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  • OPEC and allies increasing oil production

    After much deliberation, the OPEC oil cartel and allied countries are ready to end the steep dip in oil production that had been taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The nations had deliberately reduced the oil supply in order to keep prices from plummeting. The Associated Press has the story: OPEC to add back 2…

  • ‘Godzilla v. Kong’ lures people back to theaters

    Theaters have not fully opened back up yet, but the launching of “Godzilla v. Kong” on Wednesday is a hopeful sign people are coming back. Opening-day ticket sales for Wednesday set a single-day pandemic record. The Associated Press has the story. Opening-day ticket sales on Wednesday for new Kong movie set pandemic record at $9.6…

  • Hulu to produce documentary on ‘The 1619 Project’

    The New York Times, Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey collaborated last fall to develop the newspaper’s series of articles known as “The 1619 Project” into films, television series and other content. Hulu will be presenting a documentary series. The Associated Press has the story: ‘The 1619 Project’ to be made into a docuseries NEW YORK (AP)…

  • Biden admin considering joining Iran deal again

    As expected, the Biden administration is considering rejoining the Iran nuclear deal that President Trump had exited. At the same time, it is becoming more generous than the Trump administration in granting Iraq extensions of time to continue using power from Iran. The Associated Press has the story: Biden administration exploring ways to renew Iran…

  • SCOTUS says Facebook texts aren’t robocalls

    The U.S. Supreme Court examined the application of a 1991 consumer law prohibiting abusive telemarketing to unwanted text messages from Facebook. The court determined that it did not apply, since the texting did not use a random or sequential number generator. The Associated Press has the story: U.S. Supreme Court rules against man who had…

  • Belgium party broken up by police with hoses

    Partiers continue to violate coronavirus restrictions around the world, most recently in Belgium, sparking police intervention. The Belgium party attracted up to 2,000, and resulted in 22 arrests and multiple injuries. The Associated Press has the story: Belgian police disperse large party in Brussels, resulting in arrests and injuries BRUSSELS (AP) — Clashes between Belgian…

  • Cherry Blossom Festival only partially opening up

    As D.C. remains partially locked down, its famous Cherry Blossom Festival will take place in part remotely again like last year. Tourists can visit areas like the Tidal Basin, but their numbers may be limited if too many people show up. The Associated Press has the story: Washington D.C.’s famous Cherry Blossom Festival comes up…

  • Va. Supreme Court approves Confederate statues’ removal

    Across the country, symbols of the Confederacy are being dismantled as societal attitudes change, feeling they represent slavery. The latest effort is taking place in Virginia, where the state supreme court ruled Confederate general statues may be removed. The Associated Press has the story: Statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson…

  • Saudis not ready to increase oil production yet

    Due to ongoing uncertainty about the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said OPEC needs to be very cautious about resuming pre-pandemic oil production levels, because raising them too soon could depress prices. Russia, on the other hand, is more eager to increase production because its budget can handle a price drop…

  • WHO concerned about Europe’s slow immunization rate

    COVID-19 immunization shots have only reached about 5.6% of people in the European Union. Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO’s regional director for Europe, is concerned that the slow rollout of vaccines risks prolonging the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: WHO’s regional director for Europe says immunization campaigns there are ‘unacceptably slow’ LONDON (AP) —…

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