Month: April 2021

Nabbing Tickets is a Rollercoaster Rush for Disneyland Fans

April 16, 2021
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Disneyland fans are flocking to their keyboards to nab reservations for the opening days of Disneyland in an effort they say has proved time consuming and stressful. “It was obscene,” said Disneyland devotee Nikki Melland, who said it took hours to secure her desired dates. “It was insane, for sure.” Disneyland will reopen April 30…

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Deep Dive (April 16): More Justices? Debate Around Democrats’ Plan to Expand Supreme Court

April 16, 2021
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Democratic legislators introduced a bill Thursday that would add four seats to the U.S. Supreme Court. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, while she’s not ruling out the expansion, she will not bring the bill to a vote for now. But House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says the Democrats’ proposal should scare every single American. The…

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Orange County’s Vaccine App is Voluntary, Says Health Official

April 16, 2021
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After an uproar of 215 public commenters spoke during a recent Orange County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, county officials are reiterating to the public that the upcoming vaccine verification program is voluntary. “I really respect people’s freedom to voice whatever their opinion is, whether it be anti-mask, or anti-vaccine because that’s the beauty of our country…you have a freedom of…

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Orange County’s Vaccine App is Voluntary, Says Health Boss

April 16, 2021
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After an uproar of 215 public commenters spoke during a recent Orange County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, county officials are reiterating to the public that the upcoming vaccine verification program is voluntary. “I really respect people’s freedom to voice whatever their opinion is, whether it be anti-mask, or anti-vaccine because that’s the beauty of our country…you have a freedom of…

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Castro Era in Cuba to End as Raul Confirms He’s Retiring

April 16, 2021
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HAVANA—Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation at its congress that kicked off on Friday, ending six decades of rule by himself and older brother Fidel. In a speech opening the four-day event, Castro, 89, said the new leadership were party loyalists with decades…

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Biden Seeks Unity With Japan’s Suga Against China at First White House Summit

April 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on Friday sought to present a united front with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to counter an increasingly threatening China as the U.S. leader held his first face-to-face White House summit since taking office. China topped the agenda, underscoring Japan’s central role in U.S. efforts to face down Beijing. The two leaders…

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Trump Ally Vernon Jones Announces Run for Georgia Governor

April 16, 2021
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Democrat-turned-Republican and former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones is launching a 2022 bid for governor of Georgia against incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp, who lost favor with former President Donald Trump and many in the Republican Party over his state’s handling of the Nov. 3 presidential election. Jones made the announcement on Friday from Liberty Plaza in…

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Oil Finishes Are Easy to Apply to Wood

April 16, 2021
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Dear James: We just bought an older house with lots of natural woodwork. Can we sand it down and refinish it with another natural oil finish? What are some tips to apply the finish? —Tammy V. Dear Tammy: Staying with a natural oil finish is a good idea both for its original attractiveness and the…

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Hollywood Demonstration For Daunte Wright Ends in Unrest

April 16, 2021
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—A Hollywood rally April 15 meant to show solidarity for Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Minnesota man fatally shot by police, ended in violence. The 8:30 p.m gathering, near Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street, included about 150 people circled around an empty concrete fountain. Plastic flowers and candles lined the fountain, where a large photo…

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‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor Helen McCrory Dies of Cancer at 52

April 16, 2021
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British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died “peacefully at home” after a “heroic battle with cancer.” “She died as she lived….

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