Surprise! CDC reversal on masks leaves states, businesses scrambling
PinkOmelet/iStock (WASHINGTON) — If you’re going to Starbucks or Target, bring your mask. But if you swing by Trader Joe’s, you can leave it in the car, assuming you are fully vaccinated of course. That said, if
Gay Iranian man allegedly killed by family days before seeking asylum
Rainer Puster/iStock (TEHRAN) — Alireza Monfared, a 20-year-old who was gay, was allegedly killed by family members, just days before he could leave Iran to seek asylum, according to multiple reports. News of his early May death
Palestinian rapper living in Israel says he's 'scared for his life' amid violence
David Corio/Redferns/Getty Images (LOD, Israel) — Amid the violence and bloodshed between Israel and Hamas, Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar, an Israeli citizen, said he is scared for his life and is asking for help from international organizations. The
Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Nick Laham/Getty Images (SPRINGFIELD, Mass.) — Late NBA star Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. The presentation will be made by all-time great Michael Jordan, who also spoke at the
NHL needs answer on Canadian border restrictions by June 1
Montreal_Photos (NEW YORK) — The NHL has told the Canadian government they need an answer on whether they will be exempt from coronavirus-related travel restrictions by June 1st, ESPN reports. “The conversations are ongoing. We’ve told them
Google defends work visas for 90,000 immigrants, majority of whom are women, in court filing
400tmax/iStock (NEW YORK) — Google has taken a public stand in support of immigration rights via a court filing Friday that seeks to protect the ability to work in the U.S. for some 90,000 immigrants, the vast
Governor Whitmer Lifts Mask Requirement For Fully Vaccinated
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on face
Over 100 civilians killed, 1,000 wounded as Israel intensifies attacks against Hamas
200mm/iStock (LONDON) — More than 100 civilians have been killed and over 1,000 wounded as the latest round of fighting between Israel’s military and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group ruling the neighboring Gaza Strip, hurtled toward an
Ireland's health service hit by 'significant' ransomware attack
scyther5/iStock (DUBLIN) — Ireland’s health care system was hit by a major ransomware attack on Friday, forcing its health service to shut down its IT systems, which affected some hospitals. Ireland’s Health Service executive said it had
Seimone Augustus retires from WNBA, joins Sparks’ coaching staff
Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — After 15 years in the WNBA, Seimone Augustus is retiring. But her time on the court isn’t over just yet. The four-time WNBA champion is joining the Los