Author: Gail Momblan
New York City public schools to close over virus spread
NEW YORK — New York’s public schools will close temporarily to combat a rise in coronavirus cases, its mayor announced Wednesday, dealing a blow to the city’s recovery. Bill de Blasio said the schools would shut from…
Trump aide comes close to recognizing loss, vows smooth transition
WASHINGTON — The US national security advisor on Monday promised a smooth transition to a new administration under President-elect Joe Biden as he came close to acknowledging the defeat of Donald Trump, who refuses to concede. Robert…
Senate chief blasts Trump troop withdrawal plans
WASHINGTON — US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned President Donald Trump Monday against accelerating troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying it would give extremists a “big propaganda victory.” Addressing reports that Trump plans to announce…
Nevada first US state to recognize gay marriage in its constitution
LOS ANGELES — Nevada has become the first US state to enshrine in its constitution the right of gay couples to marry, overturning an 18-year ban on same-sex marriage. The measure was put to voters during the…
BLM co-founder requests meeting with Biden, Harris
MAYORS AND CITIES – A Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder has requested a meeting with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to discuss how the new administration will prioritize the agenda of the Black community. Patrisse…
1.8 more registered voters than eligible citizens in U.S.: study
MAYORS AND CITIES – Government watchdog Judicial Watch released a recent study revealing that 353 counties in United States had 1.8 million more registered voters than eligible voting-age citizens. In an official statement last October 16, Judicial Watch…
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas’ water supply
MAYORS AND CITIES – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TECQ) on Friday has released a Do Not Use Water advisory in eight cities in Texas as a brain-eating amoeba was found on its water supply. The…
Florida’s Covid-19 deaths near 9K
MAYORS AND CITIES – Florida’s recorded Covid-19 mortality is nearing 9, 000 as 148 new deaths on Thursday have pushed the death toll to 8, 913, according to the bulletin released by Florida Department of Health (DOH) on…
North Carolina asks legislative move on unemployment benefits expansion
MAYORS AND CITIES – To cushion the impacts of Covid-19, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has asked Speaker of the House Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger to expand unemployment benefits for North Carolinians. Unemployment…