HEALTH April 6, 2023 COVID vaccine nasal spray shows strong immune response in study: 'Could be a game changer' A new study has shown promising results for a nasal COVID-19 vaccine in Germany, showing a strong immune response to the coronavirus in hamsters. The study was published in Nature Microbiology.
Nebraska April 5, 2023 Nebraska Economic Development director resigns over COVID grant concerns Nebraska's Economic Development director, Anthony Goins, has resigned after reports surfaced claiming his agency awarded pandemic relief grants to a business he owns.
Media April 5, 2023 Ottawa government challenged to make 'transformative' response to 'Freedom Convoy': 'Many continue to suffer' The Ottawa People's Commission released a report saying residents of the city can't "move on" from the anti-mandate protests until governments offer a response.
Media April 4, 2023 President of largest teacher union declares racial, social justice a 'pillar' of educators' efforts The president of the largest teacher union in the U.S. said on a panel hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor that educators should advocate for racial, social, and climate justice.
Coronavirus April 4, 2023 House GOP lawmakers say COVID education funds used to further 'radical, left-wing agendas' in schools EXCLUSIVE: House GOP lawmakers claimed some states used COVID-19 relief funds for “unrelated purposes," including the furtherance of “radical, left-wing agendas," and are demanding the Department of Education be “held accountable" for a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Connecticut April 3, 2023 Connecticut businessman gets 8 years for role in lawmaker's COVID relief fraud scheme Connecticut businessman John Trasacco, 50, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently claim pandemic relief money from the city of West Haven.
Maine April 3, 2023 Maine Gov. Janet Mills contracts COVID-19 for second time, will miss first lady Jill Biden's visit The governor of Maine has contracted COVID-19 for the second time. She will have to miss her visit with first lady Jill Biden that was scheduled for this week.
Army April 3, 2023 New research finds that obesity in US military surged during COVID-19 pandemic Thousands of soldiers in the U.S. military developed obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The army failed to meet its recruiting goals for the first time in 2022.
OPINION April 3, 2023 This is the greatest success story from the pandemic This is the greatest success story from the pandemic. Important government program helped businesses and workers who were devastated by COVID-19 losses.
Italy April 2, 2023 Mayor of Florence welcomes Americans back to 'one of the symbols of humanity' The mayor of Florence recently made headlines after he chased away climate activists who were spraying paint on the the city's historic town hall. He also discussed the rise of tourism after the pandemic.