Supreme Court continues hearings on Covid mandate
The US Supreme Court will resume on tomorrow hearing arguments against covid shot mandates. The hearing started last week and arguments on both sides should conclude soon. The Biden’s Administration’s mandate was suspended by OSHA until these hearings have concluded. Several state attorney generals sued the federal government after the mandates were passed through an executive order. The federal mandate has cost thousands of Americans their jobs, and shortages in key areas such as law enforcement and the medical field. The Biden Administration claims mandates are necessary to slow the spread of Covid-19. Critics say these kinds of mandates are an overreach of federal government and the beginning of socialism in America. Analysts believe the now more conservative Supreme court will vote against the mandates. The court is majority conservative at a 6 to 3. According to reports the justices have shown sympathy to the case from the state of Ohio and have voiced that OSHA does not have the power to enforce this kind of mandate.
Tennis player detained by Australian officials over covid shot
Conservatives here in the US are warning a case in Australia could be the future of the US without intervention. Australian officials are facing worldwide criticism after the detention of the number one tennis player in the world. Tennis star Novak Djokovic is currently being held in a detention hotel facing deportation from Australia due to his covid shot status. Djokovic has been a vocal opponent of the covid shot and has refused to disclose his medical history to Australian officials. Initially the government gave the tennis player an exemption to play in the Australian Open. Once he arrived in Australia, Djokovic was detained and threatened with being deported. The situation has caused issues between the nation of Serbia and Australia, where Djokovic is a citizen. The president of Serbia and the tennis player’s father have voiced their opposition to his detention. The tennis star has used the situation to point out others who are also detained in the same holding facility. Djokovic says the conditions in the facility are not good and they are being treated like criminals. Australian officials issued lockdowns in Melbourne where the tournament is held for most of its citizens in 2020 and 2021 totaling 256 days. Citizens in the area that have not received the shot can only leave their homes to buy groceries, care for a relative, or to go get the covid shot. According to reports the city of Melbourne has reported 92 percent of its residents have received the shot. New cases according to officials are rising in that city. A second tennis player has also been detained according to an update on this story because of her covid shot status.
SNBC NEWS UPDATE: UN removes statue
A controversial sculpture is being removed from the UN. The beast according to the artist was a statue depicting a guardian of international peace and security. Critics pointed out that the statute, depicting a beast with the body of a jaguar, claws, and wings of a dragon resembled a similar description in the Bible that describes a beast in the Book of Revelation. The statue also was similar to the depiction of an Aztec and Mayan deity that was the god of chaos and war. A spokesperson for the UN says the statue was not permanent and the removal was planned long before the controversy. The statue was gifted by the government of Oaxaca located in Southern Mexico.
SNBC Health report: the health benefits of ashwagandha
This herb has been used around the world and is known in the US as an anti-stress supplement. Ashwagandha has other benefits that are beneficial to the human body. It helps relieve stress and anxiety according to a study that followed over 100 adults for 90 days. The herb is known to improve cognitive health and improves sleep. It is also known to boost immunity, fight against infections and other diseases. Ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory properties and is considered beneficial against arthritis. The herb is considered relatively safe, but researchers advise getting the best version of it when purchasing.
(ex. Buying 100 percent organic, with no fillers added to the herb, etc.) be sure to consult with a trusted healthcare professional before adding new items to your healthcare regimen.