Powerball Jackpot Rises to $570 Million
After no winner in the Powerball drawing Monday night, the game’s jackpot has soared to a whopping $570 million. While not yet record high, the number is causing a boost in ticket sales.
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Homicides Up Nearly 30% in 2020, Biggest 1-Year Jump Ever, FBI says
Homicides in the U.S. in 2020 increased nearly 30% over the previous year, the largest one-year jump since the FBI began keeping records, according to figures released Monday by the agency.
YouTube, Following Facebook, Bans Anti-Vaccine Content
YouTube is banning anti-vaccine content from its platform, removing videos from several of the anti-vax movement’s notable figures.
Dr. Mary T. Bassett To Succeed Zucker As Commissioner of the Department of Health
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, has been appointed Commissioner of the Department of Health.
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Germany: Social Democrats Claim Election Victory Over Conservatives
Germany’s center-left Social Democratic Party has claimed victory in the country’s general elections, with preliminary results showing the SDP defeating the center-right Union (an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union), likely spelling the end of 16 years of Union control.
Thousands of NY Health Care Workers Could be Forced Off the Job as Vaccine Mandate Kicks In
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is prepared to call in medically trained National Guard members and retirees to address potential staffing shortages caused by an approaching vaccine mandate for health care workers.
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China Declares All Cryptocurrency Transactions Illegal
China’s central bank on Friday declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money.
Government Warns of Possible Jail Time For Use of Fake COVID Vaccination Cards
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today warned New Yorkers about the risks of using or buying fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker Resigns
New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has resigned from his position, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.
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FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 Boosters for 65 and Older, High-Risk Americans
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to older Americans and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of the extra shots.
House Republicans File Impeachment Articles Against Biden
A group of House Republicans have filed articles of impeachment against President Biden over his handling of the immigration crisis at the southern border and his chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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AOC, ‘Squad’ force House Dems to Nix $1B for Israel’s Iron Dome from Spending Bill
A group of far-left lawmakers — including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) — forced House Democratic leadership Tuesday to cut $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome from a short-term government funding bill.
WATCH: Volcano Erupts on La Palma in the Canary Islands
After days of seismic activity, a volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands erupted in a glorious and fiery spewing of Lava. The events were caught on live feed, and can be watched here on CrownHeights.info.
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Pfizer Says its COVID Vaccine is Safe and Effective for Kids Ages 5-11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be safe and effective in children aged 5 to 11, the drugmaker said Monday.
Bus Driver Shortage? Governor Enacts Changes Making It Easier To Get A CDL
Did you know that there was a bus driver shortage? Not exclusive to the Jewish community, Governor Hochul has enacted a series of steps to facilitate the recruitment of school bus drivers.
Take A Look: Ford Tests All-Electric Police Vehicle
Ford is paving the way for electric police fleets in America. As part of its more than $30 billion investment in electrification through 2025, Ford is exploring all-electric, purpose-built law enforcement vehicles.
UN General Assembly Means Manhattan Road Closures, Here’s The Closure List
The UN General Assembly’s annual meeting is set to begin Sunday, bringing with it lots of traffic to Midtown and on Manhattan’s East Side this week. Here is a list of official street closures.
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