Month: April 2021

Biden to Nominate Texas Sheriff Who Criticized Trump-Era Policies to Lead ICE

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Joe Biden will nominate a Texas sheriff who criticized Trump-era immigration raids to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, the White House said on Tuesday. Biden will tap Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a veteran law enforcement officer and Democrat who has served since 2017 as sheriff of the most…


New York Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Attack on Chinese Immigrant

A New York City man was arrested and charged on Tuesday with attempted murder in what police have classified as a hate crime against a Chinese immigrant, authorities said. The victim, identified by police as 61-year-old Yao Pan Ma, was attacked in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan on April 23. Surveillance video released by…


Facebook Extends Ban on Federal MP Craig Kelly to Instagram

Instagram, owned by Facebook, has banned Federal MP Craig Kelly only a day after the company banned the member of parliament on Facebook. Prior to Kelly’s Instagram ban, the politician announced his plan to propose a Bill that would seek to rein in the power of Big Tech companies like Facebook. The Bill would be based…


Biden Administration Limits Arrests of Illegal Immigrants at Courthouses

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced new guidance on April 27 to limit the arrest of illegal immigrants in or near courthouses, reversing a Trump-era policy that expanded such arrests. “Ensuring that individuals have access to the courts advances the fair administration of justice, promotes safety for crime victims, and helps to…


Biden Administration Limits Arrest of Illegal Immigrants at Courthouses

Secretary of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas announced new guidance on Tuesday to limit the arrest of illegal immigrants in or near courthouses, reversing a Trump-era policy that expanded such arrests. “Ensuring that individuals have access to the courts advances the fair administration of justice, promotes safety for crime victims, and helps to…


Idaho Senate Votes to Ban Teaching of Critical Race Theory in Public Schools

The Idaho Senate approved a proposal on April 26 to prevent the teaching of critical race theory in the Gem State’s public schools and universities. The measure, H 377 (pdf), was passed largely along party lines in a 27–8 vote; one Republican, Sen. Dan Johnson, joined Democrats in opposing the bill. The legislation now heads to…


Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Teaching Critical Race Theory in Public Schools

The Idaho Senate on Monday passed a bill to prevent the teaching of critical race theory in public schools and universities in the Gem State. The bill, H 377 (pdf), was passed largely along party lines by 27-8. One Republican senator, Dan Johnson, joined Democrats in opposing the bill. The bill mandates that no public…


Ford Plans to Develop and Produce Electric Vehicle Batteries

DETROIT—Saying that it wants to control the key technology for electric vehicles, Ford plans to open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of next year. The company said the 200,000-square-foot facility will have equipment to design, test and even do small-scale manufacturing of battery cells and packs. The $185 million lab also…


First-Grader in Southwestern Minnesota Dies of COVID-19

MARSHALL, Minn.—A young child from southwestern Minnesota has died of COVID-19 complications, according to the state Department of Health. Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Jeremy Williams says the child, who died Sunday, was a first grader at Park Side Elementary. While coronavirus deaths in children are rare, they can occur in otherwise healthy children, health officials…


Ask a Chef: Shining a Spotlight on the Humble Egg

Eggs are a classic breakfast item, but they’re also a versatile ingredient that adds heft, flavor, and texture to many dishes. Here, chefs share recipes that feature eggs in both savory and sweet delights, sure to make for a lovely springtime meal. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict From Nicole Johnson Food writer and founder, Or Whatever…