No vaccine no privacy: Israel passes law
Israel passed a law allowing the government to share the identities of people who are not vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Passing the law, officials asked, “Is privacy more important than life itself?”
US airstrikes Iran-backed militias in Syria, killing at least one fighter
The US carried out airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia in Syria, killing at least one fighter and wounding several others. According to officials, this was a response from President Biden’s administration to show that it will act tough.
Anti-Asian hate crimes up 717% in Vancouver
A report states that since the pandemic, hate crimes in Vancouver have spiked by 97% overall. Anti-Asian hate crimes had also increased by a staggering 717% in 2020
Send your name to Mars!
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Ontario quarantine screening officer charged with extortion, sexual assault
An Ontario quarantine screening officer has been charged with extortion and sexual assault after he demanded cash from a woman in her home before sexually assaulting her.
Canada wants Facebook to pay publishers for the content it shares on its platform
Facebook claims that the business gain from news is minimal, and that it makes up less than 4% of the content people see in their News Feed
Toronto’s Phase One vaccination plan includes the vulnerable, including seniors and first responders
In a Phase 1 vaccination plan, Toronto will be vaccinating the homeless population, which faces the highest risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus in the shelter system. The vaccines, however, are still undergoing trial across the world.
Facebook accused of taking money from Chinese state media to publish content downplaying the severity of human rights violations against Uighurs
Canadian Conservative Party leader has called the treatment of Uighur people in China a ‘genocide’
Boris Johnson unveils plan to end England COVID-19 restrictions by June 21
Life could soon go back to normal in England, as more and more people get vaccinated.
Canadian Parliament votes to recognize treatment of Uighurs in China a genocide
The Conservative motion passed in the House of Commons with 266 votes to zero
