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New US State Department cyber bureau stirs opposition
JANUARY 31, 2021
A newly established State Department bureau focused on cybersecurity and emerging technologies could give the Biden administration a launch pad for strengthening...
Maryland confirms case of South African Covid variant that’s more infectious
JANUARY 30, 2021
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan holds a press conference to address COVID-19 concerns in Annapolis, MD on November 17.
The case involves...
SEE IT: Giant chunk of California Highway 1 falls into ocean
JANUARY 29, 2021
A section of Highway 1 is missing, because it's in the ocean. - Photo provided by Caltrans
A landslide carried part of California’s...
Prime Minister Trudeau announces new restrictions on international travel to Canada
JANUARY 29, 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. - Getty Images
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday unveiled new restrictions on international travel to the...
The U.S. commits to tripling its protected lands. Here’s how it could be done.
JANUARY 27, 2021
White clouds float over an empty field in Upper River Breaks National Monument in Montana. Hundreds of different birds, mammals, and fish...
At first coronavirus briefing, White House acknowledges vaccinations will take months
JANUARY 27, 2021
Jeff Zients, coordinator of the White House’s covid-19 response, is expected to inform governors of the increase on a call Tuesday afternoon....
Stocks have their worst day since October as Big Tech sinks
JANUARY 27, 2021
Technology companies led a broad sell-off in stocks Wednesday, knocking more than 600 points off the Dow Jones Industrial Average and handing...
Russia’s opposition showed its strength. Biden’s response showed a new U.S. approach.
JANUARY 27, 2021
Image: Protesters in Moscow (Kirill Kudryatsev / AFP - Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — The tens of thousands of protesters who...
60% Indians still hesitant towards Covid-19 vaccine, shows survey
JANUARY 26, 2021
In October 2020, LocalCircles survey had indicated that 61 per cent of citizens were hesitant to get the vaccine shot. (Image: AFP)...
Timeline of Trouble: Vandalism and violence during Delhi’s R-Day tractor rally
JANUARY 26, 2021
A man holds a flag as he stands on the top of the historic Red Fort during a protest against farm laws...
