Omicron infections slowing where variant first hit, says regional agency
BRASILIA -COVID-19 infections and deaths in the Americas are still increasing, but the rise in infections seems to be slowing down in places hit earliest …
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Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility – Die Zeit
– Scarce supply of raw materials for electric cars could slow the transition from fossil-fuel burning vehicles to electric ones, Mercedes-Benz Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius …
EU policymakers must do more to boost telco investments, study says
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS – EU policymakers need to do more to attract investments in the telecoms sector if the bloc wants its economy …
President Biden Says U.S. Constitution Can Evolve to Curtail Rights of Americans
WASHINGTON, DC – When Joe Biden went off script on Tuesday during a discussion about his plan to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme …
Psaki Weighs In On Joe Rogan, Says Tech Platforms Need To Be ‘Doing More’ To Curb ‘Misinformation’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki addressed podcaster Joe Rogan and his relationship with audio streaming service Spotify at a press conference Tuesday, urging tech platforms …
Joe Manchin says Build Back Better Is ‘Dead’
Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told reporters Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill was “dead” when asked about the status of …
Fed’s Bullard says unemployment rate can go below 3% this year
NEW YORK -St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard said he sees the unemployment rate falling below 3% this year, a jobless rate the …
Political consultant for Virginia Democrat Congresswoman Luria says unmasked kids are ‘d-ckheads’ who should get bad grades
NORFOLK, VA – A political consultant who helped Virginia 2nd Congressional District Congresswoman Elaine Luria, a Democrat get to Washington, D.C. has a plan for …
Biden says he wants Senate’s advice and consent on Supreme Court pick
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he wants his candidate to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to have courtesy, …
U.S. says traffic deaths rose 12% in first nine months of 2021 to 31,720
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – U.S. auto safety regulators on Tuesday said traffic deaths rose 12% in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720 …
Disagree with your Toms River tax increase? Mayor Hill says you have until Friday to schedule a review
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After thousands of residents in Toms River were shocked to learn their taxes were going up as much as 50%, including …
Phil Murphy has no plan to coverage healthcare worker shortages caused by mass firings due to latest vaccine mandate, Bucco says
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Anthony M. Bucco said Governor Phil Murphy still has no plan to address worker shortages that are almost certain to impact …
Willingboro says farewell as 25 year veteran police officer retires
WILLINGBORO, NJ – On January 31, 2022 Lieutenant Bradley Hill retired from the Willingboro Township Police Department after serving the community for 25 years. Brad …
Tesco says 1,600 jobs at risk from store changes
LONDON -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, said on Tuesday 1,600 roles were at risk of redundancy due to operational changes at stores, including the removal of …
Teachers Unions ‘Hold The Education Of Kids Hostage,’ Worker Rights Group Says
A worker rights group is calling out two powerful teachers unions, claiming that they “hold the education of kids hostage” in a press release. Mark …
Olympics-Team Taiwan says it will be at Beijing Games opening ceremony
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s team for the Beijing Winter Olympics will be at the opening and closing ceremonies after being told by the International Olympic Committee …
White House says judge Fed nominee Raskin on her credentials, not marriage
By Jeff Mason and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON -White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday rejected concerns that Sarah Bloom Raskin would be unable to …
Fed’s Barkin says pace of U.S. rate hikes depends on inflation
By Ann Saphir – How fast and far the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates once it begins doing so in March will depend …
UAE Says It Intercepted Ballistic Missile Fired By Rebels Amid Israeli President’s First Visit
Authorities for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday while Israeli president Isaac Herzog …
High School Biology Teacher Says Biological Sex Can Be Easily Changed, Tells Students To Remove ‘Gendered Terms’
A Massachusetts high school biology teacher taught students that biological sex is fluid and easily changed, encouraging them to stop using “gendered terms” that marginalize …
Wife Comes Out As Gay After 6 Years Of Marriage, Says Her Husband Helps Her Pick Up Chicks
A North Carolina woman told her husband she was gay after six years of marriage but said they would remain a couple and will help …
Pick Trump or the Constitution Cheney Says, Trump Blasts Bipartisan Effort To Strengthen The Electoral Count Act
Former President Donald Trump blasted a bipartisan effort to strengthen the Electoral Count Act, saying that it was proof that former Vice President Mike Pence …
Court says Credit Suisse faces $45.5 million claim in money-laundering case
ZURICH – Swiss prosecutors are pursuing around 42.4 million Swiss francs ($45.5 million) in compensation from Credit Suisse in a money-laundering trial due to begin …
German manufacturing bottlenecks ease in January, Ifo says
BERLIN – The number of German manufacturing companies reporting bottlenecks and problems procuring intermediate products and raw materials eased to 67.3% in January from 81.9% …
U.S. Supreme Court nominee will meet with Republicans, top Democrat says
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the second-highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, is reaching out to Republicans to assure them they …
Ilhan Omar says stand up to antisemitism on Holocaust Memorial Day, but few people actually believe she is sincere
Progressive Democrat Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has a problem with Jews, but on Holocaust Memorial Day, she appeared to be slightly concerned for the plight of …
DeSantis says Monoclonal antibody treatments just sitting on shelves as COVID-19 patients suffer after Biden administration ban
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is frustrated after the FDA has banned the use of Monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 patients after the treatment has …
Biden’s migrant air transport security contractor says shipping illegal immigrants around country a betrayal to the American people
WESTCHESTER, NY – Fox News host Greg Gutfeld called it democracy dying in darkness as the Biden administration transports thousands of illegal immigrants across America …
Unvaccinated Must Be ‘Accompanied At All Times’ While Shopping At Big Box Stores, Canadian Health Ministry Says
Unvaccinated residents of the Canadian province of Quebec must be accompanied while shopping at big box retailers to ensure they only purchase pharmaceutical products, the …
Female Swimmer Says She And Her Teammates Are Uncomfortable Sharing Locker Room With Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas: REPORT
A female swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania said the school brushed off her and her teammates’ concerns about sharing locker rooms with a male …
Manchin Says He’d Vote To Confirm A Justice More Liberal Than He Is
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Thursday that he was open to confirming a Supreme Court justice that was more liberal than he is …
State Department Says Nord Stream 2 ‘Will Not Move Forward’ If Russia Invades Ukraine
State Department spokesperson Ned Price threatened the status of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline during an interview with NPR on Wednesday, saying the project “will …
It is what it is, Toms River Council President says after seniors hit with 40% tax hike
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At …
Phil Murphy’s predictably inaccurate COVID-19 predictions continue, O’Scanlon says
FREEHOLD, NJ – Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) called for the Murphy administration to stop the scare tactics with their continued use of inaccurate, mysterious covid …
Russian Citizens Live In ‘The Most Peace-Loving Country’ State Media Says
Russia’s state-run media is attempting to portray the nation as “the most peace-loving country” to its citizens as the international community prepares for its potential …
Rice University coach says NCAA athletes should compete in gender they’re born with
Rice University swim coach Seth Huston challenged the NCAA’s transgender athlete policies in an interview with Swim Swam. “Lia has every right to compete,” Huston …
Synergy CEO says Restaurants not facing worker shortage, but wage shortage
Last year, we experienced The Great Resignation, which hit the hospitality industry especially hard. In November 2021, a record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs — and 1 …
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Says Chip Crisis Is ‘Extremely Urgent,’ Begs Congress To Pass Investment Bill
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued a report Tuesday highlighting the dire state of the ongoing semiconductor shortage in the U.S. and urged lawmakers to …
Baltimore’s woke Democrat Mayor says 6 murders, 7 shootings over weekend is “intolerable”
BALTIMORE, MD – After one full year in office, sitting by as crime skyrocketed across his city, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is finally recognizing he …
Toms River Mayor Hill says don’t panic if you got a letter saying your taxes are going up
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Have you received a letter from a tax assessor who you never met and never saw the inside of your home? …
New Jersey Governor says the unvaccinated are equal to drunk drivers
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa today took offense to a comment made by Governor Phil Murphy comparing unvaccinated New Jerseyans to …
NJ Assemblywoman, EMT says Murphy’s latest vaccine mandate hurting front-line healthcare workers
TRENTON, N.J. – Newly sworn-in Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick knows a lot about front-line health care – she has been living it for three decades as …
Phil Murphy says 2021 election close call won’t change his policy direction, government is a force for good
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week, in an interview with former Bridgegate architect David Wildstein on his 77 WABC radio said …
Are you upset with all the problems in America? The White House says to take up kickboxing
Are you frustrated because of rising energy costs? Do rising prices at the grocery store tick you off? Are you upset because you need a …
Joe Biden says: I may need a new job
At a Build Back Better stop in Ohio, President Joe Biden, facing an avalanche of bad news about the economy, foreign policy, border security and …
‘If I May Finish’: VP Harris Gets Testy After NBC Anchor Says It’s ‘Astonishing’ Biden’s Doubting US Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie Thursday morning when asked about President Biden casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2022 …
Biden Says America Is ‘More Unified’ Now Than When He Took Office
President Joe Biden said America is now more unified than when took office, crediting his administration’s accomplishments for bringing the country together. When asked at …
Newark assemblywoman says her son was victim of armed robbery
NEWARK, NJ – Nobody is exempt from the violence that plagues America’s inner cities, not even the families of elected politicians who support groups like …
World’s Biggest Asset Manager Says Climate Investments Are About Money, Not Being ‘Woke’
Elliot Dordick on January 18, 2022 The head of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, said the firm’s investments in clean energy enterprises are ultimately …
Watch: DeBlasio I probably should have gone to the gym, says he won’t run for Governor
NEW YORK, NY – Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio today said he won’t be running for governor of New York, but instead will …