Montgomery: The city plans to host a week-long event to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In 1955, a group of dedicated people began to resolutely oppose racist segregation, and the boycott lasted 382 days. From December 1st, various events and activities will be held throughout the city to commemorate those who dedicate their lives and risk their lives. The event was led by Mayor Steven L. Reid, who recently stood with civil rights lawyer Fred Gray to clear the record of Claude Colvin’s arrest. Although Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give a bus seat to a white man, which officially triggered a boycott of the bus, Colvin was also arrested for the same thing a few months ago. catch. The solidarity breakfast will be held at the AME Church in São Paulo on December 1st, and the Rosa Parks Museum will have free admission throughout the day on the anniversary of her arrest. The Montgomery Housing Authority can also visit the apartment where she lived from 1951 to 1957 for free. The contents of the house have been preserved or rebuilt to show the locations of many important meetings held during the Civil Rights Movement. For a complete list of events and events for next Wednesday and throughout the day, please visit mgmbusboycott.com.

Anchorage: A man accused of threatening the lives of two U.S. senators from the state pleaded not guilty on Monday, and the judge decided that he will continue to be detained. Jay Allen Johnson's attorney, Jason Weiner, pleaded for his client during Johnson's trial in the U.S. District Court in Fairbanks. Johnson, from the small community of Delta Junction, was charged with six criminal charges last week-including threats to murder a U.S. official, a felon with a gun, threats to burn property with fire, and threats to interstate communications. The government also tried to confiscate two pistols, three revolvers, one rifle, and one shotgun found in Johnson’s rural Alaskan property because he is a felon who is not legally allowed to own a gun. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Tansey said that if convicted, Johnson could face up to 50 years in prison and a fine of 1.5 million U.S. dollars. Johnson said at an earlier hearing that he was “an elderly person, I have a severe disability, and I will not make any of these threats.” Johnson’s wife testified at a detention hearing in October that she Her husband felt distressed after the recent surgery and was “very angry when he heard political statements in the news”.

Phoenix: On Monday, as the holidays approached, volunteers gave away hundreds of free Thanksgiving turkeys, and charities are working hard to help people get what they need to celebrate. The activities of the American Veterans Association Post Office No. 65 in southern Phoenix helped approximately 1,000 families. The 18th annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway is organized by the Sons of the American Legion and the non-profit HeroZona Foundation. Governor Doug Ducey Ducey stopped to help and said in a statement that he thanked volunteers and community groups for working together to help families in need. Ducey said: “It takes teamwork to persist in dealing with all the challenges of COVID-19. Thanksgiving turkey giveaways and other activities show us all that Arizona will have the same friendship in the next few decades.” The governor’s office said that about some. Fifty volunteers distributed free food with AP Powell, the founding chairman of HeroZona. Powell said the organization wants to ensure that “underserved families in South Phoenix have the opportunity to enjoy Thanksgiving with their loved ones—regardless of their circumstances.” Charities and non-profit organizations usually step up their efforts around the holidays for Arizona. Of low-income people provide food and holiday gifts.

Little Rock: After the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, a long-time lawmaker who left the Republican Party earlier this year said that he would not run for re-election in the state Senate next year. Senator Jim Henderen announced on Monday that he will no longer seek to represent Northwest Arkansas for a term. Henderen was the Speaker of the State Senate and has served in the House of Representatives since 2013. Previously, he served in the State House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He is the nephew of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. Henderen left the Republican Party in February, citing fatal riots in the Capitol and the remarks of then-President Donald Trump. In Monday’s statement, Henderen did not provide details about his future plans, but said he plans to do more work with his non-profit organization Common Ground Arkansas. "Of course, the motivation to serve has not disappeared," he said in a statement. "I believe Common Ground provides a real solution for Arkansas, and I am committed to helping us build a more unified future together."

Long Beach: The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have once again postponed charges for containers that have stayed too long at the terminals on the grounds that progress has been made in the delivery of goods from the maritime terminals. The decision was made after a meeting with John D. Porcari, the US port envoy on Monday. Industry stakeholders; the Port of Long Beach said in a press release, and officials from neighboring ports. The “container detention fee” will not be considered before November 29. "Since the fee was announced on October 25, the combined aging cargo on the two ports has dropped by 33%," the statement said. “The executive directors of the two ports are satisfied with the progress so far and will re-evaluate the implementation of the fee after another week of monitoring data.” The fee is levied by the port committees of the two ports to help alleviate the cause of dozens of ships. Congestion waiting at sea.

Denver: The chairman of the suburban police union sent an email to 240 members of the organization, saying that the diversity clause in the agreement between the city and the state was “sexist and racist”, so the chief of police paid him Administrative leave. Lieutenant Chris Amsler, an assistant to Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, told KCNC-TV that Officer Doug Wilkinson sent this email on November 16 The human resources department will take a vacation the next day after complaining. "In order to match the'diversity' of the'community', we can ensure that 10% of illegal foreigners, 50% of marijuana users, 10% of lunatics, and some child molestation and murderers are hired to solve this problem. You know, So we can make this department look like a'community'," Wilkinson wrote in an email. This email was triggered by an agreement announced on the same day that reformed the Aurora Police and Fire Department. The consent order was issued after a lengthy state investigation that found patterns of racist policing and excessive use of force. It called for an update of recruitment practices so that the police and fire departments could better reflect the racial makeup of the city. Wilkinson told KCNC-TV that his letter was a "private email to members" and should not be made public.

Hartford: Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday that the state is stepping up its efforts to vaccinate elderly residents with COVID-19 booster shots by bringing special clinics to nursing homes. The move comes at a time when the state has the highest infection rate since early September. Although many families received additional vaccinations shortly after obtaining federal approval, these newest clinics will help institutions that have not yet completed providing another dose of vaccine to residents and eligible workers. "We are talking about some laggards. As we have seen in the past, unfortunately, some families take longer to organize. Therefore, Dr. Juthani and her team are working hard to push these families to complete these clinics and make sure Everyone in these families who meets the criteria (gets the booster shot),” said Josh Geballe, Lamont’s chief operating officer, referring to the Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani. According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, in the past two weeks, Connecticut’s daily rolling average of new coronavirus cases has increased by 397, an increase of approximately 117%. Juthani said the state's goal is to open an assisted clinic for residents and staff in 70% of long-term care facilities (including assisted living places) before Thanksgiving. She said the rest will be completed on December 15.

Dover: At a rally on Monday, Pastor Al Sharpton called on lawmakers to pass the controversial law enforcement officers' bill of rights to allow police to accept public scrutiny, and criticized the state for handling shootings involving police officers. "In my opinion, it is ironic if it is not insulting, because when I came in, when Dr. King’s people were abused by the police, you actually dared to name a street after Martin Luther King, and you didn’t They will be held accountable," Sharpton said outside the legislative session. He spoke with Lakeisha Nix, the sister of Lymond Moses who was shot and killed by the Newcastle County police earlier this year, and police reform activist Lakeisha Nix. Keandra McDole, Jeremy McDole’s sister, a black man in a wheelchair, was shot and killed by Wilmington police in 2015; with Brian Hackett, pastor of the St. John’s African Methodist Church, and local activities Some critics have criticized Delaware for upholding the decades-old Human Rights Act, which allows the police to decide how to punish officials for misbehaving and restricts the public from knowing any punishment. The rally was hosted by the quasi-grassroots advocacy company "Citizens for Business Delaware Citizens", which opened internal affairs records to the public and excluded certain questions about how officials can be investigated.

Washington: At least until the end of this year, the regional train system serving the Capital Region will continue to significantly reduce service levels, as the authorities are working to resolve a safety issue that forces most trains to stop service. Paul J. Wiedefeld, general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, announced on Monday that there is no set timetable for the resumption of service on the 7000 series trains. These trains are the latest trains in service, with 748 cars accounting for approximately 60% of the total fleet. The safety committee of the Metro Administration suddenly ordered the withdrawal of the entire 7000 series train in mid-October because a derailment exposed long-term problems with wheels and axles. "We deliberately do not set deadlines so that safe and good data can drive our decision-making, but we pay attention to our customers' hope that we can provide the best service as soon as possible, and we are committed to rebuilding in stages," Wiedfield said in a statement on Monday. The statement said. The original plan was to retire the old 6000 series trains to help fill the service gap, but it was delayed due to the global supply chain crisis, which prevented the arrival of necessary parts.

Fort Lauderdale: In the 2018 high school massacre, the families of most of the dead and injured have reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the federal government over the FBI’s failure to stop the gunman, even though it has received his intention to attack Information. Of the 17 people killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the lawyers of 16 people and some wounded people said on Monday that they had been with the government over the FBI’s failure to investigate the pre-holocaust. The report received within a month reached a monetary settlement. The 17th family chose not to prosecute. Lawyers said that the details of the settlement agreement are confidential, but a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named, said the government will pay the families $127.5 million. Their lead attorney, Kristina Infante, said in a statement: "It is an honor to represent the Parkland family, and they are committed to making the world a safer place in immeasurable grief." Andrew Bo Andrew Pollack’s 18-year-old daughter Meadow, who was killed in the shooting, praised the FBI for taking responsibility for its inaction, and discussed it with the Broward County School District and the Sheriff’s Office, school security personnel and therapists. The victim's psychologist made the comparison. Shooter. He believes that they have failed to stop the shooter and evade responsibility. "The FBI has made changes to ensure that this does not happen again," Pollack said.

Atlanta: Officials voted on Monday that the state’s public university system will not rename any of the 75 buildings or colleges recommended by the internal committee, mainly because they are related to slavery, segregation, or abuse of American Indians . After they set up a committee to study this issue for more than a year, the directors of the system voted not to make any name changes. The board of directors said in a statement unanimously adopted at a specially convened meeting: "History can teach us important lessons. If these lessons are understood and applied, Georgia and its people will become stronger." The directors added. Said that although the board will not change the names of the buildings and colleges involved in accordance with the recommendations of the advisory group’s report, it admits that it has many views on the matter. The statement said: "Looking forward, the board is committed to naming actions that reflect the diverse power and vitality of Georgia." Georgia passed a law in 2019 prohibiting state and local agencies from renaming any buildings named after "historical entities." Or remove any historical monuments. Several directors issued statements after voting, but no one directly explained why they supported not making any changes. Many were appointed by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, who supported the 2019 law.

Honolulu: Officials said on Monday that a male Hawaiian monk seal died at the Big Island Marine Mammal Hospital after a five-week battle with toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease spread by cat feces. Toxoplasmosis is the biggest disease threat faced by Hawaiian monk seals, a critically endangered species with only 1,300 animals. The Marine Mammal Center said in a press release that the seal that died last week was called RW22. The center calls on cat owners to keep their cats indoors and dispose of trash in the trash can to protect the species. Feral cat poop is also a problem. In Hawaii, stray cats have no natural predators, and their numbers have skyrocketed. A marketing study commissioned by the Humane Society of Hawaii in 2015 estimated that there are 300,000 feral cats on Oahu alone. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration received a report early last month that RW22 had a fishing line in its mouth near Oahu. X-rays showed that the seal swallowed some fishing gear. He also showed signs of partial facial nerve palsy and corneal ulcers on his left eye, suspected of toxoplasmosis. The Coast Guard flew RW22 to the Seal Hospital in Kailua-Kona, where veterinarians treated the seals, hoping to reduce the infection rate. He recovered some endurance and athletic ability, but continued to deteriorate.

Boise: The state’s top health official has discontinued the quantitative care crisis guidelines for most hospitals in the state. Dave Jeppesen, director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, issued the decision on Monday, after health officials stated that the number of COVID-19 patients is still high, but no longer exceeds medical care in most areas. Health resources. The crisis criteria for northern Idaho are still valid. At the press conference, Jeppesen and other health care officials warned that there may be an outbreak in the future. "We didn't share information on'mission completion,'" said James Sousa, chief medical officer of St. Luke's Health System. “We don’t believe this will be the last time we have a new coronavirus. We hope this is the worst.” When healthcare providers have too many patients and don’t have enough resources to take care of them, the standard of crisis care provides healthcare. Provide legal and ethical guidelines. They specify how health care should be allocated to save as many lives as possible during a disaster. The state of Idaho launched the crisis standards for northern Idaho on September 7 and launched the crisis standards statewide on September 16. Officials did not determine when the crisis criteria might be lifted in the northern region of Idaho, which covers five counties, including Irene of Kootenai Health in Coeur d'. Health officials say it will take time to catch up with the delayed routine surgery.

Chicago: The foundation of former President Barack Obama said on Monday that it has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the largest personal donation it has received so far. The Obama Foundation said in a statement that Bezos' gift is intended to "help expand the scope of programs that affect emerging leaders in the United States and around the world." It said the donation was also to commemorate John Lewis, a member of Congress and civil rights icon who died last year. As part of the gift, the foundation stated that Bezos has requested that the Obama Presidential Center Plaza under construction in Chicago’s South District be named after Lewis. Valerie Jarrett, a former senior Obama adviser who serves as the foundation's chief executive officer, said in a statement that the foundation is "excited" by the idea. The construction of Obama's legacy project is expected to cost approximately US$830 million and will be completed in 2025. At the same time, the foundation stated that it will give donors the opportunity to “respect and promote the names of those who strive for a more just and fair world” through the public space of the naming center. "Freedom fighters should have a special place in the pantheon of heroes. I can't think of anyone who is better suited to give this gift than John Lewis. He is a great American leader and a very decent and brave man. People," Bezos said in the statement. Statement issued by the foundation.

Indianapolis: Seven people died this year as a result of a vehicle colliding with a bicycle. Cycling advocates called on the city to take more measures to prevent such accidents. On Sunday night, about two dozen cyclists held a seven-minute silence in the downtown square. Each victim of the car accident observed a one-minute silence to commemorate the World Road Traffic Victims’ Day. The candlelight vigil was organized by the non-profit organization Bike Indianapolis, which stated that since mid-July, according to statistics, seven cyclists have been fatally hit by a car in the capital. "There are too many deaths like this," said Sylva Zhang, Indianapolis Bike Marketing Director. According to the crash dashboard of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, the city has recorded 1 to 5 fatal car accidents by cyclists each year for the past six years. Cycling advocates hope that the city will establish a collision response team composed of city and county employees and independent citizens to inspect collision sites involving cyclists and pedestrians, and make recommendations for preventive infrastructure and policy improvements. They also hope that the city government will respond to these recommendations and make plans, and create a database of crash data and reports immediately after submission.

Des Moines: In a decision announced on Monday, a judge ruled that a law prohibiting Medicaid from covering sex reassignment surgery for transgender people in Iowa violated state law and the state constitution. Judge William Kelly ordered the Iowa Department of Public Services to provide insurance for sex reassignment surgery when treating gender dysphoria, a psychological distress caused by the inconsistency between the gender assigned at birth and gender identity. According to the American Psychiatric Association, it usually begins in childhood, and some people may not experience it until after puberty or later. Approximately 12 states have excluded operations covered by Medicaid; 18 specifically includes gender-affirming care; and others have not addressed it. The ruling was a victory for Aiden Vasquez and Mika Covington, two residents represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Iowa. Kelly said that state and federal courts have found in the past 16 years that gender identity discrimination is a form of gender discrimination, which is prohibited by civil rights laws. He also believes that the law violates the equal protection clause of the national constitution. The judge said that there was no question in the record that the surgical treatment of gender dysphoria was a serious medical condition, and medical professionals advised Vasquez and Covington to perform surgery when necessary and effective.

Minneapolis: Dale "Duster" Hoffman didn't want a sad funeral, so he held a parade. KWCH-TV reported that residents of the small town of Minneapolis, Kansas, participated in a parade on Sunday to commemorate Hoffman, who passed away this month at the age of 71. Hoffman once said that he hoped his friends and family would commemorate him through a fun and happy party. As part of the parade, more than 100 cars took part in driving along the main street. A relative said that this is believed to be one of the largest parades ever in Minneapolis. The town is located about 180 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri, and has approximately 2,000 residents.

Lexington: A judge ruled in a lawsuit that the police union was against the city’s ban on explosives. According to the Lexington pioneer leader, a Fayette County judge agreed on Friday to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the local police union. After Breonna Taylor was killed by the police during a raid on her apartment in Louisville, a no-knocking order ban issued after months of debate was filed against the Lexington-Fayette City and County Government in July litigation. The union stated in the lawsuit that the arrest warrant is not safe and that the organization has the right to negotiate changes that affect the "health and safety" of officials on behalf of Lexington officials. Circuit judge Kimberly Bunnell stated that elected officials have the right to make public policies without bargaining. The local representative said that FOP may appeal the decision.

Baton Rouge: Nearly 15 months after Hurricane Laura hit, the state is launching a $11.3 million housing repair and reconstruction program for the southwestern city of Lake Charles, while awaiting the arrival of hundreds of millions of pledged federal aid. Democratic Governor John Bell Edwards and Republican Lake Charles Mayor Nick Hunt announced these plans at a joint press conference on Monday. This work will be funded by federal housing and disaster recovery funds obtained through various programs by states and cities. This money is mainly used to pay for home repair work for low- and middle-income homeowners, and each household can receive a subsidy of up to $50,000. If the landlord is willing to rent out to low- and middle-income tenants, the US$1 million will help the landlord rebuild the house. "The housing situation in Lake Charles is absolutely terrible," Hunter said. "This will help." The City of Lake Charles will manage the plan. Hunter did not immediately provide information on how people apply, saying the city is still solving logistics problems. Edwards and Hunter admitted that the money was far from enough to cover the gap in insurance coverage and the amount needed for Laura’s abandoned houses destroyed only in Lake Charles and the needs of the Southwest.

Portland: The herring fishery in the northeast is eligible for federal assistance because its 2019 season has been declared a disaster. When unfavorable conditions in the fishing industry lead to economic difficulties, the federal government has the ability to declare a "fisheries disaster." A recent scientific evaluation of the herring population found that the population of this species has declined, and stricter fishing quotas have made herring fishing more difficult. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (Gina Raimondo) announced the disaster statement on Monday. The Ministry of Commerce stated that members of the herring fishing industry will be eligible for disaster assistance, and some fishery-related businesses may also be eligible for federal loans. The Ministry of Commerce stated that the allocation of funds will be determined soon. Herrings are economically important because they are widely used as lobster bait and food. Due to its role in the food chain, this species is also vital to the health of the ocean. Herring fishermen recently caught more than 200 million pounds of herring in 2014, but less than 25 million pounds were caught in 2019. The fishing industry is mainly located in Maine and Massachusetts.

Sharpsburg: Authorities said the deputy mayor is facing federal gun charges. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, an indictment released last week accused 41-year-old Jacob Matz of being banned from possessing guns and possessing 16 guns and multiple machine gun conversion devices found in his home. Related machine guns. freed. The indictment stated that Martz knew that he was prohibited from owning a gun due to a previous gun felony conviction, but he had 16 guns and approximately 5,200 rounds of ammunition on October 6. It also claimed that he possessed a machine gun used to convert AR-15 rifles into firearms, officials said. Defense attorney David W. Fisher said that the deputy mayor of Sharpsburg, a small town in western Maryland, Mats surrendered on Thursday and pleaded not guilty in a subpoena in the U.S. District Court in Baltimore. "We intend to vigorously defend these allegations," Fischer said. Marcia Murphy, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office, said that information about the investigation and the reasons for the allegations will not be made public. She said that Martz was released to his residence. Officials say that Maltz faces up to 10 years in prison for each charge, but the sentence is usually less than the maximum sentence.

Boston: Mayor Michelle Wu signed a decree on Monday to keep the city away from fossil fuels. The regulations will prohibit the use of public funds to invest in any company’s stocks, securities, or other obligations, and more than 15% of its revenue comes from fossil fuels. The decree also applies to companies that derive more than 15% of their revenue from tobacco products or the private prison industry. Former city councillor Wu, who was sworn in as mayor last week, said the move was the culmination of years of pushing Boston away from fossil fuels, which are helping to promote climate change that threatens coastal cities. "This is very personal and urgent for many of us," Wu said at the signing ceremony at the Boston City Hall. "My eldest son Bryce was born in my first year of service in this building, and we began to hear that it was the hottest year ever. Since then, he has been alive on this planet for six years. They are the hottest in our record... We are taking swift action to ensure that Boston will set the tone for the brightest and greenest future for all our children." Supporter of the Act, Boston City Councillor Lydia Edwards said the decree would immediately withdraw $65 million from the fossil fuel industry, and the decree was unanimously approved by the city council last week.

Flint: At least one person died on Tuesday and a 3-year-old child is still missing. Authorities said that an explosion and fire destroyed three houses overnight, damaged several other houses, and caused debris to fall into a community. Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton said on Tuesday that two people were rushed from the scene to the district hospital on Monday night, and a 70-year-old man was pronounced dead. Patton said the father of the missing child is in critical condition. According to WJRT-TV, another person reported minor injuries after the explosion, which destroyed three houses on the west side of Flint. Button said that Michigan State Police Dogs and professionally equipped firefighters are looking for the 3-year-old. "This is a tragic time for our community," Mayor Sheldon Neeley said at a press conference on Tuesday morning. When firefighters arrived at the scene after 9:30 on Monday night, the three houses were completely engulfed by flames. Officials said that about 20 houses were damaged, including broken windows that caused fragments across the block from the explosion, which could be felt from miles away. Neely said that the cause of the explosion is under investigation and the community is littered with wood and other debris.

Moorhead: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Tribal Relations announced this week that it will collaborate with several Native American-led organizations on projects to raise awareness of Native American perspectives on food and agriculture. "The U.S. government does not always incorporate indigenous views and values ​​into our work. This is especially true in the food and agriculture fields," said Heather Dawn Thompson, director of the Tribal Relations Office and member of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe. "We are taking this opportunity to rethink how the U.S. Department of Agriculture interacts with Aboriginal food and Aboriginal agriculture and ranch technology and think about these issues." According to Minnesota Public Broadcasting News, it will be created through the Minnesota-based Native American Food Sovereign Coalition Two regional seed processing centers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will help fund equipment for the facility, one in Minnesota and one in the southwestern United States. “Some of these devices are very expensive and difficult for ordinary producers or seed protectors to obtain by themselves,” Thompson said. “As a result, these will become regional centers that local producers can share and use in a cooperative manner in order to process and preserve their seeds.” said Dana Thompson, co-founder and executive director, North American Traditional Native Food in Minneapolis The system will develop recipes using traditional indigenous food and food provided to tribal communities through the Federal Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Tupelo: A post office now has the name of an air force colonel who has been imprisoned in Vietnam for nearly ten years. According to the "Daily Daily" report, during his imprisonment, Carlisle "Smitty" Harris wrote a letter to his wife Louis, which was eventually delivered to the same post office. He was renamed at a ceremony on Friday. "This post office has existed in our lives for about 57 years," Harris said. He also took the letter he sent to his wife, and while talking, took it out of his coat pocket. The letter was delivered to the post office in 1965. Harris was shot down over North Vietnam on April 4 of the same year and spent the next eight years as a prisoner of war. US Rep. Trent Kelly introduced a bill to rename the post office in Congress and signed it into law in August by President Joe Biden.

St. Louis: A former police officer who was convicted of assaulting a black undercover detective during a 2017 racial injustice protest has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison — much more lenient than the prosecutors and victims sought. Dustin Boone was found guilty of federal civil rights violations in connection with the attack on Luther Hall in June and was sentenced in the U.S. District Court on Monday. Boone, 37, was one of five white police officers charged with assault. Boone’s sentence was lighter than his own lawyer had demanded. Although the prosecutor requested a sentence of 10 years in prison, the defense attorney asked the U.S. District Judge E. Richard Weber to sentence Boone to 26 months in prison. According to the St. Louis Post, this sentence shocked Hall, his relatives, and his supporters, and they walked out of the courtroom before Weber finished speaking. They declined to comment after the hearing, and the prosecutor also declined to comment. Hall said in a statement to Weber before the sentencing that he believed that Weber's sentence against the other two police officers involved was too lenient, and that he “has not shown leniency towards the African-American defendant.” Boone’s lawyer argued, He did not participate in the initial September 17, 2017, beating and suppressing Hall only because other police officers "behaved as if" they were arresting.

Helena: An investigation into the complaint of public officials trying to intimidate hospital staff to use unapproved drugs to treat COVID-19 patients found a voicemail left by a former state senator. She said she didn’t think “the senator would be very I would love to hear about “the care of patients in hospitals.” Jennifer Field, who is currently a member of the Public Service Committee, told the special counsel of the legislature that she left voice mail as a personal matter to St. Peter's Health Center on October 11th on behalf of patients. She said The patient is a friend. Senate Minority Leader Gilkoenul argued on Tuesday that if Field had personal information, she would not claim to be a senator in the conference call. Attorney General Austin Knudsen admitted that he had intervened in the case. , Later stated that the Chief Deputy Attorney General Christine Hanson raised this issue with him, but he denied intimidating anyone. In Field’s voice mail, she claimed to be a state senator and later became a former state senator. Said the patient was a member of the Senate. According to a special counsel Abra Belke report released on Monday evening, the patient had previously served as a temporary staff member of the State Senate and did not work for the legislature when he was hospitalized. He was admitted to the hospital on September 9 and died on October 26 at the age of 82.

Lincoln: On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts attacked the president of the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska, saying that he was misled in a plan to address racial differences on campus, despite the president of the university system trying Ease the situation. Ricketts said he “lost all confidence” in Ronnie Green, the president of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and he supports the plan as a way to make the campus more diverse and inclusive. Ricketts said Green told him that the plan was to increase the number of minority faculty and students on campus, which Ricketts said was "a good thing." But he said Green did not tell him about the other parts of the initiative, including the "call to action" statement, which stated that structural racism in society was the cause of racial differences and was not limited to personal beliefs or actions. The statement stated that the plan aims to transform the university into a place where everyone matters and achieves "fair results." The Republican governor blasted this idea as "ideological indoctrination," which would encourage people to see each other through race rather than individuals with unique advantages. Just hours before Ricketts spoke, Ted Carter, the principal of the University of Nebraska, issued an open letter in support of the plan. He said: "These conversations are uncomfortable, and there are fierce opinions in many ways." "Not every Nebraska, nor every member of the university community, will agree on every element of the plan."

Las Vegas: Two elected officials in the Las Vegas area used the same word "terrible" to describe demonstrations held outside their homes over the weekend that involved people who expressed opposition to the government's COVID-19 vaccine and mask regulations. "The scary thing-it's dark, I really can't see what's going on there," Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom told the Las Vegas Review. Democrat Segblom said on Monday that about 20 protesters stayed outside his home for about two hours on Sunday. They held flags, honked their horns and spoke with loudspeakers. He said a repeated slogan was: "No masks, no vaccines." Clark County School District Committee Chair Linda Cavazos was outside his home in Henderson at about 4:30 in the afternoon. As many as 40 demonstrators showed up and stayed for about two hours, said Clark County School District Police Lieutenant Bryan Zink (Bryan Zink). In the photos provided by Cavazos, you can see people holding the American flag, the yellow "Don’t step on me" flag and the banners saying "Let’s go, Brandon"—this word has become synonymous with a vulgar insult to President Joe Biden. The other was wearing what appeared to be the flag of the Confederacy. Cavazos described the demonstration as "terrible." "It's more like bullying," Cavazos said. "It's more like a threat. It just doesn't work."

Concord: The state received more than $8.3 million to support marketing, labor, and other projects to promote business and travel. Funds are allocated through the U.S. rescue program. The state congressional delegation announced the funding last week. "Travel and tourism are the core industries that drive the local economy in New Hampshire-these industries are the key to our state's recovery after the pandemic," U.S. Senator Jeanne Shahin said in a statement. The grant comes from the Economic Development Agency of the Ministry of Commerce, which invests in economically disadvantaged communities to create jobs, promote innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.

Newark: The state is close to withdrawing from the bi-state commission established to monitor port corruption in the New York area. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a lawsuit filed by the New York Harbor Waterfront Commission to prevent actions in New Jersey. If New York State does not intervene to raise legal challenges, the committee will effectively be disbanded. The committee was established in the 1950s to combat the deep-rooted influence of organized crime in the port. But in recent years, the State of New Jersey has argued that organized crime has been driven out of the port to a large extent, and the commission is impeding job growth by over-regulating businesses there and increasing the difficulty of recruiting. According to New Jersey’s plan, the state police will take over the investigation of criminal activities at the port. The New York-New Jersey port system is one of the busiest in the United States and includes container terminals in Newark, Elizabeth and Bayonne, New Jersey, and Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York. The New Jersey terminal handles most of the port's business. “The Governor is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the Waterfront Commission’s appeal,” Governor Phil Murphy’s spokesperson Michael Zadanowski said in an email on Tuesday.

Albuquerque: The overhaul of the dam in northern New Mexico means that irrigation water must be stored elsewhere. Pegg Pegram of the New Mexico Interstate Rivers Commission said repairs to the El Vado dam are scheduled to begin next spring, so it will not be able to supply water to the middle of the Rio Grande Valley for at least a year. Pegram told the Albuquerque Daily that Lake Abiqui is most likely to be a substitute. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation plans to resolve the cracks in the steel panels and foundations of Elvador, as well as the deteriorating spillway. The agency stated that the dam was built in the 1930s and its current condition is not safe for the public. The Elvado Dam can store approximately 60 billion gallons of water, but its capacity will be significantly reduced during maintenance. The continued drought also means that the amount of water in New Mexico's reservoirs is reduced, and the region may usher in a dry winter with La Nina weather patterns. "It is expected that the Rio Grande River's water supply conditions will be significantly reduced by the middle of 2022," Pegram said. "We expect that the river flow in the basin will remain below average."

Albany: The state is facing calls from faculty and staff to strengthen its public university system by launching a university endowment fund—a step that dozens of other states have already taken. As part of the ongoing budget process, lawmakers from the Higher Education Committee of the State Senate held a hearing on Monday. New York’s economy is still rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a time when taxes are strong, the state is facing the need to increase spending. As of September, the state’s general fund had increased by $4.5 billion from September last year. Frederick Kowal, president of the United University Professional Union, which represents more than 37,000 academic and professional faculty members, said that it is time for New York to provide state universities with an additional $150 million in aid. Kowal told lawmakers that under the leadership of former Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State provided fixed funding for higher education and increased the state’s dependence on student tuition and fees. "Abandoning our public higher education system directly led to a decline in enrollment," Kowal said. He said the endowment fund will provide long-term funding resources to rebuild the "exhausted" academic sector and hire and promote a more diverse workforce.

Raleigh: Governor Roy Cooper (Roy Cooper) approved a measure on Tuesday to establish a new high school sports management structure. The new law allows the State Board of Education and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association to reach a formal agreement. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is a non-profit organization that currently manages high school sports. Under the compromise legislation, the State Board of Education can now reach a memorandum of understanding with the organization to manage and implement the Board’s requirements for high school sports. The agreement needs to be reached before March 15 and lasts for the first four years. "For months, we have worked tirelessly to determine the best management structure that supports our student athletes and is transparent and accountable," said a statement from State Senator Vickie Sawyer, a Republican in Ereder County. , She helped formulate a bipartisan bill. "After a fruitful dialogue with NCHSAA, the State Board of Education, the Governor's Office, and our Democratic colleagues, we have established a clear path forward. I want to thank Governor Cooper for signing this bill into law." Although state education officials Student participation rules must be adopted, but they can delegate the rules of school penalties and participation fees to the association, which currently represents more than 400 schools.

Bismarck: On Monday, the National Hunting and Fish Department announced a plan to bring together landowners, conservation organizations, scientists, and others to restore native grasslands. The agency stated that North Dakota has lost more than 70% of its native grassland, which is vital to wildlife, pollinators, ranching operations, and communities. Of the nearly 5 million acres of wetland in the state, approximately 60% have been converted or lost. "When we talk about the native grasslands of the state, we need to acknowledge who the owners and managers of our native grasslands are," said Greg Link, the department's head of conservation and communications. "In most cases, we are talking about ranchers and producers who raise livestock on the grasslands." The so-called Meadowlark Initiative is named after the official state bird and is known for its unique singing. Wildlife officials say the number of grass owls in western North Dakota is continuing to decline. The plan allows producers to replant marginal farmland to graze on diverse native perennial grasslands. Funds can be used to build grasslands and install grazing infrastructure, such as fences and water. As the land transitions from farmland to pasture, producers are also eligible for the first three years of rent.

Cleveland: A federal jury stated in a ruling on Tuesday that CVS, Walgreens, and Wal-Mart pharmacies unscrupulously distributed large amounts of painkillers in two Ohio counties, which may be for cities and counties that want to hold pharmacies accountable for their duties. The government set the tone in the opioid crisis. Their lawyers said that Lake County and Trumbull County accused the three drugstore chains of failing to prevent the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths. The two counties spent approximately $1 billion each. How much compensation the pharmacy must pay will be determined by a federal judge in the spring. This is the first time a pharmacy company has completed a trial to defend itself in the drug crisis that killed half a million Americans in the past two decades. The counties were able to convince the jury that pharmacies played a huge role in distributing painkillers to the community and causing public nuisance. "The law requires pharmacies to be diligent when dealing with drugs. This case should sound the alarm and show that it will not accept failure," said Mark Lanier, a lawyer in each county. Spokespersons for CVSHealth and Walgreen Co. said that the two companies disagreed with the verdict and will appeal. Two other chains, Rite Aid and Giant Eagle, have reached settlements with counties.

Oklahoma City: On Monday, Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new map for the state's five congresses and 149 state House of Representatives and Senate districts. These bills were approved by the Republican-controlled legislature at a special meeting last week and included new district boundaries that will be implemented in the next 10 years. The new map must redistribute the population of the state, which continues to move from rural communities to cities and suburbs. The Democrats strongly oppose the newly elected fifth congressional district, which has been highly competitive in recent years. The Democrats won seats in 2018, and then the Republicans won back their seats last year. The new map moves the Democratic part of the Oklahoma City core and south to the Republican Third Congressional District across western and northwestern Oklahoma. Andy Moore, the executive director of the People's Not Politicians Organization, tried to transfer the responsibility for drawing the new map from the legislature to a bipartisan committee, but failed. He stated that the new map was a clear racial discrimination. example. He said in a statement: "We are disappointed that the legislature passed a secretly drawn congressional map that divides the community into policies that are most beneficial to Oklahoma voters."

Portland: As the state's COVID-19 cases continue to decrease, health officials announced on Tuesday that they will immediately remove the requirement for masks in crowded outdoor locations across the state. With the spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus, Oregon was the first state in the United States to re-implement outdoor mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated residents in August. At the time, Oregon was in the midst of its worst surge during the pandemic. Daily COVID-19 cases are recorded day after day, and hospitalization is overwhelming the health system. Most people who are hospitalized are not vaccinated. However, in the past six weeks, health officials have stated that the number of daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Oregon has steadily declined. Last week, the number of cases decreased by 12% compared to the previous week. “We took decisive measures. And, as was the case during this pandemic, Oregonians responded resoundingly,” Oregon Health Director Patrick Allen said on Tuesday. "Together we managed to reverse the tsunami of new infections that almost flooded our healthcare system." During the pandemic, Oregon adopted some of the strictest statewide coronavirus-related restrictions and safety measures.

Philadelphia: Eight civilian employees of the Philadelphia Police Department are accused of receiving pandemic unemployment assistance, but are not entitled to that assistance because they are still employed. Seven of the employees are dispatchers and one is a clerk. The federal grand jury returned an indictment accusing them of theft of government funds, wire fraud and mail fraud. The prosecutor said that the defendant used a system designed to help people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The prosecutor said that everyone allegedly submitted a weekly certificate stating that they did not have a job and were prepared, willing and able to work every day. According to the indictment, these statements are wrong because everyone is employed by the police station. The prosecutor said that these employees received several weeks of aid funds and also received salaries from the city government. Police Chief Danielle Outlaw said on Tuesday that she will suspend them for 30 days and intends to fire them at the end of the 30 days after completing the arrest process.

Providence: The state has received $81.7 million in federal grants for the state's health department to establish a new public health laboratory. The Rhode Island congressional delegation announced a new federal epidemiology and laboratory capacity appropriation, stating that the current facility was put into use in 1978, with insufficient laboratory space, insufficient building systems, and equipment damage. The state spent more than $500,000 a year To maintain its efficient operation. The State Health Laboratory is dedicated to investigating and mitigating life-threatening diseases, including COVID-19, eastern equine encephalitis, Ebola, H1N1 and Zika virus. The delegation said that last year, when commercial testing services were not yet widely available, the number of coronavirus samples that could be tested was limited due to insufficient laboratory space. "COVID-19 has revealed a serious gap in our healthcare infrastructure. This new federal funding will help Rhode Island bridge this gap and create a new state-of-the-art laboratory facility for the 21st century," said the United States. Congressmen Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline said in a statement. Joint Statement. State health laboratories also work with state and municipal agencies to ensure drinking water and food safety, monitor water and air pollution, and help public safety and criminal investigations through police training, DNA testing, and drug identification.

Columbia: State health and education officials want students to create a short song to encourage people to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The winning jingle will receive $10,000 from the winner’s school for the music program, and will be recorded in 2022 and broadcast in statewide radio advertisements. Individual students, classes or groups can participate in the Sing It to Win It activity. Officials said the deadline is January 31. Five finalists will be selected and voted on the social media accounts of the State Department of Education and State Department of Health and Environmental Control. A school will also receive a second prize of US$5,000 and a third prize of US$3,000.

Sioux Falls: Marcella Rose LeBeau, an army nurse who was honored for her service during World War II and leadership of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe, has now passed away. She was 102 years old. Her family said that she "continued her journey to the next world" in Eagle Mountain later on Sunday after having problems with her digestive system and losing her appetite. LeBeau has remained active throughout her life and traveled to Oklahoma to attend a ceremony earlier this month in recognition of her entry into the Native American Hall of Fame. Her daughter, Gerri Lebeau, said that when she overcame the abuse she faced at an Indian boarding school when she was young, the matriarch of her family showed resilience and the ability to seek healing. During the Allied invasion of Normandy, she continued to treat frontline soldiers as army nurses in Europe. After returning to China, she became an outspoken advocate of the health of the Cheyenne He Su tribe. "She is the foundation of our family," said her grandson Ryman LeBeau. "She has accomplished many good things in her life." Lebeau was born in 1919 and grew up in Promise, South Dakota, and is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe. Her mother died when she was 10 years old, and her grandmother named her Wigmunke'Waste Win', which is a beautiful rainbow woman. But Lebo grew up when the government tried to eradicate her culture-although her grandmother only spoke Lakota, she could be punished for speaking Lakota at a boarding school.

Nashville: A long-established black medical school gave students an early Thanksgiving gift-$10,000 in cash. James EK Hildreth, the principal of Mehari School of Medicine, announced the gift on Monday and told the students that they would receive it on Wednesday. The money comes from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which is part of the Federal Coronavirus Assistance Program. Schools across the country use their money to eliminate student debt, provide free tuition and provide cash grants, such as Mehari’s school. In a video message to 956 students at the Nashville school, Hildres said that they can manage their own money at will, but he strongly urges them to use it for education and training. Rising senior Benson Joseph said he is still deciding how to use his gifts, but he will definitely set aside some to help him pay for travel expenses when interviewing for residence plans next year, as well as other expenses not covered by financial aid. "It feels like Christmas is a bit early," said Joseph, who plans to perform neurosurgery. "The past two years have been a test for many of us." Hildres said in a video announcement that he thanked those who worked in Mehari and those who used their resources to support the college. "But most importantly, I thank you students and the future of healthcare entrusted to you," he said.

Dallas: After a student was arrested last Thursday for protesting the school’s response to allegations of sexual harassment, students in suburban high schools are planning to hold more demonstrations. On Friday morning, after a sophomore at Xiaoyushu High School publicly accused a freshman of sexual harassment and abuse of her, hundreds of students decided to drop out. The friend of the sophomore student posted on social media that she had reported the abuse to the school administration. According to the post, the friend claimed that the government subsequently suspended the sophomore student for three days because he falsely accused the freshman. In a joint statement with Little Elm Mayor Curtis Cornelious, Little Elm principal Daniel Gallagher stated that the school's investigation of suspected abuse did not find sufficient criminal evidence. He denied the allegations that the student was disciplined for reporting harassment. Kailey Heaton, another junior, said that when the police tried to surround the protesting students by connecting their arms, things became violent. Heaton said that the police began to try to push the teenagers back, but the students eventually broke through the line of defense. A video widely shared on social media showed that the police forcefully held a student to the ground while arresting him. Others showed two police officers spraying pepper on a student and firing taser guns at him. Cornelius said in a video statement on Facebook that the police use force against students was justified.

Salt Lake City: The American Civil Liberties Union in Utah is investigating a complaint related to the removal of several books from the high school library shelf after a parent complaint. The organization said in a statement that the Canyon School District appeared to be ignoring its own policy to respond to such complaints, and removed nine books, including Toni Morrison's "Bluest Eyes" before completing a full review. "(The Bluest Eye). According to KSL.com, the parent of a young student in the school district sent pornographic material in several headlines she learned from social media via email, and then deleted it. She told the media that she had requested censorship of their content, but did not necessarily have to withdraw it. Canyons policy states that books should continue to be used until any questionable material is fully reviewed. In this case, nine books from the four high schools were removed from the shelves, while the review is still in progress. The district spokesperson Jeff Haney stated that the district decided to remove books from the shelves of the school library while the district officials were reviewing the policy. The policy also stated that the challenge of library materials should not come from outside the school community. . In a statement to KSL.com, he defined the district's actions as "content review."

Montpellier: Governor Phil Scott signed a bill on Tuesday that will allow municipalities in the state to adopt temporary indoor mask regulations. Scott’s signature came on the second day of a special meeting of the legislature, which introduced and approved a new law allowing municipalities to wear masks themselves. Scott said that after some legislators urged him to re-implement the statewide mask-wearing regulations, he convened a special meeting at the request of the Vermont Town League as a compromise. "As you have repeatedly heard me say, it is a good idea to wear masks in public places now, because wearing masks is effective, but at this stage of the pandemic, mandatory requirements will not," Scott said. "And I think they will cause division and backfire." Within a few hours after the new law came into effect, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger said that he would recommend that they be worn in indoor public places. Facial coverings, unless all employees and customers of the city enterprise have been verified to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The decree will be submitted to the Burlington City Council on December 1.

Richmond: Officials said there was a surge in children's coronavirus-related complications in a hospital. According to WRIC-TV, the Richmond Children's Hospital in the VCU stated that 15 children were hospitalized with rare inflammation related to the virus last month. Officials say this is the highest peak of the hospital since the beginning of the pandemic. In the past, it had two or three children hospitalized for this condition at a time. Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough, director of the hospital’s maternal and child care department, said that since the beginning of the pandemic, the hospital has received 50 cases. This can happen for 2 to 6 weeks after a child recovers from a mild or asymptomatic battle with COVID-19. Kimbrough said the children will experience symptoms such as fever, breathing difficulties, abdominal pain and vomiting, "and will quickly develop into complete shock." She said that under the surveillance of the hospital, no children with this disease died. She said that in the cases seen at the facility, most of the children affected were children of color. Although the figures last month were “worrisome,” Kimbru said that health workers hope that as more and more children are vaccinated against COVID-19, the number of infections in this age group will decrease.

Seattle: The City Council has approved the 2022 budget, which cuts police department spending in previous years. This has aroused criticism from people who said earlier this month that city voters supported an increase in public safety spending. In an 8 to 1 vote on Monday, the city council approved the department's $355.5 million budget, saying that the functions of the Seattle Police Department have not been cut. KOMO reports that the budget includes funds to hire 125 police officers in 2022. But compared with the past few years, the police department has a smaller budget. The budget for 2021 is US$363 million and for 2020 it is US$401.8 million. The outgoing mayor Jenny Deccan criticized the new spending plan. “Every time the city council takes action, they will tell the officials present today whether they are taken seriously,” Durkan said. "Mayor Elect Harrell ran to add more officials, and I tried to make him as successful as possible." Bruce Harrell easily won the mayor of Seattle's election, he ran on the platform to increase police service spending, And criticized opponents of the police who advocated "divestment" of the police. The new budget includes funds for 1,357 officers. SPD reports that there are currently 1,120 officers in the force, leaving 237 vacant positions.

Snowshoes: A ski resort will open part of its snow trails to the public on Thanksgiving Day. Snowshoe Mountain said it will provide the public with a limited number of ski seasons starting on Thursday. The resort will also be open to pass holders and anyone who has purchased a lift ticket for the same day on Wednesday. The West Virginia Ski Area Association stated in a press release that the Pocahontas County facility will provide skiers and snowboarders with 30 acres of usable terrain and three lifts. The statement stated that ski operations at Timberline Resort may begin as early as the weekend, while Canaan Valley and Winterplace Resorts are scheduled to begin in the middle of next month. Tourists need to verify the safety requirements of COVID-19 with each resort. The association once again launched a program this year to allow children in the fourth and fifth grades to ski or snowboard for free. The statement said that according to the plan, during the 2021-22 season, participating resorts will allow up to three primary lift tickets and one rental. West Virginia resorts attract more than 800,000 skiers each year and usually attract tourists from Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Florida. Weather permitting, the skiing and snowboarding season traditionally lasts until late March.

Madison: The city is looking for ways to take care of the increasing number of homeless people this winter. Joe Walker, executive director of the Wisconsin Anti-Homelessness Coalition, said that communities across the state have been funding to increase services for the homeless. He said that most of the funding comes from federal pandemic recovery assistance, which is usually used to provide hotel rooms and other temporary housing. According to Wisconsin Public Radio, Volker said there were more homeless people this fall than before the COVID-19 pandemic, including families with children. "We experienced an unimaginable year and a half of social and economic chaos," Volcker said. "Of course, if the federal government does not intervene, things could be worse." But he said, "a certain number of them will be in trouble and homeless." The La Crosse City Council has voted to allocate $700,000 for funding. Temporary winter shelter from November to March. In Madison, city officials have been working hard to relocate people living in tents in the local park to a new city camp. The site has 30 prefab shelters with heating and electricity, as well as bathroom facilities and on-site support staff from local non-profit organizations.

Laramie: According to Casper Star-Tribune, a team of students at the University of Wyoming received a $100,000 bonus for their work on technology to track carbon in the soil as part of an effort to help capture and store greenhouse gases.

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