New York Man Evades Police By Spending 2 Days In A Tree: 'This Is Something He Does All The Time'
New York City police officers were in hot pursuit of a suspect and discovered him in a tree.
Will You Be Getting A Moderna Or Johnson & Johnson Booster This Month? CDC Now Reviewing Possibility
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will be reviewing data from vaccine manufacturers Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Moderna to determine if booster shots will be approved soon.
Why The Biden Administration's Search For A New FDA Chief Is Becoming More Important
The search for a new commissioner at the Food and Drug Agency (FDA) is taking on added urgency as the nation’s top pharmaceutical regulator tries to regain its footing after being battered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by political fights and scandal.
Top Executives Are Embracing Vaccine Mandates In A Win For Biden Administration
President Joe Biden is winning the support of big businesses when it comes to vaccinations after issuing a sweeping executive order that pushes private employers to get their workers vaccinated.
How Is The Fed Helping Prepare Banks For Climate Change Risks?
The U.S. Federal Reserve is looking into ways that it can help protect the economy against climate change after billions of dollars worth of damage from severe weather events in the last year.
IBM Wants Employees Vaccinated By Dec. 8 Or Face Unpaid Suspension
On Thursday, IBM announced that it is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 9 in line with President Biden's executive order on vaccinations. The company cautioned those who do not comply will face unpaid suspension.
Biden's Chicago Visit Back On Schedule With Plans To Promote Vaccination Agenda
President Joe Biden’s set to visit Chicago on Thursday to laud his vaccination agenda.
US Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall, Bringing An End To Three Weeks Of Rising Numbers
The number of first-time unemployment claims dropped last week after posting increases for the last three weeks.
How Would A US Default On Its Debts Affect National Security?
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urged lawmakers to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling or risk putting U.S. national security at risk.
Twitch Hacker Hints At More Leaks To 'Disrupt' Streaming Community
On Tuesday, Twitch found its systems compromised by a computer hacker, who made off with gigabytes of company data and leaked them on the open web. The hacker claiming responsibility is hinting that this is only the beginning.
Why Sweden Is Suspending The Moderna Shot For Those Under 30
Sweden announced on Tuesday that it would temporarily suspending the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for people under 30. It is unclear how the Nordic recommendations will affect other EU states’ recommendations after Moderna was declared safe to use as a booster shot for those 18 and older six months after receiving a second dose.
Fiery NYPD Union Boss Resigns After FBI Raid, Ending Controversial Tenure
The head of the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) sergeants union, Ed Mullins, is out after a pair of FBI raids on his home and office, ending his fiery and controversial reign.
Hospitality Sector Surprises With Surge In New Payrolls, Beating Expectations
The state of job hiring received a boon Wednesday when a new payroll report showed that 568,000 new positions were created in September with the hospitality sector leading the surge.
Five Most Important Revelations From Facebook Whistleblower Testimony
On Tuesday, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen made her much-anticipated hearing before the Senate.
Soaring Housing Prices Are Making Mortgages Even Less Affordable For First Time Buyers
First-time buyers are at risk of falling behind in the housing market as home prices continue a seemingly uninterrupted climb to new heights and incomes fail to keep up.
Biden Offers $2.2 Trillion Social Spending Bill To Progressives, But They Say Moderate Dems Not Negotiating
President Joe Biden put a new offer on the table for his social spending plan that he hopes will appeal to progressive and moderate members of his Democratic Party alike, according to CBS News.
Yellen Warns US Faces 'Catastrophic' Risks, Recession If Unable To Raise Debt Limit By Oct 18
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a dire warning on Tuesday, saying that that the nation would face “catastrophic” risks if the debt ceiling is not raised by Oct. 18.
Facebook Asks Judge To Throw Out FTC Antitrust Lawsuit For A Second Time
Facebook urged a federal judge to throw out an illegal monopolization case for agency chief Lina Khan's refusal to recuse herself.
A Movie Filmed In Space? Russian Crew Prepare To Give It A Shot
A Russian film team is setting off tomorrow with an ambitious goal to become the first crew to pull off a feature film in outer space. If successful, it will be a highly welcome record to add a jolt of prestige to Russia’s space program at a time when it feels belittled and disregarded.
EU Approves Pfizer, Moderna Boosters For People 18 And Older
The top health regulator announced that it has approved booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.
Why Does Europe Have A Trucker Shortage?
The United Kingdom and European Union share a problem; neither have enough truckers available to make deliveries. The two former partners are now bitterly competing for drivers as shortages are at risk of worsening.
Sarah Everard's Murder Heightens Calls For London Police Reform
Calls for new reforms to London’s Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have grown louder after the killer cop responsible for the murder of Sarah Everard was sentenced this week. Chief among them is a demand that Dame Cressida Dick resign as MPS Commissioner.
Will Brett Kavanaugh's COVID-19 Diagnosis Affect The New Supreme Court Term On Monday?
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 only days before a new Supreme Court term begins on Monday. Will this affect how judges hear any of the critical cases before them?
PCE Index Rises Again, Adding To Concerns US Inflation Will Continue Into Next Year
Prices for goods and services reached a 30-year high on Friday.
Navient Is Exiting The Student Loan Business, What It Means For Your Loans
Over the years, Navient has been hit with lawsuits from federal regulators and state attorney generals for incorrectly processing payments.
Bipartisan Senate Vote Prevents Shutdown, House Expected To Follow Suit
The Senate and House of Representatives are expected to prevent a government shutdown at the last minute through two short-term funding bills. After the bills are passed, the federal government will continue to be funded through Dec. 3.
Why Ex-Blue Origin Employees Say They 'Couldn't Bear To Watch' Jeff Bezos' Space Flight
In an open letter, 21 current and former Blue Origins employees penned a scathing that criticized the company and founder Jeff Bezos for fostering a a poisonous work culture in his race to outer space.
Why Is LinkedIn Blocking US Journalists' Profiles In China?
U.S. journalists focused on China are finding themselves locked out of sharing material on their LinkedIn accounts in the country as a result of Beijing's new laws on removing "prohibited content."
Initial Unemployment Claims Climb Again, Led By A Rise In Numbers From California
Led by a spike in numbers from California, initial claims for unemployment rose again this week as hiring for new jobs remains stagnant, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday.
Team Behind Kamala Harris Wanted Answers After ‘The View’ COVID Testing Fiasco
Vice President Kamala Harris’ office is frustrated and looking for answers from the producers of ABC’s ‘The View’ after two of its hosts were pulled off the air before Harris was set to speak last week.