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But Border Patrol has yet to offer shots. CBS VOA VIEW: Liberal madness. MORE STATES CONSIDERING BANS ON GAS-POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation. CBS VOA VIEW: Madness! AMERICA IS BEHIND IN THE NEW SPACE RACE CHINA IS DETERMINED TO WIN In the 1960s, the United States and the Soviet Union waged a “space race” to the Moon. In the recent TV series “For All Mankind,” the Soviets got there first. New York Post VOA VIEW: Liberal deception. PLEASE DO BUSINESS WITH THOSE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH US -- OUR ADVERTISERS. VACCINATION MANDATE EXTENDED TO NYC RELIGIOUS, PRIVATE SCHOOL STAFFERS Under Thursday's announcement, employees at all private and religious education schools — including yeshivas and Catholic schools — must provide proof of a first vaccination dose by Dec. 20. New York Post VOA VIEW: Total madness that cannot stand in court. JUSSIE SMOLLETT’S LAWYERS CLAIM JUDGE ‘LUNGED’ AT ONE OF THEM, ASK FOR A MISTRIAL Jussie Smollett’s attorneys asked for a mistrial Thursday after the judge called their evidence irrelevant in front of the jury and “physically lunged” at one of the actor’s lawyers. New York Post VOA VIEW: Smollett's defense is failing. PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE: APPLE SET TO ‘KILL OFF’ OLDER IPHONE MODELS If your iPhone model dates back to the Obama administration, it may be time to get a replacement as Apple will soon put the iPhone 6 Plus in its "vintage products" list, according to a memo. New York Post BIDEN’S NEW VIRUS PLAN AIMS TO KEEP ECONOMY OPEN AS OMICRON SPREADS President Biden’s strategy includes new testing requirements for international travelers and insurance reimbursement for at-home coronavirus tests. “We’re going to fight this variant with science and speed, not chaos and confusion,” Mr. Biden said in a speech. Here’s the latest. New York Times VOA VIEW: Biden is just talking. MOST COVID VACCINES WILL WORK AS BOOSTERS, STUDY SUGGESTS In a comparison of seven different brands, researchers found that most shots give a strong boost, even in mix-and-match combinations. New York Times VOA VIEW: Good! WHY DIDN’T THE U.S. DETECT OMICRON CASES SOONER? Genomic surveillance has improved enormously in recent months, but the system has built-in delays, and blind spots remain. New York Times THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEB PORTAL. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND. MEXICO TO ALLOW U.S. ‘REMAIN IN MEXICO’ ASYLUM POLICY TO RESUME A judge had ordered the Biden administration to restart the Trump-era program, but doing so required cooperation from Mexico, which had been reluctant. New York Times VOA VIEW: As they should. THE WHITE HOUSE IS MAKING AT-HOME COVID TESTING FREE: HERE'S WHAT TRAVELERS SHOULD KNOW Some at-home tests can be purchased at local retailers and pharmacies, and results can often be processed within minutes. USA Today VOA VIEW: Keeping track will be hard, if not impossible. WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE? THE US SAVINGS BOND THAT EARNS 7% WITH INFLATION PROTECTION, YET GETS IGNORED Treasury's I bonds have seen a spectacular rate rise, with new rates set every six months based on inflation, but still don't get love from investors. USA Today VOA VIEW: A good investment. BIDEN WANTS INSURERS TO PAY FOR AT-HOME COVID TESTS. HOW WOULD THAT WORK? WILL IT MATTER? Here's what we know about President Joe Biden's plan to require private insurers cover at-home coronavirus tests. USA Today VOA VIEW: Massive stupidity. YOU can speak out and be heard by having your own "Column" - Visit the "Public Opinion" Section above. WAUKESHA CHRISTMAS PARADE SUSPECT: I'M BEING TREATED LIKE A 'MONSTER' In an interview with FOX News, Waukesha Christmas parade suspect Darrell Brooks Jr., says he is being treated like a "monster." USA Today VOA VIEW: Calling him a monster is kindness. CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S HOME SUES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION OVER ROLLBACK OF TRUMP-ERA RELIGIOUS PROTECTIONS A Christian children’s home Thursday sued the Biden administration after the Department of Health and Human Services reversed religious-freedom exemptions granted during the Trump administration. In waivers granted to Texas, South Carolina, and Michigan state governments, as well as to some child welfare agencies in those states, the Trump-era HHS ... Washington Times VOA VIEW: As they should and win. POLL: MORE AMERICANS BELIEVE IN 'WAR ON CHRISTMAS' THAN IN YEARS PAST A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll says more Americans believe there is a “war on Christmas” this holiday season than in years past. In the national survey of 802 registered voters, conducted Nov. 9-16, 37% of respondents agreed that politicians are trying to remove Christianity from the winter holiday season, ... Washington Times VOA VIEW: The nation is growing too much to the left. WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ALL OUR SOURCES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN MAKING US AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE NEWS INFORMATION PORTAL. BLACK LIVES MATTER: DON'T BUY FROM WHITE BUSINESSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON It’s the holiday season again and time to decide where to shop based on people’s skin color — or so says Black Lives Matter. The group for the seventh year is urging people to boycott stores owned by White people and only to patronize Black-owned businesses. “When buying items, spend ... Washington Times VOA VIEW: BLM is mad. MANCHIN WON'T RULE OUT BACKING GOP EFFORT TO DEFUND VACCINE MANDATE Sen. Joe Manchin III, a key swing vote for President Biden’s legislative agenda, is refusing to rule out supporting a GOP effort to defund the White House’s vaccine mandate in exchange for keeping the government open. Mr. Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, argued Thursday he was still “working” through the situation ... Washington Times VOA VIEW: Even some on the left think that Biden is going too far. US WILL RESUME POLICY FOR ASYLUM-SEEKERS TO WAIT IN MEXICO The Biden administration has struck an agreement with Mexico to reinstate a Trump-era border policy that forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, U.S. officials said Thursday. Revival of the “Remain in Mexico” policy comes under a court order even as ... Washington Times VOA VIEW: As the court ordered. JUSTICES SIGNAL THEY MAY TOSS ROE, ALLOW NEW ABORTION LIMITS They will meet in private before the week ends. ABC VOA VIEW: Roe was flawed from the start. OMICRON AND DELTA SPELL RETURN OF UNPOPULAR RESTRICTIONS Governments around the world are weighing new measures for populations tired of hearing about restrictions and vaccines as the coronavirus delta variant of COVID-19 pushes up cases in Europe and fears grow over the omicron variant ABC ATTENTION TALK SHOW HOSTS: We are honored that many radio talk show hosts use our Web Portal for their "show prep." We would appreciate your occasional mention of our site to your audience. Thanks! US LONG-TERM MORTGAGE RATES RELATIVELY FLAT THIS WEEK The average interest rate for long-term mortgages in the U.S. remained flat this week, following the Federal Reserve suggesting that it would start tightening credit by raising its benchmark rate ABC VOA VIEW: Long term mortgage rates may stay flat for a while or even increase. STRIKING KELLOGG'S WORKERS TO GET 3% RAISES IN NEW CONTRACT Kellogg’s has reached a tentative agreement with its 1,400 cereal plant workers that will deliver 3% raises and end a nearly two-month-long strike ABC VOA VIEW: The raise is not much. AIRLINES STILL OWE BILLIONS IN REFUNDS FOR CANCELED FLIGHTS Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019. CBS ADVERTISEMENT: If you want to advertise your business or Web Site, send us an email by clicking on "Contact" above. It could be the best business decision you make. LAYOFFS AROUND THE U.S. FALL TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 1993 Announced job cuts are at a three-decade low, while new claims for jobless aid are down to pre-pandemic levels. CBS VOA VIEW: There are less people working. HOUSE LAWMAKERS REACH DEAL ON FUNDING BILL TO AVOID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees. CBS VOA VIEW: Dumb! EXPECT TO PAY UP TO 30% MORE FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Extreme weather and supply-chain disruptions have reduced stocks of both real and artificial trees this holiday season. CBS VOA VIEW: Biden doesn't take the blame. AMERICANS WITH PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR AT-HOME TESTS International travelers will now be required to undergo stricter COVID-19 testing, President Biden announced Thursday. CBS BIDEN SAYS HE DOESN'T WANT LOCKDOWNS AND WON'T EXPAND VACCINE MANDATES TO FIGHT COVID THIS WINTER President Joe Biden said on Thursday his plan to fight Covid during the winter doesn't include shutdowns or lockdowns. CNBC VOA VIEW: Biden lied before. WHITE HOUSE REACHES DEAL TO REINSTATE TRUMP-ERA ‘REMAIN-IN-MEXICO’ ASYLUM POLICY AFTER COURT ORDER The Biden administration was compelled to revive the program that forces asylum seekers to stay Mexico until their U.S. immigration court date via court order. CNBC VOA VIEW: Biden didn't make a deal - the court mandated him to reinstate. DOJ PROBING ANDREW CUOMO SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS, CONTRACT REVEALS Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo already was known to be facing criminal investigations by various district attorneys for conduct toward women. CNBC VOA VIEW: The question is - what are the charges? TWITTER'S STOCK IS NEARING A BOTTOM, TRADER SAYS AFTER ARK INVEST BUY-IN Twitter's risk-reward profile is looking increasingly attractive as the stock nears a possible turning point, Fundstrat's Mark Newton says. CNBC VOA VIEW: Twitter should plummet. FORD PICKUP REMAINS AMERICA'S TOP-SELLING TRUCK FOR 45TH YEAR, AUTOMAKER SAYS While the pickup has topped U.S. sales for decades, retaining the titles this year was particularly notable given an ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips. CNBC MORE THAN $87 BILLION IN FEDERAL BENEFITS SIPHONED FROM UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM, SAYS LABOR DEPARTMENT A U.S. Department of Labor watchdog estimates at least 10% of federal pandemic benefits were issued in error, much of it due to fraud. CNBC VOA VIEW: Poor supervision. THOUSANDS COULD SOON LOSE – OR SELL – THEIR HOMES AS COVID MORTGAGE BAILOUTS EXPIRE Hundreds of thousands of homeowners could soon lose or sell their homes as Covid-related mortgage bailout programs expire. CNBC VOA VIEW: Bailouts should be no more - taxpayers can't pay for the freeloaders. THE VAST MAJORITY OF REPUBLICANS DON'T WANT A BOOSTER The effort to provide a Covid-19 vaccine booster to every American adult is underway. While millions of Americans have received their booster, 84% of adults have not. CNN VOA VIEW: So? WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON WITH KAMALA HARRIS? • Symone Sanders, Harris' chief spokesperson, to leave White House • Harris brushes off question on staff shake-up after senior adviser announces departure CNN VOA VIEW: Harris is an idiot. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN STEPS UP COVID-19 FIGHT WITH TESTING FOR TRAVELERS, COVERAGE FOR HOME TESTS President Joe Biden announced a five-step strategy Thursday to fight COVID-19 in the coming winter months -- including rigid testing for travelers entering the United States and insurers covering the cost of home tests. UPI VOA VIEW: Biden lies again. SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN VOWS 'SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES' IF RUSSIA STEPS INTO UKRAINE CONFLICT The top American and Russian diplomats met for talks in Sweden on Thursday and exchanged concerns about Moscow's involvement with a lengthy separatist dispute in eastern Ukraine. UPI VOA VIEW: Talk and threats - no action. NEW UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS RISE IN U.S. AFTER RECORD DECLINE LAST WEEK A week after posting the lowest figure for unemployment filings in more than a half-century, the Labor Department said in its weekly report that there are a little more than 220,000 new jobless claims. UPI TEXAS NOW BANS MEDICAL ABORTIONS AFTER SEVEN WEEKS OF PREGNANCY A new law limiting the use of abortion-inducing medication in Texas goes into effect Thursday. UPI VOA VIEW: Reasonable! 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Americans, more than ever, are buying arms to protect themselves - many first-time buyers. “We can’t do nothing,” Sen. Rosemary Bayer, a Democrat whose district includes Oxford High School, told reporters after senators held a moment of silence for the dead. “We have to take action. Right this minute, today, I think I really, really want to focus on the families and … just trying to help them know that we’re here for them, that we’re supporting them in any way we can.” Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said gun violence is a public health crisis. She called for unspecified “actions” beyond “thoughts and prayers” but did not elaborate. She has previously backed a measure that would let judges order the seizure of firearms from people who pose a significant risk to themselves or others. In June, Bayer introduced legislation aimed at holding accountable adults who fail to secure their firearms. 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