Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the State Department would “honor” the Trump administration’s “promise” earlier this week to begin the transition with the incoming Biden administration, weeks after suggesting the President would win a second term. “Those things that are required that the President has directed us to do in compliance with the decision…… MORE
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UK to pilot blood test that may detect 50 types of cancer
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is to pilot a simple blood test that may detect more than 50 types of cancer and, it is hoped, could help thousands of people by allowing the disease to be treated more successfully at an earlier stage. The Galleri blood test, developed by Californian healthcare company Grail, will…… MORE
‘The Mandalorian’ brings a major fan favorite into the ‘Star Wars’ live-action universe
The worst-kept secret in the “Star Wars” universe brought a huge fan favorite to “The Mandalorian” — moving the show further into the orbit of the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels,” while adding details about the merchandising bonanza alternately known until now as “Baby Yoda” and “The Child.” After…… MORE
Thanksgiving looked a little different this year. Here’s how people adapted across the country
Janet Fonesca typically enjoys Thanksgiving dinner at her parents’ home in Corpus Christi, Texas, with her three sisters, their spouses, her brother, 10 children, aunts, uncles, cousins — all under one roof. With the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending that Americans opt out of traveling this Thanksgiving because of the Covid-19 pandemic,…… MORE
Some restaurants hate delivery apps like Grubhub and Uber Eats. So they’re seeking out alternatives
If you visit Motorino Pizza’s website, you’ll be greeted with a plea: Don’t order through Seamless. “The worst thing that has ever happened to us is them,” said Mathieu Palombino, owner of the small New York City-based pizza chain. Palombino used to do just fine with his own delivery fleet, he said. But now, he…… MORE
Democrats deride ‘dark’ money, but a new analysis shows it helped boost Joe Biden
Democrats have denounced anonymous money in politics for years, but 2020 brought a tidal wave of it into the election to benefit their party. More than $320 million of so-called “dark money” helped boost Democrats in the White House and congressional races — more than double the anonymous dollars that aided Republicans in this year’s…… MORE
Mariah Carey has officially kicked off the Christmas season
Thanksgiving may be over, but it’s beginning to feel a whole lot like Christmas — thanks to Mariah Carey. The trailer for Carey’s upcoming Apple TV+ special, “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” debuted Friday and it may be the thing we need to get into the holiday spirit. Actress Tiffany Haddish narrates the special, which…… MORE
‘The Masked Singer’ reveals the legend behind Broccoli
The latest celebrity to be revealed on “The Masked Singer” is Paul Anka, who was hiding under a big head of Broccoli. For his final performance, Broccoli sang “Old Time Rock & Roll,” by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. In previous episodes he sang “House Is Rockin’”/”Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On,” by Stevie…… MORE
Courteney Cox recreates Monica’s infamous turkey dance from ‘Friends’
Monica’s turkey dance is one of the greatest “Friends” moments. It’s also when Chandler first tells her “I love you.” Courteney Cox, who plays Monica in case you’ve been in quarantine for over 20 years, took to Instagram to recreate the famous scene. “I’m feeling so thankful,” Cox said, joking that if she sees one…… MORE
The last dance or first blood? Mike Tyson returns to the ring to fight Roy Jones Jr.
When Mike Tyson was in his prime, he was described as “the baddest man on the planet.” A heavyweight boxing champion who thrashed his opponents into submission so quickly, many of them never even got to experience a seat on the corner stool — they were in and out of the ring in less than…… MORE
