Month: April 2021
Biden administration speeds up vaccination timeline, infrastructure plan may follow suit
President Joe Biden once again changed his vaccination goals Tuesday, shortening the timeline for all American adults to be eligible to get a vaccine. And, a Senate rule change may allow him to move forward on infrastructure without Republican support.
Read MoreOrthodox Jewish couple alleges New York City housing discrimination
Family of eight says it faces religious prejudice after being repeatedly rejected from public residences due to number of children
Read MoreNews Wrap: Navy medic shot dead after critically injuring two sailors in Maryland shooting
In our news wrap Tuesday, two U.S. sailors are in critical condition after a navy medic shot them at a military facility in Frederick, Maryland. The suspect was later shot dead. Then, a look at how COVID related public restrictions
Read MoreOrphaned and traumatized: Mozambican families fleeing ISIS struggle to rebuild their lives
For years, Islamist militants have terrorized the Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, killing and displacing thousands. This week, they attacked a town called Palma, which hosts international oil and gas companies, killing dozens. ISIS claimed responsibility. Special correspondent Neha Wadekar
Read MoreDaily Crunch: Facebook faces questions over data breach
European regulators have questions about a Facebook data breach, Clubhouse adds payments and a robotics company has SPAC plans. This is your Daily Crunch for April 6, 2021. The big story: Facebook faces questions over data breach A data breach
Read MoreCalifornia to lift most COVID restrictions; economy to reopen June 15 – San Francisco Chronicle
California to lift most COVID restrictions; economy to reopen June 15 San Francisco Chronicle Newsom: California Can ‘Get Rid Of’ Colored Tiered System Of Reopening By June 15 CBS Los Angeles California aims to fully reopen its economy June 15 Los Angeles Times
Read MoreKim Kardashian becomes a billionaire after her net worth surges by $220m in just six months
Kim Kardashian has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes.
Read MoreJoint List MKs spark outcry in Knesset ceremony with oath to fight ‘occupation’
During swearing-in process, Arab lawmakers substitute traditional commitment to serve Israel and the Knesset with pledges to fight ‘apartheid,’ ‘racism’
Read MoreNewsom stakes his political future on beating the pandemic by June – San Francisco Chronicle
Newsom stakes his political future on beating the pandemic by June San Francisco Chronicle Newsom says California will fully reopen on June 15 — if certain conditions are met KTLA Los Angeles California plans to fully reopen economy in June, aiming to
Read MoreGaetz fought revenge porn bill, saying ex-lovers can use photos as they see fit, sponsor says – The Washington Post
Gaetz fought revenge porn bill, saying ex-lovers can use photos as they see fit, sponsor says The Washington Post Gaetz’s alleged extorter confirms he wanted $25M, denies shakedown Fox News Matt Gaetz, Loyal for Years to Trump, Is Said to Have Sought
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