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Residents clash with Chinese authorities over 'zero-COVID' rules

November 8, 2022

Residents clash with Chinese authorities over 'zero-COVID' rules

As the Chinese Communist Party relentlessly pursues its strict "zero-COVID" policies across China seven people have been arrested amidst protests in retaliation.

Blood donations this winter: American Red Cross urges people not to forget to donate

November 7, 2022

Blood donations this winter: American Red Cross urges people not to forget to donate

The American Red Cross is urging Americans not to forget to donate blood this fall and winter, amid an expected surge of flu and COVID-19 cases. Those who are vaccinated can donate.

For midterm elections, teachers union leader eager to whitewash role in COVID overreach

November 7, 2022

For midterm elections, teachers union leader eager to whitewash role in COVID overreach

Teachers union leader Randi Weingarten seems to have suddenly realized the damage she's done – not to students, but to the political causes she champions.

Democratic governorships are in peril

November 5, 2022

Democratic governorships are in peril

The economy, crime and schools give the GOP a chance for wins.

VA mom calculates time spent on topics at school board meetings, finds lack of academic focus

November 5, 2022

VA mom calculates time spent on topics at school board meetings, finds lack of academic focus

A Virginia mother sent a chart to the Fairfax County Parent Association with her observations of 2021 school board meetings, claiming academics were not prioritized.

Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says

November 5, 2022

Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says

A new study from researchers in Australia found that just a single small crack on the surface of a Teflon-coated pan could release about 9,100 plastic particles.

Professor blasted after calling for 'amnesty' to forgive coronavirus lockdown supporters: 'Hell no'

November 5, 2022

Professor blasted after calling for 'amnesty' to forgive coronavirus lockdown supporters: 'Hell no'

A Brown University professor was slammed by conservatives after calling for "pandemic amnesty" where lockdown supporters would be forgiven for supporting strict restrictions.

Coast Guard offering ‘unheard of’ $50K signing bonuses as recruitment plummets, 'readiness' in jeopardy

November 4, 2022

Coast Guard offering ‘unheard of’ $50K signing bonuses as recruitment plummets, 'readiness' in jeopardy

The Coast Guard is suffering from low recruitment and retainment, in large part due to its own restrictive policies, including the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Alcohol death rate in US is rising, government reports say

November 4, 2022

Alcohol death rate in US is rising, government reports say

According to new data from the CDC, deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the midterm elections, don't forget who really locked kids out of schools

November 4, 2022

At the midterm elections, don't forget who really locked kids out of schools

We are in the midst of historical revisionism about who locked down our schools and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.