October 15, 2021 | by Kristina D'Amico
From the Firm: National and International News Here is a roundup of the big news this week: :
Sir David Amess: Conservative MP stabbed to death
Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November
This morning, MP Sir David Amess was treated by emergency services after being attacked at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, as he was meeting constituents. He died at the scene A 25-year-old man is currently in police custody, and the Essex Police are being assisted by Scotland Yards agents and the MI5 to determine the reason behind the act.
The US has announced that it will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from 33 countries on 8 November. Vaccinated people, provided they have a negative test within the 72 hours before traveling, will be allowed entry into the United States. This will bring an end to the current rule that bars most non-US citizens who have been in the UK, China, India, South Africa, Iran, Brazil, and others within the last 14 days.
Sir David, 69, had been an MP since 1983 and was married with five children.
Clients In the News Various local chambers of commerce start an alliance to work together | Work
Four local chambers of commerce have formed a new coalition that works together to drive the growth of Philadelphia’s minorityowned businesses.
The Biggest Story in the US This Week
Here are the community groups getting the first $2 million of Philly grants to combat gun violence Philadelphia announced $2.2 million in grants on Thursday to assist antiviolence programs at five different community organizations, the first money awarded from a new $22 million program to help address the city’s gun violence crisis. "Ranging in size from $1 million to $117,000, the grants will go to organizations that provide housing assistance, mentorship programs, trauma counseling, job training, and youth music programs."
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News That Made Us Laugh
Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself Beyhan Mutlu, who was reported missing after he wandered away from his friends in a forest while drunk, later joined people who were helping the authorities search for him. When members of the search party began calling out his name, he replied: "I am here."
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