Summary List Placement Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, on Thursday expressed relief that he’s no longer answering to President Donald Trump, who he said made statements about the pandemic that “were not based on scientific fact.” Fauci made several remarks about the difference between working under Trump and newly sworn-in President […]
Fauci says the US could see a ‘degree of normality’ by fall if 70-85% are vaccinated by end of summer
Summary List Placement Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday underscored that a strong majority of Americans will need to be vaccinated before the US can truly begin to lift the drastic changes in daily life brought on by the pandemic. During a White House press briefing, Fauci said President Joe Biden’s goal of vaccinating 100 million […]
The best smoke detectors in 2021
Summary List Placement An effective smoke detector is one of the most important purchases for your personal safety. The X-Sense SC01 is the best smoke detector due to its LCD screen, 10-year battery, and self-monitoring functions. Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky For something so important to home and personal safety, smoke detectors don’t seem to […]
SCOOP: Trump taps his former chief of staff and impeachment lawyers as the gatekeepers to his papers during his post-presidency
Summary List Placement Former President Donald Trump has picked a team of his senior ex-White House and Justice Department aides to play defense against requests for his presidential records, Insider has learned. Trump has selected his most recent White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, three White House lawyers who represented him during the early […]
Q&A: The latest on how to get your coronavirus vaccine in the Bay Area
Getting the coronavirus vaccine is still … incredibly complicated. California is allowing residents over 65 to get inoculated, along with health care workers and residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The state is also letting teachers, childcare providers, emergency service workers and food and agriculture employees who might be exposed on the job […]
White supremacist gunman threatened MLK Jr. Day caravan, activists say
ALAMEDA — After a man brandishing a gun approached peaceful protesters Monday who were rallying to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., activists and community members are calling on city officials to denounce his actions and for a full investigation into the matter. The situation occurred after a car caravan of demonstrators made […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Democrats don’t need GOP support to approve $2,000 stimulus checks and cancel student debt
Summary List Placement Sen. Bernie Sanders this week implored Democrats to flex their power and implement a “bold and aggressive economic agenda” now that the party has full control over Congress and the White House. In an opinion column for CNN published Tuesday, the Vermont senator argued that Democrats should utilize the budget reconciliation process […]
Nom Nom is a monthly delivery service for fresh cat and dog food — here are our impressions after feeding it to 3 cats
Table of Contents: Masthead StickySummary List Placement Nom Nom is a subscription-based service that delivers fresh cat or dog food right to your door each month. We had three cats test out Nom Nom and got mixed reactions, but one cat had an exceptionally enthusiastic response to the food. Prices start at $27 per week […]
For a limited time, the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature is offering an increased welcome bonus — plus a new Whole Foods card design
Summary List Placement This page includes information about the Discover it® Cash Back card product, which is currently not available on Business Insider and may be out of date. There’s a new, limited-time increased welcome bonus on the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card . Until March 3, new cardholders can earn a $100 […]
A ‘return of premium’ rider offers a refund if you outlive your term life insurance policy, but it will cost you extra
Summary List Placement Return of premium is an optional add-on feature for term life insurance policies. If you outlive your term life insurance policy, return of premium offers some or all of your money back. This feature will increase your monthly or annual insurance premium. Policygenius can help you compare life insurance policies to find […]
Here’s how my fiancé and I are saving thousands of dollars by using credit card rewards to pay for our 2021 honeymoon
Summary List Placement My fiancé and I are using credit card rewards to save thousands of dollars on our honeymoon in 2021. Strategically booking flights and hotels and having flexible dates has helped us find good deals. We’ll use wedding expenses to meet the minimum spending requirement for a new credit card bonus. Read Business […]
Biden signs flood of COVID-focused executive orders
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Zeke Miller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year. At the same time, […]