Supreme Court blocks Biden OSHA Covid-19 vaccine mandate for employers

U.S. Supreme Court

While the Court blocked the mandate for employers, Justice Judges upheld the mandate for medical facilities accepting payments from Medicare and Medicaid. A fundamental question the Supreme Court faced was determining who exactly has the authority to mandate and regulate Covid-19 vaccinations and testings. 

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot attacks teachers’ union for ‘illegal walk-out’

U.S. Politics

On Sunday, the mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, took another swipe at the teachers' union of the city. They recently…

Chicago Public Schools Closed amid nearly $2.8B in Federal COVID Funding

U.S. Politics

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) was closed on Wednesday despite the district receiving nearly $2.8 billion in federal COVID funding. The funding was made possible because of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.

White House Signs Deal for Delivery of 500M free At-Home Covid-19 Tests

Government

Amid a nationwide surge of the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Biden administration has announced a deal relating to 500 million at-home tests to be provided to American citizens.

Supreme Court hears arguments on OSHA vaccine requirement

U.S. Supreme Court

Friday arrived with the Supreme Court listening to arguments regarding the United States government and whether or not it can enforce COVID-19 vaccine requirements among over 100 million workers in various fields across the country.

RadioShack Rebranding Itself As an Exchange Platform For Cryptocurrency

Economy

A close look at the website reveals the company's plans to engage in the process of "bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream." Officials at the company state they are hoping to create a new protocol that is all about the use of decentralized currency that allows everyone to participate in this form of currency.

Toyota outsold General Motors in 2021 to end 90-year streak

Economy

Toyota has finally overtaken GM in vehicle sales, ending its 90-year streak. Toyota sold 805,000 vehicles globally to surpass General Motors, which sold 793,000 vehicles during the same period. Toyota senior vice president Jack Hollis announced in a statement.

Does It Snow In Texas? Everything You Need To Know

Learning Center

Texas is known for its hot, humid summers and freezing, dry winters. But where does all the snowfall in Texas? The weather in Texas is very different from the rest of the United States.

CDC Warns Americans to Avoid Cruises, Regardless of Vaccination Status

Government

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease control raised the travel warning to the highest possible level for those interested in taking a cruise.

When is AOC up for Reelection? How Congressional Seats Work

Elections

If she decides to run for office, AOC is up for reelection on November 8th, 2022. The Constitution of the United States provides that a congressional term lasts two years. Members of the House of Representatives take office on January 3rd after being sworn in by the Speaker.