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Washington-Based Costco To Raise Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour: ‘This Isn’t Altruism,’ CEO Says
Costco plans to edge up its starting wage to $16 an hour starting next week, CEO W. Craig Jelinek said on Thursday, revealing plans that would propel his company ahead of most of its retail competitors. Continue Reading Washington-Based Costco To Raise Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour: ‘This Isn’t Altruism,’ CEO Says
Watchdog Faults FAA For ‘Significant Misunderstanding’ Of Flight System
An inspector general’s report from the Department of Transportation said U.S. aviation regulators do not understand the plane’s flight control software that caused two devastating crashes in 2018 and 2019. Continue Reading Watchdog Faults FAA For ‘Significant Misunderstanding’ Of Flight System
The Supreme Court Wrestles With ‘Police Chase’ That Wasn’t
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a major case testing whether police can enter a home without a warrant when pursuing someone for a minor crime. The case arises at a time when there are increased questions about police tactics in handling minor crimes that can escalate into major confrontations with Black and brown suspects. Continue Reading The Supreme Court Wrestles With ‘Police Chase’ That Wasn’t
‘It’s a Minefield’: President Biden’s Pick For Health Secretary Faces Abortion Politics
Physicians, clinics and women’s health advocates are looking to Xavier Becerra, Biden’s nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, to help swiftly unwind Trump-era funding cuts and rules that have decimated the nation’s network of reproductive health providers over the past four years. Continue Reading ‘It’s a Minefield’: President Biden’s Pick For Health Secretary Faces Abortion Politics
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
