SAN JOSE, Calif.—Nearly 100 people gathered in front of San Jose City Hall on Nov. 3 to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to call for freedom of choice. People from various cities across the United States participated in a “worldwide walkout” in which they took a day off work to voice their opposition to…Continue Reading
TOKYO—Nintendo Co. Ltd. on Thursday cut its full year Switch sales forecast by 6 percent and said it is struggling to meet demand in the key year-end shopping season as chip shortages disrupt production of the hit device. While many companies have warned of the risks posed by the global semiconductor shortage, most have stopped short…Continue Reading
MINNEAPOLIS—Paul George had 32 points and eight assists, and Reggie Jackson scored a season-high 29 points as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-115 on Wednesday night. George shot 11 of 18, including 4 of 8 from long distance, as Los Angeles had its best shooting night of the season and won its…Continue Reading
Leadership of the USS Connecticut was relieved of their duties due to a loss of confidence after the submarine struck an underwater mountain last month. File Photo by Thiep Van Nguyen II/U.S. Navy Nov. 4 (UPI) — The Navy fired leaders of the USS Connecticut for “loss of confidence” after the submarine struck an underwater mountain…Continue Reading
1/5 Roselyn Sanchez will return for Season 2 of “Fantasy Island.” File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Nov. 4 (UPI) — Fox announced Thursday the network has renewed Fantasy Island for a second season. Ahead of the new season, a holiday special airs Dec. 21 at 8 p.m EST. The revival of the…Continue Reading
1/2 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks during her weekly press conference at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 4 (UPI) — A congressional committee’s analysis of the Build Back Better legislation says it will raise $1.47 trillion in revenue, a figure that, together with…Continue Reading
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 5:07 PM Jon Stewart calls for Congress to support veterans; Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies about the state of the pandemic in a Senate hearing; President Joe Biden gives a vaccine mandate update; Republicans and Democrats discuss election day outcomes and the Supreme Court hears challenges to Texas’ abortion law, all…Continue Reading
1/5 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each hit record highs on Thursday as markets responded to continued fallout from the Federal Reserve’s plans to taper its bond-buying program and a new pandemic low in unemployment. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 4 (UPI) — The S&P 500 rose for a sixth consecutive…Continue Reading
Successful pub operator intends to develop Taffer’s Tavern as a signature airport restaurant destination Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) The sky’s the limit for Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative, new full-service tavern concept founded by hospitality expert and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, which signed an agreement to open locations within Washington, D.C., metro airports.…Continue Reading
Texas-style barbecue brand joins revolutionary business model’s roster of popular restaurants available for one-stop pickup and delivery Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing its Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to select locations across North America and Canada through a partnership with Ghost Kitchen Brands. Dickeys announced today that the Texas-style barbecue brand is teaming up…Continue Reading