Lin-Manuel Miranda to appear on Joe Biden’s inaugural prime-time TV special

[ad_1] WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden is not taking a chance to celebrate his inauguration. While traditional inaugural balls are not held due to the coronavirus pandemic, Biden’s inaugural committee has scheduled a prime-time special to mark the swearing-in on the evening of January 20. On Sunday, the committee announced additional participants who will. Included … Read more

Biden administration can reverse Trump’s Chinese policies

[ad_1] A Chinese policy official for the new Biden administration suggests his administration may reverse some Chinese policies of the Trump era. This includes quashing the report by Chinese state media reporters, easing visa restrictions, and restoring a closed Chinese consulate. The United States has added a Chinese oil giant to an economic blacklist. This … Read more

Deshaun Watson hasn’t requested a swap yet

[ad_1] Getty Images Saturday’s excellent SI.com article that looked at two chaotic weeks for the Texans reported, among other things, that quarterback Deshaun Watson “just wants out.” He most likely does, but he hasn’t officially asked for it to happen. According to a source familiar with the situation, Watson has yet to specifically request an … Read more

Genshin Impact’s hypostatic symphony detailed at the start of the event

[ad_1] The company behind the free-to-play title Genshin impact has released details on what players can expect if they complete the challenges of the new Hypostatic Symphony event. In particular, miHoYo described the encounter with the boss Violet Lightning Concerto, which is a daily challenge that players can face in solo and co-op. This creature … Read more

Tanzanian scientists show humans used tools 2 million years ago – Quartz Africa

[ad_1] The ability to adapt to changing environments has deep roots. In a tech-driven world, people tend to confuse adaptability with technological change, especially when it comes to navigating unfavorable climates and locations. But not all technological revolutions are the result of environmental change. Sometimes existing toolkits – containing, for example, simple cutting and scraping … Read more

Live updates from the Michigan Capitol protest: a large police presence to come

[ad_1] Detroit Free Press | Detroit Free Press Armed protests in U.S. state capitals are expected ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration as president on Wednesday, according to the FBI. That will include Michigan, where protests could take place at the Lansing Capitol Building on Sunday. A self-proclaimed militia planned to show up, but the association … Read more

Prince William urges UK citizens to get coronavirus vaccine amid public uncertainty

[ad_1] Prince William is hoping his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, vaccinated against the coronavirus will help ease shooting uncertainty among the British people. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this month that the Queen, 94, and her husband Prince Philip, 99, had received a vaccine in an attempt not only to prevent the duo … Read more

Report: Clyde Edwards-Helaire likely won’t play on Sunday

[ad_1] Getty Images The Chiefs were hoping to bring running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire back into the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Browns, but it looks like that won’t happen. Edwards-Helaire missed the final weeks of the regular season with an ankle injury and is also on this week’s injury report with a hip problem. … Read more