Month: February 2021
Breakout ‘Borat’ star Maria Bakalova conquers Hollywood
The 24-year-old Bulgarian actress is up for a Golden Globe, a SAG award and a Critics Choice award, and is generating some Oscar buzz
Read MoreSacha Baron Cohen: An outrageous comic with a serious point, and 2 Globes nods
The Jewish comedian has received two nominations for Sunday’s awards – for his roles as Kazakh reporter Borat and as a US political activist in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Read MoreSenate Democrats move immediately to “Plan B” on minimum wage – CBS News
Senate Democrats move immediately to “Plan B” on minimum wage CBS News Senate parliamentarian strikes down minimum wage hike in latest COVID-19 relief bill CBS This Morning Sanders, Hawley Want to Force Big Companies to Pay $15 an Hour—Here’s How They’d Do
Read MoreCrown prince’s actions in Khashoggi killing leave Saudi fund vulnerable, ex-Obama official says – CNBC
Crown prince’s actions in Khashoggi killing leave Saudi fund vulnerable, ex-Obama official says CNBC US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving operation that killed Khashoggi CNN US intel: Saudi Crown Prince approved Khashoggi operation CNN Opinion | President Biden Lets
Read More3 key takeaways from Friday’s CPAC event: Speakers stand behind Trump – ABC News
3 key takeaways from Friday’s CPAC event: Speakers stand behind Trump ABC News CPAC speakers shower Trump with praise CNN Is Trump the GOP’s future? Here’s what CPAC attendees think Fox News Trump at CPAC foments 2022 GOP primary wars | TheHill The Hill
Read MoreStroll among the humble cyclamen on a not-so-humble jaunt in the Judean Hills
From brilliantly blooming buds to scenic views and unusual and entertaining recreation areas, KKL-JNF’s US Independence Park between Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh is not to be missed
Read MoreHouse passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
Bill provides $1,400 payments to individuals, extends emergency unemployment benefits; two Democrats vote with Republicans against plan
Read More6 Copenhagen investors share their outlook on investing in 2021
While Denmark and Copenhagen don’t often come up as a destination for European startups, it has a thriving local tech scene that’s home to some of the better startup conferences. After all, who doesn’t want to visit Copenhagen? A highly
Read MoreRepublicans Grapple With Raising the Minimum Wage
The politics of a $15 minimum wage are increasingly muddled, but some Republicans are gravitating toward a higher base pay, citing the economic needs of working-class Americans.
Read MoreFederal Scientists Plead for Pandemic Controls as Infection Declines Stall
“Now is not the time to relax restrictions,” the C.D.C. director, Rochelle Walensky, said, pointing to a leveling of coronavirus infections as governors move to lift pandemic restrictions.
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