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Senate Democrats fear ending Title 42 ahead of midterm elections
As the debate over immigration continues, the fate of Title 42 could determine which Senate Democrats win their 2022 midterm races. Some incumbents have distanced themselves from President Joe Biden over plans to rescind the order on May 23. Origins of Title 42 public health measure Title 42 was issued as a public health order… -
China reports first human case of bird flu strain, egg prices jump in US
China’s National Health Commission reported the first human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu. According to a Tuesday statement from the commission, the strain was found in a four-year-old boy from the central province of Henan who showed fever and other symptoms on Apr. 5. The child had been in contact with chickens… -
Supreme Court hears arguments in praying football coach case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Joseph Kennedy, a former high school football coach who was fired for refusing to stop praying at the center of the field following games. It was a ritual he conducted for years, with his players eventually joining him. The Bremerton School District, located west of Seattle,… -
Macron defeats Le Pen in France as protests, police shooting ensue
French President Emmanuel Macron was reelected for a second term. He received 58.5% of the vote in the election. “My dear fellow compatriots, it is with ambition and kindness for our country, for all of us, that I want to tackle by your side the next five years to come,” President Macron said in his… -
“What happened to him?”: Dr. Oz trades TV show for Pennsylvania Senate bid
After 13 seasons of hosting his daytime talk show, Dr. Oz is trying to bridge the gap from celebrity cardiologist to celebrity conservative. The renowned heart surgeon is running for Senate in Pennsylvania because he disliked how the federal government handled COVID-19. “We lost too many lives, too many jobs, and too many opportunities because… -
Florida passes bill revoking Disney World’s self-governance privileges
The Florida House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would effectively end Walt Disney’s World’s self-governance. Thursday’s vote came a day after the state’s Senate also approved of the bill. The bill was introduced following Disney’s criticism of a recently-passed education law critics refer to as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. It bars… -
Time to ditch your wallet? Digital licenses and state IDs take off
For the first time, passengers in Arizona can clear the TSA security checkpoints using their digital driver’s license or state ID on their Apple smartphone. On March 23, Phoenix Sky Harbor became the first airport to offer this option instead of physical, plastic ID cards. Is a digital license or state ID coming to a… -
Did Russian forces carry out genocide in Bucha, Ukraine?
The mayor of the town of Bucha confirmed that Russian forces killed more than 400 civilians in an attack on April 1. In the wake of the tragedy, gruesome images of bodies strewn on city streets surfaced, and the president of Ukraine called it “genocide.“ “They are lying there,” said Valadyslav Minchenko, a Ukrainian volunteer… -
Florida, Kentucky, Oklahoma restrict abortion laws
As the nation waits for the Supreme Court to rule on a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, officials in Florida, Kentucky and Oklahoma have started restricting abortion access in their states. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks into law Thursday. The new law includes exceptions, including if the… -
Grand Rapids police release video from fatal officer-involved shooting
Grands Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom released four videos from the officer-involved shooting that left 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya dead earlier this month. The videos were collected from a passenger in Lyoya’s car, the officer’s body-worn camera, the officer’s patrol car and a doorbell camera. Video shows Lyoya running from the officer, who stopped him for… -
Ask the doctor: COVID surge, heart inflammation, school closures
COVID-19 is experiencing a spring awakening as subvariant BA.2 case counts rise across the country. According to the CDC, the vast majority of COVID cases are being caused by this subvariant. BA.2 Spike Straight Arrow News medical expert Dr. Payal Kohli weighed in on the potential for another COVID surge. “I really think it’s important… -
‘Foolhardy plan’: Trump, Manchin critical of Biden admin ending Title 42
After more than two years, the Biden administration is rescinding the Title 42 order put into place under former President Donald Trump at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump, mayors along the U.S.-Mexico border and Republicans in DC are fuming over the decision. “With this foolhardy plan to end Title 42, Biden will be… -
Will New York embrace former governor Andrew Cuomo’s reboot?
Disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo may be laying the groundwork for a political comeback. In recent weeks, Cuomo has made several public appearances and has released television ads with narratives aimed at clearing his name and unfinished business. In August 2021, Cuomo reluctantly stepped down from office after New York Attorney General Letitia…
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