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San Francisco Unified School District Board pauses its plan to rename 44 of its schools to focus on reopening

The head of San Francisco’s public school system said the plan to rename dozens of its schools after controversial public figures will be pushed to the backburner as the district focuses solely on school reopening.

Chief of Cherokee Nation asks Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

The principal chief of the Cherokee Nation has asked Jeep to stop using the tribe’s name on its SUVs.

After GameStop fiasco, momentum builds for $800 billion tax

Uncle Sam is in search for a pot of gold that could ease the pain of trillion-dollar deficits. And some believe Wall Street might just have the answer.

6 takeaways from Merrick Garland’s confirmation hearing

Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s attorney general nominee, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, vowing to preserve the integrity of the Justice Department and to fully prosecute the “heinous” crimes committed during the atta…

NJ governor signs law decriminalizing marijuana use for those 21 and up

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed bills to legalize and regulate marijuana use for those 21 and older, decriminalize possession of limited amounts of marijuana and clarify marijuana and cannabis use and possession penalties for those younger…

The Point: AOC’s stunning political power

Last Thursday, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) announced her plan to raise money to help victims of the extreme weather — and power grid failure — in Texas.

Peloton is releasing a cheaper treadmill. It’s still $2,495

Peloton is releasing a lower-priced treadmill to become more than a purveyor of high-end stationary-bikes.

Minnesota priest auctions off baseball card collection for charity

Father John Ubel has been collecting baseball cards for 50 years. Now, he is stepping up to the plate and auctioning off his most valuable cards to raise money for grade school scholarships in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Time-lapse video shows 139-year-old Victorian home moved to new address in San Francisco

This time-lapse video shows a 139-year-old, two-story Victorian style home being moved to a new address in San Francisco, California.

     

Britain rolls out plan to ease lockdown despite variant; California, Texas report fewer hospitalizations: Latest COVID-19 updates

The U.S. will likely surpass 500,000 deaths Monday. Britain unveils plan to unwind one of the world’s strictest lockdowns. Latest COVID-19 news.

     

Two senators join Manchin in opposing Biden budget pick Neera Tanden, putting nomination in peril

Neera Tanden has come under fire during the confirmation process for her past tweets and statements criticizing lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

     

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