Thousands Sign Petition To Stop Dismantling of Iconic Bridge For Jeff Bezos
The petition said moving the bridge showed "as long as you are rich enough, there are no restrictions whatsoever."
Over 4,000 Sign Up to Throw Eggs at Jeff Bezos' Superyacht in Netherlands
"Take a box of rotten eggs with you, and let's throw them en masse at Jeff's superyacht when it sails through the Hef in Rotterdam," wrote the organizer.
New Zealand, Model of Squashing COVID, Revolts Against Pandemic Rules
Strict lockdown measures spared New Zealand from the worst of the pandemic. But people have started to grow weary of the restrictions.
Gretchen Whitmer Tells Canada Blocked Bridge Hurts Michigan's Economy
"Our communities and automotive, manufacturing and agriculture businesses are feeling the effects," the state's governor tweeted.
Truckers in California to Protest At Super Bowl Over School Mask Mandate
This comes as California's governor loosened some mask restrictions, but didn't eliminate mask requirements for students.
Ted Cruz Says Canadian Truckers Also Standing Up for Americans' Freedom
"God bless these Canadian truck drivers," Cruz tweeted, adding, "The government doesn't have the right to force you to comply to their arbitrary mandates."
Detroit Bridge Closed Over Canada COVID Protest, First Time in Decades
The Ambassador Bridge is used by nearly 40,000 commuters, tourists and truck drivers carrying $323 million worth of goods between the U.S. and Canada every day.
Canadian Trucker Protest Live Updates: Trudeau, Watson Discuss Next Steps
The "Freedom Convoy" continues to protest across Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls for an end to the movement. Live updates for this blog have ended.
Students Protest Removal of Chocolate Milk From School Lunch Menu
Young students in a California district staged a protest when one of their favorite lunch items vanished from a school menu.
U.S. Man Pulling Wagon Full of Eggs Arrested Amid Canadian 'Freedom Convoy'
The 29-year-old man also wore a balaclava and had a knife on him at the time of his arrest.
Canadian Mayor Rips Ted Cruz Months After Australian Official Does Same
The Texas senator again faces withering criticism from abroad, this time after commenting on the "Freedom Convoy."
DeSantis Accused of 'Manufactured Controversy' With Vow to Probe GoFundMe
"These donors should be given a refund," he wrote on Saturday—hours after the company said it would give a full refund.
Canada Trucker Protest Videos Go Viral As 'Truckistan' Meme Spreads Online
Truckers are protesting a vaccine mandate for the industry, where unvaccinated drivers crossing the American border have to quarantine when they return home.
Trucker Convoy to Shut Down Ottawa in Protest of Vaccine Mandates
"We are aware of inappropriate and threatening language on social media related to this event," Ottawa police officials stated.
Artist Paints Scene of Infant's Killing in Front of DA's Office as Protest
The artist said the scene symbolized crime committed due to lax district attorneys.
Man in 'Your Mask Makes You Look Stupid Shirt' Filmed Taunting Kids
When a sheriff's deputy was called to the scene of one incident involving the man, they reportedly lectured the children on free speech.
Outcry Widens for Police to Face Charges in Shooting Death of 8-Year-Old
"The police acted recklessly and tragically took the life of a young girl who was beloved by many," Kris Henderson said.
Robert Kennedy Jr. To Speak At Vaccine Mandate Protest
The nephew of the former president will speak at "Defeat the Mandates" rally in D.C. on January 23 having been criticized for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
Connecticut Teachers Wear Black to Work, Demand More COVID Safety Measures
The unconventional protest came after many teachers in the state said they could not get access to N95 masks or at-home rapid tests.
Anti-Vaccine Protesters Try to Storm Bulgarian Parliament After Rally
Only one-third of Bulgaria's population is vaccinated, making it the least vaccinated country in the European Union.
Organizer of 35 Vigils Supporting 1/6 Says Rioters Will Be 'Patient'
The organizer added that those jailed for the events of January 6 were victims of political persecution.
DeSantis Event Stalled by Man Claiming Gov. Is 'Afraid' to Meet With Public
The man, identified as community activist Ben Frazier, was handcuffed by police and led away from the event.
Crisis in Sudan Worsens, Protest in Streets Over Prime Minister Resignation
Thousands of people protested in marches in Khartoum and Omdurman to denounce the coup after Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigned on Sunday.
Russia Shuts Down Another 'Foreign Agent' Human Rights Organization
The Memorial Human Rights Center was ordered to close a day after its sister organization Memorial had its legal status revoked.
Hundreds of SK Business Owners Protest COVID Restrictions
South Korean business owners took to the streets of Seoul on Wednesday to protest restrictions they fear will damage their industries.
Boston Residents Chant 'Shame on Wu' in Protest of Vaccine Mandates
"I just want to emphasize there is nothing more American than coming together to ensure we are taking care of each other," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.
Trump Defends 'Extremely Calming' Jan. 6 Speech Urging Followers to 'Fight'
The former president also defended the rioters who attacked the Capitol, saying "a lot of innocent people are being hurt."
Students Stage Walkout to Protest Video Featuring Racial Slurs
Hundreds of students at Tigard High in Oregon walked out of class in protest after a social media video showed some school members using racial slurs.
Evidence Suggests Rally Organizer Told Supporters to Mislead Police
"If the police ask how many people we have coming don't tell them," Kessler wrote in a Facebook message to another person on July 18, 2017.
Lawmaker Decries Holocaust Comment From Anti-Vaccine Mandate Activist
Anti-mandate activists wore the yellow Star of David on their chests in reference to the Holocaust, prompting State Sen. Pat Petey to denounce them strongly.