Category: News
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Islamic leaders: OK to vaccinate during Ramadan fast
(AP) Islamic leaders are getting the word out that obtaining a vaccine during the holy month of Ramadan does not violate religious practices. Inoculation is not the same thing as ingesting something while fasting. The Associated Press has the story: Islamic leaders explain why getting vaccinated during Ramadan does not violate fasting restrictions PORTLAND, Maine…
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Vote to unionize Amazon in Alabama warehouse failing
Everyone has been closely watching a vote in an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, to see if the company will finally be forced to allow employees to unionize. As the votes come in, it appears clear that the effort will be defeated. The Associated Press explains why: Effort to unionize Amazon warehouse in Alabama goes…
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Iran releases South Korean ship detained since January
Iran finally freed a south Korean oil tanker held for months after seizing it in January. Iran said it had detained the ship because it was polluting the waters, but South Korea says it was done in retaliation for the country holding up $7 billion in Iranian assets related to U.S. sanctions on Iran. The…
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Russia worried about possible massive fighting in Ukraine
After Russia moved a significant number of troops along the border between Ukraine and the territory Russia seized, the country became concerned that full-scale fighting could start. Ever since Russian seized Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula, fighting has resulted in the deaths of more than 14,000. The Associated Press has the story: Russia increases troops on border…
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Leaders react to the death of Prince Philip
England’s Prince Philip has died at age 99, and leaders from around the world are offering their condolences. Germans remembered his fight against Nazism. The Associated Press has the story on how leaders react: World leaders, including former President George W. Bush, offer statements about the passing of England’s Prince Philip AP- Reaction from around the…
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Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, expert testifies
An expert for the prosecution in the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin told jurors that Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck killed him, due to a lack of oxygen. This contradicts the defense that drugs and health problems were responsible. The Associated Press has the story: Prosecution expert Dr. Martin Tobin testifies at trial…
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Former Fla. State football player arrested for murder
Travis Rudolph, a former football player for Florida State, was arrested for shooting and killing one man and injuring another. The shootings took place after a scuffle with his girlfriend, when the men appeared to intervene on her behalf by intervening. The Associated Press has the story: Former Florida State football player Travis Rudolph arrested…
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Biden begins gun control measures, more coming
President Joe Biden announced six executive actions on gun control Thursday, including making it more difficult to own “ghost guns” and pistol-stabilizing braces. He’s expected to follow up with more measures, possibly some of the more drastic proposals he campaigned on such as enacting universal background check legislation and banning online sales of firearms and…
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How Mexico border crossings look today
The Biden administration is becoming more lenient on how the U.S. addresses immigrants illegally crossing the border from Mexico. But more are coming into the country now that Biden is president. How is this working out? The Associated Press has an analysis: Immigration crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border? AP- Nearly 19,000 children traveling alone were stopped at…
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Biden administration resumes UN funding of Palestinians
As expected, the Biden administration resumes international funding in contentious areas that former President Trump had cut. On Wednesday, the administration announced it was resuming aid to the Palestinians, including to the UN agency that deals with them. The Associated Press has the story: State department resumes funding to Palestinians cut in Trump era WASHINGTON…