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Despite efforts to improve image after taking over, Taliban kill one clearing protest
A day after a Taliban spokesman announced efforts to improve the group’s image compared to the last time it was in charge of Afghanistan, Taliban forces killed one person while violently clearing a protest Wednesday. The video above shows the scene of the protest in Jalalabad. Dozens of people gathered to raise the national flag a… -
Mask mandate extended as Gov. Abbott is the latest high-profile breakthrough case
On the same day we learned federal officials are extending the mask mandate for airline flights and other transportation until next January, we also learned Texas Governor Greg Abbott has become the latest high-level official to contract a breakthrough case of COVID-19. The video above shows a video message Gov. Abbott tweeted out Tuesday. “I… -
VIDEO: California’s largest fire is still burning as it threatens more towns
California’s Dixie Fire, the largest fire in the state, was aided by dangerously windy weather Tuesday. The video above shows multiple parts of Lassen County on fire as the weather system arrived Monday afternoon and evening. Red flag warnings were set in place until near midnight Tuesday. The weather forecast prompted Pacific Gas & Electric to… -
Taliban take control, look to improve image to fearful Afghans
In an attempt to improve its image compared to the last time they were in charge of Afghanistan, the Taliban announced Tuesday it will respect women’s rights and forgive those who opposed them. In his first news conference Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said women’s rights would be honored within the norms of Islamic law.… -
Fred downgrades as it moves through southeast US, Grace and Henri upgrade
As Fred downgraded to a tropical depression after making landfall in Florida Monday, Grace upgraded into a tropical storm, and Tropical Depression Eight turned into Tropical Storm Henri. The video above shows Tropical Depression Fred wind and rain hitting Cape San Blas, Florida, as well as Tropical Storm Grace moving through Les Cayes, Haiti. According… -
Experts recommend booster shots for every American, but not quite yet
United States health officials announced every American, regardless of age, should get booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is a catch. The recommendation is likely to say to wait eight months after receiving your second dose of the vaccine before rolling up your sleeve for your booster shot. This means health care workers,… -
“I stand squarely behind my decision”: Biden breaks silence on Afghanistan
In his first comments on Afghanistan in almost a week, President Joe Biden said “I stand squarely behind my decision” to pull American troops out of Afghanistan by the end of the month. “I will not repeat the mistakes we’ve made in the past,” President Biden said. “Mistake of staying and fighting indefinitely in a… -
Biden approves largest increase in food stamp benefits ever
The Biden administration announced Monday it would increase food stamp benefits by the single largest amount in the program’s history starting in October. Average benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will go up more than 25 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. It will replace a 15 percent increase in SNAP benefits put in… -
Three storms: TS Fred hits Florida, TD Grace drenches earthquake-ravaged Haiti, and TS Henri forms near Bermuda
The National Weather Service reports Tropical Storm Fred made landfall near Cape San Blas, Florida at 2:15p Central. The video above shows effects of the storm’s outer bands hitting Florida over the weekend. It is moving north-northeast at just under 10 mph. It will cross the panhandle Monday and then move over western Georgia Tuesday.… -
New video from Haiti: Bodies pulled from the rubble, damage widespread after earthquake
Rescuers in Haiti continued to search through the widespread damage Monday left by a massive earthquake over the weekend. The video above shows some of the damage and the recovery of multiple bodies. As of Sunday, Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said 1,297 people had died, and 5,700 were injured from the earthquake. Officials report more… -
7 People dead during chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans flee and Taliban completes stunning takeover
Senior U.S. military officials report the chaos at the Kabul airport this morning left seven people dead, including some who fell from a departing American military transport jet. After the Taliban took over Kabul, Afghans desperately tried to escape the capital city Monday. The video above shows the Taliban presence in the city. The Afghans… -
Florida turns to monoclonal antibodies amid rapid rise in cases
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday the state will expand its use of monoclonal antibodies. In the video above, Straight Arrow Medical Expert Dr. Payal Kohli explains what monoclonal antibodies are and how they could help people beat or even prevent COVID-19. The antibodies, made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals first made headlines earlier in the pandemic,… -
COVID NEWS: Judge leaves eviction moratorium in place, Florida gov battles school districts in court
The pandemic filtered its way into the courtroom Friday. First a federal judge said he is leaving the new eviction moratorium in place, while a judge in a second COVID-related case heard arguments in the battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and several school districts. The battle is over DeSantis’ banning mandates requiring masks in…
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