marsai Martin has reached a different kind of milestone. Martin, who is known for playing Diane on ABC’s “Black-ish,” has broken a Guinness World Record as the youngest Hollywood executive producer to work on a major production. “It feels crazy, honestly,” Martin said in a video…… MORE
Chipotle adds smoked brisket to its menu for a limited time
Chipotle is adding smoked brisket to its menu in select markets in the United States for a limited time. The Mexican food chain says its new beef protein option, which is seasoned with a blend of spices and a Mexican pepper sauce, is already being tested at 64 restaurants in Cincinnati and Sacramento, California. It’s…… MORE
George Clooney cuts his own hair with a device attached to a vacuum cleaner
The coronavirus pandemic forced celebrities to adapt to a brave new world away from their adorning fans, and they responded in myriad ways. Some went to work at their kitchen tables, others soothed the world’s anxieties with a cringe-inducing John Lennon cover, and one reflected on the unity of humankind from her bathtub. But George…… MORE
Former astronaut Mark Kelly to be sworn in as a US senator Wednesday
Former astronaut Mark Kelly will be sworn in as a US senator for Arizona at noon ET on Wednesday, a senior Democratic aide told CNN. Kelly defeated Republican Sen. Martha McSally in a special election by more than 78,000 votes. A retired Navy captain and NASA astronaut, Kelly was widely viewed as one of the…… MORE
Canada to Trump: You can’t take our prescription drugs
Canada is putting the kibosh on President Donald Trump’s efforts to lower drug prices by importing medications from our northern neighbor. Canadian health minister Patty Hajdu on Friday announced new measures to protect the country’s drug supply from bulk importations that could worsen drug shortages. It bars the distribution of certain drugs outside of Canada…… MORE
Nikola shares fall after GM scraps Badger deal and drops equity stake
General Motors is giving up its equity stake in Nikola Motors and scrapping plans to build the electric truck maker’s Badger pickup as part of a new, scaled-back deal between the companies. Nikola shares plunged more than 20% on the news. The new deal replaces an agreement announced in September in which GM had planned…… MORE
