Accusations of a “deep state” conspiracy. Allegations of personal and family corruption. Painting an opponent as a Washington insider not to be trusted. It’s 2016 again. Or at least that’s President Donald Trump’s hope. Trump and his allies are dusting off the playbook that helped defeat Hillary Clinton, reviving it in recent days as they […]
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Unbelieva-Bull: ‘The Last Dance’ brings the Jordan era to life for fans
For millions around the world, Michael Jordan was a sporting and cultural icon the likes of which very few of us had ever seen. But for those of us who lived in Chicago as he was winning six NBA titles in 14 years with the Bulls, Michael was simply — ours. The so-called Second City […]
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Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler restart US factories
General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler will begin to gradually restart their US factories Monday, with some big changes put in place to help protect workers from the coronavirus. At Ford 59,000 factory workers, about 80% of the workforce, are expected to show up for work, according to the company. At GM, about 15,000 of […]
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Pandemic planning becomes political weapon as deaths mount
For the first three years of his presidency, Donald Trump did not publicly utter the words “pandemic” or “preparedness.” Not in speeches, rallies or his many news conferences, planned and impromptu. But on Friday, the White House pointed to extensive planning exercises the administration conducted and reports it wrote warning of the threat in 2018. […]
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Zoo Atlanta partially reopens with new precautions
Add Atlanta’s zoo to the list of things that have reopened in Georgia. Indoor habitats, rides, playgrounds and other attractions remain closed at Zoo Atlanta because of COVID-19, but outdoor exhibits along a one-way flow for visitors opened Saturday for the first time in months, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The zoo is limiting the number of visitors by […]
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Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson’s Equitrust funds over $100 million PPP loans for minority, women-owned business
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action Network (NAN). Together, they are focused on distributing PPP loans geared specifically for minority and women-owned businesses in underserved communities. “This is […]
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Robinson: Sometimes healthy food doesn’t agree with you
Have you ever eaten a nice healthy meal and then a few hours later, wonder what you did to deserve all the side effects? For example, maybe you make a beautiful salad loaded with fresh veggies, healthy fruits, and sprinkled with nuts and homemade dressing and then an hour or so (or maybe even a […]
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New anti-virus procedures complicate early voting in Georgia
Wait in your car until your group is called. Stand on the painted circle so you don’t get too close to other voters in line. (Please) Wear a mask. Everything you touch will be sanitized. Those are some of the new procedures Georgians were greeted with Monday as they participated in the first day of […]
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Early results from Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial show participants developed antibodies
Study subjects who received Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine had positive early results, according to the biotech company, which partnered with the National Institutes of Health to develop the vaccine. If future studies go well, the company’s vaccine could be available to the public as early as January, Dr. Tal Zaks, Moderna’s chief medical officer, told CNN. […]
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America is running out of thermometers due to hoarders and panic buyers
Add thermometers to the list of medical instruments that are in short supply because of the coronavirus. Thermometer manufacturers and distributors say the devices were already in high demand earlier this year when healthcare providers started ordering more to scan for the emerging wave of Covid-19 patients. Average consumers were also panic-buying thermometers along with […]
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JCPenney will close nearly 30% of its stores as part of its bankruptcy plan
JCPenney plans to close nearly 200 stores this year and an additional 50 stores next year as it seeks to use bankruptcy to turn around its business. The iconic retailer has yet to identify which of its 846 stores will be permanently closed. And it did not say how many of its 85,000 employees would […]
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Pompeo asked for inspector general to be fired because he was ‘undermining’ the State Department
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told The Washington Post on Monday that he had recommended that State Department Inspector General Steve Linick be fired because the independent watchdog was “undermining” the department and wasn’t performing in a way that the top US diplomat wanted him to. “I went to the President and made clear to […]
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Trump says he’s taking malaria drug in case he gets virus
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19. Trump told reporters he has been taking the drug, hydroxychloroquine, and a zinc supplement daily “for about a week and a half now.” Trump spent […]
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Atlanta real estate pro discusses moving homes during a pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting almost every aspect, many Atlantans are finding that life is starting to get a little bit back to normal since Gov. Brian Kemp started the process of reopening the state, allowing businessowners to resume work. However, outside of essential workers, there is a group of professionals who never stopped working, […]
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Nelly and Ludacris overcome severe weather and Wi-Fi issues for Verzuz battle on Instagram Live
Severe weather in St. Louis didn’t stop Nelly and Ludacris from exchanging hits Saturday in the latest edition of Verzuz on Instagram Live. The two rappers were set to go live at 7 p.m., but repeated issues with a Wi-Fi signal on Nelly’s part caused delays and even lack of audio at times. St. Louis, […]