America United States Cello star Yo-yo Ma performed at Berkshire Community College, Massachusetts, after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine
America United States The House of Representatives voted to pass a bill directing the Justice Department to release all files related to its investigation into the Epstein case with the exception of one vote; Senate agreed via unanimous consent, without a formal vote
America United States Unless rescinded, Trump's executive order greenlighting deep-sea mining in direct violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea will unleash a gold rush among major powers that concerns Pacific nations, fearing armed conflict as consequence
America United States A temporary halt of some of the US government services came as funding has been cut off following Republican Party failure to agree with opposition Democrats on a way forward on a spending bill; it's the 10th halt since 1976
America United States Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been suspended over criticism to President Trump, as his administration is 'conducting the most punishing media crackdown in modern times' according to NY Times, following inauguration promise to stop all government censorship