Russia Blocks Access to Facebook Over War

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MOSCOW (77WABC) — Russia’s state communications watchdog has ordered to completely block access to Facebook in Russia amid the tensions over the war in Ukraine. The agency, Roskomnadzor, said Friday it decided to cut access to Facebook

NYC to Lift School Mask Rules, Vaccine Mandates for Dining

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NEW YORK (77WABC) — New York City is lifting mandates requiring masks in public schools and proof of vaccination to dine in restaurants or enter entertainment, sports and cultural venues. Mayor Eric Adams said Friday that while

Strong Job Growth Points to COVID’s Fading Grip on Economy

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WASHINGTON (77WABC) — In a buoyant sign for the U.S. economy, businesses stepped up their hiring last month as omicron faded and more Americans ventured out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation. Employers