Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. Justice Dept. warns states to tread carefully in auditing elections
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday issued legal guidance aimed at curbing voting rights abuses in U.S. states such as Arizona, where Republican ...
Jul 28, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs law expanding opportunity for special needs students
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker today signed HB 40 and HB 2748 into law, expanding equity and fairness for special needs students. The laws will allow special education students to continue ...
Jul 28, 2021
Senators reach deal on major points of U.S. infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate negotiators have reached agreement on the major components of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, clearing the way for a procedural vote on Wednesday to m...
Jul 28, 2021
New York to require state employees to get COVID vaccine or face weekly testing
By Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York will require state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested weekly, a mandate that will go into effect on Sept. 6, Governor Andrew Cuomo ...
Jul 28, 2021
Cleanup ongoing at Lyondell La Porte plant after leak kills two, injures 30
By Liz Hampton (Reuters) - Cleanup was ongoing on Wednesday morning after a chemical leak killed two workers and injured 30 others at a LyondellBasell Industries plant in La Porte, Texas, the company ...
Jul 28, 2021
Congressional Republicans lash out against new COVID-19 mask guidance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Congress lashed out at health officials' recommendations that even fully vaccinated people resume wearing masks in many places, including the Capitol, as...
Jul 28, 2021
U.S. Homeland Security Department imposes employee mask mandate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday said all of its employees, regardless of vaccination status, will need to wear a mask indoors and physically distance. The ...
Jul 28, 2021
California urges power conservation in heat wave, prices soar
(Reuters) - U.S. power prices for Wednesday jumped as homes and businesses crank up air conditioners to escape another heat wave, prompting the California electric grid operator to urge conservation. ...
Jul 28, 2021
British girl band Little Mix gets wax figures at London’s Madame Tussauds
LONDON (Reuters) - British girl band Little Mix joined the starry line-up at Madame Tussauds in London on Wednesday, with the wax museum unveiling the chart-topping group's replicas to mark their 10-y...
Jul 28, 2021
Spikey Soccer - Brooke & Jeffrey Summer Games
Photo: Siewert, Jake (uploader)Brooke & Alexis lead 1-0 going into Event 2: Spikey Soccer! Will the boys tie it up or are the ladies going to run away with this competition? The Brooke & Jeffr...
Jul 28, 2021
