SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6th, 2022

Governor of South Dakota signs transgender athlete ban in women’s sports
Governor Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota, has signed a ban on transgender athletes in that state into law. This state law is now the 10th of its kind in the nation. It’s the first of this year. The controversy surrounding transgender athletes started with a case at the University of Pennsylvania. The student in question competed for three years on the University’s men’s swim team before announcing he wanted to live as a woman. Following this announcement and a medical procedure, the student was allowed by the school to compete on the women’s swim team. The student has been dominating the women’s swim category for the past year. Other competitors including the student’s teammates have filed complaints, and written open letters to the NCAA. The athletes want a fair advantage and say competing against a biological male is wrong in women’s sports. Governor Noem says she wants women’s sports to be fair for biological women in South Dakota. Several states have been sued over banning transgender athletes in women’s sports. The NCAA recently updated its policy due to the controversy to allow each governing body of a sport to make its own decision. 

Companies push for covid shots for children under 5 years old
 Two companies are requesting approval to administer the covid shot to small children under the age of 5. BioNTech SE and Pfizer applied at the request of the FDA for approval to administer the shot to children ages 4 and under. Some of the company’s clinical trials administered the shot to children as young as six months old. The companies according to reports have not met the trial requirements but have still submitted their results for approval. Supporters claim this will ease concerns of parents dealing with closures of daycares and preschools due to covid outbreaks. Medical experts involved in the study trials say the dosage would be only two shots instead of the recommended three possibly four shots for adults. Critics believe a covid shot is not needed for children because they are the lowest in ranking of covid cases as far as illnesses or deaths. Opponents of young children receiving covid shots are concerned about long term side effects in children based on side effects already being reported in teens and adults.  

Israeli citizens/Pro Israel groups congratulate Nobel Peace Prize Nominees
Former and current officials for the nation of Israel are congratulating the founder of a pro-Israel organization for a recent nomination. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion Museum located in Jerusalem has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Evans was nominated for his work combating Antisemitism. Evans called the nomination an honor and says the work he is doing is greater than himself. Mr. Evans was also praised for his work by colleagues. The nomination was featured on several Pro-Israel and Jewish news sites and social media. In addition to the museum and his work against Antisemitism, Evans created the Friends of Zion award. The award is given to world leaders who support Israel. Two US Presidents: George Bush and Donald Trump have each received the award. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Mike Evans a fighter for freedom in a world of darkening and narrowing horizons. He also praised Evans for his devotion to Israel. 

  SNBC Health report: The health benefits of fish oil and vitamin D
According to reports Vitamin D and fish oil are beneficial to the body as we age. The supplements according to research help protect aging adults from autoimmune disorders (arthritis, psoriasis, thyroid issues, and inflammation issues.) These supplements also help with preventing muscle pain and stiffness. During the study researchers also found a link between the amount of omega 3 fatty acids consumed and the prevention of autoimmune disorders, though the data is still being acquired concerning this analysis. Vitamin D and fish oil are still beneficial in other ways. Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin and can be acquired from the sun in addition to other sources such as some vegetables and milk. It is beneficial to bone health, fights against respiratory infections, and assists the immune system. Fish oil is beneficial to the heart, cognitive skills and helps boost immunity.  If you do not acquire these nutrients naturally through food, when purchasing supplements be sure to purchase the best quality supplement when possible or speak with a trusted healthcare professional on what is the best option to acquire these nutrients. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY JANUARY 30th, 2022

Satanic Temple launches after school program in Illinois  
Children at an Illinois elementary school are learning the essentials for a quality education. Reading, writing, and lessons about Satan. According to parents a new after school club has been started by the local satanic temple. Parents complained after flyers promoting the club were distributed at Jane Addams School in Moline, Illinois. The school club according to the promotion emphasizes science, nationalism, and a non-superstitious world view. The club is run by “volunteer teachers.” Parents took to social media to protest the club being on a school campus. The school district says they do not discriminate against any group that wishes to rent their facilities and clubs are attended by choice, not by force. The district claimed the club’s approval was based on them allowing an Evangelical Christian club. Because this club was allowed other religious groups must be allowed to have clubs as well. Matt Staver founder of Liberty Counsel says this group is run by atheists using the club as a disruption to schools.

Countries continue to drop covid restrictions 

Several nations are announcing the end of their covid protocol or relaxing these rules. Protests around the world have become common place following outright discrimination against those who have not received the Covid shot. In several countries, including here in the US, those who have not taken the shot have been banned from public areas including restaurants, sports arenas, public transportation, and other public buildings claiming the ban was to help stop the spread. Heavy criticism and ongoing protests are now seeing these rules relaxed or abolished. The nation of Denmark recently announced it would allow free access to all its citizens. That nation’s Prime Minister said in a statement, “We welcome the life we knew before the pandemic.” The nation of Austria has nationwide mandates that will go into effect on February 1st. The country has announced no more restrictions for those who have not taken the shot. The nation of Israel has also announced changes to it covid restrictions. The government will not be allowed to impose restrictions on that nation’s citizens without the approval of the nation’s Parliament. The new law also limits a state of emergency lockdown in Israel to only 30-90 days depending on approval. Several places including Canada, and here in the U.S. are still experiencing protests by citizens pushing for restrictions to be lifted. 

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Judge sentences student in Virginia for jail time over sexual assaults
 A judge has ruled jail time for a student involved in a crime that gained nationwide attention. The student at the center of the crime was charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls in two separate incidents in Virginia. The boy claimed to be gender fluid and used access to the girls’ restrooms at school to attack the victims. The father of one of the girls was later arrested at a school board meeting after he demanded to know why the student was not arrested. The sexual assaults only added to the outcry from parents. Frustrated parents were already protesting critical race theory being taught in Virginia public schools. The situation boiled over into outbursts and arrests of angry parents at school board meetings across the state. The US Justice Department later ordered parents to be monitored and called them domestic terrorists. That department later apologized for their course of action. The student was previously not charged in the cases. The new justice in the case, Pamela Brooks says she was disturbed by the student’s behavior and saw him as a threat to others in the future. The student will be in a juvenile facility until he turns 18 and will have to register a sex offender for his entire adult life according to the justice’s decision. 

SNBC Health report: exercising 10 minutes a day still shows benefits
exercising just 10 minutes a day is considered beneficial to your health. Most health experts advise at least 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week, but if that is not an option researchers find at least 10 minutes a day can still be a benefit to the human body. Researchers found at least 10 minutes of vigorous exercise each day boosts mood and helps with cognitive function. It also protects joints and builds strength even in a limited amount of time. Exercising for at least ten minutes a day also helped study subjects sleep better, reduce stress and they were still able to see benefits concerning weight management. There are similar benefits that are acquired from increasing exercise time each week. The study was conducted to prove even the smallest amount of time still benefits the human body when it comes to movement. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY JANUARY 23rd, 2022

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.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY JANUARY 16th, 2022

SNBC NEWS was CANCELLED for Sunday January 16th due to weather conditions in the Charlotte area. Stay warm and please enjoy this SNBC NEWS WEB EXCLUSIVE until out next broadcast.

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Top Tennis player deported from Australia 
Novak Djokovic, the number one male tennis player in the world has been deported. The deportation after several weeks of back and forth between Djokovic’s legal team, the Australian government and pressure from fans and even leaders of other nations. The controversy started when the player entered Australia for the Australian open. Initially, Djokovic was allowed to enter the nation for the tournament despite not receiving the covid shot. A vocal opponent of the covid shot, Djokovic’s legal team says the player had covid in December of 2021 and there was no need for him to be required to take the shot. Australian officials approved his entry into the nation. The approval was quickly changed after Djokovic arrived in that nation. The tennis player was forced into a detention hotel. Djokovic used the time to raise awareness to expose the treatment of others in the same detention center. The player according to reports received a hero’s welcome when he returned to Serbia. The president of that nation has criticized Djokovic’s treatment. Following deportation French nationals announced all players ad sports fans attending the French open must have received the covid shot to play or attend. 

SNBC HEALTH NEWS:  adding more olive oil to your diet for health benefits. 
According to a recent study adding more olive oil to your diet may help concerning preventative measures. Olive oil has been known for its health properties for quite some time. According to researchers the oil may help as a preventative measure against illnesses when consumed regularly. When added to a healthcare regimen on a regular basis doctors believe olive oil helps build up a defense. It helps the body fight against cancer, heart disease and respiratory issues. Olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants. The anti-inflammatory properties help fight against rheumatoid arthritis. Olive oil is also believed to help fight against type 2 diabetes and assists in cognitive health.  Researchers suggested consuming olive oil more over butter or margarine. Dairy products are good sources of calcium, which is beneficial to bone health. Margarine is artificially created and usually frowned upon due to high artificial and trans fats. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY JANUARY 9th, 2022

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.