TSA to resume self-defense training for flight crew members
David Tran/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Transportation Security Administration will resume crew member self-defense training in early July. The program was previously paused due to the pandemic and its restart comes amid an increase in unruly passenger incidents
COVID-19 vaccines safe for kids despite rare heart complication: What parents should know
baona/iStock (ATLANTA) — Amid more than 300 confirmed cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults who have received COVID-19 vaccines, the nation’s leading health experts say the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines remain safe for use.
China unveils ambitious 'roadmap of human Mars exploration'
24K-Production/iStock (NEW YORK) — China unveiled ambitious plans to send humans to Mars and build a base on the red planet at a recent space exploration conference. Wang Xiaojun, the head of the state-run China Academy of
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practice of law in New York
Rob Kim/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A New York court has suspended the law license of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, citing in part his work as counsel to former President Donald Trump. The Appellate
CDC extends eviction moratorium to July 31
sshepard/iStock (ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday announced it has approved a 30-day extension to the eviction moratorium, prohibiting the eviction of renters who are unable to make payments more than one
Pelosi announces select committee to investigate Jan. 6 assault on Capitol
Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday the House of Representatives will create a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol after Republicans blocked a bipartisan
How to watch Thursday night's 'Strawberry Moon,' the last supermoon of 2021
oversnap/iStock (NEW YORK) — Stargazers are in for a treat over the next few nights with the arrival of the ‘Strawberry Moon’ — the last supermoon of the year. The moon, which occurs as the full moon
New investigation looks at household products made from exotic plant fibers
Mukhina1/iStock (NEW YORK) — Household products advertised as being made from bamboo and eucalyptus can sound eco-friendly and luxurious, but the findings of a new investigation testing what is in the products may surprise you. In a
Unemployment rate improves in Clallam County
PORT ANGELES – Unemployment rates moved positively in Clallam County last month. According to Employment Security Department figures, Clallam County had a rate of 6.2%. That’s seven tenths of percent better than April’s seasonally-adjusted rate of 6.9%.
US planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters, contractors ahead of withdrawal
KeithBinns/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration is planning to move interpreters and other Afghans who have worked for the U.S. and their families to a safe location amid growing fears of a Taliban takeover after the U.S.