The UK government has published a law which provides it with extra powers to expand sanctions against Russia amid the Ukraine crisis. Minister for Europe James Cleverly presented the bill, which “significantly broadens the range of people, businesses and other entities” to be sanctioned in case of “any further Russian …
Read More »Instagram introduces new feature for exclusive content
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has unveiled three new money-making features for creators who use the platform in an effort to compete with sites like OnlyFans and Patreon that offer users a reliable income stream. “Creators do what they do to make a living, and it’s important that that is predictable,” …
Read More »Republican senator introduces Fauci Act
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) plans to introduce a bill dubbed the Fauci Act, aimed at making government officials’ financial information readily available. This is after the senator clashed with Dr. Anthony Fauci at a hearing. Marshall will introduce a bill called the Financial Accountability for Uniquely Compensated Individuals (FAUCI) Act, …
Read More »3rd-largest US city introduces intentionally ‘inconvenient’ vaxx mandate
Citing the surge in coronavirus cases in the largest Illinois city, the Democrat mayor said she had “no choice” but to impose the mandate, in order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. “If you wish to live life as normally as possible, with the ease to do things that you …
Read More »Israel introduces world’s strictest bans to contain Omicron strain
The new rules are set to go into effect on Sunday night, making Israel the first country to completely seal its borders to foreign nationals for at least 14 days, following an emergency meeting of the Corona Cabinet. Only those specifically approved by a so-called Exceptions Committee will be allowed entry. …
Read More »Netherlands re-introduces facemasks & other restrictions as Covid-19 cases surge
The new tightening of anti-Covid measures was announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte late on Tuesday. Rutte urged all citizens, vaccinated and unvaccinated, to stick to basic hygiene rules and to self-isolate if they are feeling unwell. “Our own behavior is crucial, a very large part of our coronavirus policy …
Read More »UK government document quietly introduces vaccine passports by the back door and points to a third lockdown this winter
Sajid Javid’s elevation to UK Health Secretary ushered in a new tone on the part of all government ministers in respect of coronavirus. In a flash, the ambiguity and equivocation that had typified official statements about lockdown for so long vanished, and swaggering confidence about a full and permanent reopening …
Read More »California introduces UNIVERSAL masking in K-12 schools, will BAR students who refuse to mask up
All pupils and teachers, whether they have already received a Covid-19 vaccine or not, will have to mask up as California’s schools prepare to reopen for good, the state Department of Public Health (CDPH) said in a guidance issued on Monday. Under the new policy, schools will be compelled to …
Read More »Texas Governor Abbott bans officials from requiring face masks, introduces $1,000 fine for those who do
The move means officials at county level, in cities, school districts, public health authorities and government will not be able to require people to cover their face, Abbott’s office announced in a statement. From May 21, local governments or officials who try to enforce mask-wearing in Texas could be slapped …
Read More »Accusations of racism, criticism as Australia introduces CRIMINAL sanctions for citizens intending to arrive home from India
The measure was introduced by the Australian government for its residents and citizens on Friday. Starting from May 3, no one will be allowed to arrive into the country from India, otherwise facing civil fines, imprisonment, or both. It’s the first time returning home for citizens might be regarded as …
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