Summary List Placement With President Trump continually making conflicting statements on whether he’d leave office in January 2021, the notion of a peaceful transfer of power is becoming murkier by the day. The question of who would be responsible for physically removing a president from the White House is relevant for perhaps the first […]
Streaming movie picks: ‘Glorias,’ ‘Misbehaviour’ stick it to the patriarchy
Two new dramas about courageous, inspirational women standing up against the patriarchy couldn’t be more topical. Both “The Glorias” and “Misbehaviour,” along with Netflix’s polished redo of Mart Crowley’s love-it-or-hate-it play “The Boys in the Band,” highlight this week’s releases. “The Glorias”: Gloria Steinem, one of America’s most influential feminists, could not be a more […]
Berkeley church breaks ground on affordable housing
BERKELEY — It was not a typical sermon for Reverand Phil Brochard of All Souls Episcopal Parish. For one thing, he gave his talk Wednesday from an empty construction site, standing in front of a pile of shovel-ready dirt. That’s because Brochard and his congregation were celebrating an unusual church milestone: Breaking ground on their first […]
When Will The COVID-19 Vaccine Be Available?
Tuesday night’s presidential debate was frenetic. At times, President Donald Trump, former Vice President Joe Biden, and moderator Chris Wallace were all speaking at the same time, and the topics shifted rapidly. But the candidates lingered on one point for at least a few minutes: the COVID-19 vaccine, and when, exactly, it will be available. […]
Chambers: Henrik Lundqvist to the Avalanche? It’s possible, but is he the right fit for Colorado?
If the Avalanche wants to upgrade its goaltending, the suddenly available Henrik Lundqvist is just sitting out there waiting to be scooped up. But is he the right man for the job? That’s certainly up for debate. For starters, the 38-year-old Swede, who was bought out by the New York Rangers on Wednesday, might retire […]
Jackson: Short week poses real challenges for Broncos, but it might be just what they need
A football player’s body is on a week-long timer. The damage he sustains in a game takes seven days to heal. On Sunday, when another game comes around, he’s finally ready to do it again — which is why playing on Thursday night presents challenges. On a typical Monday morning, every bit of stiffness, bruising […]
12 Palantir insiders who can cash out huge paydays now that the Peter Thiel-founded company is public
Summary List Placement Palantir is finally a publicly traded company. The data firm founded by Peter Thiel started trading through a direct listing on Wednesday. The stock opened at $10 a share, popped to $11.42, and was trading at $10.66 at time of writing. The company is valued at around $22 billion. Palantir’s entrance as […]
How to clean Ugg boots and remove stains and odors from shearling
Summary List Placement Sheepskin boots are a favorite for their warmth and comfort, but they require maintenance to stay looking fresh over time. The good news is that there are several things you can do to treat stains and take care of odors from the interior. We’ve put together some tips and a list of […]
Biden, Trump return to campaign trail after first debate
By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert and Kevin Freking | Associated Press PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden kept up their debate-stage clash from afar on Wednesday as they competed for working-class voters in the Midwest, while elected officials in both parties — and the debate commission, too — sought to deal with […]
An actual clown on the debate: ‘I hope we can set the record straight on what clowns actually are, and they are not Donald Trump’
Summary List Placement Tim Cunningham decided to watch the presidential debate while on vacation. Tuning in from a rural cabin in North Carolina, Cunningham felt he should fulfill his “obligation as a citizen” and listened as Democratic nominee Joe Biden called President Donald Trump a “clown.” One undecided voter — who said he voted for […]
How 11 of the world’s most momentous pandemics changed the course of human history
Summary List Placement SEE ALSO: Bill Gates has warned of an impending pandemic for years. Here’s how he’s dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, from pledging $100 million to fight the outbreak to becoming Warren Buffett’s ‘scientific adviser.’ NOW READ: Inside Eyam, a 17th-century English village that became one of the most remarkable cases of self-quarantine in history […]
Trump’s claims about US election security in the first debate were as wildly false as they were incoherent
Summary List Placement President Donald Trump made a disturbing number of incorrect claims about election integrity in voting and said he is “counting on” the US Supreme Court and his Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to potentially resolve a disputed election in the first presidential debate against Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Tuesday’s debate, moderated […]