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As they held their first official news briefing on Tuesday since the seizure of Kabul, the Taliban said they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law. The Taliban suggesting a softer line then during their rule 20 years ago; during their 1996-2001 rule …
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to a statement from Abbott’s office, the Texas governor is fully vaccinated and had been tested for the virus daily before he tested positive. His office added: “Governor Abbott is in constant communication with his staff, agency heads and government officials to ensure that …
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Colin Jost confirmed that he and his wife, Scarlett Johansson, are expecting their first child together. While performing at a stand-up gig at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut over the weekend, Jost said, “We’re having a baby, it’s exciting,” according to a source in the audience. Johansson first sparked pregnancy rumors in June after she …
Actress Emma Stone has been confirmed to star in the upcoming sequel to her hit Disney film “Cruella.” The movie was released in May 2021 to both theaters and Disney+ Premier Access streaming (which is an additional $30 fee), and has earned more than $85 million domestically and $220 million in global box office to …
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Beginning in October, if you want to attend some concerts in Maine, you may have to show proof of vaccination or that you have recently tested negative for COVID-19. Live Nation promotes many of the shows at Waterfront Concerts and the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. According to the BDN, promoters say they will work …
Around 400 showed up in Augusta today, Aug. 17, protesting in front of the Maine State House the new mandate requiring all health care workers to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine » Video from Maine Journal News Posted by Maine Journal News on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Latest Local …
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Reader’s Digest has named the boardwalk at Old Orchard Beach among the Top 20 in the nation. From Reader’s Digest: This New England beach is a top choice for families, and its unique boardwalk is one of the reasons. First, there’s the long boardwalk pier that picturesquely extends over the Atlantic and is filled with …
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Bates College is reversing their earlier decision regarding their mask policies for this fall. The Lewiston college will now require all students and staff to wear face coverings, whether the individuals have a COVID-19 vaccination or not. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine » Bates College is reversing its mask policy and will now require all …
Tropical Storm Fred weakened slightly as it moved inland through the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said in its 11 p.m. update. By Tuesday morning, Fred will have weakened to a tropical depression, a storm with a wind speed of 38 mph or less, the hurricane center said. However according to the hurricane center, …
President Biden spoke on Monday and defended the decision to move forward with the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. President Biden’s remarks came after a chaotic day at the Kabul airport as evacuations were halted for several hours. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby confirmed that U.S. troops had killed two armed Afghans who were part …
