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New York teachers union opposed to Cuomo suggestion of COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The teachers union that represents more than 60,000 current and retired educators across New York reiterated its opposition Monday to COVID-19 vaccine mandates after Gov. Andrew Cuomo encouraged school districts to require the doses.The New York State United Teachers released a statement following Cuomo’s COVID-19 briefing in which he said teachers in the state should…
Minnesota woman charged in death of ex-husband found buried in backyard
A Minnesota woman has been charged with the death of her ex-husband, who had been reported missing, after his body was discovered in their backyard over the weekend. Authorities found the body of Kou Yang on Saturday in St. Paul. An autopsy revealed he had been shot twice in the head. Police arrested Karina See Her,…
LSU’s expected starting quarterback, Myles Brennan, needs surgery ASAP
There’s bad news in the Bayou. LSU quarterback Myles Brennan suffered a serious arm injury today and will require surgery as soon as tomorrow. TigerBait.com reported that the injury is to his left arm, which is his non-throwing arm. At this point, a timetable for his return to the lineup has yet to be determined.CLICK…
With Cousins out for COVID protocol, QB shortage irks Zimmer
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has expressed confidence in the strength of his team’s chemistry to supersede any potential tension between players vaccinated for COVID-19 and holdouts who’ve so far preferred to remain unvaccinated.Frustration from the starting quarterback missing practice due to NFL virus protocols prompted Zimmer to ponder the possibility of this becoming…
West Virginia offers first statewide antibody testing for fully vaccinated
West Virginia has launched the country’s first statewide program to test COVID-19 antibody levels among residents who are fully vaccinated.The program, dubbed “Booster Battlefield Assessment” and announced by Gov. Jim Justice, will allow state residents vaccinated more than six months ago and who are over the age of 60 to have their blood drawn and…
Steph Curry set to sign 4-year, $215 million extension with Warriors: report
Steph Curry is staying home.The 2021 NBA free agency kicked off on Monday, and the Golden State Warriors are expected to lock up their superstar point guard for the foreseeable future. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Curry will sign a four-year, $215 million extension, which will keep him with the Warriors through 2026. …
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New York teachers union opposed to Cuomo suggestion of COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The teachers union that represents more than 60,000 current and retired educators across New York reiterated its opposition Monday to COVID-19 vaccine mandates after Gov. Andrew Cuomo encouraged school districts to require the doses.The New York State United Teachers released a statement following Cuomo’s COVID-19 briefing in which he said teachers in the state should…
Minnesota woman charged in death of ex-husband found buried in backyard
A Minnesota woman has been charged with the death of her ex-husband, who had been reported missing, after his body was discovered in their backyard over the weekend. Authorities found the body of Kou Yang on Saturday in St. Paul. An autopsy revealed he had been shot twice in the head. Police arrested Karina See Her,…
West Virginia offers first statewide antibody testing for fully vaccinated
West Virginia has launched the country’s first statewide program to test COVID-19 antibody levels among residents who are fully vaccinated.The program, dubbed “Booster Battlefield Assessment” and announced by Gov. Jim Justice, will allow state residents vaccinated more than six months ago and who are over the age of 60 to have their blood drawn and…
VA cutting hurdles to vets’ claims over toxic burn pit exposure in Iraq, Afghanistan
Veterans who claim they were made sick from the toxic smoke emanating from burn pits on their military bases during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan won a small victory after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it they will begin taking claims on presumptive conditions due to their service.Effective on Monday, the VA has…
Kristin Smart’s mother testifies in court hearing, calls her ‘gift to our family’
A preliminary hearing in the Kristin Smart murder case began Monday with an emotional testimony from her mother as she fielded questions from California prosecutors about her relationship with the missing college student. Denise Smart spoke about her other children and how Kristin missed out on major milestones and accomplishments and the efforts by her and…
In Mollie Tibbetts case, judge denies new trial request for killer
An Iowa judge on Monday denied a request for a new trial by a man convicted in the 2018 killing of Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she vanished while going on a run. The ruling by Judge Joel Yates clears the way for the Aug….