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New COVID strain is now in these 15 states

[ad_1] A new strain of the coronavirus discovered in the UK in December wreaked havoc across the pond, forcing the country to another lockdown on January 4. As researchers rush to learn more about this new variant, known as B.1.1. 7, scientists have confirmed that it is much more transmissible than the previous dominant strain, … Read more

Justin Timberlake confirms he, Jessica Biel has had a second child

[ad_1] Justin Timberlake has finally confirmed that he and his wife Jessica Biel welcomed their second child this summer – a son named Phineas. The 39-year-old star opened up about life as a father of two during a virtual appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which airs Monday. “He’s awesome and so cute. Nobody sleeps, … Read more

In kick-off, Trump cuts off supply to Chinese Huawei: report | Business and economic news

[ad_1] The Trump administration has informed Huawei suppliers, including US-based chipmaker Intel, that it is revoking some licenses for sale to the Chinese company and intends to reject dozens of other apps for provide the telecommunications company, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. agency. The action – possibly the latest against Huawei Technologies under … Read more

Man with naval base security clearance charged in Capitol riot

[ad_1] A New Jersey man who is a US Navy contractor with a “secret” security clearance has been charged with taking part in the US Capitol riot, federal officials have said. Timothy Louis Hale-Cusanelli, 30 – described as an “avowed white supremacist and Nazi sympathizer” in court documents – is said to have told other … Read more

US rushes to catch up with other countries in COVID sequencing research

[ad_1] © NIAID 49912952543-f4a423890c-h.jpg Medical experts have been warning for months that the United States is far behind other countries in research into the evolution of the coronavirus, both in speed and comprehensiveness of approach. In early December, the discovery of a faster-spreading variant of COVID-19 in the UK urgently needed genetic sequencing that will … Read more

Jay Sean sings from Olivia Rodrigo’s love interest point of view for ‘driver’s license’

[ad_1] Olivia Rodrigo’s “Driver’s License” inspired Jay Sean to rewrite the hit a bit – in terms of the song’s love interest (whatever it is). “I love Olivia Rodrigo’s song Drivers License – decided to write and record the ‘guys response’ version,” Sean tweeted Sunday night (Jan 17th). “I was in my feelings on this … Read more

Packers vs Buccaneers: NFC Championship preview, times and more

[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady was one game NFL fans wanted to see in a Super Bowl, but they’ll have to settle for next week’s NFC Championship when the Green Bay Packers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Packers finished the 2020 regular season as the top team in the NFC and earned … Read more