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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
If Schools Follow CDC Guidance, President Biden’s Reopening Goals Could Be Hard To Reach
President Biden has said many times that he wants most schools to be open by his 100th day in office, April 30. And on Friday, Feb. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines intended to help schools operate in person safely. But some argue these guidelines will do little to promote school openings. Continue Reading If Schools Follow CDC Guidance, President Biden’s Reopening Goals Could Be Hard To Reach
Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu, Hawaii was forced to make an emergency landing at Denver’s international airport on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff. Continue Reading Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure
U.S. Deports Nazi Concentration Camp Guard To Germany
Friedrich Karl Berger was sent to Germany because he participated in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution while serving as an armed guard at the Neuengamme concentration camp system near Meppen, Germany, in 1945, according to the announcement. Continue Reading U.S. Deports Nazi Concentration Camp Guard To Germany
How Native Tribes Are Working To Get Members COVID-19 Vaccine Faster
So far the vaccine supply pipeline is expected to remain relatively steady, unlike in many other jurisdictions in the country. Tribal leaders say they plan to keep holding the Biden administration accountable to the U.S. government’s treaty obligations to deliver health care. There’s an obvious legacy of mistrust toward the federal government throughout Indian Country. That has played out when it comes to hesitancy toward the vaccines too, even though they’ve been proved safe. Continue Reading How Native Tribes Are Working To Get Members COVID-19 Vaccine Faster
U.S. Officially Rejoins Paris Agreement On Climate Change
The United States on Friday officially rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change designed to limit global warming and avoid its potentially catastrophic impacts. Continue Reading U.S. Officially Rejoins Paris Agreement On Climate Change
Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More Following Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
The U.S. Capitol Police has suspended six officers with pay for their actions on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of President Biden’s Electoral College victory, according to a department statement. Continue Reading Capitol Police Suspends 6 Officers, Investigates Dozens More Following Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Guns In State Capitols Divide States After Armed Protests Highlight A Contentious Year
In the past year, insurrectionists have breached the U.S. Capitol and armed protesters have forced their way into statehouses around the country. But the question of whether guns should be allowed in capitol buildings remains political, and states are going in opposite directions. Continue Reading Guns In State Capitols Divide States After Armed Protests Highlight A Contentious Year
Extreme Winter Weather Creates Backlog Of 6 Million Vaccine Doses, Closing Sites
White House officials on Friday confirmed the extent of the weather’s chilling effect on COVID-19 vaccine distribution, saying this week’s storms created a backlog of some 6 million doses affecting all 50 states. Continue Reading Extreme Winter Weather Creates Backlog Of 6 Million Vaccine Doses, Closing Sites
Congressional Democrats Unveil Sweeping U.S. Immigration Bill
Congressional Democrats unveiled a sweeping the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, an immigration bill that includes setting up a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Continue Reading Congressional Democrats Unveil Sweeping U.S. Immigration Bill
No, Texas Blackouts Weren’t Caused By Wind And Solar Energy Failure. Here’s What Really Happened
The focus on windmills ignores the evident fact that — as Abbott acknowledged on local TV — every kind of power generation fell short in this storm. In fact, significantly more natural gas and coal went offline than renewables. But that doesn’t suggest fossil fuels were uniquely to blame either — they were responsible for more production, so it’s no surprise they were the source of more failures. Continue Reading No, Texas Blackouts Weren’t Caused By Wind And Solar Energy Failure. Here’s What Really Happened
