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— Mark Halperin (@MarkHalperin) February 27, 2021
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My story this morning…. https://t.co/DLzcfUR0G4
— Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) February 27, 2021
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
Biden’s Pledge of Equitable Vaccines Awaits Boost by More Shots
Check out the Reuters video of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Poland being used to help people recover from COVID-19 a polish salt mine.
President Biden answered pool reporter’s question about whether US will punish the crown prince of Saudi Arabia for Khashoggi murder. “There will be an announcement on Monday…” He and @FLOTUS are spending the rest of weekend in Wilmington. pic.twitter.com/1dnyajnqdi
— Kelly O’Donnell (@KellyO) February 27, 2021
House passes $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, sends it to Senate
Tolday, President Biden will speak on the American Rescue Plan.
Myanmar Ambassador Fired After Extraordinary Rebuke Of The Military Before The U.N.
Mexico is vaccinating its poorest citizens first — against the advice of health experts
Tunisia’s main party holds street protest, escalating government row
Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed
Around the world on The Duck today with stops in Myanmar, Mexico, Tunisia and Nigeria.
Pompeo to CPAC: Trump Administration ‘Bold And Fearless’ Defenders
‘Blame Trump’ defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot
Trump’s tax documents are with New York prosecutors. But the clock is ticking.
The five biggest moments of CPAC’s first full day of events
If you’re a Republican-leaning duck in Orlando, be sure to swing by CQuack this weekend.
SEC Suspends Trading in 15 Stocks That Got Hyped on Social Media
Stripe Is Seeking More Funding as Valuation Takes Off
American consumer spending jumped in January thanks to stimulus checks
Is GameStop just the tip of the social media stock hacking movement?
At “America First” conference U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona just spoke at, host Nicholas Fuentes says to cheers that if America “loses its white demographic core and if it loses its faith in Jesus Christ, then this is not America any more.”
— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) February 27, 2021
F.B.I. Said to Have Singled Out Potential Assailant in Capitol Officer’s Death
As fractures emerge among Proud Boys, experts warn of a shift toward extremist violence
Is it possible that we are getting less safe each day?
South Dakota AG acknowledged web surfing on his phone minutes before fatal crash
Amid the Scandals, Cuomo’s Enemies Are Ready to Unleash a Decade of Resentment
“Danger Warning”: Women Say Madison Cawthorn Harassed Them in College
Very interested to see if earmarks break the GOP unanimity we saw with COVID relief.
INBOX: McConnell backs Biden on Syria strike. pic.twitter.com/s1clImg0Ca
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 26, 2021
(Op-Ed) President Biden Lets a Saudi Murderer Walk
Former SolarWinds CEO blames intern for ‘solarwinds123’ password leak
Syria, the Saudis and SolarWinds. A Saturday trifecta no administration wants to wrestle with…
Drones using AI to track rare Maui dolphins
Killer whales v great white sharks
A third of all food in the U.S. gets wasted. Fixing that could help fight climate change.
Private planes, mansions, and superyachts: What gives billionaires such a massive carbon footprint
What’s Missing in the Electric-Vehicle Revolution: Enough Places to Plug In
Wasted food is something this duck has been paying attention to on a micro-level, but it is the macro problem that so daunts us environmentally and socially.
White House and press are at odds over plan to charge reporters for coronavirus testing
New York Times Columnist David Brooks Blogged For Facebook Corporate Site
Facebook launches BARS, a TikTok-like app for creating and sharing raps
Michael Tubbs on disinformation, racism, and news deserts
The piece on Michael Tbbs is a must-read.
Artificial intelligence has a problem with grammar
What Happens When Facebook Slows the News Flow
Bias, disrespect, and demotions: Black employees say Amazon has a race problem
Don’t normally post a review, but earbuds that stay put are worth their weight in gold.
New Morehouse College Program Encourages Black Men To Complete Unfinished Degrees
Influencers Find Welcome in Paradise, While the Rest of Us Watch From Lockdown
Actually, men have a hard time getting hired in female-dominated roles, too
Interesting story from Fast Company. Discrimination (of course, I guess) goes both ways.
Dog's panting soothes a newborn baby 😄 pic.twitter.com/HMSnFkCtEv
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 26, 2021
Nestlé’s AI-Powered Virtual Human Is Here to Answer Your Cookie-Baking Questions
Best baby rocker EVER!
