Los Angeles teachers’ union ratifies agreement to end indoor mask mandate
mixetto/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The second-largest school district in the nation has reached an agreement with its teachers to end its indoor mask mandate as new COVID-19 cases in the Los Angeles area plunge.
The Los Angeles Unified School Distri…
FBI ‘concerned’ about Russian cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure: Wray
Alex Wong/Getty Images, FILE(WASHINGTON) — FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday the FBI is “concerned’ with the possibility of Russian cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure in the wake of Russia’s war with Ukraine.
“The reason we’re…
Texas court halts child abuse investigations into parents of trans kids
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images(AUSTIN, Texas) — A Texas appeals court has again blocked the state from investigating gender-affirming care for their trans children as child abuse.
In its decision, the court stated that it would block such investiga…
Seattle Police ‘strategic plan’ short on details.
PHOTO – Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz addresses city council members on Tuesday March 22, 2022.
Disney employees stage walkout to demand action against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Melvyn Longhurst/Getty Images(ORLANDO, Fla.) — LGBTQ workers and employee allies at The Walt Disney Company staged a walkout in protest of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by opponents.
Some employees have …
Report: Beyoncé in talks to perform at the upcoming Oscar Awards
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIf a Variety report that Queen Bey is planning an Oscar performance comes to be true, then the 94th Academy Awards will be one you definitely won’t want to miss.
According to the media outlet, “Beyoncé’s camp has been in deep…
Pancake mix sold at Walmart recalled due to possible contamination from cable fragments
FDA(WASHINGTON) — The brand behind a buttermilk pancake and waffle mix sold at Walmart has recalled a single lot of the product, some of which it says may have possible foreign material contamination.
Continental Mills issued a recall Saturday on its…
Seattle Pride dumps Amazon as presenting sponsor
Photo courtesy of Pixabay user rihaij (SEATTLE) The group that presents the annual Pride parade and other events in Seattle has decided to boot the online giant, and in doing so wants to make one thing very
Jergens recalls moisturizer due to possible bacteria contamination
FDA(CINCINNATI) — The company that makes Jergens lotion is recalling select bottles of moisturizers due to possible bacterial contamination.
Kao USA Inc., based in Cincinnati, issued a voluntary recall on March 11 and is urging consumers to stop usin…
White House press secretary Psaki has COVID, Biden tests negative
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she has tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, on the eve of President Joe Biden’s trip overseas.
Psaki said she was in meetings with Biden on Monday but th…