The daily show Host Trevor Noah checked in Tuesday with Tucker Carlson, “mom’s haircut model and primetime Fox News star.” The night before, Carlson finally addressed the controversy surrounding his show’s lead writer, Blake Neff, who was fired by Fox for a history of racist, misogynistic, and homophobic online posts. …
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Japanese government to include CBDC in official economic plan
The Japanese government is expected to include consideration of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in its official economic plan. The news comes 10 days after the Bank of Japan’s announcement that it will start experimenting with the digital yen to verify its viability from a technical perspective. According to …
Read More »European stocks rise on optimism about coronavirus vaccine
European stocks rose on Wednesday when investors drew positive results from initial trials of an experimental coronavirus vaccine produced by modern biotech firm (MRNA). The possible vaccine, developed by researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sparked a promising immune response and seemed safe in 45 …
Read More »Pregnant YouTuber Nicole Thea died with an unborn child after a “heart attack”
Youtuber Nicole Thea and her unborn child died of a possible heart attack, her family said. Nicole, who was eight months pregnant with their first child, and her boyfriend Jeffery Frimpong, the street dancer Global Boga, were expecting a baby they had already named Reign. The Instagram influencer had complained …
Read More »Why aren’t single-jet commercial aircraft just around the corner?
Why do commercial aircraft have two or more engines? Why do airlines not operate single-engine aircraft for short-haul routes or low-demand areas? Let’s explore the paradox of commercial single-engine jet aircraft. A single light aircraft with a jet engine. Why don’t commercial aircraft follow the same path? Photo: Cirrus aircraft …
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