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

FBI controls Guard troops in Washington amid insider attack fears

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from members of the service involved in securing the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, which urged the FBI to screen all 25,000 National Guard troops entering Washington for the event. This massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security … Read more

Another new variant of coronavirus found across California

[ad_1] As the total number of coronavirus infections in California approaches 3 million, health officials said on Sunday that a new strain – different from a highly contagious variant first identified in the UK – is emerging more frequently in the state. Researchers have identified the strain in a dozen counties and linked it to … Read more

What we learned from Sunday games

[ad_1] Kansas City Chiefs 22, Cleveland Browns 17 1) The playoffs require resilience, and boy, did these two teams bring any semi-trucks to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Kansas City came out shooting, taking a 13-3 lead before the Browns could blink and cruising up to speed that put the Chiefs on the run to a … Read more

Trump farewell scheduled for Wednesday morning before Biden’s oath

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has decided to skip the January 20 inauguration of his successor, Joe Biden, on the US Capitol. Photographer: Samuel Corum / Bloomberg Photographer: Samuel Corum / Bloomberg White House officials are planning a farewell ceremony for Donald Trump as he leaves Washington for the last time as president on Wednesday … Read more

COVID-19 follow-up in Alaska: 271 new cases reported Sunday, no new deaths

[ad_1] We make this important information available without subscription as a public service. But we depend on the support of readers to do this job. Please consider supporting freelance journalism in Alaska, at just $ 1.99 for the first month of your subscription. A total of 228 Alaskans and one non-resident with COVID-19 have died … Read more

Beyoncé inspired the hairstyle for an important character

[ad_1] Bridgerton remains a trending series on Netflix and viewers can’t get enough of it. The costumes for the show’s first season are a big topic. But Queen Charlotte’s famous afro is also generating buzz. Ultimately, Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé, is the inspiration for Queen Charlotte. Queen Charlotte in “Bridgerton” | Liam Daniel / Netflix … Read more

Tests for New York’s ‘gifted and talented’ student program deemed unfair and will be eliminated

[ad_1] Most New York public schools have a “gifted and talented” program for aspiring students. Annual performance tests are offered to identify outperforming children in standard disciplines. Those who qualify are enrolled in advanced placement programs with more demanding programs, which gives them an easier path to gain admission to better colleges. The programs are … Read more