Month: May 2022

Parents: Police Didn’t Act Quick Enough to Save Kids; Republicans Consider Concessions on Gun Laws | NTD News Today

Questions are mounting about the police response to the school shooting in Texas. We hear from a victim’s father, and from law enforcement. Democrats are calling for stricter gun laws after the recent school shooting. Some Republicans may be willing to consider their demands. Milk banks are an option for mothers who are unable to…


White Bread, Wheat Bread, Multigrain Bread: What’s the Difference?

There are a ton of options in the bread aisle at the grocery store, the most familiar characters being white, wheat and multigrain — but what do those labels even mean, and which is the healthiest for you? Let’s start with wheat. This is an edible grain used in the breadmaking process, though it can also be…


Fiji Joins US-Led IPEF, ‘Deepening’ Partnership in Contentious Pacific Islands

The island country of Fiji is joining the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), according to a Thursday White House statement. Situated in the Pacific, a region that’s increasingly contentious in step with expanding Chinese influence, Fiji’s joining IPEF gives the Biden administration a diplomatic victory over Beijing. “IPEF now reflects the full regional…


Hong Kong’s Incoming Leader John Lee to Travel to Beijing

HONG KONG—Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee will travel to Beijing on May 28 to accept a letter that officially approves his appointment as the city’s next chief executive. An official statement confirmed that Lee will go to Beijing with his private secretary and press secretary, as well as his wife. He will return to…


Parole Recommended for California Follower of Charles Manson

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A California parole panel recommended the release of Patricia Krenwinkel for the first time Thursday, more than five decades after she and other followers of cult leader Charles Manson terrorized the state and she wrote “Helter Skelter” on a wall using the blood of one of their victims. Krenwinkel, 74, was previously denied parole…


Newfoundland and Labrador to End Vaccine Mandate for Provincial Employees

Newfoundland and Labrador is lifting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public servants starting June 1, the province says. The province’s health department said in a release on May 26, that the removal of the vaccine mandate applies not only to provincial government employees but also to those “working with vulnerable populations.” This includes sectors such…


Home Listings Spike as Sellers Look for Buyers While Prices Remain High

There has been an increase in home listings during recent weeks as sellers jump to cash in on the current high home prices. New listings climbed almost twice as fast for the four weeks ending May 15 compared to the same period in 2021, according to a May 19 press release by real estate brokerage…


What Is Shelf-Stable Milk?

You’ve probably woken up a few mornings ready for a big bowl of your favorite cereal only to open the fridge and realize you had no milk left. Or that your 2% had soured because it’s one of those groceries you’ve been storing incorrectly in the door. To enjoy your breakfast, now you’ll have to get out…


Nanotechnology Used in mRNA Vaccines, 2,000 Food Items, Goes Unlabeled

Unbeknownst to most Americans, thousands of the food items on our store shelves contain ingredients that are made using nanotechnology. Specifically, they are made through a process that converts things like silver, copper, gold, aluminum, silicon, carbon, and different metal oxides into tiny, atom-sized particles that are one-billionth of a meter in size. They do…


[Premiering 5/27 at 1PM ET] Nanotechnology Used in mRNA COVID Vaccines, 2,000 Food Items, Goes Unlabeled

Unbeknownst to most Americans, thousands of the food items on our store shelves contain ingredients that are made using nanotechnology. Specifically, they are made through a process that converts things like silver, copper, gold, aluminum, silicon, carbon, and different metal oxides into tiny, atom-sized particles that are one-billionth of a meter in size. They do…