Rachel Maddow, the highest-rated host on MSNBC, has held talks about leaving the cable news channel and launching her own new media ventures, according to sources who have spoken with her. Maddow may ultimately decide to renew her contract with MSNBC’s parent, NBCUniversal, the sources said. That’s what usually happens in these situations. But difficult […]
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TikTok disables late-night notifications for teens as part of new safety measures
TikTok won’t send younger teens late-night notifications as part of a series of child safety measures announced Thursday. To promote positive digital habits — and perhaps help parents enforce bedtimes — accounts for children between ages 13-15 will not receive push notifications after 9 p.m., the company said. For teens between ages 16-17, push notifications […]
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Winker hits slam, Reds slug 4 more HRs, beat Braves 12-3
Jesse Winker hit a grand slam in the second inning, the Reds added four more homers, and Cincinnati snapped a three-game skid with an 12-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. Winker’s 24th homer, the second grand slam of his career, cleared the wall in right field to give the Reds a 4-1 […]
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Fulton County could mandate COVID-19 vaccine for workers
Georgia’s most populous county is considering mandating COVID-19 vaccines or frequent tests for its employees, saying incentives to get protected against the virus aren’t working. Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts told WSB-TV that the commission could debate a mandate for employees later this week. A number of hospital systems have mandated vaccines for employees […]
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Female Duo wins Harvard’s International Debate Competition
For the first time, a black female duo has won the Harvard International Debate Competition. Emani Stanton, 17 and Jayla Jackson, 15 went undefeated at this year’s competition. They were one of nine teams representing the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project (HDCDP). This is the fourth straight year that an HDCDP team has won […]
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Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger urges voter citizenship amendment
Georgia’s top elections official wants to amend the state Constitution to say only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections, a protection that already exists in state law. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican who’s facing a primary challenge next year, said during a news conference Wednesday that he’s calling on the state […]
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CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. Expectant women run a higher risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications from the coronavirus, including perhaps miscarriages and […]
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Texas Gov. Abbott seeks out-of-state help against COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas while two more of the state’s largest school districts announced mask mandates in defiance of the governor. Abbott’s request Monday came as a county-owned hospital in Houston raised tents to accommodate their COVID-19 overflow. Private hospitals in the county […]
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Jennifer Hudson thinks she knows why Aretha Franklin chose her for ‘Respect’
Jennifer Hudson has Aretha Franklin to thank, in part, for her career. Hudson first came to fame in 2004 as a finalist on “American Idol.” She auditioned for the reality singing competition with Franklin’s song, “Share Your Love With Me.” Fast forward to 2021 and Hudson is now a Grammy winning singer and an Academy […]
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Homeland Security warns of potential conspiracy theory-fueled violence in August
The Department of Homeland Security warned state and local authorities last Friday about an increase in calls for violence online tied to election-related conspiracy theories, according to a law enforcement source. In an effort to prevent online threats from manifesting in violent acts, DHS issued a public safety notification to reach law enforcement throughout the […]
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Former NFL player Nate Burleson joins ‘CBS This Morning’
CBS News is bringing a little of the NFL to its morning show, hiring former football player Nate Burleson as one of the three co-hosts of “CBS This Morning.” Burleson has been host of “Good Morning Football” on the NFL Network and, since 2017, an analyst on “The NFL Today,” CBS’ Sunday afternoon studio show […]
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Former US attorney Byung “BJay” Pak told investigators he quit because he heard Trump was considering firing him
Byung “BJay” Pak, a former US attorney in Atlanta who abruptly quit during then-President Donald Trump‘s mission to overturn the results of the election, stepped down earlier than planned because he caught wind Trump was considering firing him, according to a source familiar with Pak’s interview with congressional investigators Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding Pak’s departure […]
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Hires New Chief Financial Officer
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. announced Nicole Kimes was appointed to the Chief Financial Officer position Monday. Kimes’ role will provide leadership and management of all financial matters for ABI. Kimes will also handle processes, policy and procedures for the Finance Department and collaborate with Invest Atlanta on financial matters as appropriate. Kimes will manage financial analysis […]
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Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account for one week
Twitter has suspended Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account for one week following another violation of the platform’s rules, the company said Tuesday. Greene tweeted on Monday that the Food and Drug Administration “should not approve the covid vaccines.” She also claimed the vaccines were “failing” and that they were ineffective at reducing the virus’s spread. […]
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Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Dems, GOP come together
With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion infrastructure plan for states coast to coast on Tuesday, as a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans came together to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda. “Today, we proved that democracy can still work,” […]