Valerie Johnston knew she wanted to be a Boy Scout since she was 6. That’s when she started attending meetings with her brother. When she turned 8, she got special permission to get an official uniform, and she joined the co-ed group Venturing at 14. But because she wasn’t a boy, she couldn’t earn badges…… MORE
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Bruno Mars is begging the Grammys to let him perform
Despite selling millions of records and winning countless awards, Bruno Mars is not too proud to beg. The singer is petitioning for his band, Silk Sonic, to become a last-minute addition to this year’s Grammys line-up. The “24K Magic” singer announced earlier this month that he and Anderson .Paak have teamed up on a project…… MORE
Top tech stocks are in correction territory. Here’s why
Apple shares are down more than 15% from their January high. Amazon’s stock is off 11% from a recent peak in early February. And chipmaker Nvidia has seen its shares plunge nearly 19% since the middle of last month. What’s happening: Tech companies are getting hammered by the recent sell-off in markets. Many stocks in…… MORE
Most distant cosmic jet discovered 13 billion light-years away
It has taken 13 billion years for the light from the powerful jets of a distant object to reach us. These jets, the most distant known source of radio emission to date, are coming from a recently discovered quasar that existed when the universe was only 780 million years old, an adolescent on the astronomical…… MORE
‘I still can’t put it into words’: Stephanie Travers on the ‘surreal’ moment she became the first Black woman on an F1 podium
As Lewis Hamilton celebrated his victory at last season’s Styrian Grand Prix, a member of the Mercedes team grabbed Stephanie Travers and told her she was wanted for the podium ceremony. “My first reaction was: ‘Are you sure? I don’t think you’ve got the right person — it’s not me!’” she recalls. “But it all…… MORE
Why you should wear a face mask even if your state doesn’t require it
Health experts have long argued that face masks are critical to slowing the spread of the coronavirus and ending the pandemic. But some elected officials and their constituents still refuse to wear them. Last week, President Joe Biden criticized states, including Texas and Mississippi, for lifting Covid-19 restrictions, including mask mandates. He accused governors in…… MORE
Deliveroo promises some riders $14,000 when it IPOs. Most will get far less
Amazon-backed food delivery startup Deliveroo has announced plans to give some of its busiest riders £10,000 bonuses ($13,850) when it goes public in a huge London IPO. Deliveroo on Monday confirmed plans to list on the London Stock Exchange following a surge in business during the pandemic. The total value of transactions processed on its…… MORE
Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s all-time record of weeks spent as world No.1
Novak Djokovic has broken Roger Federer‘s all-time record for most weeks spent as the men’s world No.1. The Serbian has now topped the ATP rankings for a combined 311 weeks, surpassing Federer’s tally of 310 on Monday. Djokovic has enjoyed five different spells as the world’s best male tennis player, most recently wrestling top spot…… MORE
5 things to know for March 8: Stimulus, Covid-19, Russia, South Korea, Meghan & Harry
It’s International Women’s Day, and CNN asked women around the world what they’ve learned during the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Stimulus The…… MORE
Georgia Senate considers repealing no excuse absentee voting in sweeping election bill
Georgia Republican lawmakers are pushing to clamp down on voting rights Monday, potentially passing a sweeping election bill that among other things would repeal no-excuse absentee voting. Under SB 241, voters would need to be 65 years old or older, absent from their precinct, observing a religious holiday, be required to provide constant care for…… MORE