Author: Roselyn Sarita
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Shouting at Children Linked to Long-term Harm, Warns Research
Experts argue that harsh verbal treatment should be recognized as a form of abuse due to its significant and lasting negative effects. New research suggests that parents who resort to shouting at children or using derogatory language like “stupid” may be putting their offspring at heightened risk of self-harm, drug use, and legal troubles The…
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Kevin Owen McCarthy Gains Unlikely Support from GOP Activists at California Convention
Despite Kevin Owen McCarthy’s historically strained relations with hard-right factions, the rank-and-file of the California GOP showed solidarity with the embattled Bakersfield native. Kevin Owen McCarthy, the House speaker from California, found unexpected support from staunch GOP activists at a state convention near Disneyland Paula Whitsell, chair of the San Diego County Republican Party, expressed…
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Lower Bond Yields Drive Dollar Index Down by 0.06% as U.S. Economic Reports Disappoint
Weaker-than-expected U.S. economic reports for August’s personal spending and September’s MNI Chicago PMI weighed heavily on the dollar. Lower Bond Yields had a significant impact on the dollar index (DXY00) on Friday, causing it to drop by -0.06% Additionally, dovish U.S. inflation data pushed T-note yields down, further pressing on the dollar after the August…
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Christopher Worrell, Proud Boys Member Involved in Capitol Attack, Resurfaces After Disappearance
The FBI reported that Worrell was discovered unconscious in his Naples residence, subsequently being hospitalized. Christopher Worrell, a 52-year-old member of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys, recently resurfaced after mysteriously disappearing prior to his sentencing for involvement in the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol The agency disclosed no further information about…
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Judge Catherine Eagles Blocks Portions of North Carolina Abortion Law Pending Lawsuit
Notably, the majority of the restrictions, including a nearly complete ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, are not under direct challenge and remain in force. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles has intervened in North Carolina’s recent abortion law, blocking certain provisions pending ongoing legal proceedings The provisions halted by U.S. District Judge Catherine…
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Rising COVID-19 Infections in U.S. Linked to Emergence of New Coronavirus Subvariants, Experts Advocate Vigilance
Infectious disease experts emphasize the need for vigilance in the face of this evolving threat. Due to the emergence of new coronavirus subvariants, the United States is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 infections Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine underscores that COVID-19 is not vanishing and urges a cooperative approach. Experts stress…
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Social Security Overpayments Spark Congressional Concerns
Many recipients, including retirees, the impoverished, and the disabled, have already spent the Social Security overpayments funds and lack the means to reimburse them. Members of Congress are urging the Social Security Administration to address the issue of Social Security overpayments, totaling billions of dollars, distributed to beneficiaries, followed by demands for repayment Sherrod Brown…
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Marilyn Manson Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Ahead of Trial
The settlement notice was filed by Jane Doe’s attorney, Adam Wolf, on September 27, just a week before the trial was set to commence. Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, reached a settlement in a sexual assault case brought against him by an anonymous plaintiff known as Jane Doe in 2021 Within the…
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Dianne Feinstein’s Legacy in California Water Politics Sparks Speculation on Successor’s Stance
The pressing concern lies in their stance on the state’s enduring water conflicts, which may resurface amidst future droughts exacerbated by climate change, despite a current lull due to recent rains. Dianne Feinstein’s successor is expected to carry on her legacy as a stalwart advocate for climate and environmental causes, in line with California’s political…
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Los Angeles Unified School District Reverses COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate After Two Years
The Los Angeles Unified School District is bringing an end to a policy that has been in effect for more than two years. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has decided to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees and affiliated individuals The Los Angeles Unified School District expressed gratitude towards the human resources…