Joe Biden raised $26 million in the 24 hours after he named Kamala Harris as his running mate, doubling his previous one-day record and signaling enthusiasm among Democrats following the selection of the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket. “It’s really palpable, the excitement,” Biden said Wednesday. The campaign hopes the haul […]
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US government slow to act as anti-vaxxers spread lies on social media about coronavirus vaccine
While anti-vaxxers flood social media with lies about the upcoming coronavirus vaccine — that it contains monkey brains, that it’s a CIA plot to take over the world — the government’s multi-billion-dollar vaccine effort has yet to come up with a public education campaign to counteract that propaganda. “We are behind here,” said Dr. Francis […]
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$8 million of drugs seized in largest heroin bust in Georgia’s history, officials say
An Atlanta man has been indicted on federal charges related to the largest heroin bust in Georgia’s history, according to officials. Antonio DeShawn Daniels, also known as “Freckleface Shawn,” was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities executed search warrants on multiple locations in Atlanta where he was known to distribute drugs, according to the […]
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#Election2020 – Kamala Harris is Biden’s choice for V.P.
Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced he has selected Senator Kamala Harris, D-California to be his running mate on his presidential ticket. Harris, 55, is the first Black woman and the first woman of Indian descent to be named to a presidential ticket. Moreover, Harris is the fourth woman to be named on […]
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Washington: Your promises are surely a handshake with God
Some things I’m familiar with because they are constantly being preached about from the pulpit and that sends me to the bible to find out more. Covenant falls into that category. It’s a word I definitely understand however, its biblical significance is so dynamic that it takes a stretch of the mind to grasp the […]
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Georgia starts fiscal year with $574 million in new investments, 3,629 jobs created
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced a strong start to the first month of fiscal year 2021, as the state attracted new investment projects. “From advanced manufacturing to software development, jobs at every skill level and in nearly every region of the state were created for […]
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Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims
President Donald Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and appears certain to face legal challenges. Democrats called it a pre-election ploy that would burden cash-strapped states. “When you look at those executive orders … the kindest thing I could say is […]
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Georgia Kroger stores offer new ‘Extra Credit Wednesdays’ promotion to help educators, parents
Kroger stores throughout Georgia are stepping up to help educators and parents save on back-to-school supplies. Now through Sept. 9, teachers, school administrators, and parents who shop at Kroger on Wednesdays will save an extra 10 percent on general merchandise, including school and craft supplies, toys, games, sporting goods, housewares, apparel, and electronics. “This is a […]
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#Election2020: Who will Biden pick for vice president?
It’s about to happen. We think. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, spent his weekend edging toward a decision on his running mate, with his party’s virtual convention looming next week. Everyone who has spent weeks speculating on who Biden’s pick for vice president might be, who is in the running and who is […]
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Trump calls on college football games to resume amid coronavirus pandemic
President Donald Trump is calling for college football games to resume this season, as athletic conferences consider canceling or postponing play due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The student-athletes have been working too hard for their season to be cancelled,” the President tweeted on Monday, adding the hashtag #WeWantToPlay. Another tweet simply said: “Play College Football!” Trump’s […]
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Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in panned 2016 biopic
Actress Zoe Saldana has apologized for playing Nina Simone in a 2016 biopic, four years after she was heavily criticized for darkening her skin and wearing a prosthetic nose for the role. Saldana had previously defended her portrayal of the legendary soul singer in the film “Nina,” which was not endorsed by Simone’s estate and […]
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Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak
Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases suffering from burnout, dozens of state and local public health officials around the U.S. have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak, a testament to how politically combustible masks, lockdowns and infection data have become. One of the latest departures came Sunday, when California’s public […]
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McDonald’s sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships
McDonald’s says it’s suing Stephen Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging Monday that he covered up relationships with three other employees and destroyed evidence. The company now wants to reclaim millions of dollars in compensation paid to Easterbrook. “McDonald’s does not tolerate behavior from employees that […]
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Morikawa quickly goes from college grad to major champion
Collin Morikawa couldn’t help but break into a smile, and not just because the shiny Wanamaker Trophy he won at Harding Park was positioned on a stand next to him. Just over 14 months ago, Morikawa went through commencement after his All-American career — on the golf course and in the classroom — across the […]
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Governor Kemp: School openings going, “well, mostly”
Georgia’s governor said Monday that the reopening of some of the state’s schools amid the coronavirus outbreak has gone well — except for the widely shared photos of students crowded together without masks. “I think quite honestly this week went real well other than a couple of virtual photos,” Gov. Brian Kemp said at a news conference […]