Monday, March 8, 2021

Man arrested in Capitol Hill attack was reportedly bodyguard for Trump confidant Roger Stone

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Two men wanted in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol were arrested over the weekend, including one who reportedly served as a bodyguard to former president Donald Trump's longtime political confidant Roger Stone, U.S. authorities said Monday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/arrests-capital-attack-roger-stone-bodyguard-1.5941811?cmp=rss

Boris Johnson, royal watchers react following revealing Harry and Meghan interview

Britain Meghan and Harry Interview

Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/harry-meghan-oprah-interview-reaction-1.5940964?cmp=rss

Once you've been vaccinated: U.S. releases recommended do's and don'ts

Virus Outbreak Vaccinating Floridas Seniors

Here's a glimpse of what life might look like in the next phase of mass-vaccination against COVID-19, a peek at a future where people are increasingly immune to the deadly virus.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/once-you-ve-been-vaccinated-u-s-releases-recommended-do-s-and-don-ts-1.5941161?cmp=rss

Honouring women of the world on International Women's Day

Kamala Harris sworn in as US vice president

March 8 is International Women's Day, which marks the achievements of women and raises awareness about social, economic, cultural and political inequalities and hardships.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/honouring-women-of-the-world-on-international-women-s-day-1.5940869?cmp=rss

Romanian soccer ref banned for season over inappropriate word to describe Black coach

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Romanian soccer referee Sebastian Coltescu was suspended for the season after making "inappropriate" comments about a Black coach at a Champions League game, UEFA ruled on Monday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/sebastian-coltescu-ban-uefa-black-coach-1.5940892?cmp=rss

U.S. Supreme Court rejects final outstanding election appeal from Trump

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday disposed of the last of three cases brought to the justices by former President Donald Trump challenging his election loss, bringing a muted end to his futile quest in the courts to hold onto power.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ussc-trump-election-1.5940794?cmp=rss

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon's Jeff Bezos, marries Seattle science teacher

Virginia State University Donation

MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has married a Seattle science teacher who expressed gratitude "for the exceptional privilege it will be to partner in giving away assets with the potential to do so much good when shared."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mackenzie-scott-1.5940695?cmp=rss

George Floyd murder trial tests how much — if anything — will change in U.S.

George Floyd Mural Minneapolis

Minneapolis is on edge as the George Floyd murder trial tests how much, if anything, will change in the U.S. almost 10 months after the killing sparked global outrage.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/george-floyd-trial-minneapolis-1.5940085?cmp=rss