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MacKenzie Scott marries Seattle teacher after Bezos divorce

9:49 pm March 8, 2021

Seattle: 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.” Dan Jewett, who made the announcement in a letter to […]

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Washington governor calls for more in-person learning

5:40 pm February 17, 2021

Seattle: Washington state Governor Jay Inslee says more students should have access to in-person learning. Inslee said Tuesday that having children in classrooms “is the best way to educate our children.” He said it can be done safely. The governor says moving toward more in-person instruction is in line with the scientific consensus and the latest guidance from federal […]

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US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant viruses

11:12 pm February 4, 2021

New York: Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the US fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations. And it’s only now beginning to catch up. The problem has not been a shortage of technology or expertise. Rather, scientists say, it’s an absence of national […]

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Veteran activists campaign for Biden’s immigration reform

1:49 pm January 26, 2021

Renton: Immigrant rights activists energised by a new Democratic administration and majorities on Capitol Hill are gearing up for a fresh political battle to push through a proposed bill from President Joe Biden that would open a pathway to citizenship for up to 11 million people. The multimillion-dollar #WeAreHome campaign was launched Monday by national groups including United We Dream and the United […]

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Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Infosys to Onboard Award-Winning Experience Design Agency, Carter Digital

7:46 pm January 13, 2021

Bengaluru: PRNewswire, Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a definitive agreement to purchase assets and onboard employees of Carter Digital, one of Australia’s leading and award-winning experience design agencies. This asset takeover strengthens Infosys’ global design and experience offerings, demonstrates its continued commitment in bringing innovative thinking, […]

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