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Biden Orders Federal Flags To Be Flown at Half Staff as US COVID Deaths Approach 1 Million

Biden Orders Federal Flags, To Be Flown at Half Staff , as US COVID Deaths Approach 1 Million. President Joe Biden released a statement on May 12 concerning the U.S. COVID death toll. Today, we mark a tragic milestone: one million American lives lost to COVID-19, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. Each an irreplaceable loss. Each leaving behind a family, a community, and a nation forever changed because of this pandemic, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), . the number of people who have died in the U.S. due to COVID was more than 995,000 on May 11. In memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 and their loved ones left behind, I hereby order [...] , President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. ... that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff [...] throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset May 16, 2022, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. Biden's statement was released on the day that he and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to convene the second COVID summit. The summit is a meeting of world leaders that seeks to reignite the global response to COVID. The Biden administration has requested an additional $22.5 billion in aid to continue the fight against COVID. We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything we can to save as many lives as possible, as we have with more testing, vaccines and treatments than ever before, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. It’s critical that Congress sustain these resources in the coming months, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. COVID deaths are reportedly on the rise again in the U.S. . COVID is currently the third leading cause of death in the U.S

US Vice-President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 |Oneindia News

The vice-president of the United States of America, Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 according to a statement by the White House. #KamalaHarris #USA #Covid-19

VP Kamala Harris Tests Positive for COVID

VP Kamala Harris , Tests Positive for COVID. On April 26, the vice president's office announced Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. Press secretary Kirsten Allen said Harris “will isolate and continue to work from the vice president’s residence.”. Allen also said that "due to their respective recent travel schedules," Harris hasn't been in close contact with the president or first lady. CNBC reports that the vice president is the highest-ranking Biden administration official to have contracted COVID. The president, despite coming into contact with those who later tested positive, has not yet caught COVID. Both the president and vice president are vaccinated and fully boosted. Although she tested positive on both rapid and PCR tests, Harris is not exhibiting any symptoms. Also on April 26, Democratic senators Chris Murphy and Ron Wyden both announced they had positive COVID tests. Also on April 26, Democratic senators Chris Murphy and Ron Wyden both announced they had positive COVID tests. CNBC reports that the positive test results may impede Democrats from having enough votes to confirm nominees this week.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court by Senate

Ketanji Brown Jackson , Confirmed to Supreme Court by Senate. NBC News reports the U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. NBC News reports the U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Jackson is the first Black woman to be elevated to the country's highest court. Jackson is the first Black woman to be elevated to the country's highest court. The final vote was 53 to 47 as Democrats unanimously rallied behind Jackson. Republican Senators Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins also supported Jackson's confirmation. Republican Senators Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins also supported Jackson's confirmation. Republican Senators Mitt Romney, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins also supported Jackson's confirmation. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the vote as Jackson and President Biden reportedly watched from the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the vote as Jackson and President Biden reportedly watched from the White House. This is a wonderful day, a joyous day, an inspiring day for the Senate, for the Supreme Court and for the United States of America. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via NBC News. This is a wonderful day, a joyous day, an inspiring day for the Senate, for the Supreme Court and for the United States of America. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via NBC News. This is one of the great moments of American history. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via NBC News. Jackson faced scrutiny from Republicans, most notably Mitch McConnell, who criticized her refusal to denounce "the insane concept of court-packing.". Last year, Murkowski and Collins helped confirm Jackson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit while Romney voted "no.". Romney says after a long meeting with Jackson, his concerns were alleviated, and he found her ideals to be "within the mainstream.". She’s also a highly qualified, intelligent, capable person... , Republican Senator Mitt Romney, via NBC News. ... and I wish her the very best. , Republican Senator Mitt Romney, via NBC News

Nancy Pelosi Tests Positive for COVID-19, Not Showing Symptoms

Nancy Pelosi Tests , Positive for COVID-19, , Not Showing Symptoms. CNBC reports Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has officially tested positive for COVID-19. After testing negative this week, Speaker Pelosi received a positive test result for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic. , Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff, via Twitter. Pelosi's diagnosis comes as several other high-level government officials tested positive for COVID after attending Washington's Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner on April 2. According to CNBC, Pelosi wasn't in attendance, but more than a dozen of D.C.'s elite who were there have tested positive. According to CNBC, Pelosi wasn't in attendance, but more than a dozen of D.C.'s elite who were there have tested positive. Pelosi's positive test comes merely a day after she stood next to President Joe Biden at a bill signing at the White House. At 82 years old, Pelosi is second in the order of presidential succession after Vice President Kamala Harris. At 82 years old, Pelosi is second in the order of presidential succession after Vice President Kamala Harris. The Speaker is fully vaccinated and boosted... , Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff, via Twitter. ... and is thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided. , Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff, via Twitter. The Speaker will quarantine consistent with CDC guidance... , Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff, via Twitter. ... and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly. , Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff, via Twitter. ... and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly. , Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff, via Twitter

Starbucks To Cover Travel Costs for Employees Seeking Abortions, Gender-Affirming Surgerie

Starbucks To Cover Travel Costs for , Employees Seeking Abortions, Gender-Affirming Surgeries. CNBC reports that on May 16, the coffee chain revealed it will now pay for eligible travel expenses for its workers who seek the medical procedures. If access to abortion or gender-affirming surgery isn't available within 100 miles of where an employee lives, Starbucks will reimburse their travel costs. This offer extends to dependents of Starbucks employees as well. Other companies that have pledged to reimburse workers for travel costs in search of access to safe abortions include Amazon. Other companies that have pledged to reimburse workers for travel costs in search of access to safe abortions include Amazon. Apple, Microsoft and Salesforce. Apple, Microsoft and Salesforce. Apple, Microsoft and Salesforce. The companies' promises come after a leaked Supreme Court draft revealed intentions to overturn Roe v. Wade. CNBC reports Starbucks has long championed liberal causes. In addition to offering to cover travel costs for certain medical procedures, . Starbucks' health insurance has covered gender reassignment surgery since 2012 and other gender-affirming procedures since 2018

Tom Hiddleston's in awe of Claire Danes' British accent

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Stock Markets Advance After Flirting With Bear-Market Territory

Stock Markets Advance , After Flirting With , Bear-Market Territory. Al Jazeera reports that stocks managed to make a minor comeback following a chaotic week in financial markets. Al Jazeera reports that stocks managed to make a minor comeback following a chaotic week in financial markets. On the morning of May 13, the S&P 500 rose 1.3%, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.8%. . On the morning of May 13, the S&P 500 rose 1.3%, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.8%. . Other gains included the Stoxx Europe 600 by 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.8% and the MSCI World index by 1.2%. Other gains included the Stoxx Europe 600 by 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.8% and the MSCI World index by 1.2%. However, at the same time, the euro, British pound and Japanese yen all fell. . In commodities, West Texas Intermediate crude gained 2.8% to reach $109.10 a barrel, while gold futures fell 1.3% to $1,801.20 an ounce. In commodities, West Texas Intermediate crude gained 2.8% to reach $109.10 a barrel, while gold futures fell 1.3% to $1,801.20 an ounce. Tech giants like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon all saw gains, while Twitter fell on news that Elon Musk's takeover was "temporarily on hold.". Tech giants like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon all saw gains, while Twitter fell on news that Elon Musk's takeover was "temporarily on hold.". Overall, the S&P has still seen six straight weeks of decline, the longest losing streak since 2011. . U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that interest rates are likely to rise by half a percentage point at each of its next two meetings. U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that interest rates are likely to rise by half a percentage point at each of its next two meetings. In a May 12 interview with Marketplace public radio, Powell emphasized the Fed's intention to fight inflation. . In a May 12 interview with Marketplace public radio, Powell emphasized the Fed's intention to fight inflation. . However, he also admitted that the central bank's ability to do that without triggering a recession depends upon factors outside of their control. . However, he also admitted that the central bank's ability to do that without triggering a recession depends upon factors outside of their control.

Saudi Aramco becomes world's most valuable company, surpasses Apple | Oneindia News

Saudi Aramco has dethroned Apple as the most valuable company on Wednesday. The oil giant has been valued at $2.42 trillion. On the other hand, i-phone maker Apple has seen a dip in its share price over the past month. It was valued at $2.37 trillion. Saudi Aramco logged a 124 per cent rise in its net profit in last year from $49.0 billion in 2020 to $110.0 billion in 2021. #SaudiAramco #Apple #MostValued