Supreme Court rules against shot mandates
The US Supreme Court has ruled against the Biden Administration’s nationwide covid shot mandate. Even though the news of the decision has spread quickly we wanted to breakdown what the decision means for employees and which areas of business are now prevented from requiring shot mandates. The US Supreme Court ruled in a split decision concerning the shot mandate. The ruling 6-3 blocked Biden’s mandate requirement for companies with 100 employees or more. It also blocked weekly testing and masks for those who have not received the shot. The mandate will stand for healthcare workers. Senator Rand Paul says the Supreme Court got the decision right because it is clearly unconstitutional. Liberal justices on the court and the Biden Administration argued the block was ignoring the advice of scientists and experts. Religious and medical exemptions will still be allowed for healthcare workers. Other nations are possibly beginning to reverse decisions concerning covid shot mandates. The nation of England recently announced it would drop all covid shot mandates. Just like in the US, the only mandates still in place will be for medical healthcare workers.
March for Life Rally in Washington, DC
The Annual March for Life drew thousands to Washington this year. The event according to organizers welcomed at least 50-thousands people in support of the unborn. The march was also live-streamed this year for supporters who could not attend the rally in the nation’s capital. March for life celebrated its 49th year. The day included speeches from keynote speakers throughout the day. Speakers including Kirk Cameron spoke to attendees on behalf of the unborn. Speakers encouraged participants to continue to campaign on behalf of unborn children and their right to live.
SNBC Consumer Alert: Ransom calls/ scams on social media/through email
This year SNBC NEWS is debuting a new segment about consumer alerts. This maybe a familiar scam to some, but a growing number of consumers are reporting ransom or fake kidnapping calls. This kind of scam involves the con artist calling the victim or contacting them on social media or by email. During the conversation, the criminal may tell the victim that a family member is in trouble and to send money. Before sending anything call the relative in question to confirm they are safe. Remember these types of scams feed on your emotions so always take a breath and think before you react. You can also create a safe word with your immediate or extended family THAT ONLY THE FAMILY KNOWS. (Do not give out the safe word). If someone claims the loved one is kidnapped; ask them for the safe word. Make that safe word unique to your family. The scammer won’t know that word; so, when they can’t answer hang up immediately. Keep your answers short you don’t want to give too much information and you do not want to stay on the phone too long. When being contacted by email, make sure it is from an official website. ex. Banks will not call asking for personal information usually with financial institutions the customer must call a bank and if it is identity theft, etc. you normally must go into a physical establishment to change bank information, etc. When it comes to calls about online companies, or refunds check with your bank, or your bank account online. Remember NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION. Another tip about calls if you say hello and hear a second or so delay before the other person speaks that is because it’s a robo call and the computer is switching over to the person on the other line. If you remember hang up when you hear no sound for those few seconds. Concerning Emails, social media, don’t interact with people you don’t know and always delete emails from strangers. (ex. A random email saying hello old friend…which majority of the time is not the case.) The anchor also mentioned to the audience that people new to social media should get advice from someone who is experienced in the navigation of each platform and to not answer DMs (Direct Messages) if you are not experienced in how to respond to them (again this can be used in different types of scams to access your phone).
In our SNBC Health report: researchers find more in-depth study of the scripture leads to improved health.
The study was recently released by John Plake from the American Bible Society. The study was based on doctors’ belief that the physical body is directly tied to emotional health. Plake took the study one step further following patients who read and studied the Bible. Plake found those that had study time in the Word of God and had a community (church) were less stressed compared to others especially during 2020. He found those connected to the Christian Community and the Bible were as he put it remarkably resilient. The study found subjects lives were changed from relationships to their physical health because of their time in the Word of God. The study also saw an increase in the number of people reading and studying the Bible on a more consistent basis. Plake says that he hopes the increase in numbers of those reading the Bible and attending church continues.