Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement at a press conference late Tuesday night. What We Know: This comes just after New Zealand celebrated 100 […]
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Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris As Running Mate
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidential election yesterday. What We Know: Former Vice President Biden’s […]
Health Officials Quitting or Getting Fired Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Over dozens of state and local public health officials have quit or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak. What We Know: The latest departure […]
TSA: More Loaded Guns Found at Checkpoints Despite Fewer Travelers
TSA is seeing three times as many guns compared to last year despite reduced passenger volume. What We Know: Transportation Security Administration officials have discovered 15.3 […]
John David Washington Hid Father Denzel’s Identity When Auditioning in Hollywood
John David Washington, son of Hollywood legend Denzel Washington, shared that throughout his time auditioning in Hollywood he distanced himself from his dad and his […]
COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Hispanic And Black Children Have Highest Rates
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that Hispanic and Black children are at a higher risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 symptoms than any […]
Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Sinabung Erupts Twice in Three Days
The Indonesia volcano, Mount Siinabung had small eruptions over the weekend, but the eruption Monday spewed volcanic material up 16,400 feet. What We Know: Mount […]
Russia Unveils Untested COVID-19 Vaccine
The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has claimed the country has the “world’s first” vaccine for the coronavirus amid concerns of legitimacy and safety. What […]
NJ Woman, Who Broke Elderly Woman’s Leg Over Mask Request, Arrested
A 25-year-old New Jersey woman was arrested after assaulting and breaking an elderly woman’s leg. What We Know: In Hackensack, New Jersey, 25-year-old Terri Thomas […]
Black Radio Host Exits BBC After Station Allows Reporter to Use N-Word in News Report
A Black radio host resigned from BBC after the network allowed its reporter to use a racial slur during a televised news story. What We […]