By Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN Updated 12:54 PM ET, Tue April 6, 2021 Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, a civil rights activist and the longest-serving member of Florida’s congressional delegation, has died, his chief of staff Lale M. Morrison told CNN on Tuesday. He was 84. In January 2019, he announced that he was being treated for pancreatic…
Read More Florida Democratic congressman Alcee Hastings dies at 84Paul Davidson USA TODAY While the COVID-19 pandemic ratcheted up the financial pain for millions of low-wage workers, the roaring stock market was feathering the nests of the world’s richest people. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos held on to his top spot on Forbes magazine’s 2021 list of the globe’s wealthiest individuals with a net worth of $177 billion, up…
Read More Jeff Bezos keeps top spot on Forbes wealthiest list while Elon Musk jumps to No. 2“If you paid $120 for a pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes, you paid more to Nike than it paid in federal income taxes over the past 3 years,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. by Kenny Stancil, staff writer For millions of ordinary people in the U.S., 2020 was a painful year in which loved ones…
Read More 55 US Corporate Giants Paid $0 in Federal Taxes in 2020 Thanks to ‘Gaping’ LoopholesBy Jennifer Aldrich Updated March 10, 2021 It can be scary to ask for help, but when you’re struggling, it’s so important to reach out to someone. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you. Therapy is an excellent way to improve your mental health, but unfortunately, it’s not available to many. First of…
Read More A Therapy App Is an Inexpensive, Discreet Way to Find a TherapistVictoria Bekiempis April 2, 2021 Four US Navy officers have made history this week – and breaking new ground in a traditionally white and male-dominated field. For the first time in US Navy history, four women of color are now commanding war ships at the same time, NBC News has reported. The four officers, Kimberly Jones, LaDonna Simpson,…
Read More US Navy: for first time in history four women of color command warshipsWASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. Individual taxpayers can also postpone federal income tax payments for the 2020 tax year due on April…
Read More Tax Day Delayed Until May 17So far, more than 250 bills on voting restrictions have been introduced in state legislatures nationwide in 2021, according to data compiled by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University. Watch HERE.
Read More Voting Restriction Legislationby Peter Urban and Barbara Stepko, AARP, February 26, 2021 (still relevant, and will be for quite a while) DIY techniques An easy hack is to place a folded tissue between your mouth and the mask. The tissue will absorb the warm, moist air, preventing it from reaching your glasses. Also, make sure the top of your…
Read More How to Prevent Foggy Eyeglasses While Wearing a MaskThe dirtiest things in your house might surprise you by Jodi Helmer, AARP, March 22, 2021 When you start spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean these seven essential — and often-ignored — areas of your home. Dishwasher Ceiling fan blades Dryer vent (mine was appalling) Kitchen sponge (wash in dishwasher or dispose of after 3 days)…
Read More 7 Things You Never Clean (But Should!)The short answer: It’s hard to predict, but experts say it could be several years by Jennifer Rainey Marquez, AARP, March 30, 2021 So what is likely to happen? Other viruses provide some clues. Those that are classified as stable, like measles or mumps, rarely mutate, and an infection or vaccination will generate lifelong immunity. Coronaviruses, on…
Read More You Got Your Shot(s). But How Long Will COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Last?On this season of “Skimm’d from the Couch,” meet the changemakers whose names you should know: Dara Treseder, Head of Global Marketing & Communications at Peloton Dr. Laura Forese, Chief Operating Officer of New York Presbyterian Hospital Kristen Welker, Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News and Co-Anchor of Weekend TODAY Alicia Garza, Principal at…
Read More Skimm’d from the CouchMarch 31, 20215:03 AM ET Lauren Sommer Purple sea urchins have exploded in recent years off California, covering the ocean floor in what divers describe as a “purple carpet.” And they devour kelp: the once-lush forests of seaweed that hugged the coastline are disappearing. Since 2014, 95 percent of the kelp have vanished across a…
Read More What is a Purple Sea Urchin (and why should you care)?Aly Walansky and Isabel Roy Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 But just how often do we need to shut off our smartphones? As opposed to how often you need to shut down your computer, your smartphone has a more hard and fast rule you should live by: once a week, shut it off, let it rest at least one minute, and…
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