Ayesha Curry clapped back at a fan that called her a hypocrite following her latest Instagram post.
The major spending package is expected to be given final approval in the House next week.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Davion Mintz and Brandon Boston Jr. both set career bests with six 3-pointers apiece and Kentucky beat South Carolina 92-64 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Mintz finished with 20 points and seven assists with five of his 3s coming in the opening five minutes of the second half, including three straight to boost the Wildcats (9-15, 8-9 Southeastern Conference) to a 19-point lead, 55-36. Boston scored 21 points.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government is facing criticism for hiring consulting giant McKinsey to help it rewrite plans for spending the European Union funds aimed at rebuilding the economy. The government said on Saturday it had signed a 25,000 euro ($30,000) contract with McKinsey to look at the issue. It did not give details of how much work the firm would do, but the sum is very small by the standards of consulting firm costs.
The Senate voted 50-49 on Saturday to approve President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package.Why it matters: COVID relief has been a central promise for Biden, and passing the sweeping package has been a major priority for the administration and congressional Democrats. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeWhat's next: The House is expected to take up the Senate version of the bill next week before it is sent to Biden for his signature. Context: The bill passed more than 24 hours after the Senate opened debate. Republicans forced dozens of votes overnight into Saturday on amendments in an effort to stall the process. Democrats approved the package through the budget reconciliation process, meaning it did not require any Republican support to pass.However, the reconciliation process also prevented Democrats from including a provision to increase the minimum wage to $15/hour in the legislation. The Senate parliamentarian ruled last month that the wage increase does not directly affect the federal government’s finances.What they're saying: "I promised the American people that help is on the way. Today, I can say we've taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise," President Biden said from the White House Saturday."This plan puts on a path to defeating this virus," the president added.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said just before final passage that the "bill will deliver more help to more people than anything the federal government has done in decades." Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called the bill "the most progressive" piece of legislation "in a generation," according to NBC News.Highlights from the bill: Expanded federal funding for COVID programs, including $46 billion for testing and tracing; $7.6 billion for pandemic response at community health centers; $5.2 billion to support research, development and manufacturing of vaccines, therapeutics and other medical products; and $7.7 billion to expand the public health care workforce.$1,400 stimulus payments for most Americans. $128.6 billion to help K-12 schools reopen.$350 billion in state and local aid.$25 billion in aid to restaurants and other food and drinking establishments.$19 billion in emergency rental assistance.$7.25 billion in funds for Paycheck Protection Program loans.The bill also extending the enhanced unemployment insurance of $300 per week through Sept. 6. Editor's note: This story has been updated add Biden's comments and clarify the Senate version of the bill extends enhanced unemployment insurance through Sept. 6. More from Axios: Sign up to get the latest market trends with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free
Dwayne Johnson was honored with The Trailblazer Award at the 4th annual Hollywood Critics Association Friday. He dedicated the win to his late father.
U.S. border agents detained nearly 100,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in February, according to two people familiar with preliminary figures, the highest monthly total since a major border surge in mid-2019. The figures, which have not been previously reported, show the scope of a growing migrant influx at the southwest border as U.S. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, seeks to roll back some of the restrictive policies of former President Donald Trump, a Republican. February was Biden's first full month in office.
In a camp at the U.S.-Mexico border, some asylum seekers were told by officials that the U.S. government may reopen their cases and they would eventually be able to enter the U.S. to wait out the asylum process. The new opening for people previously denied came as Mexican authorities worked to close the improvised camp along the banks of the Rio Grande that has housed thousands of asylum seekers over the more than two years it existed. Late Friday night, an official with Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry said via Twitter that the last asylum seekers with active cases from the camp had been processed and the camp was closed.
Brock Nelson (New York Islanders) with a Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres, 03/06/2021
Sixers center Joel Embiid is donating $100,000 in earnings from Sunday's All-Star Game to combat homelessness in Philadelphia. The four-time All-Star said Saturday that his contributions will to to several of the city's homeless shelters, including Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission and Youth Service INC. "So many have fallen on such hard times during the pandemic," Embiid said in a news release issued by the team.
Mathew Barzal (New York Islanders) with a Spectacular Goal vs. Buffalo Sabres, 03/06/2021
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s big spending at the virtual EFM is continuing with a mighty worldwide pre-buy of around $55M for Christian Bale Gothic horror-thriller The Pale Blue Eye, which will reunite the actor with director Scott Cooper. By our calculations, the deal marks a record for a worldwide deal at the European Film Market. The movie, […]
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Two rounds of South American World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the end of March were postponed on Saturday following opposition from European clubs about allowing their players to travel during the coronavirus pandemic. “FIFA will analyze the rescheduling of the fixtures, in coordination with CONMEBOL and its members,” CONMEBOL said. CONMEBOL said on Friday that FIFA was “looking for a solution to the stalemate” after Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola became the latest manager to reveal he wouldn't let his players travel to international matches this month if they have to quarantine on their return.
The U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan proposed a shakeup of the stalled peace process this week, including an interim government and a conference of key players, according to diplomatic and political sources, but his plan faced immediate objections by the warring sides. Afghan-born U.S. diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad is on a visit to Kabul, Doha and other regional capitals, his first since U.S. President Joe Biden's administration began reviewing its options for the peace process and as time runs out before a May 1 U.S. troop withdrawal deadline. With peace negotiations in the Qatari capital making little progress and violence in Afghanistan escalating, Khalilzad is trying to build consensus around alternative options with all Afghan sides and key regional players, sources said.
Libor Hajek (New York Rangers) with a Goal vs. New Jersey Devils, 03/06/2021
Frank Martin’s team finishes the regular season 4-12 in SEC games.
Nine great apes from the San Diego Zoo have received an experimental coronavirus vaccine, not designed for human use, National Geographic first reported.Details: Four orangutans and five bonobos were inoculated with the vaccine developed by Zoetis, a veterinary pharmaceuticals company, according to The New York Times.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.The big picture: Zoetis' vaccine is now being tested on mink and the company is expanding its production. More doses will be provided to zoos once they become available, per the Times.Worth mentioning: The vaccinations come after eight gorillas tested positive in January for the coronavirus, presumably infected by exposure to a zookeeper who tested positive had COVID-19, officials said, per AP. The gorillas experienced a range of symptoms, are recovering. "Infection of apes is a major concern for zoos and conservationists," per the Times. "They easily fall prey to human respiratory infections, and common cold viruses have caused deadly outbreaks in chimpanzees in Africa."More from Axios: Sign up to get the latest market trends with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free
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