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Florida's largest school district approves mask mandate for students
U.S. News // 5 hours ago
Florida's largest school district approves mask mandate for students
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Florida's largest school district, Miami-Dade County, voted 7-1 to approve a mandate requiring students to wear masks indoors at schools unless they receive a medical exemption.
EPA bans most uses of pesticide linked to health issues in children
U.S. News // 5 hours ago
EPA bans most uses of pesticide linked to health issues in children
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is banning most uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has been commonly used for decades on food that is linked to health issues, especially among infants.
Two women shot in Indiana factory parking lot; male suspect in custody
U.S. News // 7 hours ago
Two women shot in Indiana factory parking lot; male suspect in custody
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Two people were killed and a suspect is in police custody after a shooting at a parking lot outside a factory in Indiana on Wednesday.
Judge delays sentencing of Capitol rioter after new video unearthed
U.S. News // 8 hours ago
Judge delays sentencing of Capitol rioter after new video unearthed
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A judge agreed to reschedule the sentencing for a Maryland man who pleaded guilty to his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots after prosecutors presented new evidence allegedly showing him fighting with an officer.
Biden cracks down on mask bans, mandates vaccines for nursing home staff
U.S. News // 8 hours ago
Biden cracks down on mask bans, mandates vaccines for nursing home staff
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- In efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the Education Department to take action against governors banning masks in schools and mandated nursing home workers get vaccinated.
Biden administration proposes streamlining asylum cases
U.S. News // 10 hours ago
Biden administration proposes streamlining asylum cases
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed a new rule for processing asylum cases in an effort to speed up the system and ease a backlog at the southern border.
Dow falls 382 points as Fed minutes show plans to ramp down bond purchases
U.S. News // 11 hours ago
Dow falls 382 points as Fed minutes show plans to ramp down bond purchases
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 382 points on Wednesday after Federal Reserve minutes revealed the central bank could ramp down bond purchases this year.
Walrus on Irish coast to get a 'floating couch' after sinking boats
Odd News // 11 hours ago
Walrus on Irish coast to get a 'floating couch' after sinking boats
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in Ireland said a walrus that has spent the last few weeks cruising along the country's coast will soon have a "floating couch" to stop him from sinking boats.
Giant rubber duck's presence in Maine harbor a mystery
Odd News // 13 hours ago
Giant rubber duck's presence in Maine harbor a mystery
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A giant rubber ducky made a surprise appearance in a Maine harbor, and officials said they have no idea who put it there or why.
Alligator wanders into Florida yard, becomes stuck in lacrosse net
Odd News // 13 hours ago
Alligator wanders into Florida yard, becomes stuck in lacrosse net
Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A Florida resident shared video of an alligator that wandered into their yard and ended up entangled in a lacrosse net for about 45 minutes.
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