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High-End Medical Provider In Washington Let Ineligible People Skip COVID-19 Vaccine Line
The problems have occurred in numerous company locations across several states. The Washington State Department of Health, citing a complaint it received this month, told NPR it had halted COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the company. Other regulators have also received complaints or stopped providing the vaccine. Continue Reading High-End Medical Provider In Washington Let Ineligible People Skip COVID-19 Vaccine Line
In An Awkward Virtual Visit, Biden Welcomed Canada’s Trudeau To The White House
President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a delegation of Canadian officials to the White House virtually on Tuesday – saying the U.S. has “no closer friend” than its neighbor to the north. Continue Reading In An Awkward Virtual Visit, Biden Welcomed Canada’s Trudeau To The White House
Ousted Capitol Security Officials Say They Didn’t Have Intel To Plan For Riot
Former U.S. Capitol security officials told Congress during a joint hearing on Tuesday that they did not have sufficient information ahead of Jan. 6 to accurately predict the scale of the attack. Continue Reading Ousted Capitol Security Officials Say They Didn’t Have Intel To Plan For Riot
Interior Nominee Deb Haaland Faces Tough Questions On Climate Goals
Congresswoman Deb Haaland would be not just the first Native American Interior Secretary, but also the first in a presidential cabinet. She faced tough — and, at times, misguided — questioning from Republican lawmakers worried about the president’s climate goals. Continue Reading Interior Nominee Deb Haaland Faces Tough Questions On Climate Goals
Why The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Has Gotten A Bad Rap — And Why That’s Not Fair
In clinical trials, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine appears to be 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe cases of COVID-19 — compared to about 95% for Moderna and Pfizer. That has some people wondering if they should avoid the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Absolutely not, says Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. Continue Reading Why The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Has Gotten A Bad Rap — And Why That’s Not Fair
‘A Loss To The Whole Society’: U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 500,000
This week President Biden is asking Americans to mark the 500,000 deaths with a moment of silence at sunset Monday. He’s also ordered flags on all federal buildings lowered to half-staff for five days. Continue Reading ‘A Loss To The Whole Society’: U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 500,000
United Grounds Some Boeing 777 Jets After Engine Failure
Boeing recommended that the airplanes remain out of the sky until the Federal Aviation Administration “identifies the appropriate inspection protocol.” There are 69 such planes currently in service and 59 others in storage, the company said in a statement. Continue Reading United Grounds Some Boeing 777 Jets After Engine Failure
When Does COVID-19 Become A Disability? ‘Long-Haulers’ Push For Answers, And Benefits
So-called long-haulers are people who survive COVID-19 but have symptoms – sometimes debilitating symptoms – many months later. As scientists scramble to explain what is going on and figure out how to help, disability advocates are also scrambling: They are trying to figure out whether long-haulers will qualify for disability benefits. Continue Reading When Does COVID-19 Become A Disability? ‘Long-Haulers’ Push For Answers, And Benefits
Supreme Court Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Get Trump Financial Records
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a one-sentence unsigned order, declined former President Donald Trump’s request to further delay the enforcement of a subpoena from the Manhattan district attorney for Trump’s financial records. Monday’s order paves the way for a New York grand jury to obtain the records and review them. Continue Reading Supreme Court Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Get Trump Financial Records
White House: China And WHO Need To ‘Step Up’ On Investigation Into Origin Of Pandemic
President Biden’s national security adviser said Sunday that the administration has concerns over the data China has provided to the World Health Organization regarding the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading White House: China And WHO Need To ‘Step Up’ On Investigation Into Origin Of Pandemic
Spacecraft Named For ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematician Launches From Virginia
A space supply ship carrying some four tons of cargo bound for the International Space Station launched from Virginia on Saturday. The capsule is named for a Black mathematician whose contributions were featured in the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Continue Reading Spacecraft Named For ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematician Launches From Virginia
Why We Can’t Make Vaccine Doses Any Faster
Vaccine supply chains are extremely specialized and sensitive, relying on expensive machinery, highly trained staff and finicky ingredients. Manufacturers have run into intermittent shortages of key materials, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office; the combination of surging demand and workforce disruptions from the pandemic has caused delays of four to 12 weeks for items that used to ship within a week, much like what happened when consumers were sent scrambling for household staples like flour, chicken wings and toilet paper. Continue Reading Why We Can’t Make Vaccine Doses Any Faster
