Articles by Maja Popovska

As the first day of a new 5G service started with very minor flight disruptions, US aviation regulators obtained clearances for a popular Boeing Co. widebody plane to continue flying, Bloomberg reports. According to two […]

The ports and waterways funding comes from President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, which was signed into law by Congress last year

Biden Administration Sets Up Budget to Bolster Ports, Waterways

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will invest $14 billion in programs to modernize the country’s ports and waterways in order to boost resilience to climate change, clean water supplies, and the American […]

School Mask Mandates May Open the Door to Lawsuits: Missouri AG

Attorney General Eric Schmitt (R) of Missouri declared on Tuesday that he will sue school districts that continue to impose school mask mandates on pupils, arguing that “coronavirus causes very little harm to kids.” Judge […]

CDC Releases New Study on Protection against Coronavirus Infection

According to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, both immunization and prior infection offered protection against coronavirus infection and hospitalization, but incidences were relatively lesser among those […]

As Biden's one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden is sure to face a long list of questions

Press Conference Set to Address Biden’s One-Year Anniversary in Office

As Biden’s one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, the US President is sure to face a long list of questions about ties with Russia, the country’s rocky coronavirus response, and the […]

January 14, 2022 Maja Popovska

Christmas Sales Surge in U.S. Despite Coronavirus, Supply Chain Issues

Despite dealing with mounting coronavirus cases, rising pricing, supply chain challenges, and workforce shortages, U.S. retailers announced record Christmas sales results on Friday, The Hill reported. According to a National Retail Federation research, retail sales […]

January 14, 2022 Maja Popovska

Ohio Supreme Court Scratches GOP-drawn District Map

The Ohio Supreme Court decided on Friday against Republican-drawn congressional district plan boundaries that would have guaranteed the GOP a disproportionate lead over the next ten years, The Hill reports. In a 4-3 judgment, the […]

January 14, 2022 Maja Popovska

Joes Biden's infrastructure bill includes reparation of bridges

Biden Announced Infrastructure Plan to Include Reparation of Bridges

On Friday, President Joe Biden will announce his administration’s intentions for the $27 billion spending package to repair thousands of bridges around the United States, the latest measure related to the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, […]

40% of Americans say Trump should go in for Congress referral

41% of Americans Say Trump Should Face Congress Referral

According to fresh survey data, 41% of Americans think ex-President Donald Trump should be brought in for a Congress referral for the events on January 6, 2021, Newsweek reports. Trump spoke at a big “Stop […]

Moderna Gives Mexico Donation of 2.7 mn Vaccine Doses

Moderna has given 2.7 million coronavirus vaccine doses to Mexico, where instances are on the rise. The Moderna contributions came on Saturday at an airport in Toluca, after the country topped 300,000 total verified coronavirus […]

Philadelphia public schools shift to online classes

Philadelphia Public Schools Turn to Online Classes Due to Omicron

The omicron variant and a severe winter storm have caused a personnel shortage in Philadelphia public schools, forcing more than 40 students to transfer to online classes on Monday, The Hill reports. From January 10 […]

California Gov prposed new $2.7 billion disaster responsee package to fight coronavirus

California Gov Proposed $2.7bn Coronavirus Disaster Response Package

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $2.7 billion disaster response package to combat coronavirus by supporting hospitals, improving test methods, and boosting immunizations throughout the state, The Hill reports. Newsom announced his budget plan for […]

The US to Talk Military Drills, Missile Deployments with Russia

A senior official of the US administration said on Saturday that the US and its allies are willing to discuss with Russia the prospect of each side suspending military drills and missile installations in the […]

Transit businesses experience emplyee shortages due to omicron, corporate chaos

Corporate Leaders Believe American Democracy is in Jeopardy

According to a Morning Consult study of 400 corporate executives released on the one-year anniversary of the Capitol riot, 72% of business leaders believe the United States’ democracy is in jeopardy, The Hill reports. According […]

Kamala Harris calls for unity of democracy

Kamala Harris Calls Americans to Unite in Defense of Democracy

A year after a crowd of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol, Vice President Kamala Harris cautioned that the country is being put to the test, encouraging Americans to “unite in defense of our democracy,” The […]

Chicago Public Schools Shut Down Again amid Omicron Case Surge

Chicago public schools are shut for a second day on Thursday as the teacher union and municipal authorities are in a deadlock on coronavirus safety, The Hill reports. Classes were initially canceled Wednesday after 73% […]

Some 59% of Americans dislike Biden's job performance, and his average approval ratings dropped six percentage points from last week's 42%.

Joe Biden to Address Trump’s Responsibility in Capitol Hill Attack

President Joe Biden will address Americans on Thursday, stating that his predecessor, Donald Trump, bears “sole responsibility” for the fatal Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to the White House, Reuters reports. President Joe […]

CDC Approves Pfizer/BioNTech Booster Shots for Ages 12-15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that booster shots from Pfizer and BioNTech are now available to children aged 12 to 15, Reuters reports. The decision came after a panel […]

December 31, 2021 Maja Popovska

State Department Tells US Travelers to ‘Make Contingency Plans’

As nations throughout the world cope with increased numbers of coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variety, the State Department cautioned on Thursday that Americans going overseas “should establish contingency plans.” Americans aged 2 and […]

December 31, 2021 Maja Popovska

Omicron Surge Causes Employee Shortages with Transit Companies

As the Omicron variant spreads across the country, transportation companies around the country are stopping or limiting service owing to coronavirus employee shortages, Reuters reports. Due to understaffing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New […]

December 31, 2021 Maja Popovska

Due to an increase in coronavirus instances caused by the highly transmissible omicron strain, a United Nations nuclear treaty conference has been postponed until August of next year

UN Nuclear Treaty Conference Delayed over Omicron Variant

Due to an increase in coronavirus instances caused by the highly transmissible omicron strain, a United Nations nuclear treaty conference has been postponed until August of next year, further delaying a meeting that has already […]

Staffing shortage at airlines cause delays

Staffing Issues Due to Omicron Strain Causes Flight Cancellations

Due to various concerns, including staffing issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, airlines continued to delay hundreds of flights on Saturday, interrupting holiday festivities at one of the busiest travel times of the year, AP […]

Holiday Sales up by 8.8% Despite Supply Shortages

Despite a series of setbacks in the retail industry, holiday sales soared this year, The Hill reported citing AP. This year’s Christmas season had the highest sales growth in 17 years, up 8.8 percent over […]

Man beats lumber store employee over mask rule

Man Who Beat Lumber Store Employee over Mask Rule Gets Jailtime

According to the Associated Press, a man from Minnesota was given a year-long jail sentence after assaulting a Menards employee over a mask rule, The Hill reported. After disagreeing with the business’s mask rule, Luke […]

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sacramento Valley, Sierra Nevada

Due to harsh winter weather, a 70-mile stretch of Interstate 80 in California has been closed, with experts issuing a Winter Storm Warning and prompting that travel might be difficult over the next few days, […]

Pramila Jayapal urges executive action for Build Back Better

Rep Jayapal Urges Exec Action on ‘Build Back Better’ Bill

Despite Senator Joe Manchin’s open refusal of the idea, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, a senior liberal House Democrat, has requested President Joe Biden to keep concentrating on his social spending bill called “Build Back Better” […]

December 17, 2021 Maja Popovska

US allows abortion pill to be sent via post

Eased Restrictions Allow Abortion Pills to Be Obtained by Post

The United States lifted some limits on an abortion pill to end early pregnancies permanently on Thursday and allowed the medicine to be mailed to recipients rather than having to be given in person, Reuters […]

December 17, 2021 Maja Popovska

Joe Biden seeks to resume student loan payments

Student Loan Payments Resuming in Coming Weeks Stir Public

President Joe Biden is facing a barrage of criticism over his administration’s intentions to restore student loan payments for millions of American residents in the weeks that are coming, The Hill reports. The White House […]

December 17, 2021 Maja Popovska

Blood Clot Formation Prompts CDC to Advice against J&J Shot

Due to uncommon but occasionally fatal occurrences of blood clot formation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised U.S. residents on Thursday to pick one of two other certified COVID-19 vaccinations over the Johnson […]

December 12, 2021 Maja Popovska

Coronavirus deaths increase in the United States as the population refuses to get vaccinated

Coronavirus Deaths in U.S. Moves Closer to 800,000

On Sunday, the United States was on the verge of reaching 800,000 coronavirus deaths, as the country prepared for an increase in infections caused by greater time spent indoors owing to colder weather and the […]