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view all“It’s a wake-up call for regional players, for national players, that ISIS is not over, that the fight is not over.”
Middle East and North Africa director Kawa Hassan, Stimson Center (a Washington research institute) on recent moves by ISIS.
jan 26, 2022
“The agency is prioritizing its resources to focus on finalizing a permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard.”
The U.S. federal government officially withdrawing the COVID-19 federal vaccine mandate for companies with 100 or more employees.
jan 26, 2022
“Stay strong. Stay together.”
Truck driver Ines Nolp, who is fully vaccinated, supports a truck convoy currently driving across Canada to protest a government vaccine mandate.
jan 26, 2022
“I fear we have a difficult political phase ahead of us in this pandemic.”
Dr. Edgar Grande, researcher of civil society, political conflict, & social movements in Berlin. Increased protests have emerged throughout Europe as vaccine mandates are further established.
jan 26, 2022
“For its part, this court will say only this: however extensive that power is, the federal-worker mandate exceeds it.”
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown ruling against a vaccination mandate for federal employees and contractors.
jan 25, 2022
“No doubt this is part of the broader campaign by Beijing aimed at eroding the will and ability of Taiwan to continue resisting.”
Research fellow Collin Koh, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, on China sending warplanes into Taiwan's airspace.
jan 25, 2022
“I don't think anyone wants to see another war on the European continent and there is no reason why that has to occur.”
Press Secretary John Kirby for the Dept. of Defense on the Pentagon mobilizing up to 8500 troops in support of NATO.
jan 25, 2022
“The attack did not result in any casualties ...”
UAE Ministry of Defense on two missiles shot from nearby Yemen by Houthi rebels, the second such attack in recent days.
jan 24, 2022
“The security conditions, particularly along Ukraine’s borders, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine, are unpredictable and can deteriorate with little notice.”
A statement by the U.S. State Dept. as America draws down some of its embassy staff in Ukraine, as fears rise over a conflict with Russia.
jan 23, 2022
“Sweet, cuddly mayhem.”
Broadcaster Zack Fisch on 52,000+ teddy bears thrown onto the ice at the Hershey Bears hockey game.
jan 23, 2022
“I think what I have not conveyed is the uncertainty in a lot of these situations.”
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, on the evolving COVID-19 guidelines and the CDC's role in relaying clear information about pandemic protocol.
jan 20, 2022
“Our kids, our teachers and our parents deserve as much stability as we can provide during this time of uncertainty, and the state stands ready to help ...”
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham encouraging National Guard members and state workers to help substitute in schools and childcare centers.
jan 20, 2022
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Read: Quick Quotes
view all“It’s a wake-up call for regional players, for national players, that ISIS is not over, that the fight is not over.”
Middle East and North Africa director Kawa Hassan, Stimson Center (a Washington research institute) on recent moves by ISIS.
jan 26, 2022
“The agency is prioritizing its resources to focus on finalizing a permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard.”
The U.S. federal government officially withdrawing the COVID-19 federal vaccine mandate for companies with 100 or more employees.
jan 26, 2022
“Stay strong. Stay together.”
Truck driver Ines Nolp, who is fully vaccinated, supports a truck convoy currently driving across Canada to protest a government vaccine mandate.
jan 26, 2022
“I fear we have a difficult political phase ahead of us in this pandemic.”
Dr. Edgar Grande, researcher of civil society, political conflict, & social movements in Berlin. Increased protests have emerged throughout Europe as vaccine mandates are further established.
jan 26, 2022
“For its part, this court will say only this: however extensive that power is, the federal-worker mandate exceeds it.”
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown ruling against a vaccination mandate for federal employees and contractors.
jan 25, 2022
“No doubt this is part of the broader campaign by Beijing aimed at eroding the will and ability of Taiwan to continue resisting.”
Research fellow Collin Koh, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, on China sending warplanes into Taiwan's airspace.
jan 25, 2022
“I don't think anyone wants to see another war on the European continent and there is no reason why that has to occur.”
Press Secretary John Kirby for the Dept. of Defense on the Pentagon mobilizing up to 8500 troops in support of NATO.
jan 25, 2022
“The attack did not result in any casualties ...”
UAE Ministry of Defense on two missiles shot from nearby Yemen by Houthi rebels, the second such attack in recent days.
jan 24, 2022
“The security conditions, particularly along Ukraine’s borders, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine, are unpredictable and can deteriorate with little notice.”
A statement by the U.S. State Dept. as America draws down some of its embassy staff in Ukraine, as fears rise over a conflict with Russia.
jan 23, 2022
“Sweet, cuddly mayhem.”
Broadcaster Zack Fisch on 52,000+ teddy bears thrown onto the ice at the Hershey Bears hockey game.
jan 23, 2022
“I think what I have not conveyed is the uncertainty in a lot of these situations.”
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, on the evolving COVID-19 guidelines and the CDC's role in relaying clear information about pandemic protocol.
jan 20, 2022
“Our kids, our teachers and our parents deserve as much stability as we can provide during this time of uncertainty, and the state stands ready to help ...”
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham encouraging National Guard members and state workers to help substitute in schools and childcare centers.
jan 20, 2022