The Outer Banks Voice – New COVID alert system unveiled

[ad_1] New COVID alert system unveiled By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice on November 17, 2020 Dare, Currituck classified as “ orange ” counties State officials today unveiled a county alert system to try and tackle the growing spread of COVID-19 in the state and have classified Dare as an “orange county” – meaning … Read more

Target seizes sales of rivals amid pandemic

[ad_1] Target Corp. said sales had grown steadily in its most recent quarter, as demand for housewares and home office supplies continued to grow during the pandemic, as shopping moved online. Comparable sales, from stores or digital channels that have been in operation for at least 12 months, increased 20.7% in the quarter ended Oct. … Read more

Bill Belichick calls on US to act against Turkey and Azerbaijan for ‘unprovoked and deadly attacks on Armenians’ – CBS Boston

[ad_1] BOSTON (CBS) – Bill Belichick’s press conference took an unexpected turn in world politics on Wednesday morning. It happened after the Patriots head coach was asked to give his reaction to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller using Belichick’s ‘do your job’ mantra in a letter to Department of Defense employees. . “Well, I … Read more

Senate blocks Judy Shelton appointment to Fed

[ad_1] The Senate failed to move Judy Shelton’s appointment to the Federal Reserve Board forward – further complicating what was an already difficult confirmation process. Shelton, a longtime Fed critic who favors a return to the gold standard, was stuck in a 50-47 vote that was rocked by the absence of some GOP senators and … Read more

CNN admits promising Moderna vaccine development an ‘absolute success’ for Trump

[ad_1] Monday’s big news about Moderna’s promising coronavirus vaccine was such good news for President Trump that even the anti-Trump network, CNN, couldn’t deny it. Moderna announced Monday that its vaccine was 94.5% effective according to an interim analysis from an advanced clinical trial. The announcement came a week after Pfizer announced that its own … Read more

Junior MasterChef candidate Ben Watkins dies of cancer at age 14

[ad_1] Ben Watkins, candidate for the “MasterChef Junior”, died Monday of cancer at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. He was 14 years old. Watkins’ uncle and grandmother announced his death in a statement on a GoFundMe page titled “# Love4Ben” originally created in 2017 to support his education after his parents passed away. “After losing … Read more

Jamie Dimon denounces Congress’ ‘childish behavior’

[ad_1] JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized lawmakers for a months-long standoff on a second round of coronavirus relief to help unemployed Americans and struggling businesses as the pandemic worsens. “I know now that we have this great debate. Is it $ 2.2 trillion, $ 1.5 trillion?” Dimon said Wednesday, referring to competing visions for … Read more

Knicks rise in 2020 NBA Draft in trade with Jazz

[ad_1] The Knicks will drop their second-round pick to drop from 27th to 23rd in Wednesday’s 2020 NBA Draft, in a trade of picks with the Utah Jazz, the team said. The Knicks had Willy Hernangomez’s 38th trade pick but can still buy a second round on draft night, something owner James Dolan isn’t used … Read more