Day: August 25, 2021
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Announces Mask Mandate In Schools
The newly sworn-in governor said she also plans to require school personnel to either get vaccinated or tested weekly.
Continue ReadingArkansas Runs Out Of Intensive Care Beds For COVID Patients
Only 40 percent of the state is fully vaccinated.
Continue ReadingRight-Wing Operatives Behind Racist Anti-Voting Robocalls May Be Hit With $5 Million FCC Fine
The pair face felony charges for orchestrating thousands of robocalls in Black neighborhoods that discouraged voting.
Continue ReadingOregon Is First State To Restore Outdoor Mask Mandate In Most Public Settings
“Masks are a quick and simple tool we can immediately deploy to protect ourselves and our families," Gov. Brown said.
Continue ReadingUnvaccinated People 29 Times As Likely To Be Hospitalized For COVID-19, CDC Says
“Please, do not underestimate the risk of serious consequences of this virus,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky urged.
Continue ReadingHouse Passes Bill That Would Strengthen Landmark Voting Law
The legislation would strengthen a landmark civil rights-era voting law weakened by the Supreme Court.
Continue Reading2 Congress Members Fly To Kabul Amid Chaotic Evacuation
Two House lawmakers flew unannounced to Afghanistan during the ongoing evacuation efforts, U.S. officials said.
Continue ReadingBiden: U.S. On Track To Complete Afghanistan Evacuations By Aug. 31
The president is under intense pressure to evacuate Americans, Afghans and others from the country before the deadline.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Erasmus must be held to account but World Rugby to blame too, says former Welsh captain
A former Welsh captain says that although he believes Rassie Erasmus should be held to account for his video following the Springboks' first Test defeat against the Lions, the world governing body is not exempt from blame.
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