Mason Bissada
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Jokić Reportedly Wins Second-Straight NBA MVP – Here Are 6 Stats That Show You Why
Jokić finished ahead of runners-up Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. → Read More
Judge Temporarily Blocks Biden From Phasing Out Title 42 Border Restrictions
The judge scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing to potentially halt the phaseout of Title 42—which is slated to end May 23—for even longer. → Read More
Californians May Face 'Unprecedented’ Full Watering Ban Due To Drought Crisis
Some six million California residents will only be allowed to water outside once a week under new restrictions announced Tuesday. → Read More
Antibodies From Covid Vaccines May Be Weaker Against Omicron, Study Finds
The omicron variant’s ability to evade vaccine immunity likely contributed to the winter’s massive Covid-19 surge. → Read More
Musk’s Twitter Purchase Includes $1 Billion Fee If Deal Falls Through
Twitter’s board of directors agreed to sell the social media company to the Tesla CEO for $44 billion on Monday. → Read More
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill To Form Election Police Force
The initiative to create an “Office of Election Crimes and Security” in Florida comes as Republican officials push claims of widespread voter fraud—without evidence. → Read More
Texas Court Grants Stay Of Execution For Melissa Lucio
Lucio was sentenced to death for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter. → Read More
Twitter Now More Open To Negotiating With Elon Musk On Acquisition, Report Says
After Musk confirmed last week he has financing to buy Twitter, the social media company’s leadership began giving his acquisition offer a second look, the Wall Street Journal reported. → Read More
White House Advisor Calls For ‘Caution, But Not Overreacting’ As Covid Cases Jump 50%
Cases have increased by over 50% in the last two weeks, but hospitalizations remain low. → Read More
France Reportedly Issues Arrest Warrant For Fugitive Car Magnate Carlos Ghosn
Prosecutors claim the former Renault CEO used an Omani company to funnel money from the automaker for personal use, according to the Wall Street Journal. → Read More
DOJ Will Appeal Ruling Against Airline Mask Mandate Following CDC’s Request
The mask mandate for airplanes and mass transit was struck down by a federal judge Monday—but the CDC says the rule “remains necessary for the public health.” → Read More
Another Apple Retail Store Launches Plan To Form Union
Apple’s flagship Manhattan location is also attempting to unionize. → Read More
DOJ Says It Might Appeal Ruling Against Airline Mask Mandate—If CDC Thinks Mask-Wearing Is Still Needed
The CDC will assess the risks of the BA.2 Covid-19 subvariant before deciding whether a mask mandate for airplanes and mass transit is still necessary. → Read More
Biden Administration Will Broaden Student Loan Forgiveness Programs For Millions Of Borrowers
More than 40,000 borrowers will have their debt immediately canceled, and 3.6 million will move closer to forgiveness, the Department of Education said. → Read More
Russia Has Begun Its Assault On The Donbas Region, Ukraine Says
Ukrainian security officials say Russia attempted to break Ukraine’s frontlines in the region Monday. → Read More
Russia Will Likely Capture Mariupol ‘In The Coming Week,’ Think Tank Says
Ukrainian soldiers only remain at a steel plant and in a few “isolated pockets” of the besieged city. → Read More
Airbnb Bans Guest Who Booked Pittsburgh Rental Tied To Deadly Shooting
The property rental company maintains a strict ban on house parties. → Read More
Covid Cases Rise In 32 States Amid New Virus Strain—But White House Says Vaccines Are ‘Holding Up’
The BA.2 subvariant appears to be more transmissible but no more severe than the original omicron strain, White House advisor Dr. Ashish Jha said Sunday. → Read More
California Nixes Bill To Require Covid Vaccines In Schools
It’s the latest proposed vaccine mandate that California lawmakers have abandoned as Covid-19 case rates continue to decline. → Read More
As Speculation Mounts Whether Popovich Will Retire, Here Are Some Of The Few NBA Coaching Records He Has Yet To Achieve
The Spurs’ playoff elimination Wednesday night marked the end of Popovich’s 26th season with the team. → Read More