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Facebook suspends Former President Donald Trump for two years
(AP) — Facebook said it will suspend former President Donald Trump’s accounts for two years following its finding that he stoked violence ahead of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection. “At the end of this period, we will look to experts to assess whether the risk to public safety has receded. We will evaluate external factors, including… -
Unemployment rate drops to 5.8% in May, 559K jobs added
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a modest 559,000 jobs in May, an improvement from April’s sluggish gain but still evidence that many companies are struggling to find enough workers as the economy rapidly recovers from the pandemic recession. Last month’s job growth was above April’s revised total of 278,000, the Labor Department said Friday,… -
US to treat ransomware hack attacks as terrorism
Reuters is reporting tonight that The U.S. Department of Justice is elevating investigations of ransomware attacks to a similar priority as terrorism in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack and mounting damage caused by cyber criminals, a senior department official told Reuters. In an exclusive report, Reuters says Internal guidance sent on Thursday to… -
Three Things To Know: Investigations, vaccinations and Prime Day 2021
Straight Arrow News has three stories you need to know about to end your day. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is under Justice Department investigation for possible campaign contribution violations. The White House announced how the first 25 million vaccine doses of the 80 million the Biden administration promised to distribute around the world will be… -
Postmaster General under Justice Department Investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over political fundraising activity at his former business, a DeJoy spokesman said Thursday. Federal authorities in recent weeks have subpoenaed DeJoy and interviewed current and former employees of DeJoy and his business, The Washington Post reported. Mark Corallo, a DeJoy spokesman, confirmed an… -
Amazon announces Prime Day for June 21-22
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Wednesday that it will hold its annual Prime Day over two days in June this year, the earliest it has ever held the sales event. Typically, Amazon holds Prime Day in July. Amazon has said it was holding it earlier due to the Olympics, which starts next month and… -
White House to send doses to COVAX global vaccine sharing program
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to allocate 75% of unused COVID-19 vaccines through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, the White House announced Thursday. The White House unveiled the allocation for sharing the first 25 million doses with the world. The U.S. has said it plans to share 80 million vaccine doses… -
New, Now, Next @ Noon
New: Job numbers released Thursday are encouraging, setting a pandemic record. New: A bipartisan bill looks to protect you when you book a trip online. Now: The incentives to get vaccinated continue to pile up. Next: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to fight back against the coalition formed to replace him. For more… -
New, Now, Next: Biden talks recovery, vaccine program
New: President Biden holds a news conference to discuss pandemic recovery and the country’s vaccine program. Now: The investigation into Iranian navy ship sinking is underway. Next: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the Voting Rights Act. For more on Vice President Kamala Harris’ new role, click here. -
Florida bans transgender athletes from girls’ sports
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Republican governor signed a bill Tuesday barring transgender females from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, plunging the state into the national culture war over transgender rights. “In Florida, girls are going to play girls sports and boys are going to play boys sports,”… -
Bob Baffert suspended from Churchill Downs for two years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert is on track to have his record seventh Kentucky Derby victory taken away and won’t be able to run any horses in the prestigious race for the next two years. Churchill Downs on Wednesday suspended the Hall of Fame trainer for two years after an additional drug test of… -
Harris to lead Biden administration’s voting rights effort
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the administration’s efforts on voting rights as Republican state lawmakers across the country attempt to enact voting restrictions. The efforts by Republican-led state legislatures to pass restrictive laws, which the White House and civil rights groups say make it harder… -
New, Now, Next: Pope introduces new sex abuse laws
Pope Francis introduces new Vatican laws regarding sex abuse in the Catholic Church. Australian softball team becomes among the first to arrive in Japan for the delayed 2020 Olympic Games. President Biden marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. A 46-page blueprint draft reveals plans for sweeping immigration change in the U.S. For a…
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