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Biden administration expected to announce nine career diplomats will be US ambassadors
The Biden administration plans to announce the nominations of nine career diplomats to be United States ambassadors as soon as Thursday, marking the first selection of overseas envoys since President Joe Biden took office, according to an internal list reviewed by CNN.
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'An answer to our prayers'; St. Charles County first responders bring COVID-19 vaccine to senior apartment complexes
The St. Charles County Ambulance District has vaccinated more than 200 seniors in the last week, thanks to a new partnership between the state's department of public health and first responders across the state.
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Georgia voting law leads to calls for some sports events to be moved or canceled
Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.
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How Businesses Can Give Back Meaningfully Without Utilizing Big Bucks
The COVID-19 pandemic curtailed some businesses’ ability to contribute to charitable causes. The crisis affected the bottom lines of U.S. small businesses in particular, many of them on a modest budget to begin with, preventing some of them from being philanthropic or as giving as they would like.
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No, Mike Pence isn't going to invoke the 25th Amendment
On Sunday night, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Vice President Mike Pence to immediately invoke the 25th Amendment -- removing Trump from office in the wake of the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of the President last Wednesday.
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Pray for Nature
Young Kenyan Artists Release New Music Video To Stop Deforestation
Kenya’s rising rap stars, Anderson Mwakazi (aka Harshkid Luckystah) and fellow artists Benard Kaisa (aka Benkaizah) and Simon Mwanjala (aka Popsodah) released ‘Pray for Nature,’ a new music video with an urgent message for the world about the Climate Crisis and the critical need to stop forest destruction.
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House to vote on repeal of 2002 US war authorization in Iraq with White House support
The House is voting Monday evening on a bill to repeal the 2002 US war authorization in Iraq, with Democrats hopeful that the White House's backing will give them newfound momentum to finally revoke the nearly 20-year-old authorization.
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Japan's top Covid-19 adviser says holding the Olympics without spectators is 'desirable'
Japan's top coronavirus adviser said Friday that staging the Tokyo Olympics without spectators is "desirable" as it would be the lowest risk option amid the pandemic.
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Georgia runoff timing means Perdue won't be in Congress for joint session on Electoral College
The tight January political calendar means Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue won't be in office when Congress meets for a joint session on the Electoral College on January 6, regardless of the results of the Senate runoff the day before.
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Change is Brewing Across the Nation!
Ben & Jerry's new cold brew ice cream supports a new vision for public safety
You don't have to be a barista to enjoy Ben & Jerry's newest Limited Batch flavor—a cool combination of cold brew coffee ice cream, marshmallow swirls and fudge brownies. "Change is Brewing" was created to help transform the nation's approach to public safety to one that prioritizes community needs.
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'The Little Things' brings a big dose of star power to a grim crime thriller
"The Little Things" is actually based on a screenplay written in the 1990s, and those dark roots show, in a psychological crime thriller that notably resembles a relic of that era, "Seven." Grindingly slow, the best one can say is that the movie keeps the audience off balance, while offering a big dose of star power in the Oscar-winning trio of Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
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Senators express optimism about a Covid-19 stimulus proposal coming early this week
A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday appeared optimistic that lawmakers would put forward a proposal for another coronavirus stimulus package, saying details about the piece of legislation would likely come early this week.
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Former CDC official warns schools may close down more this year than last due to Delta variant
Schools across the United States may be “forced to shut down” more than last year amid the surging Delta variant impacting infection rates and hospitalisations, a former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official has warned.
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Bowling Green State University sophomore dies after drinking at fraternity event, family attorney says
A sophomore at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio died after drinking at a fraternity event, an attorney for his family said.
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Bill 14 Would Decimate Worker Protections Across the State
Advocacy Organizations Condemn Texas House State Affairs Committee Passing Senate Bill 14 with No Public Testimony
Today, the Texas House State Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 14 out of committee with no public testimony. SB 14 would forever limit the ability of a city or county to implement workplace safety protections during a pandemic or natural disaster. SB 14 would also prohibit local governments from implementing other essential workplace safety measures like a 10-minute water break for construction workers.
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Biden speaks with New York and New Jersey governors after Ida wreaks havoc on East Coast
President Joe Biden said Thursday he had spoken to the governors of New York and New Jersey after remnants of Hurricane Ida caused dangerous flash floods and tornadoes across the Northeast.
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Renowned Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés to Receive Service to America Leadership Award
Andrés will be honored during in-person ceremony on June 7, 2022, in Washington D.C.
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) will present esteemed chef and humanitarian José Andrés with the Service to America Leadership Award, the Foundation’s highest individual honor. The award, which honors an individual’s commitment to advocacy and public service, will be presented during the Celebration of Service to America Awards on June 7 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
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OPEC agrees to pump more oil as Russian output drops
OPEC has agreed to pump more crude oil over the next two months as Russian production begins to drop because of Western sanctions.
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Canada says Chinese warplanes are buzzing its North Korea reconnaissance flights
Canadian surveillance planes helping to enforce United Nations sanctions on North Korea are being repeatedly buzzed by Chinese jets that fly so close their crews can see each other, Canada's military has alleged.
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Easter Sunday Film Review
He’s the talk of Netflix. Streaming audiences watch Filipino comedian Jo Koy bring the house down as he headlines shows in L.A., Hawaii and the Philippines. This edgy, urban comic loves his Asian culture and now he’s sharing that joy in movie theaters.
