US Officially Rejoins Paris Climate Accord
The US officially rejoined the Paris Climate Accord on Friday — almost a month after President Biden declared that the US again accepted the agreement’s terms.
3:30PM: Watch NASA’s Mars Rover Touch Down Today
NASA’s Perseverance land rover is expected to touch down today at approximately 3:55p. on the surface of Mars. Among its cargo is a helicopter drone, Ingenuity, which will perform the first-ever controlled flight on another planet.
Facebook Bans Viewing and Sharing of All News Articles in Australia
Facebook yesterday responded to the Morrison government establishing a “bargaining code” law to be passed soon that would mandate the social media platform to pay media outlets to use their content. Thus, every time a person shares a document or article from the news, Facebook must pay the media corporation. Facebook, in turn, banned all media from being shared in Australia.
FBI, U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn Probing Cuomo Administration on Nursing Homes
The FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn have launched an investigation that is examining, at least in part, the actions of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s coronavirus task force in its handling of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities during the pandemic, the Times Union has learned.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Reopening, and Says Camps Can Begin to Plan for Summer Opening
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that indoor family entertainment centers and places of amusement can open with a 25 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, March 26. Additionally, day and overnight summer camps in New York State can begin to plan for reopening.
Conservative Commentator Rush Limbaugh Dead at 70
Conservative radio host and political commentator Rush Limbaugh has passed away Wednesday at the age 70. Limbaugh had been battling stage 4 lung cancer for more than a year.
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North Korean Hackers Allegedly Tried to Steal Pfizer Vaccine
North Korea attempted to steal information about COVID-19 vaccines and other treatments by hacking the drugmaker Pfizer, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday.
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Gestational Surrogacy Law Now in Effect in New York State
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York’s Gestational Surrogacy Law is now in effect, delivering help to LGBTQ+ couples and couples struggling with fertility who are trying to start families of their own.
At least 11 people have died as an “unprecedented” winter storm continued to pummel much of the United States — while more than 4 million people have been left without power in Texas amid subfreezing temperatures.
11 Dead, Millions Without Power as Bitter Winter Blast, Tornado Strike Texas, NC
At least 11 people have died as an “unprecedented” winter storm continued to pummel much of the United States — while more than 4 million people have been left without power in Texas amid subfreezing temperatures.
Contractor Killed, Service Member Wounded in Rocket Strike Near US Base in Iraq
A rocket attack near a base housing American forces in northern Iraq killed a US-led coalition contractor and wounded at least eight other people on Monday night.
After Long Censorship, Social Media App Parler Back Online
Social media platform Parler announced that it is back online Monday, more than a month after it was kicked off the Amazon Web Services following the deadly riots at the US Capitol building.
Heavy Snow, Sleet and Ice Forecast to Impact Most of State Monday Through Tuesday Evening
Governor Cuomo today directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets in advance of a major winter weather system forecast to impact much of the state with heavy snow, cold temperatures and ice in many areas.
Innocent, Senate Votes to Acquit Donald Trump in Impeachment Trial
The Senate on Saturday acquitted former President Donald Trump of an article of impeachment that charged he incited the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. The 57-43 vote fell far short of the Constitution’s two-thirds requirement.
Restaurant and Bar Closing Times to be Extended to 11:00PM Statewide
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that given the continued decline in hospitalization and infection rates throughout New York, closing times for restaurants and bars will be extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. statewide beginning Sunday, February 14.
Twitter Permanently Suspends Project Veritas Account
Twitter on Thursday yanked the account of conservative activist group Project Veritas over “repeated violations” of the company’s rules on sharing other people’s private information, after they posted leaked footage of communications between Facebook executives.
Fully Vaccinated People Can Skip COVID Quarantines, CDC Says
People vaccinated against COVID-19 may skip quarantine if they have been exposed to someone infected with the deadly bug, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in its latest guidance.
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Sports and Entertainment Events in Major Stadiums and Arenas Can Reopen Soon in NYS
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that, building off of the successful Buffalo Bills pilot program, sports and entertainment events in major stadiums and arenas with a capacity of 10,000 or more people can re-open with limited spectators beginning February 23.
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