Category Archives: WBTU National News (Imported)
The Latest - NBC News: Climate talks head to Scotland today
World leaders are meeting in Scotland today in an effort to save the planet. While the nation’s energy secretary vows the fight isn’t over on President Biden’s spending plans. This i...
Joey Martin Nov 01, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: Biden to sit down with the Pope today
Things are back to normal at the nation’s second-biggest airport after a gun scare last night. While President Biden is sitting down with Pope Francis today at the Vatican. This is the latest ne...
Joey Martin Oct 29, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: NYC firefighters protest vaccine mandate
Firefighters in New York City are planning a protest today over a COVID mandate. While Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is pointing out that Nazi salutes are protected by the First Amendment. This...
Joey Martin Oct 28, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: Dems new plan to pay for spending bill
Democrats are out with a new plan to help pay for President Biden’s social spending bill. Three senators are proposing a 15-percent corporate tax. It would affect about 200 companies that report...
Joey Martin Oct 27, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: Facebook says it is changing focus
Facebook is changing its focus. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the priority now is serving young adults. He admits that will take years but points out users will see changes to Instagram’s highlight r...
Joey Martin Oct 26, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: Pelosi says infrastructure deal is done
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal is basically done for the human infrastructure package. On CNN’s State of the Union, the California Democrat said yesterday that there will be agreement on...
Joey Martin Oct 25, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: CDC deciding on more boosters
It’s now up to the CDC to decide on more COVID boosters. An advisory panel meets today to consider another dose from Moderna and Johnson and Johnson. The FDA granted emergency use yesterday and ...
Joey Martin Oct 21, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: FDA close to mix and match shot decision
New protests are happening in Haiti after American missionaries were kidnapped. A general strike began yesterday over insecurity and gang violence and is expected to continue today. This comes as offi...
Joey Martin Oct 19, 2021
The Latest - NBC News: Some families getting extra cash today
Millions of families are getting some extra cash today. While the committee looking into the January 6 Capitol attack is threatening Steve Bannon with a charge of contempt after he did not show up to ...
Joey Martin Oct 15, 2021
NBC News: Biden eyes Target, Walmart to ease shipping backlog
President Biden is turning to Walmart and Target to help ease the shipping backlog this holiday season. He says the retail giants and others will expand their hours at two California ports to meet del...
Joey Martin Oct 14, 2021