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Elderly San Francisco Asian woman brutally beaten by 4 juveniles in apartment complex

August 2, 2022

Elderly San Francisco Asian woman brutally beaten by 4 juveniles in apartment complex

Four juveniles carried out a brutal assault against an elderly Asian woman in San Francisco in broad daylight, delivering kicks to the head as the woman tried to escape.

DeSantis press team reveals 'The View' reached out for a guest appearance

August 2, 2022

DeSantis press team reveals 'The View' reached out for a guest appearance

Ron DeSantis Deputy Press Secretary Bryan Griffin wrote on Twitter that ABC’s “The View” reached out to his team for a guest appearance on their show.

Seahawks' Pete Carroll tests positive for COVID-19

August 1, 2022

Seahawks' Pete Carroll tests positive for COVID-19

The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday that head coach Pete Carroll, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive for COVID-19.

New York City, Illinois declare state of emergency over monkeypox

August 1, 2022

New York City, Illinois declare state of emergency over monkeypox

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency over the monkeypox outbreak that has now infected at least 1,200 people in the city.

Rand Paul vows to get answers on COVID-19 origins in gain-of-function hearing

August 1, 2022

Rand Paul vows to get answers on COVID-19 origins in gain-of-function hearing

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., will lead the first hearings on gain-of-function research in hopes of bringing more transparency to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seattle businesses take law into own hands to combat homelessness, angering activists

August 1, 2022

Seattle businesses take law into own hands to combat homelessness, angering activists

Seattle business owners and residents have illegally installed 1-ton concrete eco-blocks on Seattle streets to prevent homeless encampments and RVs from taking over the area.

Governments brace for future waves of COVID

August 1, 2022

Governments brace for future waves of COVID

Scientists are warning that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over and that more waves of COVID-19 variants, like the BA.5 omicron variant, are on the horizon.

Will monkeypox become another COVID or HIV?

August 1, 2022

Will monkeypox become another COVID or HIV?

Monkeypox has been reported in over 20,000 people in 75 countries, but there are reasons to believe it doesn't have the same potential as COVID or HIV.

Michigan professor who wore space helmet in profanity-laced video settles for $95K with university

August 1, 2022

Michigan professor who wore space helmet in profanity-laced video settles for $95K with university

Barry Mehler, a history professor at Michigan's Ferris State University, agreed to retire and to accept $95,000 after he sued over a profanity-filled video he made for students.

DC schools' COVID-19 vaccine mandate could hit Black students hardest

July 31, 2022

DC schools' COVID-19 vaccine mandate could hit Black students hardest

Washington, D.C., will require students over the age of 12 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a move that threatens to fall hardest on the city's Black students.