Biden's Former Health Advisers Urge Him to Change COVID Strategy, Accept 'New Normal'
Six advisers published three opinion articles in Journal of the American Medical Association urging the president to change his strategy on COVID-19.
China Could Curb Reliance on U.S. Dollar, Avoid Sanctions Through Digital Currency Apps
The rise of digital currencies could eventually allow China to largely do away with the dollar, giving it further autonomy from U.S. influence.
Kathy Hochul Will Give Doctors, Nurses 'Retention Bonuses' to Combat Staffing Crisis in NY
During the address, Hochul outlined her plan for $3,000 "retention bonuses" for health care workers to help alleviate a staffing crisis.
U.S. Inflation Continues to Rock Mexico's Economy Forcing More Migrants to the Border
“The U.S.-Mexico border is so intertwined that whatever happens on the one of the sides is going to affect the other," said one migration analyst.
As Investors Flee Brazil, Will the U.S. or China Emerge as the Country's Economic Savior?
Brazil's $61 billion trade surplus in 2021 showed a moment of growth.
'Emergency' D.C. Snowstorm Cuts Power to 200K Residents, Closes Schools, Transportation
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a "Snow Emergency," leading a number of public agencies to shutter their doors.
Border Agents Shot at on New Year's Day While Arresting Migrant Crosser at Texas Border
According to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, the shots were fired from across the Rio Grande River on the Mexican side of the border.
Airline Is Doubling Pay for Flight Attendants to Help Ease Holiday Travel Cancellations
Spirit Airlines' decision to raise holiday pay comes as the industry faces reports of unruly passengers and staff shortages amid the rise in Omicron.
Americans Wishing to Renounce Citizenship Can't Get U.S. to Process Applications
For some of those looking to start a new life abroad, this issue has put a direct strain on their pockets.
Banner Declaring Ron DeSantis 'Is Missing' While Florida 'On Fire' Flown Over Miami
Criticism toward the Florida governor has ramped up amid a rise of COVID-19 in his state that has reached its highest number of reported cases on Thursday.
Miami Keeps In-Person New Year's Eve Celebration as 1 in 4 Positive for COVID in Miami-Dade
Despite rising rates, Miami will move forward with its party which it describes as the "largest in the United States after the Times Square event in New York.”
Inflation Sees Average Americans Paying More for Their Household Products Than the Wealthy
“We estimate that inflation in 2021 will require the average U.S. household to spend around $3,500 more," a new study states.
U.S. Didn't ID Near Crash Between SpaceX and Chinese Space Station, Despite Complaint
The U.S. Space Force assessed that the U.S. "did not estimate a significant probability of collision between the CSS and any Starlink spacecraft.”
These Six States Are Embracing the Marijuana Industry With New Laws in 2022
Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Oregon, Montana, and Vermont will all see new marijuana laws enacted in 2022.
Man With Handle 'Alex Jones' Allegedly Hacked Into Online Class to Harass Black Students
Brian Adams allegedly "Zoombomed" a class of fifth graders in Louisiana while the class was in session.
Pro-Democracy News Site Shut Down by Hong Kong Govt After 'Seditious Publication' Claims
Seven people tied to the news outlet were arrested and the government froze the outlet's financial assets.
El Salvador Prosecutor Says Government Formed 'Pact' With MS-13 to Keep Peace
“Our investigations were what led to the government dissolving the anti-corruption body," prosecutor German Arriaza said.
China Rips $770 Billion U.S. Defense Bill as 'Political Manipulation'
“We urge [the U.S.] to discard the obsolete Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Some Doctors Urging to 'Retire the Cloth,' Push Hospital-Grade Masks Amid Omicron Surge
“I think the idea of taking masks off, in my mind, is really not something we should even be considering," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Taliban Restricts Long Distance Travel for Women as Hundreds Flee Across Border
“Women traveling for more than 45 miles should not be offered a ride if they are not accompanied by a close family member," a Taliban spokesman said.