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The Eagles traded up to take receiver Devonta Smith in this year’s draft, giving quarterback Jalen Hurts a familiar weapon for the offense. But Philadelphia also gave 2020 first-round pick Jalen Reagor a new running mate. Smith said recently that Read more
At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Dorothy Farris organized “Cocktails and Conversation,” a weekly hourlong Zoom session with a group of old friends. Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. quickly became a cherished part of their routines. They talked Read more
ViacomCBS Inc (VIAC.O)said on Friday a dispute between CBS and its former Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves who was accused of sexual assault and harassment has been resolved and the parties have dismissed the arbitration process. CBS Corp had fired Read more
TikTok is making it much easier for creators to quickly report harassing comments. With an update that starts rolling out today, the app is adding the ability to select multiple comments at once — up to 100 — so that Read more
For many women, last extensions are a game-changer. Not only does having a full set save you from having to apply coat after coat of mascara or a pair of falsies, but they also fake the appearance of looking bright-eyed Read more
The Patriots have had all four of their quarterbacks on the field for organized team activities the last two days and that’s provided other members of the team with their first chance to work with first-round pick Mac Jones. One Read more
In a surprising discovery, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) identified a mechanism that protects the brain from the effects of hypoxia, a potentially lethal deprivation of oxygen. This serendipitous finding, which they report in Nature Communications, could aid in Read more
Global stocks rose and the dollar dipped on Friday after U.S. Federal Reserve officials said there would be no imminent move to tighten monetary policy in the world’s biggest economy. The bounce, extending a late recovery in the prior session, Read more
Three years after Chrome OS first started offering support for Linux apps, the feature is leaving beta, the search giant announced during a Google I/O 2021 developer session. It’s happening in Chrome OS’s “next release,” which Android Central notes is Read more
Having the sudden urge to eat a certain type of food when you’re pregnant is very common. Whilst some mums-to-be crave sweet treats like ice cream or popcorn, others crave salty foods like cheese toasties and tomato soup, olives or Read more