Month: April 2021
Senate passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
The measure passed Thursday would expedite the review of hate crimes and provide support for local law enforcement in response to thousands of reported violent incidents in the past year.
Read MoreDaunte Wright’s Funeral Takes Place In Minneapolis – NPR
Daunte Wright’s Funeral Takes Place In Minneapolis NPR Daunte Wright’s mother says she ‘never imagined’ she’d be standing there at his funeral CNN Daunte Wright’s aunt: ‘We’re being murdered and it’s always a mistake’ | ITV News ITV News Daunte Wright to be
Read MoreKevin McCarthy’s Gamble on a “Big Tent” GOP
Kevin McCarthy was almost to the end of the press conference when a reporter asked whether Donald Trump should speak at an upcoming conservative conclave in Florida. It was Feb. 24, just over a month since the former President had
Read MoreWant to visit your Israeli grandchildren after a year of separation? Get in line
First-degree family members, new grandparents and Israeli residents with visas try to navigate the labyrinthine regulations of entering Israel during the pandemic
Read MoreUC And Cal State Systems To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For In-Person Fall Classes
The CSU Chancellor called the directive “the most comprehensive and consequential university plan for COVID-19 vaccines in the country.” It will affect more than 1 million students and employees. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes/AP)
Read MoreBiden, Calling for Action, Commits U.S. to Halving Its Climate Emissions – The New York Times
Biden, Calling for Action, Commits U.S. to Halving Its Climate Emissions The New York Times Here’s what countries pledged on climate change at Biden’s global summit CNBC Opinion: Biden’s climate summit on Earth Day: We need more than promises Deseret News Biden’s climate
Read MoreRepublican Sen. Tim Scott Will Deliver GOP Response To Biden Address – NPR
Republican Sen. Tim Scott Will Deliver GOP Response To Biden Address NPR ‘Far too small’: Democrats pile on GOP infrastructure plan POLITICO Republican Sen. Tim Scott to deliver GOP response for Biden address to Congress CNN Republicans are plotting to use economic blackmail.
Read MoreRepublican Sen. Tim Scott Will Deliver GOP Response To Biden Address
The opposing speech will give the Senate’s lone Black Republican an opportunity to pitch himself to the American public, but the spotlight often comes with harsher scrutiny. (Image credit: Al Drago/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreAs At-Home Coronavirus Tests Hit Pharmacies, What Role Can They Play In The Pandemic?
Rapid COVID-19 tests are now available at pharmacies in the U.S. Dr. Michael Mina of Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health says these can help people wondering if they are infectious right now. (Image credit: Ted S. Warren/AP)
Read MoreSister of murdered French Jewish woman Sarah Halimi to ask Israel to try case
Mass protests planned in Israel and France on Sunday calling for action after French appeal court decides killer won’t stand trial because he had used drugs
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