REPORTER: “Will you require all federal employees to get vaccinated?” BIDEN: “That’s under consideration right now.” U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday said his administration is considering a COVID vaccine requirement for all federal workers.
Such a move would be a major new step, as the White House intensifies efforts to vaccinate the tens of millions of Americans who still haven't had their shots.
BIDEN: “There’s one thing we know for sure, if those other 100 million people got vaccinated, we’d be in a very different world.
So get vaccinated.
If you haven’t, you’re not nearly as smart as I said you were.” The U.S. federal government is the country's largest employer.
Biden’s remarks at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence came as his administration's health experts advised fully vaccinated Americans to start wearing masks again in some circumstances due to the virus' fast-spreading Delta variant… and could signal a new- more aggressive - phase in the campaign to vaccinate more Americans.
On Monday – the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mandated that its doctors and other medical staff get COVID-19 vaccines – making it the first federal agency to do so.
And in New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio said he will require the city’s more than 300,000 employees to get vaccinated by September 13th or get tested weekly.
"This means everybody… This means obviously everyone who works in our schools, our educators and staffs, it means the NYPD, the FDNY, it means all city agencies." That model was also adopted by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who said all state employees – nearly 250,000 of them -- would be ordered to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
More will be coming this week from the White House… which said in a statement the president will offer his plan for ‘next steps” on Thursday.
Discover the reasons behind President Biden's decision to block the Palestine statehood bid at the United Nations Security Council. Delve into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the implications of the US stance. Stay informed with this comprehensive breakdown.
#USNews #UNNews #UnitedNations #PalestinianStatehood #Palestine #Israel #Hamas #IsraelIran #IsraelPalestine #IsraelHamas #Oneindia
~PR.274~ED.103~HT.98~
Welcome to the International News Wrap, your go-to source for the latest developments from around the globe, exclusively on OneIndia. From the unprecedented floods in Dubai to the escalating tensions threatening a potential third World War, there's no shortage of significant events shaping the international landscape. Today, we cover a spectrum of stories, from the heartwarming return of a Kerala woman from Iran to the crucial push by President Biden to secure aid for Ukraine. Stay tuned as we delve into the top international developments of the day, keeping you informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings across the world.
#InternationalNews #MountRuang #IndonesiaVolcano #DubaiFloods #RussiaUkraineWar #IsraelIranConflict #Russi #Germany #Biden #Oneindia
~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~
Joe Biden has suggested his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down during the Second World War - as he said Donald Trump was.. Sky News
An osprey who rose to fame as an online star during the first COVID lockdown has welcomed the earliest egg of the season in the Scottish Highlands. Sky News
In Sironcha, 100-year-old Kishtayya Madarboyna voted through a postal ballot after officials traveled 107km from Aheri. The EC's postal facility aided disabled.. IndiaTimes
Ex-MLA Bhagwan Sharma alias Guddu Pandit sentenced to 2 years 5 months in jail, Rs 25,500 fine for violating Covid guidelines. Shared police notice on Facebook,.. IndiaTimes
Chandrasekhar's 2021-22 taxable income fell to Rs 680 from Covid losses, sparking EC scrutiny. Congress alleges asset concealment by Chandrasekhar, a candidate.. IndiaTimes
US Job Market , Stays Strong Despite , Widespread Layoffs.
'Newsweek' reports that government job cuts are at the highest
they've been since September of 2011, with the most recent
wave of layoffs hitting Army and Veterans Affairs offices.
The latest data from job search and coaching firm
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. comes amid
job losses in different industries across the U.S. .
Government agencies cut
over 36,000 jobs in March,
with 10,000 layoffs coming
from Veterans Affairs.
Overall, over 90,000 positions were
eliminated by employers last month,
a 7% increase from February's numbers.
Layoffs certainly ticked up
to round out the first quarter,
though below last year's levels.
Many companies appear
to be reverting to a
'do more with less' approach, Andy Challenger, workplace and labor expert at
Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., via 'Newsweek'.
Since the beginning of 2024, technology firms
cut over 42,000 positions, with tech companies
reducing over 14,000 positions in March alone.
While Technology continues to
lead all industries so far this year,
several industries, including Energy
and Industrial Manufacturing, are
cutting more jobs this year than last, Andy Challenger, workplace and labor expert at
Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., via 'Newsweek'.
While Technology continues to
lead all industries so far this year,
several industries, including Energy
and Industrial Manufacturing, are
cutting more jobs this year than last, Andy Challenger, workplace and labor expert at
Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., via 'Newsweek'.
Q1 of 2024 also saw financial firms cut
positions, slashing nearly 29,000 jobs.
Despite the waves of layoffs, experts suggest
that workers are still experiencing
a strong labor market. .
Strong growth of 184,000 jobs,
strong pay growth per job changers,
and these sentiment indicators both
in the manufacturing survey and our
own worker sentiment and that is still
seeing a pretty solid, maybe even
good to great, jobs market for 2024, Nela Richardson's, ADP Research Institute
chief economist, via 'Newsweek'
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published
Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases
Will Impact Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that franchises have
warned an increase of the minimum wage
for fast food workers in California could also
force menu prices to climb.
As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California
will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an
increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. .
Business owners have warned that the new law,
signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom,
will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. .
At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski
said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would
be partially "worked through with higher pricing.".
At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski
said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would
be partially "worked through with higher pricing.".
According to McDonald's numbers, the price of
the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89
in California, the 10th highest in the United States.
The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that
the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently
$5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. .
Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion.
According to the company's latest financial reports,
sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the
company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.".
According to the company's latest financial reports,
sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the
company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.".
Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food
chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage
increase would impact consumer prices with a
"mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase.
Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food
chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage
increase would impact consumer prices with a
"mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase.
In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage
increase as the reason behind laying off
the company's in-house delivery drivers. .
In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage
increase as the reason behind laying off
the company's in-house delivery drivers.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
California Voters Pass Proposition 1 , to Address Homelessness Crisis.
In a state that accounts for close to a third
of all homeless people in the United States.
California counties will now be required to
spend money "on housing and drug treatment programs" to fight homelessness, NPR reports. .
Gov. Gavin Newsom raised over
$13 million to promote the measure.
Proposition 1 represents California's first mental health system update in 20 years, NPR reports. .
This is the biggest change in
decades in how California tackles
homelessness, and a victory for
doing things radically different, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
Now, counties and local officials must
match the ambition of California voters. , Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
This historic reform will only
succeed if we all kick into action
immediately – state government
and local leaders, together, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
Revenue from a tax on millionaires, enacted in 2004, brings in about $2 billion to $3 billion a year toward California's mental health budget, NPR reports. .
Counties will now be required to spend two-thirds
of that money to tackle homelessness. .
The state will also be allowed to borrow
$6.3 billion to create an additional 6,800 beds for mental health and addiction treatment.
That money can also be used to
construct 4,350 housing units. Half of
those housing units will be for veterans
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
President Biden was in the Situation Room at the White House throughout Saturday evening watching, in real time, Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel unfold. Sky News
Iran has launched an attack on Israel, the White House says in a statement ... and, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country's prepared. In a.. TMZ.com
Fears of Potential Iranian Attack , Drive US Stocks Down , Nearly 500 Points.
CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on
April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing
traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds.
CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on
April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing
traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds.
By mid-afternoon, the Dow had fallen
1.4%, the S&P 500 went down 1.6%,
and the Nasdaq dropped 1.8%.
The dip came after the White House announced
that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for
a potential attack by Iran or its allies.
The dip came after the White House announced
that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for
a potential attack by Iran or its allies.
The warning comes after Iran
accused Israel of a deadly airstrike
on a consulate in Damascus, Syria. .
The news also sent oil prices up amid
fears of regional tensions escalating
as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. .
The news also sent oil prices up amid
fears of regional tensions escalating
as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. .
Brent crude futures jumped up to $90.42
a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude
futures increased to $86.65 a barrel.
Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent
rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like
gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce.
Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent
rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like
gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce.
CNN reports that Americans' opinions of
the economy have dipped in the past few
months amid persistently high inflation.
The geopolitical fears come as investors are already
contending with concerns that the Federal Reserve could
wait to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high.
Officials at the Fed have signaled that further rate
hikes could still be on the way if the central
bank's efforts to fight inflation stall.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Biden Cancels Over $7 Billion in Student Debt , for More Than 277,000 Borrowers.
On April 12, President Joe Biden said that over 277,000 borrowers in more than
40 states will have $7.4 billion in student
loan debt wiped out, 'The Hill' reports. .
To date, the Biden administration has canceled $153 billion in student loan debt. .
From day one of my administration,
I promised to fight to ensure higher
education is a ticket to the middle class,
not a barrier to opportunity. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
I will never stop working to cancel
student debt – no matter how
many times Republican elected
officials try to stop us, President Joe Biden, via statement.
'The Hill' reports that Biden's loan forgiveness has largely been aimed at helping
"public service workers, those on IDR plans," .
people who've been defrauded by educational institutions and those with disabilities. .
Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, issued a statement in response to Biden's actions. .
The administration is tone deaf.
There’s no other way to put it, Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement.
We know that instead of doing its
job the administration focused
time, energy, and resources on
its illegal student loan scheme. , Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement.
And that has been frustrating, especially
since it has jeopardized the academic
journey of millions of students, Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement.
But what is absolutely maddening is
that the administration is STILL not
doing its job and instead focusing on
its student loan shenanigans. , Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, , “We know what Republicans are going to do; we can’t
stop them from that. But it’s also not going to stop the president from acting and taking action, like he is today.”
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published
The world's first known combat between a human pilot and a fighter jet controlled by AI has been carried out in California, the US military has said. Sky News
Prince Harry Officially Considers America , to Be His Home Instead of Britain.
After stepping away from
royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry
and Meghan Markle moved to California.
At the time, Harry suggested
that the move was temporary. .
The U.K. is my home and a place
that I love, that will never change. , Prince Harry, via previous statement.
We both do everything we can to
fly the flag and carry out our roles
for this country with pride, Prince Harry, via previous statement.
But a Travalyst Ltd filing on April 17 shows that the U.S. is now the prince's primary residence, NBC News reports. .
The company is based in London
and is 75% owned by Harry.
The new listing shows Harry's full name,
Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke Of Sussex.
and then reads, "New country/State
Usually Resident: United States.".
While the residency change was filed this week, it was actually made on June 29, 2023, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Frogmore Cottage. .
While the residency change was filed this week, it was actually made on June 29, 2023, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Frogmore Cottage. .
In February of this year, Harry told a journalist that he was thinking about becoming an American citizen, NBC News reports.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Google Fires Employees , for Protesting Israel Contract.
28 Google workers have been fired for protesting
a $1.2 billion contract that the company has with
the Israeli government and military to provide
cloud and AI services, NBC News reports. .
The firings follow an April 16 sit-in at
Google's offices in California, New York and Seattle in which nine workers were arrested.
The group that coordinated the demonstration
is known as No Tech for Apartheid. .
Google issued a statement about the recent firings.
A small number of employee
protesters entered and disrupted
a few of our locations. , Google spokesperson, via statement.
Physically impeding other employees’
work and preventing them from
accessing our facilities is a clear
violation of our policies, and
completely unacceptable behavior. , Google spokesperson, via statement.
We have so far concluded
individual investigations that
resulted in the termination of
employment for 28 employees,
and will continue to investigate
and take action as needed, Google spokesperson, via statement.
No Tech for Apartheid claims that the
workers were fired "indiscriminately.".
This excuse to avoid confronting
us and our concerns directly,
and attempt to justify its illegal,
retaliatory firings, is a lie, No Tech for Apartheid, via statement.
Meanwhile, many of Google's workers have
reportedly quit after experiencing "mental health consequences of working at a company that is using their labor to enable a genocide," No Tech for Apartheid said.
On a personal level, I am opposed
to Google taking any military
contracts — no matter which
government they’re with or what
exactly the contract is about. , Cheyne Anderson, a Google Cloud software engineer based
in Washington who was arrested during a sit-in, to CNBC
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
This Day in History: , Kendrick Lamar Becomes the
First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize.
April 16, 2018.
Lamar was awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for Music for his
extraordinary 2017 album, 'DAMN.'.
It was the first time the
prestigious award had been granted
to a genre outside of classical music or jazz.
According to the Pulitzer Prize administrator,
the decision to recognize
Lamar's work was unanimous.
['DAMN' is] a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life, Pulitzer Prize
Awarding Committee.
Lamar grew up during the 1990s
in Compton, CA, surrounded by the
influence of artists like Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre.
His previous album efforts
became known for their social commentary.
A fellow nominee called Lamar
“one of the greatest living American composers, for sure.”
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:54Published
Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila brand has stirred up a storm at Coachella -- 'cause a local bar owner claims her team ruined a beloved mural of theirs ... even.. TMZ.com
Former US President Donald Trump faced criticism after sharing a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, depicting the current president and his opponent in the upcoming election, Joe Biden, Tied up in the back of a pickup truck. Trump claimed that the video was captured on Friday (Mar 28), following his attendance at the funeral of New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically lost his life in a traffic stop shooting.
#DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #VideoControversy #TruthSocial #PoliticalCriticism #SocialMediaOutrage #PresidentialPolitics #Election2024 #ImageControversy #BidenTiedUp
~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~
Watch as the NYPD clears the Brooklyn subway shooter of charges, citing 'evidence of self-defense.' Get the latest update on the shootout between a 32-year-old and a 36-year-old in the Brooklyn subway, reportedly triggered by a racial slur.
#NYCShootout #NewYorkCity #Brooklyn #BrooklynSubway #BrooklynSubwayShoot #SubwayShootNYC #RacialDiscrimination #Oneindia
~HT.99~PR.274~
Protesters blocking a police vehicle en route to defuse a grenade in New York were arrested. The incident occurred during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Manhattan. Video footage showed demonstrators obstructing the police vehicle, prompting swift intervention by officers. NYPD officials condemned the actions, emphasizing the importance of allowing emergency services to respond promptly. Over a dozen individuals were apprehended during the protest.
#Protestors #NewYork #NYPD #TimeSquare #NewYorkProtests #ProPalestine #NewYorkNews #Worldnews #Internationalnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
~PR.282~GR.121~
In Times Square, a 17-year-old Nicaraguan migrant was viciously stabbed by a group of masked assailants, prompting a citywide manhunt. The teen, visiting with friends, was attacked after being confronted with aggression. Despite efforts to defend himself, he suffered severe injuries and was hospitalised in stable condition. Law enforcement made multiple arrests in connection with the incident, highlighting growing concerns over migrant-related violence.
#TimesSquare #NewYorkcity #NYPD #Manhunt #Nicaragua #USnews #UScrimenews #Americanews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindia News
~ED.155~
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on Friday there will be no nationwide mandate for Americans to get a COVID-19 vaccine, clarifying comments she made..
President Biden called on state and local governments to use COVID-19 relief funds to give $100 to residents who get vaccinated and said federal workers will have to show proof of vaccination or face..
![Why the Joe Biden Administration Blocked Palestine Statehood Bid at UNSC? | Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240419/1373124944-Why-the-Joe-Biden-Administration-Blocked-Palestine-Statehood.jpg)
![International News Wrap EP 1: Indonesia’s Mount Ruang multiple eruptions to Ukraine aid | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1373007806-International-News-Wrap-EP-Indonesia-Mount.jpg)
![House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1372977020-House-Ukraine-Israel-aid-package-gains-Biden.jpg)
![US Job Market Stays Strong Despite Widespread Layoffs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240405/1371919104-US-Job-Market-Stays-Strong-Despite-Widespread-Layoffs.jpg)
![Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240326/1370961080-Fast-Food-Chains-Warn-Consumers-That-Worker-Pay.jpg)
![California Voters Pass Proposition 1 to Address Homelessness Crisis [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240321/1370094054-California-Voters-Pass-Proposition-to-Address-Homelessness.jpg)
![Fears of Potential Iranian Attack Drive US Stocks Down Nearly 500 Points [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240412/1372522960-Fears-of-Potential-Iranian-Attack-Drive-US-Stocks.jpg)
![Biden Cancels Over $7 Billion in Student Debt for More Than 277,000 Borrowers [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240412/1372488896-Biden-Cancels-Over-Billion-in-Student-Debt.jpg)
![Prince Harry Officially Considers America to Be His Home Instead of Britain [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1373027950-Prince-Harry-Officially-Considers-America-to-Be-His.jpg)
![Google Fires Employees for Protesting Israel Contract [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1373009054-Google-Fires-Employees-for-Protesting-Israel-Contract.jpg)
![This Day in History: Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240416/1372805410-This-Day-in-History-Kendrick-Lamar-Wins-Pulitzer.jpg)
![Donald Trump slammed for sharing video with image of Joe Biden Tied up | Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240331/1371424400-Donald-Trump-slammed-for-sharing-video-with-image.jpg)
![New York Shooting: Police Clears Brooklyn Shooter with No Charges, Citing... | Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240316/1368936444-New-York-Shooting-Police-Clears-Brooklyn-Shooter-with.jpg)
![Times Square in New York Evacuated As Uber Driver Detects Grenade Amid Anti-Israel Protest| Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240303/1367548614-Times-Square-in-New-York-Evacuated-As-Uber.jpg)
![Times Square Incident: NYPD's Manhunt for 16 Suspects After Stabbing Incident | Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240224/1366639934-Times-Square-Incident-NYPD-Manhunt-for-16.jpg)
![No federal mandate on COVID-19 vaccine: CDC chief [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210731/2107311853-No-federal-mandate-on-COVID-19-vaccine-CDC.jpg)
![Biden Ramps Up Vaccine Push With New Rules For Federal Workers And Call For $100 Payments [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210730/2107300413-Biden-Ramps-Up-Vaccine-Push-With-New-Rules.jpg)
![Biden administration offers $100 incentive to unvaccinated, pushes federal workers to get vaccinated [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210730/2107300332-Biden-administration-offers-100-incentive-to-unvaccinated-pushes.jpg)
