A massive iceberg – larger than New York City – breaks off Antarctica
A massive iceberg broke off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf, British researchers announced. At 490 square miles, the berg is bigger than New York City, which is 302 square miles.
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A ‘space hurricane’ hovered above the North Pole for about 8 hours, study says
For the first time, scientists have spotted what they’re calling a “space hurricane” spinning above the North Pole, according to a new study.
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All our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says.
The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax with safety measures.
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/01/health/us-coronavirus-monday/index.html
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Myanmar protester mourns brother who lost life on the bloodiest day
In shock and grief, protester Ko Ko Aung Htet Naing and his mother mourn the loss of his twin brother, who was one of the victims on Myanmar’s deadliest day in the month-long military coup. CNN’s Ivan Watson reports.
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Rare Winston Churchill painting sold by Angelina Jolie smashes auction record
A rare Winston Churchill painting that was gifted to US President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and eventually made its way into actor Angelina Jolie’s collection has become the most expensive painting by the former British prime minister to sell at auction, fetching nearly £8.3 million ($11.5 million) after fees.
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/winston-churchill-christies-sale-auction-record/index.html
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21 Republican governors attack Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus bill for ‘penalizing’ their states
Twenty-one Republican governors and one Democrat are taking aim at a key component of President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill, arguing a proposed allocation of funds “punishes” states that did not fully lock down businesses amid the pandemic.
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Chinese vaccines sweep world, despite concerns
In what some are calling “vaccine diplomacy,” China is offering its vaccines to dozens of poorer nations around the world. But concerns over safety and efficacy, as well as a dearth of publicly available data also means many are suspicious. (March 2)
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Golden Globes’ biggest losers: Glenn Close, Frances McDormand and the voters
It may be an honor to be nominated, but people usually come to Hollywood awards shows to win. Sunday’s semi-virtual and very messy Golden Globes ceremony kicked off a strange pandemic awards season in Hollywood.
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What Kinds of Governments Exist?
One of the world’s earliest known works of literature is a poem about a king named Gilgamesh, who ruled a civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. King Gilgamesh oppressed his people, and in turn they appealed to the gods for help.
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Cuomo Agrees To AG’s Demands For Broad Investigation Powers
In a statement issued Sunday evening, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office signaled that he will relent to Attorney General Letitia James’s demands for specific powers to fully investigate sexual harassment allegations against him.
https://gothamist.com/news/cuomo-apology-letitia-james-referral-investigation
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