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NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector emp...

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all NYC employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their in-person workers under new rules announced on Monday. The vaccine mandate for private businesses...

President Biden announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olymp...

On Monday, the White House announced a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in China in a show of protest over human rights issues. The move means President Joe Biden and other American...

Former Kansas Senator Bob Dole dies at 98

Former U.S. senator and Republican presidential and vice presidential candidate Bob Dole died on Sunday at 98 years old. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, named after his wife, announced that Dole died in his sleep...

Ten aboard Norwegian Cruise Line ship test positive for COIV...

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that ten passengers and crew members aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian Breakaway returned to New Orleans on Sunday after a weeklong cruise....

Kim Kardashian West to receive ‘Fashion Icon’ honor at 2...

Kim Kardashian West has been chosen to receive the ‘Fashion Icon’ honor at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, which is set to air on NBC and E! Tuesday from the Barker Hangar in Santa...

Sony drops first-look trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Across The ...

Sony unveiled the title and first-look teaser for the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, dubbed Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One). The title implies the film will serve as the first installation of a two-part...

Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline join Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘D...

Apple TV+ announced it has ordered the series Disclaimer, starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. Alfonso Cuarón will write, direct and executive produce all episodes of the series; Blanchett is also an executive producer. ...

Trevor Noah to host 2022 Grammy Awards in January

The Recording Academy and CBS announced that The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will host the 2022 Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, 2021 in Los Angeles. Noah, 37, previously hosted the 63rd Grammy Awards,...