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CDC, White house anticipating time when COVID-19 isn't a crisis as pandemic restrictions loosened

February 17, 2022

CDC, White house anticipating time when COVID-19 isn't a crisis as pandemic restrictions loosened

As state and local leaders move to lift COVID-19 restrictions around the country, top health officials said Wednesday that the U.S. is moving toward a time when the pandemic isn't a crisis.

WHO reports new COVID-19 cases drop by 19% globally

February 17, 2022

WHO reports new COVID-19 cases drop by 19% globally

The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19% in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organization.

Canadian truckers get support from their American 'big-rig' brothers

February 17, 2022

Canadian truckers get support from their American 'big-rig' brothers

American truckers based in Iowa shared support for their Canadian 'big rig' brothers as truckers in Ottawa stand up for their independence and rights.

NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'

February 17, 2022

NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'

Fourth-grade elementary school student Maci Young of N.J. declined to wear a mask at school recently and was sent home — now, she's expressed her thoughts about mask mandates directly to New Jersey's governor.

Eric Adams says rule barring Kyrie Irving from home games is 'unfair;' reluctant to change it

February 17, 2022

Eric Adams says rule barring Kyrie Irving from home games is 'unfair;' reluctant to change it

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday said he believes the city’s rule barring Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving from playing in home games because he’s unvaccinated is “unfair” since visiting unvaccinated players can play, according to reports.

Florida woman accused of using COVID-relief loan to hire hitman charged in TSA agent's murder: reports

February 16, 2022

Florida woman accused of using COVID-relief loan to hire hitman charged in TSA agent's murder: reports

A Florida woman allegedly used coronavirus relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program to hire a hitman accused of killing a Transportation Security Administration officer outside Miami last year, according to newly unsealed court documents obtained by local media.

Mothers vaccinated against COVID during pregnancy may reduce risk of infants being hospitalized with COVID-19

February 16, 2022

Mothers vaccinated against COVID during pregnancy may reduce risk of infants being hospitalized with COVID-19

Babies born to mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy are associated with less risk for hospitalization due to the virus, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Fauci says future requirement for additional COVID-19 boosters being monitored

February 16, 2022

Fauci says future requirement for additional COVID-19 boosters being monitored

White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said that future requirements for additional boosters or shots are being monitored, just days after he suggested that annual COVID-19 booster shots may not be needed for every American.

Florida boasts record tourist numbers despite media fear-mongering about the state

February 16, 2022

Florida boasts record tourist numbers despite media fear-mongering about the state

Florida boasted larger tourism numbers in 2021’s fourth quarter than in 2019 in spite of repeated media condemnation of the state.

Ilhan Omar scolds journalists for promoting harassment of Canadian Freedom Convoy donors: 'Unconscionable'

February 16, 2022

Ilhan Omar scolds journalists for promoting harassment of Canadian Freedom Convoy donors: 'Unconscionable'

The prominent Democratic lawmaker slammed the media's coverage of the GiveSendGo hack exposing supporters of the trucker protest.