What Truck Drivers are experiencing in the UK and France
The testing authorities that will allow the hauliers to leave Britain is being hastily organized but little evidence of it was prominent on the ground on Wednesday, because police advising drivers to get tested either via the NHS or at the airport. Almost 5,000 trucks are still waiting to cross the border which is absolutely absurd.
Equality Vs. Equity
The word “equality” was a word used by hundreds of American leaders to shape public policy in the past, but recently, you don’t hear that word used hardly at all. Recently, the word “equity” has been more predominantly used. So what is the difference between the two words, and mainly, what is the word “equity?”
President Trump Against the Covid Relief Bill
President Trump declared the Covid Relief bill a “disgrace”. Congress has been working to deliver the $900 billion in Coronavirus relief to help aid Americans in this tough time and many, including the President, are outraged by spending plans.
New Year, New future?
With this New Year coming it really makes me think, will things change? This is an interesting thing to think about, as we dive into the amount of negative things that took place this year.
Indoor Dining in NYC is Shutting Down...Again
On December 11, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that starting December 14, 2020, restaurants in New York City will no longer be able to have customers eating indoors. This change has been made due to an uptake in Covid case in the city.
Social Media: Positive or Negative?
For years now, we have all dealt with social media and what it brings to us daily. While it has the potential to show us what our relatives across the world are doing, and keep us in contact with people wherever they are, it can bring about many negatives. Studies have started to show how social media can lead to depression, anxiety, and even worse things. Many people have started to back off from social media, as they notice how much stress comes along with it.
A Covid Christmas
Going into the exciting holidays coming up soon in the next week or so, being New Years and Christmas there are a lot of things to take into account this year. Covid has really impacted Christmas in 2020 due to the current situation we're all living in at this moment.
NYC Re-opens Their Schools While the Covid Outbreak Worsens
On December 7, 2020, NYC reopened their school again for 191,000 students to return after being closed on November 18th.
Armenia vs Azerbaijan
The most common war the Americans know of is Afghanistan and the fight on terrorism. Of course, this is a war that American soldiers have fought in as well, which is why this is more common knowledge. Although, most people don’t know of the war in Armenia and the suffering happening to the citizens.
Why do we expect Covid-19 Infections to Increase in Colder Months?
There are three major reasons why the infection rates of Covid-19 will increase in these upcoming colder months. First, the virus that causes Covid-19 is a Coronavirus, Coronavirus’s spreads more in colder months. This is seen also in the flu and other respiratory viruses. So we expect to see the same problem in this novel Coronavirus too.
Thanksgiving in a Pandemic
The year 2020 has been a very crazy year to say the least. With the worldwide pandemic, everyone has had to adjust their lives to a new normal. Although the corona virus has been in the US as early as March, people have not experienced big holidays such as Thanksgiving yet.
Let's Talk About Harry Styles
Let's talk about Harry Styles. Harry Styles has always been a character of his own, he’s always been and he’s always followed his passion. That is something I admire deeply. He’s not afraid to be authentically himself.
Stay Positive
You may be thinking, why is the approval moving so fast? The UK regulators granted the emergency authorization of this vaccine made by US pharma giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech. Senior, Lizzie Kennedy stated that, “I hope the US will move the approval of this vaccination as fast as The UK did.”
Restaurants Answer to Surviving the Winter Months during the Pandemic
How are our local restaurants going to make it through the winter months as the COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for restaurants remain in effect? Restaurant owners have been getting creative in order for their businesses to survive.
China’s search for a Milestone
In recent news, China has reached a major milestone in ending absolute poverty. Sadly, the communist party isn’t celebrating quite yet. This end to absolute poverty has been a five-year long fight by the president of China across the entire country. However, it does not appear that the president is celebrating yet. For years on end China has been one of the worlds most impoverished countries and ending absolute poverty has been an important policy goal for this current president of China, President Xi.
Will Covid cases increase during thanksgiving break?
Will Covid cases increase during thanksgiving break, because of the amount of people coming back from college? This question can’t be answered simply, it's so complex since there are so many parts to this coronavirus.
Rules For Thee, But Not For Me
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom went to a friend’s 50th birthday dinner. Pictures were taken of him and a dozen other people sitting shoulder to shoulder in a private indoor room at the French Laundry, one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. This comes after he imposed strict lockdown rules for COVID-19. His friend, lobbyist, Jason Kinney’s spokesperson said, “The guests specifically requested outdoor seating.”
Miami Marlins General Manager, Kim Ng
On November 13, 2020, Kim Ng, an American executive in Major League Baseball was named the new general manager of the Miami Marlins. This is big news because it makes her the first woman in major American men’s professional sports to hold that position.
Together on Thanksgiving
With the COVID-19 pandemic, life in 2020 is very different than ever before. One of the most popular holidays in the United States is rapidly approaching, Thanksgiving. People are coming up with creative solutions for how to be together with their family and friends, while also staying safe. How are people modifying their traditional Thanksgiving celebrations to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic?
Karl Rove's Opinion on The 2020 Election
Recently, the architect of former President George W. Bush's presidential campaigns, Karl Rove stated Wednesday that the 2020 presidential election will not be overturned despite the numerous allegations and lawsuits from President Donald Trump challenging the results of this election.