NYC corrections officer arrested in Queens for DWI after refusing breath test
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City corrections officer was arrested early Thursday morning in Queens on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to police. Eaugene Russell, 41, was taken…
Biden regrets shortfall in COVID-19 testing as Americans can’t find test during holiday COVID surge
As the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus surges across America, becoming the most dominant strain in just a matter of days, Americans are finding it nearly impossible to learn whether or…
Suspect arrested for sexual assault of 15-year-old, backed by DNA test
BAKER COUNTY, FL – On December 9, detectives with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kevin Michael Wilkerson (44 years old) for sexual battery. The complaint was made to BCSO in August…
COVID Comes For Congress as politicians test positive for COVID-19
Reps. Antonio Delgado, Barbara Lee and Nicole Malliotakis are the latest lawmakers to announce that they had tested positive for the coronavirus as it infects more in Congress and in governors’ mansions…
Biden Says COVID Rapid Test Shortage Not His Administration’s Fault Because Latest Variant Was Such A Surprise
President Joe Biden deflected blame for the COVID-19 rapid test shortage amid a surge of cases from the Omicron variant, arguing the new strain was too unexpected to prepare for. Biden addressed…
Canadian Court Declares Math Test For New Teachers ‘Unconstitutional’ Because Of Racial Disparities In Passage Rates
Ontario public schools will no longer require incoming teachers to pass a basic math proficiency test after finding racial disparities in passage rates. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled Friday the…
Democrats Urge Health Officials To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Domestic Flights
A group of Democratic lawmakers sent letters to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday asking officials to require proof of vaccination or a…
O’Scanlon calls on Phil Murphy, Democrats to adopt CDC’s “Test to Stay” guidance for New Jersey schools
TRENTON, NJ – As schools across the state struggle to contend with the growing number of students forced to stay home due to COVID exposure, Senator Declan O’Scanlon is again calling on…
Remote Learning Lowered Test Scores In Every State Studied — And Was Way Worse For Minorities
Remote learning led to declines in test scores in English and math when compared to the scores of schools that had more in-person learning, according to a paper published by the National…
Republicans Test Uneasy Bipartisan Alliance In Push To Rein In Big Tech
As bipartisan legislation reining in major tech companies moves closer to becoming law, Republicans are pushing the boundaries of their alliance with Democrats. Republican Rep. Ken Buck and Democratic Rep. David Cicilline,…
Nikki Haley: ‘Cognitive Test’ Should Be Required For Older Politicians
Former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said that older politicians should have to take a cognitive test during an interview with The Christian Broadcasting Network on Thursday. When asked about the…