Houses of Worship apply to be vaccine sites
Houses of Worship can now apply to become vaccine hubs, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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The school had originally planned to cut several programs because of the pandemic’s impact on finances.
- The Independent
‘You’re old, impotent and an embarrassment’: Lincoln Project targets Trump with Mar-a-Lago advert
The ad will air starting on Thursday in Palm Beach, Florida – where Mar-a-Lago is based
- Associated Press
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. Authorities wouldn't provide details of the shooting but an eyewitness said that Andrew Brown Jr. was shot while trying to drive away, and that deputies fired at him multiple times. The car skidded out of Brown's yard and eventually hit a tree, said Demetria Williams, who lives on the same street.
- Miami Herald
Bill to ban abortion of a fetus that has indications of a disability draws criticism
Most abortion bills are controversial. A bill making its way through the Florida House that would ban “disability abortions” is no exception — particularly for the disability community.
- Charlotte Observer
Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says
Anthony Thompson Jr., 17, died during a confrontation with police.
- The Independent
Facing bankruptcy, NRA launches low-energy $2 million ad campaign against Biden
After another spate of mass shootings in America, Democrats are attempting to tighten gun-control measures
- The Independent
Stacey Abrams goes viral for obliterating GOP lawmaker with explanation of Georgia voting law
‘Do. Not. Come. For. Stacey. Abrams.’
- The Independent
South Korean president calls Trump failure who ‘beat around the bush’ on North Korea
If tensions between the United States and China intensify, North Korea can take advantage of it and capitalise on it’, says Moon Jae-in
- LA Times
What's on TV Thursday: 'Station 19'; Greta Thunberg on PBS
What's on TV tonight, Thursday, April 22: "Station 19" on ABC; "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World" on PBS
- The Independent
Instagram star cat Ponzu killed after owner ‘attacked’ in New York park
Thai chef says ‘our family got physically assaulted that day’ as investigation ongoing
- INSIDER
North Dakota's governor vetoed a bill to bar transgender children from joining sports leagues, saying the state already has enough rules curbing them
House Bill 1298 was passed on April 15, but North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum vetoed it on Wednesday.
- Business Insider
An HSBC manager has vowed to stop putting up with 's*** at work' after having a heart attack
HSBC IT program manager Jonathan Frostick said his he was working too much and sleeping poorly, in a post that struck a chord with others suffering burnout.
- Reuters
Four crew dead, 9 missing after cargo ship runs aground in Philippines
Four crew members from a cargo ship that ran aground off the southern Philippines have died, while seven have been rescued and a search is continuing for nine others, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday. The crew of LCT Cebu Great Ocean abandoned the vessel, which was carrying nickel ore and 2,000 litres of diesel, before it ran aground in Surigao del Norte province on Monday, the coast guard said. The bodies of the four crew members were found after being washed onto the shore, while the seven were rescued in various parts of the southern province after reaching land, Gelly Rosales, a coast guard official, told Reuters.
- Idaho Statesman
How to protect state land around Payette Lake? One idea: a new tax on property owners
Local leaders seek to preserve open space around McCall “before it all gets developed.”
- The State
Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says
Anthony Thompson Jr., 17, died during a confrontation with police.
- The Independent
John Kerry criticises Donald Trump for pulling out of Paris accord ‘without any facts, without any science’
Climate envoy said US now working to ‘restore America’s credibility’ as Biden announces ambitious emissions targets
- The Independent
‘Statehood is in my DNA’: Pelosi points to father’s legacy in defence of DC vote
House votes for second time to make DC nation’s 51st state, setting up historic Senate debate
- Raleigh News and Observer
Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei in concussion protocol. How long will he be out?
Skjei was injured Tuesday against Tampa Bay after a hit from behind from Blake Coleman of the Lightning.
- Reuters
Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears
Canada's government said it would temporarily bar passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days starting on Thursday as part of stricter measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The center-left Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acted after prominent right-leaning politicians complained Ottawa had not done enough to combat a third wave of infections ripping through Canada. The ban, which takes effect at 11.30 p.m. (0330 GMT Friday), does not affect cargo flights.
- Associated Press
ECB head: Europe "on crutches," still needs robust stimulus
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde said the economy is still “on crutches” and in need of support from both the central bank and government spending as the 19 countries that use the euro limp through extended lockdowns in a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lagarde said Thursday that the monetary authority for the eurozone sees an eventual rebound this year but did not discuss any reduction in its emergency stimulus because such a discussion would be “premature.” The economy is “on crutches, one fiscal crutch and one monetary crutch" and isn't ready to stand on its own power yet, she said.