Everyone in United States aged 16 years and above is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday.
U.S. health authorities said Monday that those 16 years and older are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky is director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
âI am so thrilled that today, all people aged 16 and up are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
A tremendous step forward in our efforts to end this pandemic.â A majority of U.S. states have already expanded their vaccine eligibility requirements down to 16 year olds.
Alaska was the first state to lower the age group, while other states like Georgia, Texas and California quickly followed.
The CDC also said Monday that more than half of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, more than 132 million people.
Walensky also says they still expect so-called breakthrough cases, where vaccinated people still get infected with COVID-19.
Though so far, she says the vaccines seem to be working.
âOf the nearly 6,000 cases, approximately 30 percent had no symptoms at all.
This is really encouraging news⊠Additionally, our current data suggests that COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States offer protection against the variants circulating in the United States.â The U.S. has not yet authorized a vaccine for those under the age of 16, but testing is underway.
Study Investigates Link Between, COVID, Mental Health and Insomnia.
PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University
in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and
lingering symptoms of COVID-19: insomnia.
PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University
in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and
lingering symptoms of COVID-19: insomnia.
As a sleep researcher, I received
many questions and complaints
from relatives, friends, and colleagues
about their sleep disturbances
after recovering from Covid-19, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
I found that the majority of papers
focused on hospitalized patients.
The environment of their treatment
and quarantine would differ greatly
from those with milder symptoms, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
Patients were asked to compare the quality and length
of their sleep, as well as how easy it was for them to
fall asleep, before and after they contracted COVID.
Patients were asked to compare the quality and length
of their sleep, as well as how easy it was for them to
fall asleep, before and after they contracted COVID.
Of the 1,056 people surveyed, over 76.1% of
participants said they experienced insomnia.
22.8% of those surveyed reported
experiencing severe insomnia.
The study found that two groups experienced
a statistically significant increased rate of insomnia,
including those with depressive or anxious symptoms.
The authors of the study note that further
investigation of the connection between COVID,
mental health problems and insomnia is needed.
Since this is a cross-sectional
study, the relationship of anxiety
and depression with insomnia
cannot be fully investigated, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
In addition, collecting data
online and a convenience
sampling method can cause
recall bias and selection bias. , Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost
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Families who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 have gathered at the National Covid Memorial Wall to commemorate their lives. Volunteers for the National Covid Memorial Wall were joined at noon on Londonâs South Bank on Sunday by members of the public.
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A stomach virus, identified as the 'norovirus,' is rapidly spreading across the northeast region of the United States, as per data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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More and More , US Locations Offering , Lucrative Relocation Programs.
CNN reports that a growing number of smaller cities
and towns in the United States have started offering
relocation packages to attract potential new residents.
Perks can include financial incentives, free gym
memberships, access to co-working facilities
and even a dinner with the mayor. .
The most lucrative of these relocation incentives
have reportedly offered as much as five figures. .
MakeMyMove.com is an online marketplace
connecting remote workers with locations across
the U.S. that are offering relocation packages.
In 2023, over 50,000 people applied
for programs through the platform. .
In 2018, Tulsa Remote became the first company to offer
a $10,000 relocation package to entice remote
workers and entrepreneurs to relocate.
Ascend West Virginia offers a $12,000 cash incentive,
along with a number of outdoorsy perks, to attract
people to a number of Ascend communities.
CNN reports that Indiana has been
one of the most ambitious when it
comes to offering relocation benefits. .
According to MakeMyMove.com, there are
dozens of Indiana cities offering incentive
packages, including Noblesville and Evansville.
Other locations with relocation programs
in place include: Kansas, Kentucky,
Alabama, New York and Alaska. .
Other locations with relocation programs
in place include: Kansas, Kentucky,
Alabama, New York and Alaska. .
Other locations with relocation programs
in place include: Kansas, Kentucky,
Alabama, New York and Alaska.
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Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases
Will Impact Prices.
'Newsweek' reports that franchises have
warned an increase of the minimum wage
for fast food workers in California could also
force menu prices to climb.
As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California
will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an
increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. .
Business owners have warned that the new law,
signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom,
will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. .
At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski
said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would
be partially "worked through with higher pricing.".
At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski
said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would
be partially "worked through with higher pricing.".
According to McDonald's numbers, the price of
the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89
in California, the 10th highest in the United States.
The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that
the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently
$5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. .
Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion.
According to the company's latest financial reports,
sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the
company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.".
According to the company's latest financial reports,
sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the
company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.".
Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food
chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage
increase would impact consumer prices with a
"mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase.
Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food
chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage
increase would impact consumer prices with a
"mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase.
In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage
increase as the reason behind laying off
the company's in-house delivery drivers. .
In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage
increase as the reason behind laying off
the company's in-house delivery drivers.
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State Farm Wonât Renew Coverage , for 72,000 Homeowners in California.
The news comes nine months after the insurance giant announced that it wouldn't issue any new home policies in California.
The news comes nine months after the insurance giant announced that it wouldn't issue any new home policies in California.
State Farm cited rising costs, the heightened risk of wildfires and certain regulations as reasons for not renewing the 72,000 policies, CBS News reports. .
State Farm cited rising costs, the heightened risk of wildfires and certain regulations as reasons for not renewing the 72,000 policies, CBS News reports. .
This decision was not made lightly
and only after careful analysis of
State Farm General's financial health... , State Farm, via statement.
... which continues to be impacted
by inflation, catastrophe exposure,
reinsurance costs, and the limitations
of working within decades-old
insurance regulations, State Farm, via statement.
State Farm General takes seriously our
responsibility to maintain adequate
claims-paying capacity for our
customers and to comply with
applicable financial solvency laws, State Farm, via statement.
It is necessary to take
these actions now, State Farm, via statement.
However, both the insurance company and
the California Department of Insurance
will have to answer to regulators.
One of our roles as the insurance
regulator is to hold insurance
companies accountable for
their words and deeds, Michael Soller, Deputy Commissioner of the
Communications and Press Relations Branch, via CBS News.
We need to be confident in
State Farm's strategy moving
forward to live up to its obligations
to its California customers, Michael Soller, Deputy Commissioner of the
Communications and Press Relations Branch, via CBS News.
State Farm did not disclose the locations of the discontinued policies or the criteria it used for determining which policies wouldn't be renewed.
It is not yet clear if an
investigation will be launched
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California Voters Pass Proposition 1 , to Address Homelessness Crisis.
In a state that accounts for close to a third
of all homeless people in the United States.
California counties will now be required to
spend money "on housing and drug treatment programs" to fight homelessness, NPR reports. .
Gov. Gavin Newsom raised over
$13 million to promote the measure.
Proposition 1 represents California's first mental health system update in 20 years, NPR reports. .
This is the biggest change in
decades in how California tackles
homelessness, and a victory for
doing things radically different, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
Now, counties and local officials must
match the ambition of California voters. , Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
This historic reform will only
succeed if we all kick into action
immediately â state government
and local leaders, together, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement.
Revenue from a tax on millionaires, enacted in 2004, brings in about $2 billion to $3 billion a year toward California's mental health budget, NPR reports. .
Counties will now be required to spend two-thirds
of that money to tackle homelessness. .
The state will also be allowed to borrow
$6.3 billion to create an additional 6,800 beds for mental health and addiction treatment.
That money can also be used to
construct 4,350 housing units. Half of
those housing units will be for veterans
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Fusion Industry Leaders , Hold DC Conference , Looking for Investors.
Fox News reports that leaders in the West's
emerging nuclear fusion industry are
convening this week to attract additional
funding to build commercially-viable reactors. .
The high-level conference takes
place as the industry races to
develop the technology ahead of China. .
Earlier this month, the Biden administration
signed a funding bill that contained
$790 million for fusion science programs in 2024. .
Earlier this month, the Biden administration
signed a funding bill that contained
$790 million for fusion science programs in 2024. .
Unlike current nuclear fission plants,
commercial fusion plants would not produce
any long-lasting radioactive waste.
According to Andrew Holland, CEO of Fusion Industry
Association (FIA), the industry is concerned that fusion
will follow the same pattern as the solar industry.
Much of the technology used in the solar industry was invented in the United States, but manufacturing was primarily handled in China.
It is very clear that China
has ambitions to do the same
sort of thing, both in the supply
chain and the developers.
It's time for the U.S. to
respond to that challenge, Andrew Holland, CEO of Fusion Industry
Association (FIA), via Fox News.
According to an FIA report from last July, private
companies around the world have invested
over $6 billion in fusion technology through 2022. .
Fox News reports that the third annual FIA
conference is expected to attract an estimated
350 attendees from around the world.
Last year, the industry gained momentum
after scientists at California's Lawrence Livermore
Laboratory reported a breakthrough, bringing the
technology one step closer to commercial viability.
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Former US President Donald Trump, nominated as the GOP candidate for the third time, received partial relief in the Georgia election interference case, with six charges dismissed. Despite this, numerous other counts persist, alleging his involvement in overturning the 2020 election results. Trump's legal battles coincide with his presidential nomination, setting the stage for a historic rematch with Democrat Joe Biden.
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Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch.
Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch.
On March 12, both presidential candidates
were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. .
On March 12, both presidential candidates
were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. .
This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. .
This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. .
The development comes at a time when much
of the country would prefer to see different candidates on the ballot, 'The Guardian' reports. .
âI donât like Trump. I donât like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,â said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
âI donât like Trump. I donât like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,â said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
âI donât like Trump. I donât like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,â said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
Others voiced their opposition to the
current conflict in the Middle East.
I voted a protest vote against the
war in Gaza because I think it is
horrible what is happening and Iâm
ashamed of my country right now, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent
dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'.
Iâm hoping if enough people
vote for not-Biden, heâll get the
message that heâs going to lose this
election unless he does a ceasefire, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent
dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'.
Both Biden and Trump took to social media
to celebrate their respective nominations.
Both Biden and Trump took to social media
to celebrate their respective nominations.
Todayâs a day, a call to action. With your voice,
with your power, with your vote â come
November, we will vote in record numbers,
and can do it, we have the power to do it. , Joe Biden, via X.
Are you ready? Are you ready to defend
democracy? Are you ready to protect our
freedom? Are you ready to win this election?, Joe Biden, via X.
This was a great day of victory. Last week
was something very special â Super Tuesday â
but now we have to get back to work
because we have the worst president
in the history of [our] country. , Donald Trump, via X.
His name is Joe Biden, sometimes
referred to as crooked Joe Biden,
and he must be defeated, Donald Trump, via X
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Fani Willis , Subpoenaed , by House GOP.
The Fulton County, GA, district attorney who brought charges against Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan.
The Fulton County, GA, district attorney who brought charges against Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan.
Jordan is demanding that Willis supply office documents following claims that the district attorney fired a whistleblower, NBC News reports.
Jordan is demanding that Willis supply office documents following claims that the district attorney fired a whistleblower, NBC News reports.
That whistleblower allegedly
attempted to stop the misuse of
federal funds by a top campaign aide.
The subpoena is part of a larger probe by
Jordan and House GOP members seeking to determine whether federal funds were used for
her over two-year investigation into Trump.
Last year, Trump was charged
with attempting to overturn 2020
presidential election results in Georgia.
He has pleaded not guilty.
According to Jordan, Willis has ignored
two requests for the documents âreferring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorneyâs Officeâs receipt and use of federal funds.â.
According to Jordan, Willis has ignored
two requests for the documents âreferring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorneyâs Officeâs receipt and use of federal funds.â.
Instead of using these federal grant
funds for the intended purpose of
helping at-risk youths, your office sought
to use the grant funds to âget Macbooks ...
swag ... [and] use it for travel, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News.
Moreover, the whistleblowerâs direct
supervisor stated that these planned
expenditures âwere part of [your] vision.â, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News.
These allegations raise serious concerns
about whether you were appropriately
supervising the expenditure of federal
grant funding allocated to your office and
whether you took actions to conceal your
officeâs unlawful use of federal funds, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News.
Last year, Willis' office wrote Jordan a letter, saying there is âno justification in the Constitution for Congress to interfere with a state criminal matter.â.
Any examination of the records of our grant
programs will find that they are highly
effective and conducted in cooperation with
the Department of Justice and in compliance
with all Department of Justice requirements, Fani Willis, via NBC News
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