Lt. William Kelly of the Norfolk Police Department in Virginia was relieved of duty by city officials, who said his support for the Kenosha, Wis., shooting suspect undermined the public’s trust in law enforcement. Source: New York Times Continue reading Officer Who Gave $25 to Kyle Rittenhouse’s Defense Loses Job
Dr. Eileen de Villa, the medical officer of health for Toronto, answers questions about vaccines and other COVID-related concerns. Source: CP24 Continue reading De Villa says Toronto at 'serious point' in pandemic as COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients in city reach record high
W.W. Norton, citing the allegations that the author, Blake Bailey, faces, said it would stop shipping and promoting his new, best-selling book. Source: New York Times Continue reading Philip Roth’s Biographer Is Accused of Sexual Assault
Military officials said the request was headed to the desk of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, who is expected to decide soon. Source: New York Times Continue reading Pentagon Seeks Aircraft Carrier for Afghanistan Withdrawal
Toronto police say they will begin a new approach to enforcing Ontario’s stay-at-home order starting on Thursday. Source: CP24 Continue reading Toronto police launch dedicated enforcement teams to target large gatherings
Last month, up to 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine had to be discarded at Emergent’s factory in Baltimore. A new report says problems were not fully investigated and other doses may be compromised. Source: New York Times Continue reading Federal Inspectors Say More Vaccines at Troubled Plant May Be Contaminated
The Republican governor said the legislation, which would restrict lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity, was “overly broad and vague.” Source: New York Times Continue reading Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting L.G.B.T.Q. Education
One never knows how a confirmation hearing will go these days, especially one for a young outsider nominated to an important position despite challenging the status quo and big business. Lina Khan, just such a person up for the position … Continue reading Lina Khan’s timely tech skepticism makes for a refreshingly friendly FTC confirmation hearing
Hospitals in the province are required to halt all non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries immediately as people with COVID-19 continue to fill up hospitals and put the healthcare system under strain amid the third wave. Source: CP24 Continue reading Ontario’s top doctor issues directive to cease all non-emergency surgeries immediately
The model once known as “The Back” on a Hollywood career cut short. Source: New York Times Continue reading Vikki Dougan on How She Became 'The Back'
