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Progressive Democrats pushed for the inclusion of an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, higher federal unemployment payments and more generous stimulus checks eligibility in President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 rescue package. Although these progressive priorities were all included and passed in the original House version of the bill, the Senate stripped the federal minimum wage increase, declined to raise unemployment payments, and limited the number of Americans who were eligible for another round of stimulus checks....

Biden’s Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced on Thursday the administration would erase some $5.8 billion in student loans held by about 300,000 Americans with severe disabilities that prevent them from earning substantial income. “We’ve heard loud and clear from borrowers with disabilities and advocates about the need for this change and we are excited to follow through on it,” Cardona said. Many progressive Democrats have repeatedly demanded that Biden cancel all student debt....

MORE FANTASY BASEBALL: Top 25 for 2014 | RP Handcuffs | Join Fantasy Source Player: Albert Pujols 1B Ranking: No. 10 Projection: 524 ABs, .286 average, 29 HRs, 82 Rs, 92 RBIs, 0 SBs Why this is too optimistic: Pujols’ production has declined noticeably in each of the past three seasons, bottoming out at .258/.330/.437 last season. He’s battled nagging injuries the past couple years and wound up missing 63 games last year, primarily due to a foot injury....

Pie consumption was fifth on the list of nine football no-nos issued by William Juneau, the last coach to win it all (7-0) with Wisconsin in 1912. It was his first year on the job, too. And he, too, was a former Badger. The parallels are there. The pie better not be. MORE: Road Map to 2015 playoff | HENDERSON: Auburn scoreboard lights up the sky Also championship poison: Sleeping in on Sundays, dinners, and fussin’....

This might be a little jaded take on a $129, 5.8 quart air fryer that can make some decent chicken wings. But in the end, there are a lot of choices for this type of kitchen appliance—and does turning it into a tech gadget really make it any more appealing? Rather than whether this is the best cooking appliance, I’m more interested in the question, Will people actually want to use its smarts?...

Holmes’ defense attorneys, however, said she was just an entrepreneur who always believed the company’s blood-testing technology could be perfected. They also pointed out she was in an alleged abusive relationship that she said affected her decisions as CEO. “She chose to be dishonest,” Schenk said near the start of his closing arguments. “This choice was not only callous; it was criminal.” He spent three hours reviewing the testimony of 29 witnesses called by the prosecution, outlining the decisions Holmes made in her 15 years as the CEO....

The guide is seen addressing a crowd gathered near the statue at D.C.’s Lincoln Park in a YouTube video shared Friday. Carrying a sign that advertises Capital Buddy Tours (the URL dcblacktours.com leads to the touring company’s website), the guide uses a megaphone to argue for the memorial statue’s continued presence in the park. He insinuates that those who support its removal are not aware of the structure’s history, though members of the crowd can be heard refuting that suggestion in the video....

The incident was reported by the police through a Twitter feed that also recorded a protest that went throughout the night. Some 10 minutes before posting the picture of the dirt-filled casket, the police said that approximately 150 protesters had gathered outside the municipal building, where the Asheville Police Department and the Ashville Fire Department are located, in downtown Asheville. The police then directed itself to a crux of protesters in the city, who were shouting “Shut it down” and “Black lives matter” as they blocked an intersection....

Smalls noted that these are not the only demands, as others are listed on the TCOEW website. He also included making employees shareholders a part of the demands. Besides the demands starting with Bezos making changes for his employees, Smalls hopes that the organization will be able to adapted to keep attention and provide a platform for workers to share stories. “We absolutely believe in our demands 100 percent. This man controls so much wealth and power that he could end so many world crises, and he needs to start with his own employees,” Smalls said....

“Hey, hey, ho ho, this racist guy has got to go!” the crowd of around 250 people chanted, the Baltimore Brew reported, as a couple dozen protesters used ropes and chains to topple the monument in the Little Italy neighborhood. Reporter Louis Krauss shared a video of the moment protesters cheered after the statue of the Italian explorer broke into pieces as it fell from its pedestal. Protesters then took the parts and dumped them into the city’s Inner Harbor....

Nick Ochs, leader and founder of Proud Boys Hawaii, a chapter of the far-right group, has been charged with unlawful entry into restricted buildings or grounds after the violent mob consisting of Donald Trump supporters, QAnon conspiracy theorists and far-right nationalists attacked Congress in what lawmakers say was an attempted coup. During the deadly disorder on January 6, Ochs uploaded a picture of himself inside the building along with the caption: “hello from the Capital lol....

Proverbs and folk sayings about death, grief, and mourning from a variety of cultural traditions can sometimes speak the words you are unable to express yourself. Proverbs and sayings may be especially helpful after the loss of a loved one. They can comfort those who are mourning alone or help you as you write a eulogy or pen a condolence letter. They can be particularly useful when you are simply trying to find the right words and need a little inspiration....

PS5 backwards compatibility list - Which games don’t work According to the source, the majority of PS4’s 4,000-game library will run just fine, if not better, on the next-gen hardware. There is, however, a small list of titles that are classified as PS4-only games. As of October 9, here’s what that list looks like. To reiterate, these are just games that don’t work on PS5. DWVRAfro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume OneTT Isle of Man - Ride on the Edge 2Just Deal With It!...

GameStop is one of the only stores selling the new PS5 console in-store as opposed to online-only, and considering the experience that some gamers have had trying to buy the PS5 online, it’s no surprise that some are trying an alternative method. The PS5 is clearly in high demand—it has sold out at its presale, launch day, and later restocks almost instantly. While the elusive PS5 may be difficult to purchase due to the limited stock and high demand, some gamers think the consoles are being bought out online by bots, who then sell the consoles for a profit....

But it seems owners are finally putting their pets to work, by using them as bizarre backgrounds for product shots. A twitter user, called out of context cats, started a viral trend online, after using their white feline as the backdrop for a lipstick shoot. They shared a close-up of the Mac item on a luxe, furry background, alongside a second snap revealing it’s actually their pet. The very casual cat is lounging on a keyboard against a computer, with the lipstick on their tummy....

A recent Axios-Ipsos poll found 25 percent of people who think they had COVID-19 but never tested positive aren’t interested in being vaccinated. Without knowing if a person actually had COVID-19, there’s no way for health officials to accurately calculate the level of herd immunity or how many people could be susceptible to the virus. People who thought they had COVID-19 but weren’t sure if they did were more likely to resist vaccinations than those who confirmed their infection with a test....

James is largely expected to make a Madrid exit in the off-season, with Manchester United, Chelsea and AC Milan among those linked with a move. ‘I know Cristiano is angry, but I think he’ll stay’ The Colombia international made just 13 LaLiga starts for Madrid in 2016-17, leading to speculation over his future. Perez was full of praise for the 25-year-old, but said the club’s interests came first. “He is one of the best players in the world,” he told esRadio....

Common premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms like bloating, headaches, and moodiness usually start to improve a few days into your period when hormone levels start to rise again. This article will describe the causes of period bloating, as well as remedies to relieve it. Symptoms Period bloating is very common. In fact, over 90% of people who menstruate report experiencing symptoms like bloating before or during their periods. PMS symptoms can begin any time after your first menstrual period, but usually by your early 20s....

All this shows it’s now official: the environment has been big business worldwide for years, with giants like GE and WalMart firmly seated on the green bandwagon; now it is key to mass-market politics too. In America “there has been a sea change in public opinion,” says Anthony Leiserovitz, an expert on the politics of environmentalism at Yale. John Edwards has promised to end America’s oil addiction and to create a million new “green-collar” jobs in enviro-friendly industries....

The Croatia international has emerged as a top target for the Red Devils as they seek to bring added creativity and goal threat into the Old Trafford fold. Perisic has proven himself over several years in Germany and Italy, with his assist and goal tallies to be admired for a player operating on the flanks. Meulensteen believes it is those qualities which would make him a useful signing for United, with Jose Mourinho clearly in the market for greater attacking spark....