Ohio offering chance to win $1 million to those who get COVID-19 vaccine

May 13 2021

The Ohio state has found a peculiar way to incentivise people to get their COVID-19 jab by offering them the chance to win $1 million should they get vaccinated. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine not only lifted pandemic health orders throughout the state but also announced multiple monetary incentives for residents who get the vaccine.

Noting that 42% of Ohioans have been fully vaccinated, DeWine also stated that among the vaccinated 12 to 17-year-olds, a full scholarship to a four-year state college will be paid for by the government, including tuition, room-and-board, and books.

A weekly drawing for adults who have received at least their first dose will span five weeks. DeWine acknowledged that many might find the idea crazy and a waste, but he pointed out that the real waste at this point is a life lost to COVID-19.

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Marlene Farrugia explains the groundbreaking abortion decriminalisation bill

May 13 2021

Independent MP Marlene Farrugia’s abortion decriminalisation bill was a historic first for Malta and, as expected, was followed by many stances, support and criticism from many. Farrugia took to Facebook to explain why she proposed the bill, opening her statement with ‘I value the life of a living woman over that of an unborn foetus.’

I value the life of a living woman over that of an unborn foetus. I still wish I can save every unborn foetus, and…

Posted by Marlene Farrugia on Wednesday, 12 May 2021

She stated that despite wanting to save every unborn foetus, the necessity for women to have control over their bodies, lives and environment takes precedence. ‘I know in my heart that putting the care and empowerment of women on the pedestal they deserve will be very beneficial for the human race’ she said. She concluded that ‘many more lives of the born and unborn will be saved’, and this is the motivation behind the amendment.

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Destiny unveils new Eurovision dress for her second rehearsal

May 13 2021

Following the social media uproar that followed after Malta’s Eurovision 2021 ambassador Destiny Chukunyere’s dress was unveiled, the young singer has posted an Instagram photo of her new dress. Captioned; ‘Feeling comfortable in my own skin, again’, the dress is set to make its debut on Destiny’s second Eurovision rehearsal.

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Moving away from the pink dress which sparked much discourse on social media, the new dress also caught followers’ attention as Destiny took to the platform by stating ‘It’s time to shine but its too early to sing.’ We’ll have to see which one will make the main stage during the actual competition, but Destiny seems to have rocked both with immense confidence and joy as her song ‘Je Me Casse’ makes waves as a potential victor.

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Bernard Grech confirms the PN’s stance against abortion decriminalisation

May 13 2021

Following the historic bill proposed yesterday by independent MP Marlene Farrugia, Opposition leader Bernard Grech announced his, and the Nationalist Party’s, position against the decriminalisation of abortion. In a Facebook post, Grech stated that ‘The Nationalist Party believes with the utmost conviction that life begins at conception and ends at death, and can therefore never be in favour of decriminalising abortion.’

Il-Partit Nazzjonalista jemmen bl-aktar mod assolut fil-ħajja mill-konċepiment sal-mewt u għalhekk ma jista' qatt ikun…

Posted by Bernard Grech on Wednesday, 12 May 2021

He added that the party is in favour of taking the necessary measures in favour of everyone’s sexual health without endangering the life of the child before and after birth. The stance was met with both support and criticism. Many applauded Grech and the party for its ability to stick to its values unwavering. Others, however, criticised the stance by stating that the PN’s inability to adapt to the times is resulting in an ‘out of touch’ worldview.

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Photo Source: Bernard Grech FB, iStock