Month: March 2021
Biden Called Off Strike on a Second Military Target in Syria Last Week
President Biden, directing his first known military operation, decided at the last minute against a second target when told 25 minutes before the bombs were to land that a woman and children would be killed.
Read MoreForgotten mausoleum of Roman emperor Augustus reborn
A newly renovated colossal mausoleum for the founder of the Roman empire Augustus has reopened to the public in the Italian capital after centuries of neglect. “Until now we have always known it as a ruin, but it is one
Read MoreRobotics roundup
I’m excited for any opportunity to talk about soft robotics. There’s something other-worldly about the world of inflatable robotic bladders. Human beings are wont to develop robotics in their own image. The world of soft robots are something akin to
Read MoreIncome verification is white-hot right now, and Plaid wants in
Fresh off the termination of its planned merger with Visa, Plaid announced Thursday a new income verification product, which it said is aimed at “improving the lending lifecycle” with payroll data. Dubbed simply Income, the new product — which is
Read MoreAhead of visit to Iraq, Pope Francies says he will go as a ‘pilgrim of peace’
In video message, pontiff highlights the heavy toll paid by Iraqi Christian communities, laments there have been ‘too many martyrs’
Read MoreIn blow to Abbas, senior Fatah official to form separate bloc to run in election
Nasser al-Qidwa, a member of Fatah’s powerful central committee and Yasser Arafat’s nephew, has long been an Abbas critic; says he hopes the imprisoned Barghouti will head his bloc
Read MoreSquare buys majority of Tidal, adds Jay Z to its board in bid to shake up the artist economy
This morning Square, a fintech company that serves both individuals and companies, announced that it has purchased a majority stake in Tidal, a music streaming service. The deal, worth some $297 million, will Tidal allow artist-partners to keep their ownership
Read MoreFrance chides Austria, Denmark for coordinating with Israel on virus vaccines
Paris urges European Union to work together on inoculations after two countries press ahead with talks with Jerusalem on development
Read MoreHannity: Biden allowing COVID-positive migrants to enter US is actual ‘Neanderthal thinking’ – Fox News
Hannity: Biden allowing COVID-positive migrants to enter US is actual ‘Neanderthal thinking’ Fox News Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after lifting coronavirus restrictions CNN EXCLUSIVE: Abbott responds to criticism about order to rescind statewide mask mandate KPRC Click2Houston Here’s why Maryland should care
Read MoreJoe Manchin, Who Pushed to Limit Stimulus Checks, Rated ‘Very Favorable’ By Just 4% – Newsweek
Joe Manchin, Who Pushed to Limit Stimulus Checks, Rated ‘Very Favorable’ By Just 4% Newsweek Senate bill narrows income eligibility for relief checks CBS Evening News Senate bill will narrow income eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks CNN Biden has finally agreed to slim
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