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As any reporter who's worked long enough in a newsroom knows, there's nothing like the rush of adrenaline that comes with breaking a news story. Through the years, I've had the honor of covering some of the biggest national news stories and shedding light on lesser-known stories.
U.S. Covid Deaths In 2021 Pass Toll For 2020
The number of Covid-19 deaths in 2021 surpassed 2020 in November, according to data from John Hopkins University, which has tallied 770,816 deaths since the start of the pandemic, more than double the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s count of deaths for 2020.
Employees Claim Bezos’ Blue Origin Disregarded Safety Concerns And Created ‘Toxic’ Work Culture
Twenty-one former and current employees of Blue Origin, the rocket company created by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, released a letter claiming it disregarded safety concerns to prioritize company achievements in the billionaire space race, stifled feedback and created a sexist work culture.
Federal Appeals Court Reaffirms Decision To Temporarily Halt Biden Administration Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reaffirmed its decision to temporarily halt the Biden administration’s mandate for large private employers to require their workers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or face weekly Covid-19 testing while litigation against it proceeds, citing financial risks and potential harm to companies under the rule.
FAA Warns Of More Flight Delays As ‘Increased Number’ Of Workers Test Positive For Covid
The Federal Aviation Administration said Americans may see more flight delays this weekend as the agency faces staffing shortages due to Covid-19, a similar situation airlines are facing as flight cancellations and delays continue across the country.
Meghan Markle Calls Republican Lawmakers Petitioning For Family Leave
Meghan Markle reportedly called Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), seeking their support for Democratic legislation to provide paid family leave — actions which have drawn ire from some Republican leaders who believe the duchess of Sussex shouldn’t interfere in U.S. politics.
These States Have Banned Schools From Requiring Covid Vaccination And Masks
At least eight states have passed laws barring schools from requiring vaccination for Covid-19 while eight have blocked them from requiring mask wearing, however with the delta variant fueling a rise in Covid-19 cases in most states, a few localities have reintroduced universal mask mandates.
Former President Trump Sues To Keep Records Secret From Jan. 6 Committee
ormer U.S. President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday against the U.S. House Select Committee investigating January 6, as well as the National Archives and Record Administration, in order to keep documents from his presidency classified under executive privilege.
Coinbase Glitch Leads Users To Think They’d Struck It Rich
Users of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and crypto data provider CoinMarketCap received the surprise of their life on Tuesday afternoon when they checked their accounts and found enormous gains, leading some to believe they’d become millionaires, until the companies clarified on social media that it was a glitch.
ACLU Sues To Overturn Tennessee Transgender Student Athlete Law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and Lambda Legal, an American civil rights organization focused on LGBTQ+ rights, sued Tennessee on behalf of a 14-year-old teenager over its law barring transgender students from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity, one of many challenges conservative states that have passed similar laws are facing across the nation.
At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits Are The Hottest Product On The Internet — And There's A Frenzy Of Shoppers To Help People Buy Them
Demand for at-home Covid-19 test kits has skyrocketed over the past few weeks as omicron cases continue to surge nationwide, reportedly forcing some people to turn to stock-monitoring websites and other venues to get a hold of the increasingly hard to find tests.
NFL Tightens Covid Protocols But Allows Players To Return Faster To Play After Testing Negative
The National Football League announced it is tightening protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus while speeding up the process for vaccinated players who recovered from Covid-19 to return to the game, as the league deals with a surge in cases among players and staff.
Jan. 6 Rioter Who Assaulted Police Sentenced To 41 Months
A judge on Wednesday sentenced the first January 6 rioter charged with assaulting a police officer, New Jersey gym owner and former MMA fighter Scott Fairlamb, to 41 months in prison, the severest punishment handed down so far in connection to the Capitol riot.
