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The panel will decide whether the Moderna booster shot should be administered six months following the second shot to persons aged 65 and above, individuals at high risk of severe symptoms of coronavirus, and adults aged 18 to 64 who are at risk of COVID-19 infections because of their occupations.

FDA Considers Booster Shot with Moderna Vaccine

October 14, 2021 Maja Popovska

On Thursday, Israeli health officials announced that booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be available. In briefings to U.S. experts addressing a booster shot of Moderna’s vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine enhanced severe illness protection in […]

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that the Senate will be voting on the Freedom to Vote Act, a slimmed-down version of the Democrats' For the People Act, next week.

Freedom to Vote Act to be Voted by Senate Next Week

October 14, 2021 Maja Popovska

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that the Senate will be voting on the Freedom to Vote Act, a slimmed-down version of the Democrats’ For the People Act, next week. Schumer stated in a letter to […]

Under Administrator Michael Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency has made environmental protection a top focus.

Environmental Protection Agency to Extend Scope of TRI

October 13, 2021 Maja Popovska

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made new efforts to start implementing wider reporting prerequisites for firms that manufacture a hazardous, combustible chemical associated with cancer on Wednesday, The Hill reported. The EPA announced Wednesday that it […]

Employers understand that they must abide by one or the other, but not both and that the Texas vaccine mandate is more likely to be overturned than the government mandate, according to Steve Cave, a government contracts attorney at King & Spalding.

Vaccine Mandate in Texas Could Be Overturned by Federal Law

October 13, 2021 Maja Popovska

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s restriction on coronavirus vaccination regulations will almost certainly be replaced by the Biden administration’s proposal to demand injections for workers, but the competing laws might take months to resolve in court, raising […]

The pharmaceutical corporation said earlier in October that tests had revealed that molnupiravir, a five-day therapy developed in collaboration with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, decreased the chance of hospitalization by 50%.

Molnupiravir by Merck May Be Approved for Emergency Use by FDA

October 11, 2021 Maja Popovska

U.S. pharmaceutical company Merck announced on Monday that it has applied to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of its antiviral coronavirus tablet molnupiravir, The Hill reports. The emergency use permission was sought to treat mild-to-moderate […]

The chairman of the House Select Committee probing the tragic Jan. 6 brawl at the Capitol revealed on Thursday that the panel had subpoenaed four top government officials of Donald Trump's administration, together with Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon.

House Subpoenas Trump Admin Officials in Capitol Riot Investigation

September 24, 2021 Maja Popovska

The chairman of the House Select Committee probing the tragic Jan. 6 brawl at the Capitol revealed on Thursday that the panel had subpoenaed four top government officials of Donald Trump’s administration, together with Mark […]

The footage showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on the restrained Floyd's neck for over eight minutes while the officers were making the arrest sparked worldwide anger and the greatest popular uprising witnessed in the United States in decades.

Derek Chauvin to Appeal Court Verdict Regarding George Floyd Murder

September 24, 2021 Maja Popovska

Derek Chauvin, an ex-Minneapolis police officer, is going to submit an appeal against his murder charge for the killing of George Floyd with the Minnesota state court of appeals, Reuters reports. In April, a jury convicted Chauvin, […]

The governor's bleak remarks come as West Virginia battles with a spike in COVID-19 cases as a result of early vaccine success.

West Virginia Governor Disappointed with State’s Immunization Rate

September 18, 2021 Maja Popovska

Governor Jim Justice voiced dissatisfaction with West Virginia’s immunization rate, alerting residents that until they were vaccinated against coronavirus, “we’re going to keep lining the body bags.” The governor made the remarks during a coronavirus press conference on […]

The nation's increasingly polarized politics are instilling new concerns in lawmakers and employees, as seen by Saturday's scheduled Capitol demonstration in support of those jailed on charges connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol disturbance

Tumultuous Politics in U.S. Causes Fear and Departures

September 18, 2021 Maja Popovska

The nation’s increasingly polarized politics are instilling new concerns in lawmakers and employees, as seen by Saturday’s scheduled Capitol demonstration in support of those jailed on charges connected to the Jan. 6 Capitol disturbance, The […]

Some 59% of Americans dislike Biden's job performance, and his average approval ratings dropped six percentage points from last week's 42%.

Biden’s $3.5tn Infrastructure Plan Raises Concerns for Midterm Election

September 12, 2021 Maja Popovska

Democrats are realizing that their ambitions for a $3.5 trillion infrastructure spending plan to overhaul the nation’s social safety net and address climate change may have to be scaled back due to nervous centrists concerned […]

These statistics are up from the CDC's estimate of 378,569,717 vaccination shots in people's arms as of Sept. 10 out of 454,332,805 injections administered.

U.S. Immunization against COVID-19 Reaches 379.4mn Doses: CDC

September 12, 2021 Maja Popovska

According to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nation had received 379,472,220 doses of coronavirus vaccine and had delivered 456,755,075 immunization shots as of Saturday morning, Reuters reports. These statistics are up from the […]

Democratic legislators in the United States suggested expanding electric car tax credits, including considerably greater subsidies for union-made zero-emission models built in the United States

U.S. Democrats Propose Expansion of Electric Car Subsidies

September 12, 2021 Maja Popovska

On Friday, Democratic legislators in the United States suggested expanding electric car tax credits, including considerably greater subsidies for union-made zero-emission models built in the United States, Reuters reports. This proposal is a major component […]

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee approved one of the nation's strictest abortion laws in July of last year, prohibiting abortion once a fetal heartbeat is found at about six weeks, which is typically before a woman learns she is pregnant.

Tennessee Tough Abortion Law Blocked by Federal Appeals Court

September 11, 2021 Maja Popovska

Tennessee’s harsh abortion legislation was halted by a federal court of appeals on Friday, upwards of a year after a district judge ordered a preliminary injunction to keep it from going into effect, Reuters reports. Tennessee Governor […]

As the relentless COVID-19 epidemic continues to put pressure on supply chains, producer prices in the United States rose steadily in August

U.S. Supply Chains Remain under Pressure Amid Ongoing Pandemic

September 11, 2021 Maja Popovska

As the relentless COVID-19 epidemic continues to put pressure on supply chains, producer prices in the United States rose steadily in August, resulting in the largest annual rise in nearly 11 years, implying that high […]

President Joe Biden will visit every 9/11 location where hijacked planes crashed in 2001 to pay tribute to those who were killed in the attack, commemorating the 20th anniversary of tragic event.

Biden Visits All Three 9/11 Sites in Commemoration of Tragic Event

September 11, 2021 Maja Popovska

President Joe Biden will visit every 9/11 location where hijacked planes crashed in 2001 to pay tribute to those who were killed in the attack, commemorating the 20th anniversary of tragic event, Reuters reports. The U.S. president’s […]

Biden gave a fiery address on Thursday, blaming the unprotected for the spread of the COVID-19 virus and outlining steps requiring government workers to get vaccinated.

Biden Attempts to Regain Voter Confidence after Recent Developments

September 11, 2021 Maja Popovska

After a terrible August that saw his support rating plummet amid the catastrophic fall of the US-backed government in Afghanistan and mounting COVID-19 cases at home, President Joe Biden is attempting to recapture the narrative […]

A body camera video obtained by the Associated Press of Ronald Greene's deadly arrest in 2019 led to a backlash against the Louisiana Police.

Louisiana Police Chief to ‘Welcome’ Pattern and Practice Inquiries

September 11, 2021 Maja Popovska

Louisiana State Police Chief, Colonel Lamar David stated Friday that a Department of Justice (DOJ) “pattern and practice” inquiry into suspected racial profiling within his unit would be “welcomed,” The Hill reports. Davis expressed his concerns […]

Workers haul away the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from Market Street Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, 10 July 2021. Image credit: EPA

Virginia Confederate Statue to Be Removed Wednesday

September 7, 2021 Maja Popovska

This Monday, a six-story monument of Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lee, which has been a focal point of racial demonstrations in Richmond, Virginia, will be decommissioned, Reuters reports. On Sunday, the Commonwealth of […]

DOJ Vows to ‘Protect’ Women in Need of Abortions in Texas

September 7, 2021 Maja Popovska

The Justice Department says it will safeguard women seeking abortion in Texas after a contentious law was passed there, The Hill reports. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated in a press statement that the DOJ will examine […]

Alan Wilson, the gaming company's co-founder and vice president, was named temporary CEO in a statement released on Monday, after Tripwire said that Gibson had resigned.

Tripwire CEO Resigns after Scandalous Abortion Remarks

September 7, 2021 Maja Popovska

Tripwire CEO, an American video gaming business, resigned on Monday after making remarks regarding Texas’ contentious abortion bill, which was approved last week, The Hill reports. In a tweet on Saturday, John Gibson, the company’s CEO, stated that […]

Louisiana Refineries Damage Slowdown U.S. Oil Offshore Output

September 6, 2021 Maja Popovska

A week after Hurricane Ida made landfall, damage to oil manufacturing plants in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico forced the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to temporarily suspend operations, Reuters reports. It’s taken energy […]

Post-Ida Death Toll in Louisiana Tops 600,000

September 6, 2021 Maja Popovska

On Sunday, the death toll from Hurricane Ida continued to grow, with many in the Northeast hoping to find individuals who had been lost in the floodwaters, while almost 600,000 customers in Louisiana were still […]

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Over 7mn U.S. Workers to Lose Unemployment Benefits

September 6, 2021 Maja Popovska

As pandemic social programs expire on Monday, more than seven million individuals in the United States will lose their jobless benefits, The Hill reports. If the government does not intervene, the emergency federal welfare benefits will […]

Joes Biden's infrastructure bill includes reparation of bridges

White House to Host Cybersecurity Conference

August 25, 2021 Maja Popovska

On Wednesday, the Biden administration will host a cybersecurity conference at the White House, with more than two dozen executives from major organizations from a range of sectors. The event is meant to serve as […]

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Harris Criticizes China for ‘Bullying’ Neighbors

August 25, 2021 Maja Popovska

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is accusing China of bullying its Southeast Asian neighbors for the second day in a row, while paying a regional visit aimed at combating Beijing’s rising influence, Reuters reports. Harris […]

Man Who Threatened to Set Off Bomb Near U.S. Capitol Taken into Custody

August 20, 2021 Maja Popovska

After a confrontation that immobilized a stretch of Washington for over five hours on Thursday, a man who was alleging to carry a bomb in his vehicle near the U.S. Capitol yielded to officers, Reuters reports. The perpetrator, who was identified […]

Kamala Harris calls for unity of democracy

Harris Facing Challenge to Persuade Asia of U.S. Dependability after Afghan Crash

August 20, 2021 Maja Popovska

Vice President Kamala Harris will be facing a new challenge when she travels to Singapore and Vietnam next week to fight China’s rising influence: the fall of Afghanistan, which has caused friends to doubt the US’s […]

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FAA Penalties on Unruly Passengers Top $1mn

August 19, 2021 Maja Popovska

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed $531,545 in civil fines against 34 airline customers for disruptive behavior on Thursday, increasing the year’s total to almost $1 million, Reuters reports. The number of recorded incidents of passengers […]

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Florida School Enforces Mask Mandate, Defying Governor’s Orders

August 19, 2021 Maja Popovska

In spite of the state’s governor, Florida’s largest school district enforced a mask order on Wednesday, the latest episode in the COVID-19 political fight in the southern United States, where new cases are at their highest, […]

Lindsey Graham ‘Glad’ He Got Vaccinated

August 13, 2021 Maja Popovska

Senator Lindsey Graham revealed his recovery from coronavirus illness on the Senate floor on Tuesday, saying it might have “been a lot worse” if he hadn’t already been inoculated, The Hill reports. Graham noted that […]

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