HONG KONG—Hong Kong reported a record 34,466 new coronavirus infections Monday as deaths continued to climb, as authorities assess the possibilities of locking down the city. Hong Kong is grappling with a coronavirus surge driven primarily by the Omicron variant. Daily cases have more than quadrupled from a week ago, when the city reported over…
Drawn-Out Legal Battle Drove Jan. 6 Defendant to Suicide, His Aunt Says
Matthew Perna wanted to change the world. He traveled to Asia, Europe, and South America. He went on a mission trip to Haiti. He returned home to Pennsylvania to make that world a better place. He loved long-distance running. It wasn’t the treads-on-asphalt kind of running that he preferred, but the back-to-nature kind—trail running. His…
Drawn-Out Legal Battle Led Jan. 6 Defendant to Suicide, Family Member Says
Matthew Perna wanted to change the world. He traveled to Asia, Europe, and South America. He went on a mission trip to Haiti. He returned home to Pennsylvania to make that world a better place. Matt loved long-distance running. It was not the treads on asphalt kind of running that he preferred, but the back-to-nature…
Canada to Ban Russian Oil Imports Over Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that his government plans to ban imports of Russian crude oil intro the country, in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Trudeau announced the move on Twitter, saying that the sector accounts for more than one-third of Russia’s federal budget revenue. He said the decision…
Internet in Ukraine Disrupted as Russian Troops Advance
February 28, 2022
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LONDON—Internet connectivity in Ukraine has been affected by the Russian invasion, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest, internet monitors said on Saturday. Russian forces captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol on Saturday, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported, as Moscow launched coordinated cruise missile and artillery…
Health Agency’s Use of Cellphone Data Lacked Transparency, Committee Hears
The government’s program using cellphone mobility data from Canadians to inform public health policies was under review again on Feb. 28 by the House ethics committee, with witnesses arguing that while privacy might have been respected, transparency was lacking and the country’s privacy laws are outdated. Michael Geist, a law professor at the University of…
LAUSD to Create New Online Schools Before Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect Fall 2022
February 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Superintendent Alberto Carvalho confirmed on Feb. 28 the district will create several new online schools in anticipation of an influx of online program enrollment when the district’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate takes effect in the fall. The six new independent online learning programs have been planned to accommodate students…
Kremlin to Ban Foreign Debt Service in Retaliation to EU, US Sanctions
February 28, 2022
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced new emergency measures intended to prop up the national currency, including a ban on Russian residents transferring foreign currency abroad and forcing exporters to use the national currency. The measures, which take effect March 1, include a ban on payments of hard currency from residents made to foreigners “in connection…
IOC Recommends Banning Russian, Belarusian Athletes From International Events
The International Olympic Committee’s executive board has recommended sports federations to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from competing in events following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IOC said the executive board made the decision “in order to protect the integrity of global sports competitions and for the safety of all the participants” and…
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