Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week

The United States Postal Service’s duty to deliver 500 million coronavirus test kits has placed it in an unprecedented position in the country’s pandemic response, just as covid-19 infections have reached a peak within its ranks and its network is under extreme strain. The free quick tests are expected to ship by the end ofContinue reading “Biden Sends out 500 Million Free Covid Tests this Week”

Is the US Democracy in Danger?

The Democratic Party is facing a moment of strong symbolism only a day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which Democrats had set as a deadline to approve new laws to counter Republican voting restrictions in many states. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes that will uphold ideological divides within the party andContinue reading “Is the US Democracy in Danger?”

Decision Awaits as Justices Divide Over Vaccine Mandate

Oral arguments in the legal challenge to federal COVID-19 vaccine regulations for some employers were heard by the United States Supreme Court. Ohio, along with 26 other states, was the listed plaintiff in the litigation against President Joe Biden’s regulation. Attorneys arguing for the federal rule claim that OSHA has the jurisdiction to establish theseContinue reading “Decision Awaits as Justices Divide Over Vaccine Mandate”

The CDC Cuts Quarantine Days in Half

The CDC’s decision last week to cut the asymptomatic COVID-19 isolation period in half, from ten to five days, sparked outrage as officials stated it was partly to allow individuals to return to work sooner. It came just a week after certain businesses, including Delta Air Lines, wrote to the CDC demanding a modification. ToContinue reading “The CDC Cuts Quarantine Days in Half”

Uncertainty Surrounds Inflation as we Approach the New Year

The United States’ economy ends the year with a higher inflation rate than its peers. Some have attributed the fastest consumer price increases since Ronald Reagan’s presidency to labor shortages and stretched supply chains. That school of thought warns the Federal Reserve against tightening monetary policy too quickly, citing the fact that a central bankContinue reading “Uncertainty Surrounds Inflation as we Approach the New Year”

Build Back Better Bill Brushed Under the Rug

The Build Back Better Act saga has been a mere foreshadowing of a bunch of twists and turns that were expected to occur. The bill has passed through the House of Representatives and is being reviewed by the senate. In the meantime, Democratic senators are responsible for figuring out what will actually make it intoContinue reading “Build Back Better Bill Brushed Under the Rug”

Deadly Tornado Leaves Western Kentucky in Shambles

On December 10th, a violent stream of tornadoes ripped through cities in Kentucky and left them in shambles. The outbreak of tornadoes on Friday night, including one that traveled more than 220 devastating miles, left a deep scar of damage throughout the middle of the country, and Sunday was a day of agonizing discovery. However,Continue reading “Deadly Tornado Leaves Western Kentucky in Shambles”

Oxford School Shooting: The Latest in Many

Ethan Crumbley, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and terrorism in connection with a shooting at a Michigan high school that killed four other students and injured several more. Crumbley was charged as an adult with a slew of offenses, including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism resulting in death. Last Tuesday, Crumbley enteredContinue reading “Oxford School Shooting: The Latest in Many”

New Covid-19 Variant Omicron Surfaces Globally

Just when life feels like it’s getting somewhat back to normal, prior to the Pandemic, a new variant of the virus emerges in the Eastern hemisphere. The spreading variant was first detected in South Africa and later found its way into England, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, etc. Now, the virus has come onto the westernContinue reading “New Covid-19 Variant Omicron Surfaces Globally”

Ahmaud Arbery Trial Continues in GA

Last year, Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot by three men: Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael, and neighbor William Bryan recorded as he was seen jogging in February of 2020 in Brunswick, Georgia. Today, these men are undergoing trial to come to a verdict based on the information and evidence presented. In the trial,Continue reading “Ahmaud Arbery Trial Continues in GA”

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