Apr 29 U.S. recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Powered by consumers and fueled by government aid, the U.S. economy is achieving a remarkably fast recovery from the recession that ripped through the nation last year on the heels of the coronavirus and cost tens of millions of Americans… Continue reading
Apr 29 India cases set new global record as millions vote in West Bengal state By Krutika Pathi, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press India set another global record in new virus cases Thursday, as millions of people in one state cast votes despite rising infections and the country geared up to open its vaccination rollout to all adults amid snags. Continue reading
Apr 29 U.S. economy accelerated at a robust 6.4 percent rate last quarter By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed… Continue reading
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