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Texas Republicans endorse legislation to allow vote on secession from US
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldState’s part chairman, Allen West, is latest Republican to come out in support of declaring Texas an independent nationLast modified on Sun 7 Feb 2021 08.45 ESTThe Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to .In a talkshow interview, the party chair, Allen West, argued that: “Texans have a right to voice their opinions on [this] critical issue.“I don’t understand why anyone would feel that they need to prevent people from having a voice in something that is part of the Texas...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldState’s part chairman, Allen West, is latest Republican to come out in support of declaring Texas an independent nationLast modified on Sun 7 Feb 2021 08.45 ESTThe Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to .In a talkshow interview, the party chair, Allen West, argued that: “Texans have a right to voice their opinions on [this] critical issue.“I don’t understand why anyone would feel that they need to prevent people from having a voice in something that is part of the Texas...WW…
Staff outraged at New York Times response to reporter's racist language
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldLetter criticizes handling of complaint that reporter Donald McNeil Jr used racist language while on a company-sponsored student trip Last modified on Thu 4 Feb 2021 16.18 ESTMore than 150 New York Times staffers to its executive leadership criticizing the paper’s response to complaints from parents that the journalist Donald McNeil Jr had used racist language while on a company-sponsored student trip, and for the handling of the scandal once those complaints were first reported.“Our community is outraged and in pain,”...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldLetter criticizes handling of complaint that reporter Donald McNeil Jr used racist language while on a company-sponsored student trip Last modified on Thu 4 Feb 2021 16.18 ESTMore than 150 New York Times staffers to its executive leadership criticizing the paper’s response to complaints from parents that the journalist Donald McNeil Jr had used racist language while on a company-sponsored student trip, and for the handling of the scandal once those complaints were first reported.“Our community is outraged and in pain,”...WW…
'A second chance': first successful face and double hand transplant completed
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldJoe DiMeo underwent a 23-hour surgery in August after suffering third-degree burns over 80% of his body in a 2018 car accidentLast modified on Thu 4 Feb 2021 00.40 ESTDoctors at New York University’s Langone Health the very first successful face and double hand transplant, a historic first.“We’ve succeeded in a tremendous undertaking that shows we can continue to take on new challenges and advance the field of transplantation,” Dr Eduardo D Rodriguez, who has led at least four face transplant surgeries, . Joe DiMeo, a...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldJoe DiMeo underwent a 23-hour surgery in August after suffering third-degree burns over 80% of his body in a 2018 car accidentLast modified on Thu 4 Feb 2021 00.40 ESTDoctors at New York University’s Langone Health the very first successful face and double hand transplant, a historic first.“We’ve succeeded in a tremendous undertaking that shows we can continue to take on new challenges and advance the field of transplantation,” Dr Eduardo D Rodriguez, who has led at least four face transplant surgeries, . Joe DiMeo, a...WW…
Amanda Gorman books top bestselling lists after soul-stirring inaugural poem
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldTwo upcoming books on Amazon’s bestseller list within hours after the resounding delivery of her poem at the swearing-inFirst published on Thu 21 Jan 2021 13.58 ESTAmanda Gorman’s star continued its remarkable climb Thursday following the presidential laureate’s during the US presidential inauguration.Within hours of Wednesday’s delivery, her soul-stirring reading of The Hill We Climb, at the swearing-in of and Kamala Harris had landed the 22-year-old’s two upcoming books at the top of Amazon’s bestseller list.“I am on...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldTwo upcoming books on Amazon’s bestseller list within hours after the resounding delivery of her poem at the swearing-inFirst published on Thu 21 Jan 2021 13.58 ESTAmanda Gorman’s star continued its remarkable climb Thursday following the presidential laureate’s during the US presidential inauguration.Within hours of Wednesday’s delivery, her soul-stirring reading of The Hill We Climb, at the swearing-in of and Kamala Harris had landed the 22-year-old’s two upcoming books at the top of Amazon’s bestseller list.“I am on...WW…
US fast-food workers plan strike to demand $15-an-hour minimum wage
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldWalkouts planned at restaurants owned by mega-corporations in more than a dozen cities ‘for racial and economic justice’Last modified on Fri 15 Jan 2021 14.03 ESTFast-food workers from more than a dozen US cities to demand the federal minimum be increased to $15 an hour.Ahead of Monday’s holiday honoring American civil rights leader the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr, the group known as Fight for 15 said workers from mega-corporations including McDonald’s and Starbucks had been encouraged to walk off their jobs on what...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldWalkouts planned at restaurants owned by mega-corporations in more than a dozen cities ‘for racial and economic justice’Last modified on Fri 15 Jan 2021 14.03 ESTFast-food workers from more than a dozen US cities to demand the federal minimum be increased to $15 an hour.Ahead of Monday’s holiday honoring American civil rights leader the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr, the group known as Fight for 15 said workers from mega-corporations including McDonald’s and Starbucks had been encouraged to walk off their jobs on what...WW…
Fauci accepts offer of chief medical adviser role in Biden administration
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldLast modified on Fri 4 Dec 2020 13.08 ESTAnthony Fauci, the US’s top infectious disease expert in the country’s response to the coronavirus, told NBC News on Friday that he “absolutely” accepted Joe Biden’s offer to join his administration and serve as chief medical adviser.“I said yes right on the spot,” Fauci .On Thursday, in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, the president-elect confirmed that he had asked Fauci to continue his role on Donald Trump’s coronavirus taskforce when he takes office 20 January.“I asked...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldLast modified on Fri 4 Dec 2020 13.08 ESTAnthony Fauci, the US’s top infectious disease expert in the country’s response to the coronavirus, told NBC News on Friday that he “absolutely” accepted Joe Biden’s offer to join his administration and serve as chief medical adviser.“I said yes right on the spot,” Fauci .On Thursday, in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, the president-elect confirmed that he had asked Fauci to continue his role on Donald Trump’s coronavirus taskforce when he takes office 20 January.“I asked...WW…
Barack Obama criticizes 'Defund the Police' slogan but faces backlash
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldLast modified on Thu 3 Dec 2020 05.00 ESTBarack Obama chastised Democratic political candidates for using “snappy” slogans like “defund the police” that he argued could turn voters away, in an interview released this week. “You lost a big audience the minute you say it, which makes it a lot less likely that you’re actually going to get the changes you want done,” the former president told show host Peter Hamby in an interview with Good Luck America, a Snapchat political show.“The key is deciding, do you want to actually...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldLast modified on Thu 3 Dec 2020 05.00 ESTBarack Obama chastised Democratic political candidates for using “snappy” slogans like “defund the police” that he argued could turn voters away, in an interview released this week. “You lost a big audience the minute you say it, which makes it a lot less likely that you’re actually going to get the changes you want done,” the former president told show host Peter Hamby in an interview with Good Luck America, a Snapchat political show.“The key is deciding, do you want to actually...WW…
Record turnout as Americans endure long waits to vote early in 2020 election
This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldA ‘pretty staggering’ 14 million Americans have already voted in the general election, according to an analysisLast modified on Wed 20 Jan 2021 22.19 ESTAs voters turn out in record numbers to choose between Republican and Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, Americans continued to endure hours-long waits to vote early.A record of 14 million Americans in the general election, according to an analysis of voting information from the US Elections Project. In key swing states such as Florida more than 2...…This article is more than 1 year oldThis article is more than 1 year oldA ‘pretty staggering’ 14 million Americans have already voted in the general election, according to an analysisLast modified on Wed 20 Jan 2021 22.19 ESTAs voters turn out in record numbers to choose between Republican and Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, Americans continued to endure hours-long waits to vote early.A record of 14 million Americans in the general election, according to an analysis of voting information from the US Elections Project. In key swing states such as Florida more than 2...WW…
Police shoot 13-year-old boy with autism several times after mother calls for help
This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldLinden Cameron was recovering in Utah hospital after suffering injuries to his shoulder, ankles, his intestines and his bladderLast modified on Wed 9 Sep 2020 19.08 EDTA 13-year-old boy with autism was by police officers who responded to his home in Salt Lake City after his mother called for help.Linden Cameron was recovering in a hospital, his mother said, after suffering injuries to his shoulder, both ankles, his intestines and his bladder.Golda Barton told KUTV she called 911 to request a crisis intervention team...…This article is more than 2 years oldThis article is more than 2 years oldLinden Cameron was recovering in Utah hospital after suffering injuries to his shoulder, ankles, his intestines and his bladderLast modified on Wed 9 Sep 2020 19.08 EDTA 13-year-old boy with autism was by police officers who responded to his home in Salt Lake City after his mother called for help.Linden Cameron was recovering in a hospital, his mother said, after suffering injuries to his shoulder, both ankles, his intestines and his bladder.Golda Barton told KUTV she called 911 to request a crisis intervention team...WW…
Texas Republicans endorse legislation to allow vote on secession from US
State’s part chairman, Allen West, is latest Republican to come out in support of declaring Texas an independent nation in WashingtonFri 5 Feb 2021 13.17 ESTLast modified on Sun 7 Feb 2021 08.45 ESTThe Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to .In a talkshow interview, the party chair, Allen West, argued that: “Texans have a right to voice their opinions on [this] critical issue.“I don’t understand why anyone would feel that they need to prevent people from having a voice in something that is part of the Texas constitution,” the former Florida...…State’s part chairman, Allen West, is latest Republican to come out in support of declaring Texas an independent nation in WashingtonFri 5 Feb 2021 13.17 ESTLast modified on Sun 7 Feb 2021 08.45 ESTThe Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to .In a talkshow interview, the party chair, Allen West, argued that: “Texans have a right to voice their opinions on [this] critical issue.“I don’t understand why anyone would feel that they need to prevent people from having a voice in something that is part of the Texas constitution,” the former Florida...WW…