LOS ANGELES (AP) – Britney Spears on Tuesday asked a court to keep her father from the broad control over her life and career he has maintained for most of the last 12 years. In documents submitted by her judge-appointed lawyer giving a rare public air to the wishes of …
Read More »Coin shortages affect retailers, washing machines, toothpicks
The national shortage of coins has been an unusual side effect of the pandemic. Among his victims? Vendors, washing machines and even the dental fairy. The Federal Reserve announced in June that the coin supply system was severely disrupted by the pandemic. Although there are still enough coins, they do …
Read More »2 men accused in 2002 of the murder of Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC
FIL – Jam Master Jay, aka Jason Mizell, a member of hip-hop pioneers Run-DMC, is seen in Los Angeles in this February 25, 2002, stock photo. Two suspects have been charged in the murder of Jam Master Jay, who has so far been one of New York City’s most notorious …
Read More »Virus pandemic that affects air travel as carriers struggle
In an effort to survive, airlines are desperately trying to convince a convincing audience that measures such as mandatory face masks and hospital-class air filters sitting in an airplane are safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic. It does not work. Research indicates that instead of becoming …
Read More »Japan’s economy is shrinking at a record high, plagued by pandemics
TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s economy shrank in April-June at an annual rate of 27.8%, the worst contraction on record since the coronavirus pandemic hit consumers and traders, according to government data released Monday . The Cabinet Office reported that Japan’s preliminary seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product, as GDP, the …
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