Local epidemiologist believes spring break travel could increase COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases are starting to increase again in the Tampa Bay area, and we're learning that could be the result of spring break and the growing number of travelers.
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Before and after photos show Caribbean island completely covered in volcanic ash
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- The Independent
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CEO who Fox News called 'socialist' for $70k minimum wage says company is now worth $10billion
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Russian intelligence agent linked to Trump campaign among Kremlin figures sanctioned by Biden
A Russian intelligence agent accused of attempting to undermine US election integrity and sow disinformation was among Kremlin-linked figures targeted in Russian sanctions announced on Thursday. Federal authorities alleged that Konstantin Kilimnik "provided the Russian Intelligence Services with sensitive information on polling and campaign strategy" for former president Donald Trump in 2016. The allegations connect to findings from Robert Mueller's investigation and congressional investigations that assessed Mr Kilimnik was fed information by former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.
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Biden expels Russian diplomats and announces new sanctions in retaliation for hacking
Sanctions follow allegations of election interference and a hacking campaign
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Fox News pundits outraged that word ‘mistress’ has been ‘canceled’
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- The Independent
Democrats to unveil bill adding four new justices to the Supreme Court
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UnitedHealth ups profit forecast after strong start to year
UnitedHealth's first-quarter profit jumped about 44%, and the nation's largest health insurer also hiked its 2021 outlook despite expecting more hits from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said Thursday that the performance of its Optum division was particularly strong. UnitedHealth raised its full-year profit forecast to adjusted earnings of $18.10 to $18.60 per share, up from an outlook of $17.75 to $18.25 per share that it debuted in December.
- USA TODAY
Florida education commissioner tells schools to make masks optional for 2021-22 school year
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- BBC
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- The Independent
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- BBC
Afghanistan war: What has the conflict cost the US?
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- The Independent
Biden to hit Russian officials with sanctions as tension rises with Putin
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- The State
Points are becoming scarce as the Charlotte Hornets’ losing streak grows
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