Aug 02 California may spend billions on permanent relief shelters as sweltering heat blankets the state By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado As millions of Americans across the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast are under heat advisories, extreme weather and its sometimes fatal implications are raising questions about whether infrastructure could help provide some relief. … Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 8:09 Severe drought reignites decades-old conflict between Oregon ranchers, Indigenous peoples By Stephanie Sy, Leah Nagy Vast stretches of the Western U.S. are suffering under scorching temperatures, rampant wildfires and a years-long drought that's depleting lakes and reservoirs. The water scarcity is tearing apart one southern Oregon community where farmers, native tribes and endangered species are… Continue watching
Aug 02 White House says CDC can't stop evictions, calls on states to act By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Associated Press The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions out of their homes. Continue reading
Aug 02 Zoom to pay $85 million for privacy miscues at start of pandemic By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press The proposed deal disclosed in federal court documents filed Saturday still requires a judge's approval. Millions of people in the U.S. could get a slice of the settlement. Continue reading
Aug 02 Mask mandate reinstated in San Francisco Bay Area amid surge By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Health officials in San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties have announced that they are reinstating a mast mandate for all indoor settings as COVID-19 infections surge. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press The briefing comes just days after President Joe Biden issued new pandemic requirements aimed at boosting vaccination rates for millions of federal workers and contractors. Continue reading
Aug 02 Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Many of the companies that are requiring shots have mostly office workers who are already largely vaccinated and are reluctant to work alongside those who aren't. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: Senate resumes infrastructure bill talks By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill. Continue reading
Aug 02 Evictions expected to spike as pandemic moratorium ends By Michael Casey, Associated Press Landlords and tenants are rushing back to court and advocates are bracing for a wave of evictions following the end of the federal moratorium over the weekend. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, potentially pushing millions of Americans out of their homes. Continue reading