Category Archives: National
Mayor Ali reflects on first 100 days in office, looks forward to next 100
PEORIA, Ill. -- Peoria Mayor Rita Ali addressed the media Thursday, marking her first 100 days in office. "Outside of motherhood, it is the most important job I've ever had, and I'm committed to givin...
Aug 12, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
Comcast launches WiFi 'Lift Zones' in Peoria area
PEORIA, Ill. -- Comcast Wednesday announced the launch of new WiFi-connected "Lift Zones" at community centers in the Peoria area. According to Comcast, Lift Zones are safe spaces where students and f...
Aug 11, 2021 The Comcast Lift Zone at the Lawncrest Rec Center on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Philadelphia. (Jeff Fusco/Comcast 2020)
CDC recommends pregnant women get COVID-19 vaccine
(Reuters) -- Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19, based on a new analysis that did not show increased risk for miscarriage, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on...
Aug 11, 2021 REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File Photo
Biden seeks to support Florida schools threatened by governor over masks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is reviewing how it can get money to Florida school districts if the state's governor, Ron DeSantis, makes good on threats to withhold pay from school l...
Aug 10, 2021 REUTERS/Octavio Jones
New York Governor Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment findings
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Tuesday following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women, mounting legal pressure and demands for his departure by Presiden...
Aug 10, 2021 Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo/Handout via REUTERS
U.N. climate change report sounds 'code red for humanity'
(Reuters) -Global warming is dangerously close to spiralling out of control, a U.N. climate panel said in a landmark report Monday, warning the world is already certain to face further climate disrupt...
Aug 09, 2021 REUTERS/Fred Greaves/File Photo
Pentagon to seek approval to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon on Monday said that it will seek U.S. President Joe Biden's approval by the middle of September to require military members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. After...
Aug 09, 2021 REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Olympics - Tokyo douses Olympic flame, ending pandemic Games
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo doused its Olympic flame in a ceremony on Sunday that echoed the restraint of a Games that played out without spectators and were defined and transformed by the global pandemic...
Aug 08, 2021 REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Olympics - Basketball - U.S. women beat host nation Japan to claim 7th straight gold
TOKYO (Reuters) -Team USA extended a historic run of championships in Olympic women's basketball on Sunday, winning the gold against home team Japan, appearing in its first-ever medal match. The Unite...
Aug 08, 2021 Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports - via Reuters
Olympics - Volleyball - U.S. women's team wins first gold medal
TOKYO (Reuters) -The United States' dream of winning a first Olympic gold medal in women's volleyball became a reality on Sunday, when they won against Brazil in straight sets in the final at the Toky...
Aug 08, 2021 REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
