Sunday, January 10, 2021
Mutant COVID strain sparks testing frenzy in Queensland
The mutant UK COVID-19 strain has come to a small Sunshine Coast town, sending it into testing turmoil.
Maleny has a population of fewer than 3500, and residents are lining up to get checked after the discovery.
Mike Pence has not ruled out 25th Amendment to oust Trump, source says
US Vice President Mike Pence has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option in case President Donald Trump becomes more unstable, a source close to the vice president says.
Apple bans right-wing social media platform from app store
Apple today removed Parler, the alternative social media platform popular with conservatives, from its app store on Saturday.
"(T)here is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the iPhone maker said.
Raft of new rules for domestic and international travel in response to UK strain of coronavirus
Anyone coming into Australia must first return a negative coronavirus test before departure, and masks will be mandatory on all flights going forward.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced these measures, along with the intent to reduce
What is the 25th amendment? The backdoor method for removing a president
A growing number of powerful Washington figures are calling on Donald Trump to be removed from office via the 25th amendment.
The constitutional fine print gives cabinet the power to remove a president from office if they see fit.
But the amendment
What we know about the four dead in the Capitol riots
One woman was fatally shot by police and three people died of apparent medical emergencies when a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol.
The four people died during a stunning attack at the heart of American democracy
Trump can, and just might, pardon himself: John Bolton
Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton says the president has the power to pardon himself.
The New York Times reported today Mr Trump was mulling the move in the waning days of his presidency to shield himself from prosecution once he leaves office.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip vaccinated against COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Her Majesty, 94, and Duke of Edinburgh, 99, are the first members of the British Royal Family to received the jab, which a royal source confirms was administered by a Household Doctor at Windsor Castle on Saturday.
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