Month: December 2021
US out of step with much of the world on abortion
While many countries around the world have eased restrictions on abortion, the United States is going in the other direction. The conservative-dominated Supreme Court appears all but certain to uphold a 2018 Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after
Read MoreAustria Gets Another Leader as Political Turmoil, COVID-19 Rage
Austria nominated its interior minister as the country’s third chancellor in as many months, enduring a change in power in the midst of a lockdown and with politics in turmoil. Karl Nehammer, known for his hard line on immigration, was
Read MoreSouth Korea tightens restrictions after omicron is detected and cases surge
These are the first adjustments to social measures since the country began a long-awaited transition to a new phase in pandemic response in early November and lifted most of the restrictions. (Image credit: Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreWhat Rising Oil Prices Can Teach Us About Climate Politics in the U.S.
For decades, U.S. presidents have reacted harshly to high oil prices, using whatever limited power they had to try to push them lower and then publicizing said efforts in hopes that they would win political points. Ronald Reagan took credit
Read MoreWith Omicron, officials push COVID testing during holidays – Los Angeles Times
With Omicron, officials push COVID testing during holidays Los Angeles Times Omicron Covid variant detected in 5 U.S. states as scientists investigate heavily mutated strain CNBC Hochul says NYS ‘not defenseless’ against omicron variant WRGB Latest on Omicron Variant and Covid-19: Live News The
Read MoreBiden Vows to Fight Omicron With ‘Science and Speed’ – The New York Times
Biden Vows to Fight Omicron With ‘Science and Speed’ The New York Times Biden outlines plan for fighting Omicron COVID-19 variant this winter CBS News New Biden Covid-19 Plan Will Reimburse At-Home Tests The New York Times Covid variant omicron isn’t Biden’s fault.
Read MoreU.S. employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs in November
Overall, the November jobs figures point to an economic recovery that looks resilient though under threat from a spike in inflation, shortages of workers and supplies and the potential impact of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Read MorePodcast: Musical sisters bring sound and soul to cello and guitar
The Djamchid Sisters began writing their dreamy indie tunes on electric guitar and cello in their childhood bedrooms
Read MoreStunning details emerge as Jeffrey Epstein’s housekeeper testifies about Ghislaine Maxwell’s bizarre rules
Ghislaine Maxwell tightly regulated every detail in Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion as “lady of the house,” a former employee testified Thursday during the British heiress’ sex trafficking trial. Juan Alessi, who worked as a house manager for the multimillionaire
Read MoreDisappointing jobs report: American employers added only 210,000 new jobs in November – CNN
Disappointing jobs report: American employers added only 210,000 new jobs in November CNN US hiring stumbles in November as economy adds just 210,000 new jobs Fox Business Job growth disappoints in November, with a gain of just 210,000, despite high hopes CNBC November
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