Guilty! Derek Chauvin Trial Summed Up
The anonymous jury was made up of six white, four black, and two multi-racial individuals. Selection was done carefully in order to ensure impartiality, including questioning into the member’s views on organizations such as Black Lives Matter.
What We Know So Far About the Connection Between Vaccines and Blood Clots
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met again on April 23 and voted to recommend resumption of the vaccine’s use in people age 18 and older with a warning about the rare risk of blood clots, especially in women ages 30-39. Following the recommendation, the CDC and FDA reauthorized distribution of the vaccine.
Water Shortage Befalls the U.S.
In 2000, Western U.S. entered the second worst megadrought in 1200 years. A combination of the natural dry-cycle and human driven climate change has left 60% of the region in severe drought conditions, and it is only expected to get worse.
Sixteen Year Old’s Death Sparks Outrage and Questions
Ma’Khia Bryant was only sixteen years old when she was shot and killed by police officer Nicholas Reardon on Tuesday, April 20th. The police came following a 911 call at 4:32 pm.
Vice President Mondale Dies at 93
Nicknamed Fritz, Mondale served as vice president during the Carter Administration and transformed the office into its modern day role.
Fixing Racist Roads and the American Jobs Plan
As President Biden and Democrats in Congress prepare to debate the American Jobs Plan, the second major bill of Biden’s presidency, they will be forced to justify every portion of the massive $2.3 trillion bill.
India Now Facing Destructive Second Wave
The biggest problem comes from hospital’s lack of resources to handle the magnitude of cases they are now experiencing. Specifically, an oxygen shortage has families crowding outside hospitals in major cities, dying from lack of oxygen while waiting for a hospital bed.
Prince Philip Dies at 99
Prince Philip would be known for a lifetime of public service representing the British royal family at public events. Prince Philip was commonly referred to as the Duke of Edinburgh. He was the longest lived male member of the royal family.
Chad’s President Dies on the Battlefield
Following clashes with local rebels, Chad’s president Idriss Déby died of injuries on April 19. After winning his sixth term in office, Déby was scheduled to give a victory speech on Monday. However, he decided to visit soldiers battling local rebels north of N’Djamena. No public information has been released on the specific circumstances of his death.
Infamous Ponzi Schemer Bernie Madoff Dies
On April 14, news broke that Bernie Madoff had passed away to natural causes. While serving his 150 year prison sentence for his infamous ponzi scheme, the notorious fraud died at the age of 82.