From Scarcity To Abundance: U.S. Faces Calls To Share Vaccines
Victor Guevara knows people his age have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in many countries. His own relatives in Houston have been inoculated.
U.S. Lifts Pause, Allowing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccinations To Resume
U.S. lifts pause, allowing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations to resume.
SpaceX Launches 3rd Crew With Recycled Rocket And Capsule
SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company.
FDA: N95 Masks, Now Plentiful, Should No Longer Be Reused
The Biden administration has taken the first step toward ending an emergency exception that allowed hospitals to ration and reuse N95 medical masks, the first line of defense between frontline workers and the deadly coronavirus.
Jenner Adds Celebrity, Questions To California Governor Race
Republican Caitlyn Jenner said Friday she will run for governor of California, injecting a jolt of celebrity into an emerging campaign that threatens to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.
US Health Panel Reviews J&J Vaccine Pause Over Rare Clots
With the U.S. pause of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine stretched into a second week, authorities are weighing whether to resume the shots the way European regulators decided to — with warnings of a “very rare” risk.
Hundreds, Including Civil Rights Activists And Politicians, Attend Daunte Wright Funeral
A final farewell for Daunte Wright was held Thursday night. Wright's death - one of the latest in a string of police killings of black men.
SpaceX Launches 3rd Crew With Recycled Rocket And Capsule
SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company.
So... What is Earth Day, Anyway?
First held in 1970, Earth Day is an annual global celebration of our planet and how to protect it.
Reduce Your Carbon Emissions By Returning Goods Purchased Online In-Person
Simon Property Group officials say as part of their ongoing sustainability efforts they are encouraging customers who purchase items online to make returns in-person in order to cut their carbon emissions related to online returns.
World Leaders Pledge Climate Cooperation Despite Other Rifts
President Joe Biden convened leaders of the world’s most powerful countries on Thursday to try to spur global efforts against climate change, drawing commitments from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate on cutting emissions despite their own sharp rivalries with the United States.
Sheriff: Deputy Fatally Shot Black Man While Serving Warrant
A North Carolina deputy shot and killed a Black man while serving a search warrant Wednesday, authorities said, spurring an outcry from community members who demanded law enforcement accountability and the immediate release of body camera footage.
Grim List Of Deaths At Police Hands Grows Even After Verdict
Just as the guilty verdict was about to be read in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, police in Ohio shot and killed a Black teenager in broad daylight during a confrontation.
White House Offers New Tax Credit To Help Spur Vaccinations
The White House is trying to overcome diminishing demand for COVID-19 shots by offering businesses a tax incentive to give employees paid leave to get vaccinated. The move comes as the United States is set to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of administering 200 million coronavirus doses in his first 100 days in office.
People Around The World React To Derek Chauvin Verdict
People around the world are reacting to the guilty verdict for ex-officer Derek Chauvin. The conviction, many people are pointing out, represents accountability but it does not bring George Floyd back.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
You'll want a literal "heads-up" for this one! The April Lyrids meteor shower peaks tonight, Wednesday, April 21 into the morning of the 22nd. While the peak is tonight, the annual meteor shower typically lasts from April 16 to April 25. At its peak, observers can usually see anywhere between 5-20 streaks per hour.
Charlotte Leaders React To Chauvin's Guilty Verdict
Former Minneapolis Police Officer was found guilty in the death of George Floyd.
Former Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of Murder And Manslaughter In George Floyd Case
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of second degree unintentional murder, guilty of third degree murder, and guilty of 2nd degree manslaughter. His bond has been revoked. His sentencing will be announced at a later date.
Legislature Inviting NC Gov. Cooper To Give Biennial Address
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will give his “State of the State” speech to a joint session of the General Assembly next week.
VP Harris Sits At Counter Where Greensboro Four Made History
Vice President Kamala Harris took a detour while visiting North Carolina on Monday to sit at the same lunch counter where four Black college students known as the Greensboro Four conducted a peaceful sit-in 61 years ago that became defining moment in the civil rights movement.
