Author: Newslooks Team
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J&J shots paused; Biden says it’s a sign of safety
Federal regulators have recommended pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine shots after six women developed unusual blood clots. One died and another remains hospitalized. The Associated Press has the story: Biden assures Americans that temporarily halting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a good sign WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19…
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Former cop appeals prison sentence for killing black man
After finding out his attorney never told him about a potential plea deal, a former South Carolina police officer sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing a black man is appealing his sentence. Attorney Andy Savage admitted he never told Michael Slager about the plea deal because it was worse than what he thought…
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How COVID-19 restrictions are affecting Ramadan
As Ramadan begins Tuesday, COVID-19 restrictions are affecting Muslim communities around the world in different ways. The spike in coronavirus cases in several countries has affected “iftar” gatherings and how prayers in mosques are conducted. The Associated Press has the story: Muslims begin Ramadan amid lingering COVID-19 restrictions MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslims in…
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Police and Islamists clash in Pakistan, 4 killed
Clashes between the Pakistanian Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labiak, led by Saad Rizv, and police increased after authorities arrested Rizv. That party and other Islamist parties have clashed with the government over issues involving Islam, most recently demanding that the government expel France’s ambassador over depictions of Islam”s Prophet Muhammad. The Associated Press has the story: Police…
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Tenn. police officer recovering from school shooting
After being shot in the leg by a student, Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson is now out of surgery and recovering. A high school student opened fire on officers at a school in Knoxville on Monday, and was fatally shot by police. The Associated Press has the story: Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson out of…
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Huge ride-hailing company Grab merges with U.S. company
Grab Holdings, the largest ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, is merging with U.S.-based Altimeter Growth Capital in order to go public faster. The latter company is already trading on the stock exchange, and the merger will allow Grab to essentially take its place. This is known as an SPAC merger, where one company uses the…
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Iran increases uranium enrichment after alleged Israeli attack
After an assault that damaged centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear facility, Iran will be increasing the purity of its uranium enrichment up to 60%. Israel is widely believed to be behind the attack. This further jeopardizes negotiations with bringing the U.S. back into the 2015 nuclear deal, as it puts Iran in further breach of…
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Russia: Troops on Ukraine border are response to NATO
Responding to criticism for increasing the number of troops on its border with Ukraine, Russia said said it did so in reaction to aggression from NATO. NATO says this is the largest number of troops Russia has placed on the border since it first annexed the Crimean region from Ukraine in 2014. The Associated Press…
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Biden brings up Ukraine border aggression with Putin
Relations between President Vladimir Putin and President Joe Biden have been tense during Biden’s initial presidency, and Biden finally spoke to Putin about Russia placing additional troops on the border with Ukraine. Biden also told Putin that the U.S. would “act firmly in defense of its national interests” in regards to cyberattacks and election in…
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Red Sox-Twins game postponed due to police killing
After Duante Wright was fatally shot by police Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, the Red Sox and Twins decided to postpone their game on Monday. The death sparked violent protests, which could affect the game. The Associated Press has the story: Duante Wright police shooting prompts Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox to postpone their…