Michigan to pay $300K to only staffer fired over Flint water
DETROIT (AP) — The state of Michigan said Friday it agreed pay $300,000 to settle wrongful discharge claims by the only employee who was fired as a result of lead-contaminated water in Flint.
Florida considers ousting mockingbird from honorary perch
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After nearly a century on its lofty perch, the northern mockingbird may be singing its last melodies as the state bird of Florida.
Adams, Bragg win NYC election amid historic Black leadership
NEW YORK (AP) — When New Yorkers this week chose Eric Adams as their next mayor and Alvin Bragg as the next Manhattan district attorney, they elevated two more Black men into high office at a time when the city
Nova Scotia reports preliminary numbers for vaccine uptake for workers under mandate
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia released preliminary figures on Friday indicating a significant number of public sector workers were vaccinated against COVID-19, but officials said they needed a clearer picture on compliance ahead of the Nov. 30 deadline. Premie...
FACT FOCUS: No fraud behind late-night votes in NJ county
As results in New Jersey’s tight gubernatorial race streamed in following Tuesday's election, social media users began incorrectly claiming that real-time election results from news organizations showed proof of election fraud in the state’s most popul...
Quebec suspending unvaccinated health-care workers who refuse COVID-19 testing
MONTREAL — Quebec's health-care facilities have started suspending unvaccinated workers who refuse to comply with a health order that they be tested for COVID-19 at least three times per week, the government confirmed Friday. A Health Department spokes...
Ford government changes regulations related to pit bull ban
Doug Ford's government has eased regulations related to the province's pit bull ban, allowing seized dogs that look like the prohibited breed to be released - and several dog owners say the premier has indicated he'll go even further. Ontario banned
Croatia decides new restrictions as virus surges
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian authorities will limit gatherings and widen the use of COVID-19 passes to curb soaring infections after the numbers of infected people hit new records again on Friday.
Portugal protects employees with new rules on home working
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s parliament approved Friday new labor laws on working from home, introducing additional protection for employees who do their job away from company premises.
Nunavut starts offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to those 12 and older
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has started offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to residents who are ages 12 and older. People who want the third shot must have received their second dose of vaccine at least six months ago. The territory's chief public hea...