Year: 2021
Right-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.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | R400m cocaine ski boat bust: Accused ‘part of international syndicate’, court hears
The six men arrested in a R400-million cocaine bust, are allegedly part of an international syndicate that is also being investigated by the FBI and Australia Federal Police.
Continue ReadingNews24.com | Liquor sales ban: National government must manage a national disaster, court hears
A wine producers' organisation argues that matters related to the retail sales of alcohol form part of powers vested exclusively with provincial governments.
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