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Google surprised us when it launched three Pixel devices this year, but it also surprised some when it only released the Pixel 4a and 4a 5G in black models while the more expensive Pixel 5 got the Sage Green option. Eventually, a Clearly White variant would arrive as a Verizon-exclusive, and more recently a Barely Blue Pixel 4a arrived back in November. That Clearly White Pixel 4a 5G is now arriving to the US as an unlocked variant and will no longer be a Verizon-exclusive. The new… Source link

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s son-in-law and top adviser, Jared Kushner, has played a key role in managing the avalanche of clemency requests that have come into the White House as the administration nears its end next month, according to multiple sources. With the holiday approaching, Trump has issued 65 pardons and commutations since Tuesday, including many that erased convictions and sentences for his allies, and more are expected in the coming days. President Trump departs the White… Source link

New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy knows fighting social injustice and inequality can lead to some uncomfortable conversations. Van Gundy — who has used to Twitter account to speak out and educate others on racial and social issues — spoke about the difficulty of discussing white privilege with other white people in an interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The key, according to Van Gundy, is explaining that just because a white person has privilege doesn’t mean that… Source link

A Google-funded report examines the relationship between white supremacists and the internet, but it makes scant reference — all of it positive — to YouTube, the company’s platform that many experts blame more than any other for driving people to extremism. The report, by Jigsaw, a “tech incubator” that has operated within Google for the last decade, draws from interviews with dozens of former extremists and describes how the internet is a breeding ground for hate groups. Study… Source link

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa agreed to a guilty plea this week after his drunk driving arrest earlier this year in Arizona, according to The Athletic. La Russa — who was facing two charges of driving under the influence following his arrest — agreed on Wednesday to plead guilty to a charge of reckless driving. The lesser charge is a class 2 misdemeanor in Arizona, a step down from the initial driving under the influence charge. He will also be required to pay a $1,383 fine and… Source link

Melania was accused of being tone deaf amid a pandemic Weeks before her family turns the White House over to President-elect Joe Biden, Melania Trump has announced that a new tennis pavilion on the south grounds is ready for action. The project included sprucing up an existing tennis court and children’s garden, in addition to building a pavilion to replace a smaller structure. The first lady’s office said on Monday that the pavilion’s design was inspired by the architectural style of the… Source link

TipRanks Billionaire Steven Cohen Pulls the Trigger on These 2 Penny Stocks Which stocks are either a fan favorite or a must-avoid? Penny stocks. These tickers going for less than $5 apiece are particularly divisive on Wall Street, with those in favor as well as the naysayers laying out strong arguments.These names are too appealing for the risk-tolerant investor to ignore. Given the low prices, you get more for your money. On top of this, even minor share price appreciation can translate to… Source link

Former White House speechwriter Darren Beattie. (Darren Beattie via Twitter) WASHINGTON — A former speechwriter fired from the White House in 2018 for attending a conference at which white supremacists were also present has been appointed to a commission tasked with preserving Holocaust-related sites across Europe. The former speechwriter, Darren Beattie, will join the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, according to a press release sent by the White House on… Source link

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu wins the American League MVP award. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) José Abreu’s value to the Chicago White Sox has never been in question. The question has always been, how much more valuable could José Abreu be with a competitive supporting cast. We got the answer in 2020. The slugging first baseman was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player Thursday after helping lead Chicago to the postseason for the first time since 2008. He’s the… Source link

By Chris Kahn NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nearly 80% of Americans, including more than half of Republicans, recognize President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the Nov. 3 election after most media organizations called the race for the Democrat based on his leads in critical battleground states, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Biden – who needed 270 Electoral College votes to win – had 279 of those votes to 214 for Trump with results in three states not yet complete, according to Edison Research…. Source link