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Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico
Read full article: Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto RicoKamala Harris devoted much of her final full day on the campaign trail to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania, a swing state that Democrats consider part of their โblue wallโ in the Electoral College.
Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem
Read full article: Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthemTaylor Swift got her singing career started by performing the national anthem at sporting events as a young child and teenager.
โWoolly delinquentsโ celebrate Charlesโ coronation in yarn
Read full article: โWoolly delinquentsโ celebrate Charlesโ coronation in yarnSheathing the 29 posts that circle the community pond with their knitted and crocheted creations, a group of women in a village west of London has recreated the cast of characters set to attend the coronation of King Charles III.
Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss out
Read full article: Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss outBedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, itโs a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.
US will make large firms give paid time off for vaccinations
Read full article: US will make large firms give paid time off for vaccinationsCompanies with at least 100 workers will be required to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and paid sick leave if they have side effects from the shots.
13 childrenโs books my family is obsessed with at the moment
Read full article: 13 childrenโs books my family is obsessed with at the momentIโm not always the best โget on the floor and playโ kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, Iโll drop what Iโm doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.
COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
Read full article: COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progressCOVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Bidenโs argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
Queen's cousin accused of willingness to sell Kremlin access
Read full article: Queen's cousin accused of willingness to sell Kremlin accessAn investigative report by British media says that Queen Elizabeth IIโs cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, was willing to use his royal status for personal profit and to seek favors from Russiaโs President Vladimir Putin.
17 picture books youโve never heard of, but that your kids will love
Read full article: 17 picture books youโve never heard of, but that your kids will loveWho doesnโt love โBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?โ (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.
Libyan man sentenced to life for deadly UK park stabbings
Read full article: Libyan man sentenced to life for deadly UK park stabbingsA Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the ruthless and brutal attack. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)LONDON โ A Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the โruthless and brutalโ attack. Although he admitted the killings, Saadallah denied being motivated by an ideological cause or doing significant planning for the attack.
New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights
Read full article: New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)GENEVA โ Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA. โThe idea is to protect female players before, during and after childbirth,โ FIFA chief legal officer Emilio Garcia said on a conference call. The rules are expected to be approved by the FIFA Council next month and would take effect on Jan. 1. โWe think these rules are part of common sense,โ he said of the move, which follow International Labor Organization standards on compensating maternity leave. At least eight weeks of the 14-week minimum maternity leave must be after the player gives birth.
Libyan man admits stabbing murders of 3 friends in UK park
Read full article: Libyan man admits stabbing murders of 3 friends in UK parkLONDON โ A 26-year-old Libyan man pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday for stabbing three friends to death as they sat in an English city park. Khairi Saadallah admitted to three counts of murder and three of attempted murder for the June 20 attack in Reading, 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of London. James Furlong, 36, David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, were enjoying a warm Saturday evening in the city's Forbury Gardens park when they were stabbed. Each died from a single stab wound. The judge set a sentencing hearing for the week of Dec. 7.
Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 months
Read full article: Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 monthsTottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan gestures to her teammates during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Morgan came on as a 69th minute substitute, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)LONDON โ Supported by her baby daughter in the stands, American superstar Alex Morgan made her debut in English soccer on Saturday. Morgan came on as a substitute in the 69th minute for Tottenham in a 1-1 draw against Reading in the Womenโs Super League. She didn't manage to score in her first match in around 15 months, having given birth to Charlie in May.
Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss out
Read full article: Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss outFive nights a week, the girls, who are two of five siblings, read to whomever would like to listen on Facebook Live. We thought it may be beneficial for children who dont get this luxury, a post on the girls Facebook page reads. When they presented their mom with the idea to read on Facebook Live, even though she doesnt want them to be on social media, she agreed it would be a great, positive way to help light the world. The girls Facebook page Zaria X Hailey has quickly grown to more than 10,000 followers. For parents who don't want their kids on Facebook or Instagram, the girls also post their stories on their YouTube page.