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I’m Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world   U.S. President Joe Biden has unveiled a  spending plan aimed at reigniting America’s economy. The $2 Trillion Dollar spending plan is unlike anything proposed by any President since Eisenhower, calling for the repair of 20,000 miles in highways and roads, as well as 10,000 miles in bridges, as well as rebuilding schools, retrofitting and repairing two million homes and commercial apartments, modernizing public transportation by expanding rail service in under served areas, adding more bus and BRT lines to help reduce congestion, replacing lead pipeline and modernizing our nation’s water supply, and investing billions in green technology to combat climate change. The plan faces opposition from Congressional Republicans who say the plan will bring about "stagnation and decline", and some Democrats have said they would vote no on the plan unless the feds agree to reevaluate limits on State and Local Ta...

I’m Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world  An intelligence Report released by the Biden Administration implicates the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, in the murder of reporter Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018 in a capture or kill mission by the Saudis, was close to the Saudi Royal family, until a falling out in 2017, when he put himself in a self-imposed exile. The death of the reporter caused a serious strain in relations between the U.S. and the Saudi Arabian Kingdom, which today rejected the report, contained "Inaccurate information and conclusions".  In the past, the U.S. supported the Saudis due to their oil, but due to fracking and new regulations, the need for Saudi oil has become obsolete. Despite campaigning on a tougher stance, President Biden decided against punishing the kingdom, fearing it could further strain the already tense relationship Between the two countries.  In Syria, U.S....

I’m Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world   The United States has reached another grim milestone today as Deaths from COVID-19 have surpassed 500,000. In a speech to the nation today, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a candlelight vigil today to honor those who died as a result of this pandemic. In a speech, Biden  said Americans should “remember those we lost and remember those we left behind” and that the only way we fight this is if we fight as “one people”.   In Myanmar, hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets in a general strike in order to defy the military, which had overthrown the government three weeks ago. On February 1st, the Burmese Military orchestrated a coup and detained President Aung San Suu Kyi over alleged electoral fraud. The protestors have defied curfews and have engaged in a general strike. Authorities warned the protests could turn deadly, as three people have already been...

 I’m Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world   * President Donald Trump announced today that he has pardoned 26 individuals including Former Campaign Manager Paul Manafort, and Roger Stone. Manafort and Stone were both convinced as part of Robert Mueller’s Investigation into the President’s ties with Russia. Manafort was convicted for   fraud while Stone was found guilty for lying and witness tampering. Stone’s sentence had previously been commuted, but now it appears, his record has been wiped clean * New York City is ordering visitors from several countries, including the United Kingdom to Quarantine for 14 days as the spread of COVID-19   continues. Upon arrival, Travelers will be required to fill out a form with an address, and   visitors from the United Kingdom, will receive a visit from City Sheriff, who will visit every home to ensure that travelers are following the guidelines as The news comes as a new strain of the virus...

Im Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world.   * The Northeastern United States is recovering tonight from a snowstorm that dumped as much as three feet in snow in some parts of the region. The storm mainly impacted the area all throughout yesterday, with the worst of it being overnight into this morning. The storm brought winds as well as flooding and sleet in some parts. It is the first of its kind to hit the region in nearly two years.  * The U.S. Government says it was the victim of a massive cyberattack that began in March of this year. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says the attack has compromised critical areas in our government, and was likely carried out by groups affiliated with the Russian Federation. Earlier this week, reports had emerged about massive cyberattacks that targeted at major sectors of the Government, ranging from treasury to defense. The Intercept also reported that Russia had also successful...

 im Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world, 7 People were injured last night during a drive-by shooting in Mesa, Arizona.. Officials say the incident occurred at about 9:30 PM Local time, when a small SUV drove up, rolled down its windows, and started shooting near some food vendors .Those injured include three children and a one year old who remains in critical condition.  The suspect has yet to be identified, and authorities are still investigating the incident. Officials in Armenia have accused Azerbaijan of breaking a newly imposed ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region which has been claimed by both countries. The two sides have been at war since the collapse of the Soviet Union and tensions between the two former Soviet states have recently escalated. The newest ceasefire was implemented at 12:00 AM local time, but the fighting resumed four minutes later. Azerbaijan has yet to comment In sports, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to their se...