R.I.P. Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’

Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years played fix-it shop owner Luis on “Sesame Street,” has died Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years was a warm and familiar presence in children’s lives and a rare Latino face on American television as fix-it shop owner Luis on “Sesame Street,” […]

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Book Controversy Leads to Assistant Principal’s Firing

The assistant principal at a Mississippi school has been fired for reading a children’s book called “I Need a New Butt!” to second-graders. Toby Price said he was asked to set up a Zoom class for the kids at Gary Road Elementary School in Byram – and that when the principal failed to show up […]

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Lata Mangeshkar, Legendary Bollywood Singer

Lata Mangeshkar, Legendary Bollywood Singer, Dead at 92 “Nightingale of India” who recorded thousands of songs during seven-decade career dies following battle with Covid-19 Legendary Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar, “the Nightingale of India,” died Sunday at the age of 92. The prolific voice behind Indian film and devotional songs had been battling a Covid-19 infection […]

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COVID-Hit Warship Delivers Disaster Aid

A coronavirus-hit Australian warship docked in Tonga on Wednesday, delivering desperately needed aid to the volcano-and-tsunami-struck nation under strict “no-contact” protocols. Tongan Health Minister Saia Piukala said the crew of the HMAS Adelaide would follow drastic health protocols to ensure the remote Pacific kingdom remains one of the few places in the world still free […]

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Dead Man Brought to Post Office

Dead man brought to Irish post office in attempt to withdraw his pension Customers and staff at the post office were immediately suspicious of the dead man’s movements and were reportedly concerned that he was having a heart attack. Gardaí are investigating a bizarre incident in County Carlow after two men brought a man’s dead […]

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French Senate Votes To Ban Headscarves From Sports Competitions

The French Senate has voted to ban sports players wearing headscarves during competitions, a move politicians say was taken in the interests of religious neutrality.   The contentious decision, opposed by Emmanuel Macron’s government, was approved by 160 votes to 143 in the upper house of parliament on Tuesday. Prior to the vote, senators from […]

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Snapchat Is Implementing A Feature That Limits The Friend Suggestions For Teenagers

Snapchat is implementing a new safety feature that limits the friend suggestions teenagers see in the app (via 9to5Mac). Kids aged 13 to 17 years old will now only receive suggestions that have “a certain number of friends in common with that person” through Snapchat’s friend suggestion feature, called Quick Add. It’s unclear just how […]

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How to Get Your Free At-home COVID Test

How to Get Your Free At-home COVID Test Covered by Insurance Most Americans with health insurance will be able to access free COVID-19 tests starting Saturday, but insurers are not required to reimburse those who bought the kits before then. Last month, President Joe Biden announced the measure as part of a plan aimed at […]

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China Locks Down 3rd City

China Locks Down 3rd City, Raising Affected To 20 Million Anyang has locked down residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people.   A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their […]

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Winter Hacks To Help Anyone Stay Cozy

It is the most beautiful time of the year for some people, but for others, it is the most uncomfortable time. Winter can be lovely because of how scenic it gets when snow sticks to the ground. You can sip on some hot chocolate with a warm blanket on you while watching the scenery. However, […]

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