Carrie Johnson, the wife of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced she is pregnant with the couple’s second child just months after she suffered a miscarriage, according to reports. Johnson,
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Delta Variant Forces Japan to Extend State of Emergency
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan announced that the government would expand a state of emergency to other areas besides Tokyo, and that the restrictions in the capital would be
Gov. DeSantis of Florida to Let Parents Opt of School Masking
Defiant in the face of new federal mask recommendations, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida announced on Friday that he would sign an executive order giving parents the power to decide
Los Angeles Schools Will Test All Students and Staff for Covid
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced on Thursday that it would require all students and employees returning for in-person instruction to participate in weekly coronavirus testing. The decision is
Biden Details Covid-19 Action Plan
In a speech at the White House on Thursday, President Biden announced plans for new actions to spur coronavirus vaccinations and slow the spread of the Delta variant in the
53 pot shop lottery winners announced, including some new players, some with deep ties to existing industry
The winners of the next round of dispensary licenses were announced Thursday. | Adobe Stock Photo “Illinois has taken the most comprehensive approach in the country to putting social justice
Biden says federal workers must be vaccinated or undergo regular testing, masks and social distancing
President Biden announced Wednesday that he will require all federal workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to frequent testing. Biden laid out a plan incentivizing Americans to
Biden Announces Vaccine or Testing Mandate for Federal Employees
President Biden announced on Thursday that he will require all federal employees and contractors to either attest that they were vaccinated against Covid-19, or submit to a variety of preventative
Washington, DC mayor announces plan to hire 170 additional police officers amid crime spike
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday that she plans to add 170 police officers to the city’s force amid rising violence and several high profile shootings in the city.
What are the ‘twisties’? The dangerous gymnastics phenomenon that ailed Simone Biles
Simone Biles shocked the world when she announced she would be not be competing in two Olympic finals due to mental health issues. Several have deemed her psychological state as
Here’s What Happened on Wednesday at the Tokyo Games.
TOKYO — The biggest news of Wednesday came from beyond the competition floor as it was announced that Simone Biles would not compete in the individual all-around gymnastics competition because
Iowa Dem used official position to secure tax breaks for client of her family-owned business, filings show
The newly announced Democratic House candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District appeared to use her official position as a state senator to secure millions of dollars in tax breaks for
NY to require state employees to get vaccinated or be tested regularly
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that state employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, or will need to be tested regularly. During a meeting with the
Wisconsin Republican chairman stepping down ahead of midterm
The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party announced Wednesday that he is stepping down from the volunteer position he has held since April 2019, covering one of the most tumultuous
U.S. to Send Millions of Vaccine Doses to Indo-Pacific Region
Lloyd J. Austin III, the U.S. defense secretary, announced that the Biden administration has pledged to deliver 500 million doses of coronavirus vaccine around the world over the next year,
St. Bernard announces it won’t have a football team this fall
St. Bernard’s football team will not play this fall, the school announced Tuesday. More than 20 players have left the program since the spring season ended and former coach Manuel
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over George P. Bush for Texas AG
President Donald Trump on Monday night announced that he would endorse Ken Paxton in the race for Texas Attorney General over George P. Bush, the son of former presidential candidate
Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Robbed, Assaulted in Oakland.
Barbara Boxer, 80, a former U.S. senator, announced Monday on her official Twitter account that she had been assaulted and robbed but was not seriously hurt. Ms. Boxer, a Democrat
California, NYC to workers: Get vaccine or face weekly tests
California and New York City announced Monday that they would require all government employees to get the coronavirus vaccine or face weekly COVID-19 testing, and the Department of Veterans Affairs
California, NYC to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
California and New York City announced Monday that they would require all government employees to get the coronavirus vaccine or face weekly COVID-19 testing, and the Department of Veterans Affairs
Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail for first time since pandemic began
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Monday announced the launch of its first voyage since the COVID-19 pandemic brought the cruise industry to a grinding halt last year. The company said
Republican congressman says he has COVID-19 for second time
Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., announced that he, his wife and their son all have coronavirus, and that for him and his wife Becca this is their second bout with COVID-19.
Pelosi picks GOP Rep. Kinzinger for Jan. 6 commission after rejecting Banks, Jordan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Sunday announced that she is appointing Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., to the Jan. 6 select committee after rejecting two Republican allies of former President
FTX, Cryptocurrency Leader, Moves to Curb High Risk Trades
A popular cryptocurrency exchange announced on Sunday that it was curbing a type of high-risk trading that has been blamed in part for sharp fluctuations in the value of Bitcoin
Scalise blasts ‘unconscionable’ DOJ move to drop Cuomo nursing home investigation
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., blasted President Joe Biden’s Justice Department Friday after the DOJ announced it was dropping a civil rights probe into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of
Afghanistan ministry sets curfew in bid to curb Taliban attacks
Afghan officials this week announced a curfew in most provinces while the government attempts to push back against Taliban attacks as the U.S. military withdrawal nears completion. The Afghanistan Ministry
Italy Will Require Proof of Vaccination for Public Events
The Italian government announced that it would now require people to show a so-called green pass or proof of vaccination in order to participate in a broad range of social
DHS ends contracts for 31 miles of Texas border wall construction in Laredo Sector
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced that it is terminating two border wall contracts in the Laredo Sector of Texas that amount to 31 miles of construction
Mindy Kaling shocked by backlash to South Asian ‘Scooby-Doo’ spinoff
Zoinks! Mindy Kaling quickly uncovered who was causing her trouble. In February, HBO Max announced plans for a “Scooby-Doo” spinoff series titled “Velma,” an adult animated comedy detailing the character’s
California makes change to pay unemployment benefits faster
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Thursday announced a major change in how the state pays unemployment benefits, potentially unlocking payments for up to 100,000 people who have gone weeks