Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity that will go through Aug. 15.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Israel, Hamas escalate heavy fighting with no end in sight
Five Israelis, including three women and a child, were killed by rocket fire Tuesday and early Wednesday, and dozens were wounded. The death toll in Gaza rose to 35 Palestinians, including 10 children.
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Sally Buzbee named executive editor of The Washington Post, the first woman to lead the newsroom
Buzbee, currently AP’s executive editor and senior vice president, will take over leadership of The Post’s nearly 1,000-person newsroom next month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Colonial Pipeline officials hope most service will be back by weekend
U.S. officials are seeking to soothe concerns about price spikes or damage to the economy from last week’s cyberattack on a major fuel pipeline
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Maine begins vaccinating youths as young as 12 against COVID-19
The effort will focus on schools, but parental consent is required, and national data show some reluctance to giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Why the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack matters
A cyberattack on a critical U.S. pipeline is sending ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure
Posted inHoroscope
Libra: Romance is on the rise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily VanCamp, 35; Domhnall Gleeson, 38; Tony Hawk, 53; Ving Rhames, 62. CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Condor, 24; Holly Valance, 38; Frances Fisher, 69; Eric Burdon, 80. Happy Birthday: Let your intuition lead the way. You cannot stop change, but you can make the most out of whatever […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Blood donations are still needed, helpful to many
Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had both COVID-19 vaccinations and am planning to donate blood. Would any of my immunity pass on to the person receiving my blood? — D.J. ANSWER: Although we may think that blood is taken out of the donor and given whole to the recipient, that almost never […]
Posted inDear Abby
Disabled son is left off wedding guest list
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my second husband for more than 15 years. My 30+-year-old son from my first marriage, who was born disabled, lives with us. He walks and talks, but cannot be left unattended. He also needs medication. He cannot read or write, but looks like he has no medical issues […]
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, May 11 COLLEGE BASEBALL 6 p.m. ACCN — UNC-Wilmington at NC State 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma St. at Oklahoma COLLEGE SOFTBALL 7 p.m. SECN — Southeastern Tournament: South Carolina vs. Auburn, First Round, Tuscaloosa, Ala. MLB BASEBALL 3:30 p.m. MLBN — Texas at San […]