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Morayo Ogunbayo | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionYou probably have a cabinet full of rapid COVID-19 tests you’ve accumulated. The expiration dates have come closer and closer, with some tests even reaching them.The Food and Drug Administration, however, has said those expiration dates are subject to change, providing a list of the tests that have had their dates extended.COVID-19 rapid antigen tests allow people to check for SARS-CoV-2 infections without help from professionals. They provide positive or negative results for the virus, typically within 15 minutes.Rapid COVID tests list their shelf life — how long the test should work as expected…

Hakeem Jeffries slams ‘laughable’ spending bill from Donald Trump and Elon MuskSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailHouse Republicans reached their third deal this week as they came to a short-term agreement to fund the government, which will need Democratic support. Speaker Mike Johnson said that there will not be a government shutdown. “We will not have a government shutdown and we will meet our obligations for our farmers who need aid, for the disaster victims all over the…

Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome.Traversing the Holy Door is one way that the faithful can obtain indulgences, or forgiveness for sins during a Jubilee, a once-every-quarter-century tradition that dates from 1300. On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis knocked on the door and was the first to enter through it, inaugurating the 2025 Jubilee that he dedicated to hope. Groups of pilgrims enter St. Peter’s…

Donald Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drone sightingsSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump has claimed ex-Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney “could be in a lot of trouble” after a House GOP subcommittee called for her to be investigated by the Justice Department over her stewardship of the panel that examined the Capitol riot of January 6 2021, accusing her of witness tampering by “colluding” with Cassidy Hutchinson on her testimony.The president-elect posted the taunt on…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailAs a sitting member of Congress, Matt Gaetz paid for sex with a 17-year-old high school student, used cocaine and ecstasy, and spent thousands of dollars on sex- and drug-fueled partying, according to a bombshell report from the House Ethics Committee.The report found “substantial evidence” the now-former Republican congressman “regularly” paid for sex and met women through a “sugar dating” website through a former associate who has since pleaded guilty to sex trafficking.The…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsAs the German city of Magdeburg mourns the loss of people killed in an attack on a Christmas market, anger is growing over security concerns and previous warnings given to authorities about the suspect.A least five people – including a nine-year-old boy – have died so far, with a further 200 injured, 41 of whom are in critical condition. Minutes after a car was rammed into the bustling…

Moscow — An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people on board crashed Wednesday in the western Kazakhstani city of Aktau but at least 32 people survived, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead.Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry said in a Telegram statement that those on board included five crew members.At least 29 people have been hospitalized, the ministry told Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti. The Russian news agency Interfax quoted emergency workers at the scene as a preliminary assessment showed both pilots died in the crash. The Embraer 190 aircraft made an emergency landing roughly two miles Aktau, Azerbaijan…

Roku streaming devices give users access to thousands of shows and movies, including more than 350 free streaming channels. Streaming has gotten so expensive, but if you’re savvy, there are ways to find all the entertainment you need without paying a monthly subscription fee. One of those ways is using a streaming device, like something from Roku. Roku offers numerous streaming devices, including the basic Roku Express and Express 4K, a 4K Streaming Stick, and the Roku Ultra, which is more of a set-top box like an Apple TV or a Google TV streamer. There are also options for Roku…

Boreham Motorworks has unveiled a modern Mk1 Ford Escort RS One of the available engines revs to 10,000 rpm and delivers 296 hp Pricing starts at $375,000 The original Ford Escort sold in Europe was a popular economy car whose production spanned decades and also got Ford started in rallying. The Mk1 Escort would eventually become one of the most successful rally cars of all time, especially in RS guise. The Mk1 ceased production in 1975, but now the U.K.’s Boreham Motorworks has brought it back with a modern continuation example built from the ground up using blueprints and other…