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Straight To It: Shannon’s Friday, August 13 Recap
Shannon’s picks for Thursday, August 12 include: The Taliban takes more Afghan cities Census data insight Is Britney almost free? -
Professor: women, democratic government face gravest danger as Taliban advance in Afghanistan
As the Taliban regain control of Afghan provinces faster than intelligence estimates projected, international relations Professor Rajan Menon examines the risks facing Afghanistan’s people and government. -
Expert advice: Going back to school safely with COVID
School districts across the country are holding last minute special sessions to make sure they have the best practices in place to keep everyone as safe as possible as classes get underway. Medical experts cut through the posturing. -
Straight To It: Shannon’s Thursday, August 12 Recap
Shannon’s picks for Thursday, August 12 include: Tropical depression Fred heads toward Florida United Airlines requires employee vaccination Biden’s plan to lower prescription drug costs -
Straight To It: Shannon’s Wednesday, August 11 recap
Shannon’s picks for Wednesday, August 11 include: New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the public after Governor Cuomo announces resignation Senate passes $3.5 trillion budget blueprint after 14-hour “vote-a-rama” CDC: COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women -
Texas school districts buck governor’s ban on mask mandates
Despite Texas Governor Greg Abbott‘s ban on mask mandates, school districts in Dallas and Austin are requiring masks on their campuses. They could each be fined as much as $1,000 for not complying with the governor’s executive order. -
Selective scolding? Fauci condemns motorcycle rally, stays silent on other gatherings
As COVID cases continue to rise, about 700,000 people attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally over the weekend, prompting Dr. Anthony Fauci to express concern about the gathering on NBC’s Meet the Press. However, he has remained silent about other recent gatherings, such as Lollapalooza and former President Obama’s 60th birthday party. -
Just One Name: Governor Greg Abbott takes Texas politics to national stage
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s conservative views are back in the spotlight now that President Joe Biden has condemned his state ban on mask mandates. Abbott has taken firm stances in his gubernatorial career, and he’s marked 2021 with his approach to managing the pandemic, push for voting legislation and erection of the border wall. -
Deadly physical force: when are police justified in firing their guns?
Deadly physical force is an officer’s ability to fire his gun in dangerous situations. Critics scrutinize that ability as body-cam videos of police shootings are released to the public. They say personal bias plays a large role in an officer’s decision to pull the trigger. But the law states that an officer is justified as long as… -
Why is crime on the rise in American cities?
23 percent of U.S. adults have reported that they, or someone they live with, have been the victim of a crime in the last year, according to a Gallup poll. That number is up from a low of 20 percent in 2020. Violent crime continues to spike in American cities, as the United States recorded… -
The twisties? Gymnasts say they understand why Simone Biles bailed on her vault attempt
As Simone Biles bailed on her attempt at a vault with two and a half twists in Tokyo, gymnasts around the world understood why she did it. Coaches and athletes in the sport use the phrase “twisties” in reference to the moments of panic while airborne. Power Moves Gymnastics & Fitness coach Javasio McShine says… -
Tokyo 2020: why athletes’ mental health is in the spotlight
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles officially withdrew from her individual all-around event on Thursday to prioritize her well-being. Biles made the move after removing herself from a team event on Tuesday, saying she needed to focus on her mental health. Her public push to care for her mental health makes her the latest athlete pointing out the need… -
Sounds, nausea and brain damage? What we know about Havana Syndrome.
The CIA investigation into “Havana Syndrome” will be led by an official who helped find Osama bin Laden, according to a government source. This move comes as Vienna, Austria, has developed into the latest hotspot for the ailment. The number of U.S. officials suffering from the symptoms continues to grow, but the cause remains unclear.
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