Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed making permanent existing penalties for companies that require Covid-19 vaccinations for their employees, a move that would defy President Joe Biden's efforts to get the country's workforce inoculated. The proposal would extend indefinitely measures DeSantis signed in 2021 that made Florida the first state to threaten businesses with fines for requiring the vaccine. If approved by state lawmakers, it would be the first state in the country to make such a move.
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On Tuesday afternoon, a polar bear entered the remote village of Wales, Alaska and chased multiple residents before mauling and killing a woman and a boy. The bear was shot and killed by another resident as it attacked the two victims, and the Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are working to travel to the area. The incident is currently under investigation and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
A Hawaii fisherman, Mark Knittle, went overboard on Sunday while trying to reel in a "huge" tuna. The Coast Guard and Hawaii Fire Department have been searching the waters off Hōnaunau since Sunday, and are expected to continue looking until sundown. Knittle's family and friends are asking for prayers for his safe return.
On Tuesday, a polar bear attacked and killed two people in the small community of Wales, Alaska. The bear was shot and killed by a local resident, and the identities of the two victims have not been released. The incident has raised concerns about the future of polar bears, as their population has been declining due to climate change.
The Englewood Library in Colorado has been closed for the second time in a month due to methamphetamine contamination. Signs were placed on the outside doors of the library to advise visitors, and other spaces such as countertops also tested positive for lower levels of the drug. The city is now considering new protocols to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future and is working with local authorities to determine when the library can reopen.
Key takeaways: The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday. The storms have caused significant…
On Friday, a 20-foot tall, 40-foot wide bronze sculpture honoring the legacy of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was unveiled on Boston Common. The monument, called “The Embrace,” depicts the couple’s arms embracing each other and has sparked mixed reactions. Seneca Scott, the Kings’ eldest son, defended the monument in a statement, saying it is a symbol of love, hope, and resilience. Martin Luther King III attended the unveiling ceremony and said he was “overwhelmed with emotion” to see the sculpture honoring his parents’ legacy.
At least eight people have been shot and four others injured at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Fort Pierce, Florida. One of the victims was critically injured, and four others were injured while trying to leave the area. The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the shooting and is asking anyone with information to contact them.