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US President Biden sets COVID vaccine rules for businesses
US President Joe Biden has set a new COVID-19 mandate for businesses that employee at least 100 people
Under new requirements, starting January 4, companies with 100 employees or more must enforce a vaccine mandate, with workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or instead be tested weekly.
Republican governors however have hit back at the President, stating that Biden is “overstepping his authority”
A statement from the White House read “Today, the Labor Department issued its rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for companies with 100 or more employees. If you work for one of these companies you will either need to get vaccinated or test at least weekly.”
Within hours after the announcement was made by the White House, governors from Florida, Iowa and Indiana had vowed to fight the new rule, arguing it infringes on individual freedom.
Despite growing political opposition to mandating vaccinations, the delayed roll-out of the order has offered a reprieve to businesses across America, currently facing labor shortages during the holiday season.
The President’s related decision to push back a deadline for federal contractors to the same date suggested the White House accommodated requests from companies and industry groups.
The new rules will cover about 100 million Americans – two-thirds of all workers in America
Biden reminded citizens that vaccination mandates are “nothing new” – and have been around “a long time” to curb diseases and outbreaks of viruses.
“We’ve been living with them throughout our lives for all sorts of diseases. Safety rules in the workplace are nothing new either. We require hard hats in construction sites and safety goggles in labs. And with today’s actions, we now have requirements to protect people from something that has taken the lives of 750,000 Americans.”
While the rollout of the COVID vaccine continues across the US, deaths from the virus continue in the thousands. The average of about 1,100 Americans are dying daily from COVID-19, most of them unvaccinated.
COVID-19 has killed more than 745,000 people in the United States.
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Big tech’s influence on copyright threatens Australian creators
Michael Miller warns AI’s data exploitation may harm journalists’ rights, reminiscent of past tech threats to Australian media. #bigtech #ai
Michael Miller warns AI’s data exploitation may harm journalists’ rights, reminiscent of past tech threats to Australian media. #bigtech #ai
News Corp Australasia’s executive chairman, Michael Miller warns that the ambition of AI companies to exploit data without fair compensation may undermine the rights of journalists and artists.
The approach of major tech companies during the digital revolution could resurface, threatening Australian media and content creators if copyright laws are eased.
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Man arrested after 100 shots fired in Sydney
Lockdown lifted after 60-year-old man arrested for firing up to 100 shots in Sydney’s Inner West, injuring 16 people
Lockdown lifted after 60-year-old man arrested for firing up to 100 shots in Sydney’s Inner West, injuring 16 people.
– A 60-year-old man was arrested after a shooting incident in Croydon Park, Sydney.
– Approximately 100 shots were fired, injuring one seriously and 16 others requiring treatment.
Officers found multiple firearms at the scene and confirmed that the man used a high-calibre rifle. Acting Assistant Commissioner Trent King described the situation as horrific and unprecedented in Sydney.
Police are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting and how the suspect obtained the firearms and ammunition. Following the incident, one man was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in serious condition, while others were treated for minor injuries.
Ongoing Investigations
The crime scene has been established as investigations continue. Roads in the vicinity remain closed, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes. Police have confirmed that no officers were injured during the operation.
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Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for hostage deal as Gaza crisis deepens
Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for urgent hostage negotiations amid escalating Gaza violence and fragile peace talks.
Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for urgent hostage negotiations amid escalating Gaza violence and fragile peace talks.
President Trump has dispatched Jared Kushner and real estate magnate Steve Witkoff to Egypt in an urgent diplomatic effort to finalise a hostage release agreement. The move marks one of the most significant interventions since Trump’s re-emergence on the global stage, as violence continues to escalate in Gaza.
Both Hamas and Israel have cautiously endorsed the framework of Trump’s peace proposal, though sticking points remain over the terms of prisoner exchanges and territorial concessions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that Israel will not agree to any conditions that undermine its national security or sovereignty.
On the ground, the humanitarian toll continues to rise, with mounting casualties in Gaza and widespread destruction. Civilians trapped in the conflict zones are pleading for relief and an end to the fighting as world powers scramble to broker a breakthrough.
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