Pope Francis Ends Historic Trip at a Critical Moment for Iraq
ERBIL, Iraq — Pope Francis concluded on Monday a trip to Iraq that made history with every step and demonstrated that Iraq, still beset by violence and recovering from decades of war and mismanagement, was able to pull off a visit that would have posed a challenge for any country. “It’s huge. It’s huge,” President Barham Salih told The New York Times about the importance of the visit after seeing Francis off at Baghdad airport. For Iraqi officials, the visit was an affirmation of the country’s importance in the region, after years of isolation by Sunni Arab countries because of Iraq’s Shiite majority leadership. It was also a support for leaders who have expressed concern about how sectarian and political divisions have weakened the country.
Source:New York Times
March 08, 2021 17:15 UTC
Appropriations chair says review shows need for 'substantial investment' in Capitol security
The task force established to review security at the US Capitol released its final report Monday , which calls for sweeping changes to improve US Capitol Police's emergency response and multiple security enhancements around the Capitol complex. A Republican at the briefing asked the task force members if any evidence ever materialized showing a GOP member was involved in planning the attack. Honoré was tasked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in January to lead a review of Capitol security, following the deadly riot. The task force recommends funding for every congressional district office to be equipped with proper security systems, along with home security systems for members where warranted. 'Too slow and cumbersome'The task force takes aim at the multiple intelligence and communication failures from January 6.
Source:CNN
March 08, 2021 17:07 UTC
Best audiobooks to listen to now
A menace on the base paths, a strong batsman and commander of vast territory in the field, Bell and sometime teammates Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Mule Suttles and other talented Black players gave lie to biases major league officials and owners had about Black players. (Blackstone, Unabridged, 10 hours)The Gates of AthensConn Iggulden begins a new series with two Persian invasions of Greece in the 5th century B.C. In the first, the Athenians eventually demolished Persian King Darius the Great’s mighty army at the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. Spartan King Leonidas, now Athens’s ally, held the Persians off for two days at Thermopylae in 480 B.C. He also delivers vivid insights on the culture, social arrangements and material detail of Persia, Sparta and Athens.
Source:Washington Post
March 08, 2021 17:03 UTC
Twenty-somethings are finding their dream apartments on TikTok
New York (CNN Business) As vacant apartments pile up in big cities, real estate agents are increasingly turning to TikTok to match twenty-somethings with rentals that are a steal by pre-pandemic standards. City dwellers — or those aspiring to be one — often flock to sites such as StreetEasy, Zillow, Compass, Trulia and Craigslist for apartment listings. But some say they are finding apartments on TikTok, the addictive video-sharing app, where brokers can offer a more thorough viewing and prospective tenants can virtually tour multiple places in just a few minutes. With thousands of people leaving big cities , rents have fallen sharply during the pandemic. TikTok has an edge over real estate sites with its commenting feature, which can create a community and conversations around the listings.
Source:CNN
March 08, 2021 17:03 UTC
Boris Johnson Warns Covid Cases Could Rise Again After Schools Reopen
Johnson pointed towards Europe, where Covid cases have risen by around 9% in recent weeks, and warned that the UK has experienced similar increases after the continent in the past. The prime minister also appeared to reject suggestions that his “roadmap” to lifting lockdown in England could be accelerated as Covid cases, deaths and hospitalisations all continue to fall. “Don’t forget they are still very high by the standards of last year – we still have thousands of people in hospital with Covid. The deputy chief medical officer did however downplay suggestions schools may be forced to close again if new cases emerge. “It is really important when observing this that people think through the next three to four weeks, not the first one or two.”
Source:Huffington Post
March 08, 2021 17:03 UTC
Stephen Breyer adds 'respect' to his dissent of Amy Coney Barrett's first opinion
(CNN) Justice Amy Coney Barrett filed her first signed majority opinion last week, a momentous occasion for any new justice, and now she officially has the "respect" of the dissenting side. Under court tradition, a new justice is usually assigned a relatively uncontroversial opinion that is often, although not always, unanimous. Over 11 pages of tightly crafted judicial reasoning, Barrett ruled in favor of the federal government in a case brought by environmental groups seeking Environmental Protection Agency materials under an exception to the Freedom of Information Act. But eyebrows were raised when Justice Stephen Breyer, joined by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, not only dissented, but omitted a key word in his dissent. Except in the most fiery cases when a justice really thinks the majority has gone astray, he or she usually ends an opinion with some formulation of "I respectfully dissent."
Source:CNN
March 08, 2021 17:03 UTC
Defy Partners Adds Three Partners As It Looks To Bolster Seed And Incubation Strategies
(Left to right) Madison McIlwain, Kamil Saeid and Purvi Shah of Defy Partners. When Defy Partners founder Neil Sequeira was ready to expand the early-stage firm’s seed investing and incubator strategies, he didn’t have to look far to find the leadership team. Saeid officially joined the Defy team in February, and will soon focus on building out the firm’s existing “hatch and creation” strategy. McIlwain, an associate at the firm since early 2020, was also promoted to partner, to help build out the firm’s seed investing strategy. Defy also adds Bryan Goldberg, founder and CEO of Bustle Digital Group, who has helmed the online publishing company for eight years.
Source:Forbes
March 08, 2021 17:00 UTC
New York Jets Great Nick Mangold Tries To Find ‘Secret Sauce’ For Entrepreneurial Success
Former New York Jets Center, Nick Mangold has turned his passion for barbecue into a second career ... [+] with the launch of 'Mangold' 74 Barbecue Sauce.' Thus, Mangold 74 BBQ Sauce was born. However, there was a lot more to the barbecue sauce business than either Mangold or Spielman originally anticipated. It’s hard to sell someone barbecue sauce without giving someone the ability to taste it first. A percentage of proceeds from each bottle of Mangold 74 Barbecue Sauce sold benefits the foundation.
Source:Forbes
March 08, 2021 17:00 UTC
Best all-inclusive resorts: TripAdvisor's picks
Just check out TripAdvisor’s top all-inclusive resorts from the past year. Guests can enjoy four pools, access to kayaks, sailboats or pedal boats, and snorkel and scuba lessons from 5-star instructors. Lily Beach Resort & Spa on Huvahendhoo Island, MaldivesFor those who are looking for the quintessential Maldives experience, look no further than the Lily Beach Resort and Spa, where rooms float above crystal-clear waters. Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun in Cancun, MexicoWhen we say all-inclusive, there’s a high likelihood that Cancun comes to mind. PHOTO: TripAdvisor Ikos Dassia in Dassia, GreeceAnd TripAdvisor’s top all-inclusive resort according to travelers is…Ikos Dassia!
Source:CNN
March 08, 2021 16:56 UTC
Why Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry drew a staggering 17 million viewers
New York (CNN Business) Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was a cultural earthquake, with upwards of 17 million viewers measured by Nielsen's TV ratings scale. CBS, citing Nielsen data, said the two-hour special averaged 17.1 million viewers on Sunday night in the United States. In the fragmented US television landscape, 17 million viewers is a massive figure. For comparison's sake, CBS averaged 6.5 million viewers in prime time the previous Sunday night. The interview was also higher-rated than the most recent Emmys and Golden Globes award telecasts.
Source:CNN
March 08, 2021 16:52 UTC
Change The Game, Not The Players: Why Nobody Should Have To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Tibebu is a behavioral health strategist and consultant specializing in advancing frontier technologies and solutions to transform mental health, equity and access. Corporate America must change; the system is broken and must be fundamentally redesigned with equity at the center and eyes wide open. After all, it was my first time attempting any kind of digital health startup venture and I had minimal experience. Lisa Suennen“There’s no denying that most people, even men, experience imposter syndrome. But the best leaders are always curious and learning, because they've learned to turn their imposter syndrome into a tool for continual testing and growing.
Source:Forbes
March 08, 2021 16:41 UTC
Judge tosses suit over 'race-norming' in NFL dementia tests
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that challenged "race-norming" in dementia tests for retired NFL players, a practice that some say makes it harder for Black athletes to show injury and qualify for awards. The judge instead ordered the NFL and the lead lawyer in the overall $1 billion settlement to resolve the issue through mediation. That process would appear to exclude the Black players who sued. Both Henry and Davenport were denied awards but would have qualified had they been white, according to their lawsuit. He also wants to ensure that Black players denied awards for dementia get a chance to be reexamined.
Source:Fox News
March 08, 2021 16:41 UTC
Biggest private island in the Bahamas to be auctioned off
The largest private island in the Bahamas is for sale as demand for beachfront properties in the age of remote work continues to increase. The listing boasts "miles of private beaches to wander or a boutique resort with more than enough acreage to add an entire 18-hole golf course." PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT AVAILABLE TO RENT IN THE MALDIVES FOR $1MHigh-net-worth individuals have been on the hunt for private islands amid the new normal of remote work. "It’s clear that now is the time to find your personal paradise, and even build it." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Bahamas is ranked at a Level 3 ("COVID-19 High") by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Source:Fox News
March 08, 2021 16:41 UTC
Travel nurses typically see the country. During the last year, many saw the worst of the pandemic.
“We get to see parts of the country that are super beautiful and meet really incredible people and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences.”[I travel the country as a nurse. Brody Eick, 38, has lived in Palm Springs, Calif., for more than three years traveling among hospitals in the area. Before the pandemic, Hansen said, about 9,400 travel nurse jobs were open. Travel nurse Charlotte Loyd hikes at El Morro National Monument in Ramah, N.M., on Oct. 31, during a contract in Arizona. Travel nurse Skylar Wright explores Key Biscayne, Fla., on March 2.
Source:Washington Post
March 08, 2021 16:41 UTC
2021 Big West Conference men's basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Big West Conference men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The conference tournament starts March 9 and will run through March 13. Arinze Chidom, UC Riverside: Chidom played 18 games for UC Riverside this season. T.J. Starks, Cal State Northridge: Northridge might be the No. He led the conference with 21.6 points per game.
Source:Fox News
March 08, 2021 16:38 UTC