House Democrats on the Appropriations Committee introduced a bill Tuesday to keep the federal government running and suspend the debt ceiling past the 2022 midterms. Democratic leaders warned they will insert a measure raising the country’s debt ceiling into a bill to fund government operations in an effort to push Republicans on passing both, but …
Monthly Archives: September 2021
President Biden urges unity to end COVID-19, expresses hope to avoid ‘new Cold War’ during his address at United Nations General Assembly
In his first address to the United Nations, President Joe Biden has urged global unity through “a decisive decade for our world”. Reaffirming his support for democracy and diplomacy, Mr Biden said: “We must work together like never before.” At a gathering of the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Biden addressed …
‘The Real’ host Jeannie Mai expecting first child with husband Jeezy
‘The Real’ host Jeannie Mai announced on the show that she is expecting her first child with her husband, rapper Jeezy. The 42-year-old Mai shared: “I can definitely say that our Real fam is growing, and it’s been really hard to keep all of these secrets for you guys because we had so much to …
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‘Sex & The City’ star Willie Garson dies at age 57
Actor Willie Garson, best known for his role in HBO’s ‘Sex and the City’, has died. He was 57. Garson died on Tuesday afternoon following a short illness; he was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Garson played Stanford Blatch – the best friend of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw — on …
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‘Hit Me with Your Best Shot’: Local Parody Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination
Northern Light Health has released a parody video encouraging Mainers to get vaccinated. At the beginning of the video, opening credits say two nurses, a doctor, a pharmacist and a Chief Strategy officer “took inspiration from the Maine CDC to encourage vaccination.” They video, a parody of Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” …
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Human Remains Found at Lewiston Solid Waste Facility
The Maine State Police received a call this morning, Sept. 21, from an individual reporting the discovery of human remains at the solid waste facility on River Road in Lewiston. Detectives from both the Lewiston Police Department and Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – South responded to interview witnesses and secure the scene. Officials …
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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine in lower dosage is safe and effective in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is effective for children ages 5 to 11, and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. For elementary school-aged kids, Pfizer tested a much lower dose, equal …
U.S. to allow vaccinated foreign travelers back into the country with proof of negative COVID-19 test
The White House announced Monday that the U.S. will begin allowing foreign travelers into the country in November if they provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test. The new policy will replace various restrictions that have been in effect since last year, which barred U.S. entry for foreign travelers if they’d spent any …
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga to star in three new television specials; share new music video for “Love for Sale”
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will appear together for three new specials that will air on CBS, MTV and Paramount+. The new deal ties in with Bennett and Gaga’s forthcoming album, ‘Love for Sale.’ The first TV special, ‘One Last Time: An Evening with Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett,’ will air Nov. 28 at 8 …
‘Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy signs Netflix deal for film and television
Schitt’s Creek co-creator and star Dan Levy has signed a new deal with Netflix. Netflix said in a press release that Levy, 38, will write and produce new film and TV projects for the streaming service. Netflix head of global film Scott Stuber and Netflix head of global series Bela Bajaria said: “Dan Levy is …
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