The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) is requiring healthcare providers to prioritize non-white patients when administering oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19. The department issued a health advisory …
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New Jersey records 34,000 COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Day as the left remains in denial that its policies aren’t working
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, NJ – The omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to grow across New Jersey despite the state having one of the highest vaccination rates in America. On Saturday, …
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A bank in the U.K. accidentally gave out the equivalent of $175 million to customers in an error on Christmas Day, CNN reported. The bank, Santander, apologized for the mistake …
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Democrat-Run States Are Pushing Laws To Target Social Media ‘Misinformation’
Democratic state lawmakers are proposing laws to curb “misinformation” on social media sites and other online platforms, mirroring efforts by Democrats in Congress. New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman announced a …
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DC Mayor Criticized For Announcing Expectation That Schools Will Transition To Virtual Learning
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., said she expects schools to switch to virtual learning in the coming weeks and throughout the spring 2022 semester, according to a Wednesday …
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China accelerated its plans to set up a research base on the moon, potentially establishing one by 2027, the South China Morning Post reported. The new target date for the …
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Oklahoma Proposes Bill That Would Allow Parents To Remove Sexually Graphic Books From School Libraries
An Oklahoma bill introduced on Dec. 16 may allow parents to seek the removal of books that they deem inappropriate from school libraries. The bill, Senate Bill 1142, would give …
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A weather station in Kodiak, Alaska, recorded the state’s highest December temperature ever when it clocked in at 67 degrees Fahrenheit on Dec. 26. “The temperature at the Kodiak Harbor …
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Sheriff’s Deputy Kills Tiger After It Attacked Man At Zoo
An endangered tiger was shot and killed after he attacked a man at a Naples, Florida, zoo, according to officials. The man in his 20s was seriously injured after he …
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Ex-Afghanistan President Who Fled Says Trump’s Deal With Taliban ‘Erased Us’
Former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, who fled the country as it fell to the Taliban, argued the deal between former President Donald Trump and the Taliban paved the way …
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Many U.S. consumers racked up debt this holiday season, and most of them won’t be able to pay it off immediately, according to a report published Wednesday. Around 36% of …
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Tech and GamingUS and World News
Apple Temporarily Closes iPhone Factory Over Horrific Living Conditions, Food Crawling With Worms
Apple placed a Foxconn iPhone factory near Chennai, India, on probation following an investigation into the facility’s substandard living and working conditions, which included crowded barracks and food infested with …
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Shooting At Hotel Leaves One Officer Dead, Another Fighting For Their Life
A shooting at a hotel outside of Chicago on Wednesday left one police officer dead and another fighting for his life, according to a local police department. The two Bradley Police …
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Tesla issued recalls for nearly half a million Model S and Model 3 vehicles over potential safety concerns resulting from malfunctioning trunk technology, Barron’s reported. The recalls, submitted on Dec. 21 …
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday slammed Hong Kong police’s raid of Stand News and the arrest of seven of its employees, calling out China’s “targeting” of free press. …
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The number of Americans who filed new unemployment claims decreased to 198,000 in the week ending Dec. 25 as employers continue to fight to retain workers amid a tight labor …
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US and World News
MSNBC Writer Says Trump Policy Toward Iran Did More Damage To American Credibility Than Biden’s Afghanistan Fiasco
An MSNBC writer said that former President Donald Trump’s policies toward Iran were more damaging to American credibility than President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. In an article published Wednesday, Trita Parsi, …
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Twitter suspended the account of Dr. Robert W. Malone, a prominent scientist and virologist instrumental in developing mRNA vaccine technology who has been criticized for his skepticism of the COVID-19 …
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A top Russian official said Wednesday that Russian and Middle Eastern energy producers will continue to disregard the Biden administration’s pleas for boosted output. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak explained …
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People who drink black coffee might be at a lower risk of developing diseases, such as Parkinson’s, heart diseases, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, according to various studies, CNN reported. …
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Illinois Green-Lights Emission-Heavy Power Plant Shortly After Passing Clean Energy Law
Illinois approved plans for a new natural gas power plant despite recently-passed legislation that is among the nation’s most ambitious clean energy laws. The plant, the Lincoln Land Energy Center, …
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Andrew Cuomo To Face No Charges After Sexual Harassment Investigation
Former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not face any charges over alleged inappropriate conduct investigated by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, according to an announcement Tuesday. The …
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Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Unloads Another $1 Billion In Company Stock
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk sold another roughly $1 billion in Tesla shares, nearing his apparent target of selling 10% of his stake in the electric car company. Musk sold …
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Over 90% Of Chicago Teachers Union Members Said They Would Participate In A ‘Remote-Work Action’ When They Go Back To School
Over 90% of Chicago Teachers Union members polled said they would participate in a “remote-work action” when they resume school in January. The internal poll found 91% of its members …
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‘We Are Not Targeting The Media,’ Chinese Police Say After Shutting Down Pro-Democracy Outlet
A pro-democracy news outlet in Hong Kong was shut down Wednesday after police arrested seven people associated with the site and raided its offices, multiple sources reported. Stand News issued …