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Tokyo enters state of emergency just two weeks before Olympics
Tokyo’s fourth state of emergency since the COVID-19 pandemic began got underway Monday, in a last-ditch effort to curb a rise in cases ahead of the previously postponed Olympic Games. The Games run from July 23 to August 8. Tokyo recorded 502 new cases Sunday. That makes the 23rd straight day of week-on-week gains. The… -
Biden issues warning to Putin: US “will take any necessary action”
President Joe Biden issued another warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Friday. According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Biden told Putin he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country. Psaki answered reporters questions in Friday’s press briefing. “Well, I think as the readout makes clear, he reiterated that the… -
Biden targets big businesses in massive executive order
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday afternoon targeting anticompetitive practices used by big businesses in tech, health care, and other industries. The video above shows the signing of the order, as well a speech President Biden gave ahead of the signing. The order includes 72 actions and recommendation that will also try to… -
CDC: Masks not required for vaccinated students, teachers in schools this fall
In a relaxation of its COVID-19 guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday vaccinated students and teachers should not have to wear masks inside schools this fall. Also according to the new guidance, no one at schools needs to wear masks at recess or in most other outdoor situations. However, unvaccinated people… -
Absolutely soaked: Elsa drenches America’s largest city
New York City continued to see heavy rain and winds into Friday morning, as Tropical Storm Elsa moved through America’s largest city. The video above shows some of the rainfall and flash flooding that hit the city and surrounding areas. Heavy rain had ended in New York City by mid-morning. A tropical storm warning Friday… -
Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 booster shot next month
Pfizer announced Thursday it will ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization of a third, or “booster” COVID-19 vaccine shot. Two doses of most vaccines are vital to develop antibodies against all versions of the coronavirus. But antibodies naturally wane over time, so studies also are underway to tell if and when boosters might… -
Delta variant surges in US as studies prove vaccines’ efficacy
The delta variant, first identified in India in December 2020, has become the most dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., according to CDC data. “We know that the delta variant has increased transmissibility and it is currently surging in pockets of the country with low vaccination rates,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during… -
Avenatti headed to prison, sentenced to 2.5 years in Nike extortion case
Notorious California lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison Thursday for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike. The video above shows Avenatti leaving the courthouse in New York City Thursday afternoon, and includes a statement from his lawyer, Danya Perry. Avenatti was convicted last year for attempted extortion and… -
Nearly 20 years in the making: Biden announces end date for Afghanistan war
President Joe Biden announced Thursday the end date for the nearly 20-year-long war in Afghanistan is Aug. 31. The video above includes parts of President Biden’s announcement, as well as his post-announcement Q&A with reporters. While this is another step towards actually leaving the country, the president said it is not a “mission accomplished” moment.… -
It could get worse: experts predict more tropical storms
Experts from Colorado State University adjusted the number of tropical storms they predict will hit during the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Thursday. They now say 20 named storms will hit. That’s up from 17 predicted in April and 18 last month. It’s also up almost 39 percent compared to the 30-year average. Those 20 include… -
Three suspects killed, 17 in custody for Haiti president assassination
Authorities in Haiti said police killed three suspects in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and took 17 others into custody. The video above shows two of those suspects being arrested Thursday. It also includes the United States’ response to the assassination, from State Department Spokesman Ned Price. “Those who seek to accomplish their political… -
No fans allowed: Olympic organizers reverse course
Olympic organizers, including the International Olympic Committee, announced Thursday there will be no fans allowed at the delayed 2021 Olympic Games later this month. The decision comes after Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the Olympics will happen with Tokyo under a state of emergency. The state of emergency begins next Monday and will last… -
Haiti in upheaval: what the President’s assassination means for the country
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was killed in an attack at his home early Wednesday. His assassination heightens the chaos in Haiti, which has experienced years of political unrest. Straight Arrow News spoke with human rights lawyer Brian Concannon. He founded the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti. He outlines the fragility of Haiti’s government…
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