Cases of the variant have popped up in several states. But neither the WHO nor the CDC considers it a variant of concern, and the fast-spreading delta variant continues to dominate U.S. cases.
Study warns of ‘irreversible transition’ in ocean currents that could rapidly freeze parts of North America
A large system of ocean currents in the Atlantic – which includes the Gulf Stream – has been disrupted due to human-caused climate change, scientists reported in a new study published Thursday. If that system collapses, it would lead to dramatic changes in worldwide weather patterns.
Top Canadian Jewish Group ‘Shocked’ at Muslim Student Organization’s Invite to Speaker Who Expressed ‘Genocidal Antisemitism’
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) described the invitation to cleric Tareq Al-Suwaidan by the Muslim Student Leadership conference, organized by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), as “shocking,” describing Al-Suwaidan as “a notorious extremist.”
Teachers union sues Rhode Island mom to stop her finding out through public records requests if critical race theory is being taught in schools
In April, Nicole Solas sent a lengthy email to the principal of Wakefield Elementary, Rhode Island, where her child attends school, to demand records about the controversial teaching practice.
By June 2, Solas filed more than 200 broad-scope requests for records, many of which have not yet been fulfilled by the school district.
This week, the National Education Association Rhode Island filed a lawsuit claiming that Solas’ requests – all emails from certain teachers – would reveal teachers’ private details and were an ‘unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.’
Ontario reports highest daily COVID-19 case count in nearly six weeks
Ontario is reporting a significant jump in the daily COVID-19 case count today, with more than 300 new infections confirmed over the past 24 hours.
Stunning! New Floyd Case Exhibit Confirms Witness Coercion
On July 29, District Court Judge Peter Cahill, the presiding judge in the trials of the four Minneapolis police officers indicted for the death of George Floyd, ordered the release of an exhibit memorandum that reveals a miscarriage of justice and criminal coercion of a witness.
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CNN Fires 3 Unvaccinated Employees Citing ‘Zero-Tolerance Policy’
CNN president Jeff Zucker, in a memo to staff, announced that three employees who went into the office unvaccinated have been fired.
In the memo, first obtained by the New York Times, Zucker explained that the firing had been the result of the network’s ‘zero-tolerance policy’ toward unvaccinated employees.
“In the past week, we have been made aware of three employees who were coming to the office unvaccinated,” he announced. “All three have been terminated.”
What provinces have to say about vaccine passports
With the Delta variant potentially fuelling the start of a fourth wave of COVID-19 in Canada, the question remains how the provincial and federal governments will handle dealing with vaccinated and unvaccinated Canadians.
Several provinces have already issued some form of vaccine passport or certificate, while others are waiting for a federal vaccine passport, and still other provinces have ruled out the idea entirely.
Biden Admin: To Prevent ‘Unruly’ Passengers, No More Airport Alcohol ‘To-Go’
In a letter Tuesday to airport managers across the country Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson campaigned for an end of “to go” alcohol sales.
NDP’s Andrea Horwath backtracks on comments opposing mandatory vaccines for education workers
NDP leader said Wednesday she considered it a charter right to refuse shot, then said she was wrong Thursday.
Virginia school posts, removes ‘Woke Kindergarten’ video, report
A Virginia elementary school reportedly posted a video on its website, as part of a summer-learning guidance program, that suggested being near police makes people feel unsafe.
Freedom Vs Fear
At some point, life has to go on. Focusing all our attention on one thing is completely counterproductive, and unsustainable.
A nation committing suicide: Sweden
One of the most modern, inclusive and welcoming countries in Europe is collapsing due to state multiculturalism and mass immigration.