Month: March 2021
George Floyd Trial: Judge Postpones Jury Selection As Murder-Charge Question Looms
A pool of potential jurors were in the court building, waiting to start the selection process. But they’re being sent home for the day. (Image credit: Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreSen. Roy Blunt Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection In 2022 – NPR
Sen. Roy Blunt Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection In 2022 NPR GOP Sen. Roy Blunt announces he will not run for reelection CNN Sen. Roy Blunt won’t run for reelection in latest blow to GOP POLITICO Roy Blunt won’t run for re-election as
Read MoreSen. Roy Blunt Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection In 2022
Blunt is the fifth Republican senator to announce his intention not to seek reelection next year. (Image credit: Greg Nash/Getty Images)
Read MoreOlo’s IPO could value the company north of $3B as Toast waits in the wings
Olo, the New York-based fintech startup that provides order processing software to restaurants, shared its initial IPO price range this morning. The company’s debut comes ahead of the expected IPO of Toast, a Boston-based unicorn with a similar market remit.
Read MoreAfter delays, Israel kicks off vaccination drive for 120,000 Palestinian workers
Health teams hope to immunize 1,000 a day at each of 8 vaccination stations, with several more set to open soon; campaign comes as West Bank cases spike
Read MoreU.S. Warns Kabul It May Withdraw All Forces By May 1 If Peace Talks Do Not Progress
In a letter reportedly sent to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. “has not ruled out any option” and asked him to “understand the urgency of my tone.” (Image credit: Karim Jaafar/AFP via Getty
Read MoreExecutive Order on Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council – The White House
Executive Order on Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council The White House On International Women’s Day, Biden Signs Gender Equity Measures NPR White House: Covid relief checks could reach millions by end of month NBC News Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Publishes Guidance
Read MoreThe Key to Building Resilience in a Crisis
Resilience is the ultimate end goal in tough times. We want our children to “learn resilience”; we all want to become “more resilient” ourselves; we hear about resilient communities. But what does resilience actually mean—and how do we cultivate more
Read MorePope Francis Defends Iraq Trip Despite Covid-19 Risks
Pope Francis responded to public-health concerns about his trip to Iraq by saying he had considered the dangers, but ultimately trusted in God to protect Iraqis.
Read MoreJury selection on pause for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death – The Associated Press
Jury selection on pause for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death The Associated Press Live: Derek Chauvin on trial in killing of George Floyd Star Tribune Floyd’s cause of death, ex-cop’s force will be keys at trial Fox News Hundreds march through downtown Minneapolis
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