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New mask guidance prompts celebration, confusion
Some Americans reacted warily on Friday to new federal guidance allowing people to go without masks in most places, suggesting that many do not feel safe enough yet from COVID-19 to lose their face coverings.
REPORTER: "Are you enjoying your first day without masks?" BIDEN (back to camera): "Yes!" U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said he was enjoying new mask guidance from the CDC - as were many vaccinated Americans who were told the day before that they no longer needed to mask up outdoors and indoors in most cases.
But amid the celebration - was plenty of confusion as well.
"I think maybe it's best to keep it on, until everyone else collectively decides." Jackson Mingle said he was vaccinated but not quite ready to shed the mask until it becomes common practice.
Jeri Kelly, visited D.C.
From Oregon, said she couldn't be sure if someone without a mask was actually vaccinated.
"I am just concerned that the next person, how honest are they going to be." The CDC's sudden shift in guidance left many questions unanswered - When can Americans go to the gym without a mask?
Or walk into a restaurant - or a baseball game without one?
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said implementation will be left to the state and local level.
âWe also understand that private sector companies may decide that they want to have requirements.
Thatâs up to them to make that determination.
If you are running a stadium.
If you are running a sports team or something like that.
You have different considerations.
We fully respect that.
But we have no plans to change our approach from the federal government.â U.S. supermarket chain Kroger Co said it will continue to require customers to wear masks.
Trader Joe's, said it would immediately drop its mask mandate for customers who are fully vaccinated.
In many parts of the United States, people have not been wearing masks for months.
Bars in Miami, for example, have been serving mask-less customers for weeks.
There are caveats.
The looser mask guidance does not apply to certain situations such as public transportation and prisons.
There is also no approved U.S. COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 11 and younger.
But U.S. officials hope the new freedoms afforded to vaccinated people will convince holdouts to get the shot, too.
Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser.
President Biden will host the
most lucrative political fundraiser in
American history on March 28, Politico reports. .
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Mindy Kaling will emcee the event
from Radio City Music Hall.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton.
Unlike our opponent, every dollar weâre raising
is going to reach the voters who will decide
this election â communicating the presidentâs
historic record, his vision for the future and
laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
The numbers donât lie: todayâs event
is a massive show of force and a
true reflection of the momentum
to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
$25 million is expected to be raised at the event. .
By comparison, Biden's campaign raised
$21 million during all of last month.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump
raised $20 million during the month of February.
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Biden Cracks Down , on âJunk Insurance Plansâ.
On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that
a new rule will limit short-term health insurance
plans to three months, ABC News reports. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
Additionally, short-term plan providers must
clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. .
The president really believes
the American people do not want
to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement.
Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition,
such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare.
However, critics call these plans
"junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover.
ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs.
In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.".
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
The short-term plan expansion was
upheld by an appeals court in 2020
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RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Link Uncovered, Between Forced Prison Labor , and Popular Food Brands, AP Reports.
A former slave plantation in Louisiana that is now
the nation's largest maximum-security prison
reportedly plays a hidden role in the U.S. food chain.
Associated Press reports that men imprisoned at the
Louisiana State Penitentiary are sentenced to hard,
forced labor, often for pennies an hour or nothing at all.
A two-year AP investigation revealed a hidden network
that links forced, prison labor with the world's
largest food manufacturers and popular brands.
A two-year AP investigation revealed a hidden network
that links forced, prison labor with the world's
largest food manufacturers and popular brands.
The investigation revealed that prison workers who
refuse work can lose their chance for parole or
face punishments that include solitary confinement.
Prison workers are also often excluded from protections
granted to nearly all other full-time workers, including
those regarding serious injuries or deaths on the job.
AP reports that goods produced by prisoners were found in
common household products, including Frosted Flakes
cereal, Ball Park hot dogs, Coca-Cola and Gold Medal flour.
AP reports that goods produced by prisoners were found in
common household products, including Frosted Flakes
cereal, Ball Park hot dogs, Coca-Cola and Gold Medal flour.
Products connected with prison labor can reportedly
be found on major supermarket shelves,
including at Kroger, Target, Aldi and Whole Foods.
The 13th Amendment of the Constitution
prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude,
except when it is a punishment for a crime.
The clause that permits forced prison labor has been
challenged at a federal level and efforts are underway
to remove similar language from state constitutions.
AP reports that some prisoners in Louisiana, with one of
the highest U.S. incarceration rates, are working on the
same plantation soil where slaves toiled over 150 years ago.
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US Life Expectancy on the Rise , Following Pandemic Decline, CDC Report Says.
According to the latest federal
mortality data, life expectancy in
the United States increased in 2022. .
The report published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) raised life expectancy to 77.5 years.
The report published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) raised life expectancy to 77.5 years.
The positive change comes after two
years of decline following the pandemic.
The positive change comes after two
years of decline following the pandemic.
While life expectancy has yet to reach
pre-pandemic levels, 2022 showed
an increase of 1.1 years compared to 2021.
2022 ended up recording 3.27 million
deaths in the U.S., which was
184,374 fewer deaths than the year before.
According to the report, heart disease
and cancer remained the two most
prevalent causes of death in the U.S. .
According to the report, heart disease
and cancer remained the two most
prevalent causes of death in the U.S. .
COVID-19 dropped to fourth on
the list, and unintentional injuries
took over the number three spot.
COVID-19 dropped to fourth on
the list, and unintentional injuries
took over the number three spot.
ABC reports that both males and
females saw approximately the same
increase in life expectancy from 2021 to 2022.
Over the same period of time,
the death rate decreased
for nearly every age group. .
Another NCHS report found that rates of
drug overdose deaths from synthetic opioids
increased by 4.1% between 2021 and 2022.
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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).
#Norovirus #CDC #NorovirusOutbreak #CentersForDiseaseControl #NorovirusAwareness
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US Relations With Israel, Decline Following , UN Ceasefire Vote.
On March 25, the United Nations
Security Council passed a resolution
demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. .
On March 25, the United Nations
Security Council passed a resolution
demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. .
'The Independent' reports that the resolution calling for a
truce during the month of Ramadan and the release of all
Hamas' hostages was passed by 14 nations on the council.
Relations between the U.S. and Israel have deteriorated
since Washington made the rare decision to abstain
from the vote, effectively allowing the resolution to pass.
Relations between the U.S. and Israel have deteriorated
since Washington made the rare decision to abstain
from the vote, effectively allowing the resolution to pass.
Israel's prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahyu called off a planned visit to
Washington D.C. in protest of the U.S. decision.
Israel's prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahyu called off a planned visit to
Washington D.C. in protest of the U.S. decision.
Netanyahu reportedly accused the U.S. of
"retreating," and called the new resolution , "a clear departure from the consistent U.S. position
in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.â.
Netanyahu reportedly accused the U.S. of
"retreating," and called the new resolution , "a clear departure from the consistent U.S. position
in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.â.
The U.S. decision comes after months of pressure on
the Biden administration to take action as the death toll
in Israel's offensive in Gaza has now exceeded 32,000. .
The U.S. decision comes after months of pressure on
the Biden administration to take action as the death toll
in Israel's offensive in Gaza has now exceeded 32,000. .
The decision also comes amid widespread concerns over Israel's plan to invade the Gazan city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees are sheltering.
The decision also comes amid widespread concerns over Israel's plan to invade the Gazan city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees are sheltering.
'The Independent' reports that the U.S. had
previously blocked three attempted Security Council
resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The outlet reports that the U.S. has vetoed 89 resolutions
brought before the Security Council since 1945,
over half of those resolutions were critical of Israel.
Israel Katz, Israelâs foreign minister,
said that there would be no halt
in fighting in a post on X.
The state of Israel will not
cease fire. We will destroy
Hamas and continue to fight until
the last of the hostages returns home, Israel Katz, Israelâs foreign minister, via 'The Independent'.
The state of Israel will not
cease fire. We will destroy
Hamas and continue to fight until
the last of the hostages returns home, Israel Katz, Israelâs foreign minister, via 'The Independent'
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Climate Change Impacting , Cherry Blossom Season , Around the World.
'Time' reports that cherry blossom trees around
the world are blooming earlier as a result of
increasing temperatures due to climate change.
According to Daisuke Sasano, a climate risk management officer , at the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average bloom date, has moved up 1.2 days per decade since 1953.
Cherry trees, known as sakura in Japan, had an
average starting bloom date of March 29 between
1961 and 1990, according to Sasano's research.
Between 1991 and 2020,
the data showed that the
average moved up to March 24. .
In 2023, the starting bloom
date in Tokyo was March 14. .
The fact that Tokyo
recorded the earliest
start date is due to global
warming, compounded
with urbanization, Daisuke Sasano, Climate risk management officer, via 'Time'.
'Time' reports that the warmer-than-normal temperatures
were recorded all around the world this winter,
with January coming in as the hottest ever on record.
Spring is most definitely starting
earlier than when you were a kidâ
there is no doubt about that, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
Many, many studies show
clear trends toward warmer
temperatures and earlier
starts to springtime activity
over the longer term, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
According to U.S. government data,
peak bloom in Washington D.C. has
shifted earlier by around 7 days since 1921.
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Two fatalities and five injuries occurred in a Washington, DC shooting, while Andre Gordon was arrested for a triple homicide in Pennsylvania. The DC incident's motive remains unclear, and no suspects are named. Gordon allegedly fled after the Pennsylvania shootings but was detained after a carjacking; no injuries resulted from the carjacking.
#WashingtonDC #DCShootout #WhiteHouse #WashingtonShooting #KennedyRecreationCenter #USCrimenews #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles.
#USSupremeCourt #DonaldTrump #ColoradoPrimary #Trump2024 #DonaldTrumpNews #Trumpnews #Trumpupdates #SuperTuesday #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intelâs Computer Chip Plants.
Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intelâs Computer Chip Plants.
In addition to $8.5 billion in direct funding, $11 billion will be provided in loans.
The money will come from
the CHIPS and Science Act.
The funds will go toward "computer chip
plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico
and Oregon," CBS News reports. .
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
The deal will help the U.S. to produce 20%
of the most advanced computer chips
in the world by 2030, according to
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Failure is not an option â leading-edge
chips are the core of our innovation
system, especially when it comes
to advances in artificial intelligence
and our military systems, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
We can't just design chips.
We have to make them in America, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
Biden's funding announcement comes
amid a heated presidential campaign.
Administration officials want to get chip technology funding
"out the door as quickly as possible so that the Biden campaign can point to concrete progress on one of the
White House's signature programs," analysts say.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called the
CHIPS Act "the most critical industrial
policy legislation since World War II.".
We think of this as a defining
moment for the United States, the
semiconductor industry and for Intel, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, via statement
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California is bracing for a double onslaught of Pacific storms, fueled by atmospheric rivers, that are set to bring heavy rainfall and raise the risk of widespread flooding. The initial storm hit the West Coast, stretching from Oregon to Northern California and the San Francisco Bay area, with showers and gusty winds. Termed "Pineapple Express," these storms originate from warm, subtropical waters near Hawaii. The first storm, expected to intensify in the Bay area, will bring 2 to 5 inches of rain in San Francisco, with snow forecast in nearby mountains, prompting flood watches and high-wind warnings.
#PacificStorm #CaliforniaWeather #AtmosphericRivers #HeavyRainfall #StormyWeather #WeatherAlert #FloodingRisk #RainyDays #ClimateChangeImpact #ElNiñoPattern #WeatherPatterns #WinterStorms #EmergencyPreparedness #DrenchingRains #WeatherForecast #WestCoastAlert #WeatherUpdate #CaliforniaRain #RainySeason #ExtremeWeatherEvents
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Mystery Respiratory , Illness Among Dogs , Spreads to More US States.
'Newsweek' reports that dogs across the United States have fallen sick with a mystery illness called Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (aCIRDC).
The cause of aCIRDC, which has now been
reported in at least 19 states, remains unknown. .
Most recently, cases have been reported
in Maine, North Dakota and Texas. .
Other states to report cases include Washington state,
Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Nevada, .
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Indiana,
Illinois, Idaho, Georgia, Florida, Colorado and California.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the agency , "is currently working with multiple state animal
health officials and diagnostic laboratories
regarding reports of respiratory illness in dogs
that, in rare cases, has progressed rapidly to death.".
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said the agency , "is currently working with multiple state animal
health officials and diagnostic laboratories
regarding reports of respiratory illness in dogs
that, in rare cases, has progressed rapidly to death.".
Spokesperson Mike Stepien told
'Newsweek' that the agency has, "not yet definitively
identified the cause of illness.".
The mystery disease was first reported in
Oregon earlier in 2023, with over 200 reports
largely focused around the Portland area.
As a result of the unknown illness, several
annual dog events were canceled over fears of
the disease spreading and health officials have
warned owners to limit dog socializing.
As a result of the unknown illness, several
annual dog events were canceled over fears of
the disease spreading and health officials have
warned owners to limit dog socializing.
Symptoms reportedly include sneezing,
watery eyes, cough, fever and lethargy, while more
extreme cases can lead to pneumonia and even death.
At this point in time, I don't think there
is reason for extreme alarm. I do think it's
a time to be cautious and to stay informed, Deborah Silverstein, Professor and veterinarian at
the University of Pennsylvania, via 'New York Times'
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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports.
The lawsuit was filed on March 21.
The states claim that the Biden administration
does not have the authority to deny
"federal permits for new liquid natural
gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. .
The 16 attorneys general also allege
that the pause goes against Congress.
This ban disregards statutory mandates,
flouts the normal regulatory process, upends
the industry, disrupts Plaintiffsâ economies,
and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit.
These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs
with no choice but to once more turn
to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit.
The suit goes on to allege that the ban is
motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, âinfluencers,â and banks.".
The timing of the decision, in an election
year, raises the likelihood that political
motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans,
in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
President Biden's pause on permits signifies
a stark contrast from his predecessor.
In February, the House passed a bill that would
strip the White House of its LNG permit authority
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New York City's health commissioner says he will continue to wear a mask indoors. His comments add to the confusion about the new mask guidelines; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
While fully vaccinated New Yorkers can take masks off indoors in most places starting Wednesday, they could still be required by individual business owners. On top of the confusion, the rules are also..
There is major confusion over masks here in Michigan because of the CDC's recent change in guidance, allowing fully vaccinated people to stop masking up. Last week, Michigan followed suit, dropping the..