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US Colorado Governor Declares State Of Emergency Amid Grass Fire
Governor Jared Polis of the US, State of Colorado declared an emergency, due to fast-moving grass fires by high winds across the Front Range, on December 30. Evacuation was ordered for two Colorado cities as hundreds of homes had already burnt in the Denver area, the Hill. "Prayers for thousands of families evacuating from the fires in Superior and Boulder Country," Polis tweeted. Meanwhile, emergency operations and evacuation are underway… read-more
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Omicron Cases Likely To Peak In End Of January: Dr. Anthony Fauci
US top Presidential Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci on December 29, said that the cases of Omicron will likely peak by the end of January. "It likely will be more than a couple of weeks, probably by the end of January," Fauci told CNBC. Data provided by CDC, states that Omicron is estimated to be 58.6% of the COVID-19 variants circulating in the US.
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Biden Says 'We Will See' On Possible Meeting With Putin In January
The US President Joe Biden said 'we'll see,' when asked about holding a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 10. The expected meeting will focus on the arms control agreement amid tension in Ukraine. Notably, the talks between Russia-the US, is scheduled ahead of Russia-NATO meeting and Russia-Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), scheduled on January 12 &13, respectively. Furthermore, two… read-more
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US To Waive Off In-Person Interview For H-1B & Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants
US Government is likely to waive off in-person interviews for H-1B and immigrants' visa applications. The decision was taken to shorten wait time for visa applicants, until next year. The US Government said that with this step, they are emphasising on global travel recovery, ensuring safety and reducing wait time, along with national security. Notably, H-1B and non-immigrant visa applicants include artisans, musicians, student visas,… read-more
Tags: H-1B visa, United States, non-immigrants, Travel Visa, Covid-19 Pandemic
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 6 Hits US' Alaska Coast
The US Geological Survey said that an earthquake measuring magnitude 6 on the Richter scale struck the coast of Alaska, on December 21. The epicentre of the quake was recorded 61 kilometers east of the city of Port Alsworth. However, it occurred at a depth of 1,526 km from the surface. So far, any death and damage to property have not been reported.
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White House Staff Member Tests Covid-19 Positive, Contacted President Biden
A White House employee who contacted President Joe Biden on December 17, tested positive for COVID-19. He had spent 30 minutes in proximity to the President on Air Force One, cofirmed the White House spokesperson Jen Psaki, on December 20. "This morning, after being notified of the staffer's positive test, the President received a PCR test and tested negative," she said. Meanwhile, President will continue with his daily schedule.
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US CDC Panel To Discuss Blood Clot Issues Due To Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
Amid the persistent blood clot issues with the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) expert advisers will meet on December 16 to discuss limiting the use of it. Reportedly, the rare issue mostly surfaced in young and middle-aged women. Owing to the problem, nine people have lost their lives, reported The Washington Post, citing a federal official.
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Six Die In Amazon Warehouse Collapse In US' Illinois
Amazon warehouse building collapses due to a tornado in the US' Edwardsville of Illinois, leaving as many as six people dead. "It brings great sorrow to confirm...six individuals have lost their lives, with the additional person receiving medical treatment,'' said Jay Robert Pritzker, Illinois Governor. Reportedly, at least 45 people have so far been rescued and search and rescue operations are still going on here.
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US Grants $3.75 Million To Develop Technology Enhancing Privacy
The White House, on December 9, announced a grant of $3.75 million for applicants to develop a technology to enhance privacy and democracy. Ahead of the "Summit for Democracy", Joe Biden administration announced the new initiative to boost privacy, communication without Internet or cellular data, enhancing democracy. The initiative will be launched with the United Kingdom, the US National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards… read-more
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Omicron May Change The Course Of Pandemic: WHO Chief
The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned countries against Covid-19's new variant Omicron, stating that it will "change the course of pandemic." Tedros Adhanam Ghebreyesus, the WHO Chief, on December 8, asked to fasten vaccination process and said, "This virus is changing, our collective resolve must not." The WHO in a media brief said, although Omicron showed milder symptoms, it is too early to be definite about the new mutant.
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