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David Hogg quits Good Pillow, MyPillow competitor, after two months
[ad_1] David Hogg has tapped out of the pillow fight. The gun-control activist announced over the weekend that he is quitting the progressive-pillow company that he and William LeGate announced with much fanfare in February. Two months later, Mr. Hogg is abandoning his plan to show up MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, an outspoken supporter of…
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Hernandez 2nd Rangers reliever to have Tommy John surgery
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Texas Rangers right-hander Jonathan Hernandez had ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow Monday, just less than two weeks after fellow reliever José Leclerc had the same procedure, and their bullpen will also be without hard-throwing Matt Bush until at least July. Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels…
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S Carolina governor bans border kids from state foster homes
[ad_1] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s governor issued an order Monday to ban foster care and group homes in the state from taking in unaccompanied children found at the southern border of the U.S. Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, blamed President Joe Biden for a “humanitarian crisis on our border” and said he issued…
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DeSantis attacks YouTube for yanking his pandemic video
[ad_1] FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attacked YouTube and its parent company Google on Monday, accusing the tech giant of censorship for its decision last week to remove from its platform video of a coronavirus discussion he organized where his panel criticized lockdowns and some mask wearing as ineffective. DeSantis said…
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Biden tells execs US needs to invest, lead in computer chips
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden used a virtual meeting with corporate leaders about a global shortage of semiconductors to push Monday for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, telling them that the U.S. should be the world’s computer chip leader. “We need to build the infrastructure of today, not repair the one of yesterday,”…
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The Latest: AP Source: Vegas getting Janmark from Blackhawks
[ad_1] The Latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern): 1:40 p.m. The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring center Mattias Janmark from the Chicago Blackhawks, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the trade was agreed to but the…
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Immune-boosting drug may help before lung cancer surgery
[ad_1] A drug that helps the immune system fight cancer gave dramatic results when used with chemotherapy before surgery in patients with operable lung tumors, doctors report. One out of 4 patients given chemo and the Bristol Myers Squibb drug Opdivo had no signs of cancer remaining once they ultimately had surgery, a study of…
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The Latest: NBA’s Wizards, NHL’s Caps to have fans in April
[ad_1] The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals have announced the dates this month when they will start to allow fans at home games at 10% of their capacity. About 2,100 spectators can attend the Wizards’ game against the…
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Myanmar’s ruling junta issues fresh charges for Suu Kyi
[ad_1] YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – Myanmar’s ruling military squared off against its opponents in the courts, the streets and the countryside Monday, showing no sign of relenting in its crackdown against those opposed to February’s coup. Aung San Suu Kyi, who led the elected government toppled in the military takeover, was accused of a fresh…
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Sidelined last year, the Met Gala is returning – twice
[ad_1] The Met Gala is coming back. Actually, twice. The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that the annual high-wattage celebration of both fashion and celebrity — held virtually last year because of the pandemic — will return in person, first in September, then again in 2022 in its usual slot of the first Monday…