Category: AMERICA

Senate Fails to Pass Measure to Bar Funding for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

The U.S. Senate on March 10 rejected a measure that would bar funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The party-line 50–49 vote saw all Democrats vote against the amendment, offered by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), and all Republicans vote for it. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) did not vote because he was experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, his…


FBI: Nonprofit Spent Tens of Millions From Children Hunger Program on Cars, Property

Federal authorities say tens of millions of federal dollars meant for child nutrition funds funded a fake St. Antony-based nonprofit called Feeding Our Future (FOF) that instead used the donations to buy numerous vehicles and 14 properties. “The companies and their owners received tens of millions of dollars in federal funds for use in providing…


Biden Administration Extending Public Transportation Mask Mandate

The federal government is extending its mask mandate for public transportation, officials announced on March 10. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it was extending the mandate based on a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “At CDC’s recommendation, TSA will extend the security directive for mask use on public transportation…


Pfizer Begins Study of COVID-19 Pill in High-Risk Children

Pfizer has started a study of its COVID-19 pill in children who have COVID-19 and are designated as high-risk for experiencing severe symptoms. The phase 2/phase 3 study has approximately 140 participants between the ages of 6 and 17. One cohort will receive Pfizer’s pill, known as Paxlovid or nirmatrelvir, twice a day for five…


Chart Wars: Between Moderna and Novavax, Which COVID Stock Will Soar Higher?

Moderna, Inc. and Novavax, Inc. were trading up over 10 percent and 8 percent, respectively, at one point on Wednesday, boosted by the S&P 500’s almost 2.6 percent intraday gain. The pharmaceutical stocks have been heavily beaten down over the past many months, with Moderna declining over 70 percent from its Aug. 10, 2021 all-time high…


Defeating Communist China Requires Soft Power—Does the US Have Any Left?

Commentary If the United States is to remain a dominant—no, the dominant—force in geopolitics, what must the country’s leaders do? Resign, some say. However, as many of us know only too well, politicians are a proud bunch, not necessarily known for stepping away from the limelight. A more pertinent question to ask is this: To stop the…


Lawsuits Asks for Millions in Damages From Boston Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Boston should pay $6 million each to 16 people who were negatively affected by the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses, according to a new lawsuit. The people, all residents of Massachusetts, say the mandate was unconstitutional and violated their constitutional rights, including their rights to equal treatment and protection. One plaintiff, Shana Cottone,…


Lawsuit Asks for Millions in Damages From Boston Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Boston should pay $6 million each to 16 people who were negatively affected by the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses, according to a new lawsuit. The people, all residents of Massachusetts, say the mandate was unconstitutional and violated their constitutional rights, including their rights to equal treatment and protection. One plaintiff, Shana Cottone,…


Navy Refuses to Deploy Warship While Commander Remains Unvaccinated

U.S. Navy officials have said a warship can’t be deployed because its commander has refused the COVID-19 vaccine. The service said an East Coast guided-missile destroyer is “out of commission” after a Florida federal judge ruled that the Navy and Marine Corps cannot remove its officer for being unvaccinated against COVID-19. The warship now remains…


Hawaii Becomes Last US State to Lift Mask Mandate

Hawaii on Tuesday became the last U.S. state to lift its universal indoor mask mandate. Gov. David Ige announced the decision during a press briefing, saying that the mandate would be dropped on March 26. “We have reduced COVID-19 in a way to the point where most of us will be safe without masks indoors,”…