Nearly 88% of NFL players have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot
FotografieLink/iStock (New York) — Nearly 88% of NFL players have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, a week after the league announced that teams could face potential forfeits and lost paychecks for outbreaks among unvaccinated players.
Biden encourages vaccine incentives, announce requirements for federal workers
Inside Creative House/iStock (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden is stepping up efforts to get shots in people’s arms, including calling on states, territories and local governments to do more to incentivize vaccination by offering $100 to those
How some restaurants are reacting to CDC guidance: Masks indoors, proof of vaccination
halbergman/ iStock (NEW YORK) — Bars and restaurants are once again at the forefront of a polarizing business decision 16 months into the pandemic: Whether or not they should require patrons to wear masks inside or show
Peninsula College will require vaccinations for all staff and students this Fall
PORT ANGELES – Peninsula College announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all students and employees returning to their campuses beginning Fall Quarter, but will issue waivers for specific exemptions. To be considered fully vaccinated, students and employees will need to self-attest that they
White House unveils new strategy to address 'root causes' of migration
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new strategic framework aimed at reducing and managing conditions in Central America that have caused unprecedented levels of migration in recent years. The strategy resembles
Should commercial flyover tours be allowed to continue at Olympic National Park?
By Pepper Fisher OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – What do you think about air tours over Olympic National Park? It doesn’t happen every day. In 2017 through 2019 there were on average 64 air tours per year reported
Pilot reports 'possible jet pack man' near Los Angeles
hudiemm/iStock (LOS ANGELES) — A Boeing 747 pilot near Los Angeles reported Wednesday night another “possible jet pack man in sight.” It’s the latest in a string of mysterious jet pack sightings near the City of Angels
Jets sign rookie Quarterback Zach Wilson
Mike Stobe/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The New York Jets have announced rookie quarterback Zach Wilson has signed his rookie contract. According to ESPN, Wilson signed a four-year, $35.15 million contract that is fully quaranteed. The contract includes a
With eviction moratorium expiring Saturday, Biden calls on Congress to act
Bill Oxford/iStock (WASHINGTON) —The Biden administration on Thursday called on Congress to extend a federal freeze on evictions set to expire on Saturday, arguing its hands are tied by the Supreme Court. The new statement comes as
Senate passes emergency security funding for Capitol Police, National Guard
krblokhin/iStock (WASHINGTON) —The Senate swiftly passed the $2.1B emergency security supplemental bill Thursday in a rare unanimous vote. The bill now heads to the House for expected passage this week. Then it heads to the president for