OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma: Oklahoma state lawmakers have voted to criminalize abortion and approved a measure to imprison those performing the procedure for up to 10 years, with the only exception being if an abortion was performed to save a mother’s life. The Republican-led House voted overwhelmingly to send the bill to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, […]
ALBANY, New York: As COVID-19 cases surged 17 percent last week, and parts of the state faced some of the worst BA.2 sub-variant outbreaks in the U.S., New York health officials have renewed calls for indoor mask wearing in the state’s central region. In the week ending April 3, New York reported 22,654 COVID cases, […]
BERLIN, Germany: In the latest condemnation of reports of atrocities against civilians committed by Russian forces in Bucha, Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said a “significant number” of employees at the Russian Embassy have been declared undesirable and will be expelled from the country. Agence France Presse (AFP) also reported that France will expel […]
NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. airlines delayed and canceled more than 12,000 flights on April 2 and 3, stranding travelers and causing long waits at airline ticket counters. The cancellations came amidst the busy spring break travel season and a surge in demand for travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to flight tracker […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang has said that a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the country will not affect plans to gradually re-open, as the number of serious illnesses remains low. Due to strict and early control measures, including an efficient contact and tracing system and the closing of its borders, Taiwan has […]
MOSCOW, Russia – Russian authorities announced plans on Monday to end the ban on flights to and from 52 countries starting April 9, as Moscow continues to lift Covid-19-related restrictions. The measure would apply to “friendly countries,” Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said, referring to nations that did not join in on Western sanctions on Moscow. […]
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Within 12 hours of the launch of retail sales of cannabis in New Mexico on April 1, sellers saw more than $500,000 worth of cannabis sales, which quickly topped $1 million state-wide. According to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Division, by 8:00 p.m. statewide total adult-use cannabis sales was approaching $1.8 […]
WASHINGTON D.C.: The Biden administration plans to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to support the mining and processing of key minerals used in batteries for renewable energy and electric vehicles, including nickel, lithium, cobalt, graphite, and manganese. “The President is also reviewing potential further uses of DPA, in addition to minerals and materials, to […]
BENNINGTON, Vermont: Lt. Governor Molly Gray of Vermont tested positive for Covid following a meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris. Gray is running for the state’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Gray, who has received her booster shot, tweeted that she tested positive for the virus this week and is quarantining at […]
WASHINGTON D.C.: A bill could soon be sent by Congress to the president’s desk to cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month, significantly reducing drug costs for millions of diabetic Americans. However, the bill does not lower the overall price of insulin. The House approved the bill by a vote of 232-193, with […]
