Apr 28 WATCH: Biden presses for ‘reasonable reforms’ on guns By Associated Press During his address to Congress on Wednesday night, the president said “this is not a Democrat or Republican issue” but “it’s an American issue.”… Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Biden says he intends to raise taxes on richest By Associated Press President Joe Biden says he’s “not looking to punish anybody” but does plan to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Biden focused on the House and Senate lawmakers who will make or break the new administration’s ambitious agenda to rebuild America, telling them over and over again that “Congress should act.”… Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: House Energy and Commerce Committee holds hearing on effects of long haul COVID-19 By News Desk Medical and public health experts answered questions Wednesday before a House committee about the lingering effects of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 28 Why aren’t more communities using door knocking to get out COVID info? By Alicia Diaz, STAT Door-knocking campaigns are a crucial tool for contacting hard-to-reach populations like immigrant communities. So where are they?… Continue reading
Apr 27 Burning Man cancels 2021 festival in northern Nevada desert By Scott Sonner, Associated Press The San Francisco-based group posted a video on its website that said there are too many uncertainties to resolve in time to hold the event as scheduled Aug. 26 to Sept. 3 in the Black Rock Desert 100 miles north… Continue reading
Apr 27 COVID-19 is out of control in India, where most vaccines are made. How did that happen? By Laura Santhanam Public health experts have demanded that the global community, particularly the United States, step up to address the India’s vaccine shortfalls. Continue reading
Apr 27 CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don't need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing after new CDC mask guidance By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki spoke about the new mask guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Continue reading
Apr 27 Harry and Meghan to lead ‘Vax Live’ fundraising concert By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Prince Harry and Meghan will serve as the campaign chairs of Global Citizen’s effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries. Continue reading