Category: US
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No baby boom after COVID-19 lockdown
Contrary to the expectations of many, there will be no expected baby boom from Americans being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor of population and family health, suggested it could be because people were too stressed out. The Associated Press has the story: Baby bust: Figures show birthrate…
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SEALS’ priority changing away from counterterrorism
As the U.S. begins removing troops from Afghanistan, the Navy SEALs’ priority will be to focus more on world threats, such as from China and Russia. This will change how and where they fight. The Associated Press has the story: U.S. Navy Seals pivot to threats from global powers over terrorism WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten…
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Bill Gates wants to vaccinate the world
Bill Gates is launching a massive campaign to vaccinate everyone around the world. The multi-pronged plan includes raising money for Covax, the international effort to provide vaccines in every country. The Associated Press has the story: Go Give One launched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to reach world with COVID-19 vaccines (AP) A…
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Britney Spears to testify about her conservatorship
Fans have wondered about the mysterious conservatorship that pop star Britney Spears has been under for 13 years. Now they may be about to find out, as Spears has asked a judge in Los Angeles Superior Court to allow her to speak about it. The Associated Press has the story: Pop star Britney Spears to…
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Critics dislike ‘fetal heartbeat’ concept in law
Bans on abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected have been passed in 13 states. However, some experts in medicine state that “the first detectable fetal heartbeat” may occur when the embryo is still a fetus and does not yet have a heart. The Associated Press has the story: ‘First detectable fetal heartbeat’ laws…
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Biden is expected to present sweeping plan for families
During his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to pitch an $1.8 trillion sweeping plan that vastly transforms the government’s role in children, families and education during his first joint address to Congress. Biden’s first joint address to Congress will include far reaching family programs WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first…
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Police shot Chicago black man in the back
A video has been released showing that 22-year old black man Anthony Alvarez was shot in the back by a police officer when he was fleeing. Alvarez had a gun and the officer had yelled at him to drop it. The Associated Press has the story: Video released Wednesday shows that Chicago Police officer shot…
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Feds raid Rudy Guliani’s home and office
The Department of Justice executed search warrants allowing investigators to search the Manhattan home and office of Rudy Giuliani. A source said electronic devices were seized. The Associated Press has the story: Justice Department investigators search Rudy Giuliani’s home and office NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators executed search warrants Wednesday morning at the Manhattan…
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NJ school VP apologizes for transgender incident
After a beer throwing incident, Michael Smurro, an NJ school VP, has apologized for throwing beer at a table of restaurant patrons filming his wife complaining. His wife was making comments about disliking a transgender using the women’s restroom. The Associated Press has the story: Educator apologetic after throwing beer at critics filming his wife…