Hawaii health officials today reported 120 new coronavirus infections across the state, up from 20,769 cases since the onset of the epidemic. The state’s official coronavirus-related death toll is at 285 while no new deaths have been reported today. The state health department’s coronavirus-related deaths include 221 on Oahu, 44 …
Read More »China turns off lights in ‘Christmas Town’ as officials race to meet holiday targets
Production almost stopped in mid-December, as local officials turned off the lights. Ma Heru, who works for a manufacturer of paper decorations for Christmas and New Year, said her factory is struggling to meet demand because she is only allowed to work half a day. “We have a lot of …
Read More »Judge delays execution of lone woman on U.S. death sentence
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has said the Justice Department illegally legalized the execution of a lone woman on the federal death penalty, setting up the Trump administration to ensure execution after a possible presidential-elected Joe Biden takes office. U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss also overturned an order by …
Read More »More inmates test positive for COVID-19 in Davis County Jail outbreak
FARMINGTON – More inmates at Davis County Jail have tested positive for Covid-19 as part of an ongoing outbreak, Davis County Sheriff’s officials said. By Christmas Day, a total of 40 inmates had tested positive with one employee as well as in isolation. The first case of the jail was …
Read More »The viral photo of the star is an illustration and was not taken by the Hubble Telescope
Claim: The image shows a ‘Christmas star’ captured by the Hubble Telescope Jupiter and Saturn have made adjustments to the night sky this week, the two planets appeared closer to each other than in the Middle Ages, and many have dubbed it the “Christmas Star.” Social media users have shared …
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