2020 in review on the Central Coast
2020 was an eventful year- from the COVID-19 pandemic, to murder investigations and graduate student strikes. These are some of the top stories…
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Tom Hanks reveals he shaved his head for a role, and he’s not thrilled
Tom Hanks has a new hairdo — that is to say, no hair at all. The 64-year-old actor (very briefly) revealed his new look during an appearance…
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2020 In Review Fast Facts
Here is a look back at the events of 2020. Notable US Events January 2 – In the face of warnings from the Pentagon that a hold on military aid…
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Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani handed three-match ban by FA over social media post
Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been handed a three-match ban and fined £100,000 ($136,594) by the English Football Association in…
Continue Reading Samuel Little, believed to be America’s worst serial killer, dies at age 80
Samuel Little, believed to be the most prolific serial killer in American history, has died at age 80, the California Department of Corrections and…
Continue Reading FBI investigating after hospital says worker intentionally removed vaccine from fridge
A Wisconsin hospital worker is accused of intentionally removing 57 vials of Covid-19 vaccine from a refrigerator overnight last week, an action that…
Continue ReadingHedge fund Alden Global seeks to buy Tribune Publishing
Alden Global Capital, the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing, said Thursday it offered to take full control of the newspaper chain in a deal…
Continue ReadingStimulus payments to Americans are on the way, government says
Americans can expect to start seeing $600 in their bank accounts immediately as the federal government’s second round of stimulus payments is…
Continue ReadingFact-checking Sen. Rubio’s criticism of Dr. Fauci
Just a week after Sen. Marco Rubio was criticized for getting the coronavirus vaccine ahead of some front-line workers, the Florida Republican is…
Continue ReadingTarget recalls infant and toddler clothes because of a possible choking hazard
Target is recalling some infant and toddler clothes because of snaps that could be a choking hazard. The snaps on the Cloud Island infant rompers and…
Continue Reading A redesigned South Carolina flag was scrapped after residents made fun of its palmetto tree
South Carolinians are fiercely proud of the state’s iconic indigo-blue flag, with its thin crescent and lush palmetto. So when a commission of…
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Why streaming sites became 2020’s concert venue
As the pandemic brought most live concerts to a halt in 2020, audiences increasingly saw top artists turn to streaming sites to share their music and…
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2020 fue un año terrible para Europa. Es poco probable que 2021 sea mucho mejor
Londres (CNN) — Te costaría encontrar a alguien en Europa que no se sienta feliz de ver el final de 2020. El covid-19, el brexit y la carnicería…
Continue ReadingWhat Times Square will look like after the pandemic
New York City tourism and real estate officials are hoping Thursday night’s New Year’s Eve celebration will mark a turning point for…
Continue Reading Murió atropellado por un carro exmilitar protagonista de video viral en TikTok
(CNN Español) — El Sistema Nacional de Emergencias, SNE 911, confirmó que Esdras Laínez murió la noche de este miércoles embestido por un…
Continue Reading Couples who meet on dating apps are keen for commitment, study finds
People who meet their partners on dating apps often have stronger long-term relationship goals — contrary to the idea that technology…
Continue Reading Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief said he will release bodycam footage Thursday
Minneapolis police said they would release body camera footage Thursday of a fatal shooting that happened during a traffic stop — the…
Continue Reading Las fiestas de Año Nuevo son un «sueño para coronavirus». Esta es la razón por la que son especialmente peligrosas
(CNN) — Sí, 2020 fue en gran parte un desastre. Nadie te culpa por querer que llegue el año nuevo. Pero celebrar de la manera incorrecta podría…
Continue ReadingUS gas prices end the year near a pandemic-era high
This is normally the time of the year that gas prices fall to their low point. Not this year. Gas prices are now close to their highest point since…
Continue ReadingCongresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar tests positive for Covid-19
Florida Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar said Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to attend the…
Continue Reading OPINIÓN | El 2020 trajo grandes penas a EE.UU., pero también un gran triunfo
Nota del editor: Jorge Dávila Miguel es licenciado en Periodismo desde 1973 y ha mantenido una carrera continuada en su profesión hasta la fecha.…
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LeBron James celebrates scoring milestone on 36th birthday
As if there was any doubt, LeBron James celebrated his 36th birthday in style. Not only did he top score for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 121-107…
Continue Reading Follow the New Year around the world
People around the world are beginning to wave goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021. The Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati were the…
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Pope Francis to miss New Year’s Eve masses due to sciatic pain
Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a…
Continue Reading In a year that looked nothing like others, it was the little things that helped us cope
After years of persistence and hard work, Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos was at the peak of her professional career when the coronavirus pandemic hit: the…
Continue Reading La administración Trump toma medidas para designar a Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo en los próximos días
(CNN) — La administración Trump tomará medidas para designar a Cuba como Estado Patrocinador del Terrorismo en los próximos días como un…
Continue Reading ‘Cobra Kai’ kicks up the nostalgia as Season 3 lands on Netflix
After a pair of seasons streaming on YouTube’s premium tier, “Cobra Kai” was picked up by Netflix, where those episodes found an…
Continue ReadingAnother 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week
Another 787,000 Americans filed first-time claims for jobless benefits during the Christmas week, factoring in seasonal adjustments, the Labor…
Continue Reading Want good luck in the new year? Make yourself a lemon pig
At the end of the dank, dark tunnel that was 2020 comes light — a bright yellow, pungent light with toothpick legs and a penny in its mouth.…
Continue Reading Dr. Drew Pinsky, who apologized for downplaying coronavirus, says he has Covid-19
Dr. Drew Pinsky has Covid-19. He shared the news on his Instagram but says he’s on the mend. “Thanks for checking in on me, I appreciate…
Continue ReadingThese 20 states will raise their minimum wage by January 1
Come Friday, many low-wage workers across the US are getting a pay bump. Twenty states are raising their minimum wage rates — some by pennies,…
Continue ReadingTesco and Pizza Hut ‘shamed’ for not paying the UK minimum wage
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco underpaid almost 80,000 of its workers, the UK government has revealed, as it “named and…
Continue Reading The full lyrics to ‘Auld Lang Syne’ so you don’t mumble your way through it
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices all over the world will resurrect the centuries-old tradition of singing “Auld…
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Why Josh Hawley’s move could endanger Senate Republicans
Senators are still blocking an immediate and final vote to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act,…
Continue ReadingThese five patents offer hints about what an Apple car could look like
Talk of a possible Apple car is back. Apple hasn’t commented publicly on its plans for the project, nicknamed Titan, so it’s not clear…
Continue Reading La congresista electa por Florida María Elvira Salazar da positivo por covid-19
(CNN) — La congresista electa por Florida María Elvira Salazar dijo el jueves que dio positivo por covid-19 y que no podrá asistir a la ceremonia…
Continue Reading Murió exmilitar protagonista de video viral por baile en TikTok atropellado por un carro
(CNN Español) — El Sistema Nacional de Emergencias, SNE 911, confirmó que Esdras Laínez murió la noche de este miércoles embestido por un…
Continue Reading La Justicia argentina ordena que el exvicepresidente Boudou vuelva a la cárcel
(CNN Español) — La Justicia de Argentina ordenó que el exvicepresidente Amado Boudou regrese a la cárcel por el denominado caso Ciccone, según…
Continue Reading Astronaut Terry Virts shares an ‘insider’s guide’ to life in space
Cutting the hair of another astronaut on the International Space Station is one of the most stressful things US Air Force Col. Terry Virts has ever…
Continue ReadingBiden’s inaugural committee hosting national memorial for Covid-19 victims on January 19
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee on Thursday announced that it is hosting a national memorial to remember and honor the lives…
Continue ReadingNikki Haley Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Republican governor of South Carolina. Personal…
Continue Reading Ken Jennings of ‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for insensitive tweets
Ken Jennings has offered an apology regarding “unartful and insensitive things” he’s tweeted. The past tweets resurfaced after it…
Continue Reading A Black musician’s son was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s iPhone. She disputes his account and accusations of racism
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, December 31
This year has upended so much in modern life that even New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight will be different, downscaled or canceled due to…
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US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…
Continue Reading What happened when two virtual strangers booked an Airbnb together
The prospect of finding true love during a global pandemic seems almost impossible, especially if you’re stuck in lockdown and hate dating…
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Make a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…
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5 things to know for December 31: Coronavirus, transition, stimulus, Brexit, Yemen
New year, new pay: Starting January 1 (tomorrow!), 20 states will raise their minimum wage. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…
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Backpacking is a rite of passage for many travelers. Covid could end it forever
Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world,…
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