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Nursing home deaths spiked by 32% in 2020 amid pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year, with two devastating spikes eight months apart, a government watchdog reported Tuesday in the most comprehensive look yet at the ravages of COVID-19 among its most vulnerable victims. The report from the inspector general of the Department of Health and… -
70% of 30+ Americans partially vaccinated, Biden to miss vaccine goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said, even as President Joe Biden is set to fall short of reaching his goal of giving a shot to the same percentage of all American adults by Independence Day.… -
Biden says he’s taking on crime, will announce plan Wednesday
President Joe Biden is expected to address rising violent crime rates Wednesday, when he announces an anti-crime plan. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said part of the plan will focus on gun violence and gun safety in the country. The announcement comes as the U.S. murder rate increased from 2019 to 2020. A sample… -
Elections and voting bill expected to be rejected in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ expansive elections and voting bill is all but certain to be rejected in a key test vote in the Senate, providing a dramatic example of Republicans’ use of the filibuster to block legislation and forcing hard questions for Democrats over next steps. The far-reaching proposal, at nearly 900 pages, is… -
The future of NYC: Who’s ahead as voters head to polls today
NEW YORK (AP) — Voters across New York were casting their final ballots in party primaries Tuesday, including a hotly contested mayoral race in New York City. With no presidential or congressional races at stake, turnout was expected to be a fraction of what the state saw last November. Yet even with fewer votes to… -
From strikes and hot deals: What you need to know about Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day began Monday, with deals and strikes grabbing the headlines. This is the earliest time of year Prime Day has ever happened. It was moved up to accommodate the Olympics next month. Many people were excited for one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. Video caught a plane spelling “Amazon… -
CDC investigating tuberculosis outbreak among surgery patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) linked to a medical putty that helps heal bones after different kinds of surgery. The putty is known as FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix, and it’s made by Aziyo Biologics. It’s made from human tissue. According to Aziyo, 154 containers… -
Staffing shortage causes hundreds of cancellations as post-pandemic travel catches airlines off guard
A staffing shortage is a main factor behind hundreds of American Airlines cancellations over the past few days. As of 12:30 p.m. EDT, 134 American flights had been canceled Monday. Cancellations topped 100 on Sunday and Saturday as well. On Sunday, American said it would cancel around 1 percent of its flights in July. The… -
Olympic team member tests positive for COVID in Japan as country confirms 10k fans allowed
A member of the Ugandan Olympic team tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. This is the first infection to be detected as an Olympic team was arriving to Japan. The team member, who has not been named, was barred entry into the country. The rest of the team took a charter bus from the… -
Supreme Court sides with athletes over NCAA on compensation dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation. The high court ruled that NCAA limits on the education-related benefits that colleges can offer athletes… -
Waking up to destruction: Massive tornado hits Chicago suburbs
CHICAGO (AP) — A radar-confirmed tornado swept through suburban Chicago, damaging homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing some injuries, officials said. At least four injuries were reported in Naperville, where a dozen homes were damaged and numerous large trees were downed by a probable tornado late Sunday, according to a report to the… -
Deadly storm Claudette strengthening and heading toward Carolinas
ATLANTA (AP) — Claudette regained tropical storm status Monday morning as it neared the coast of the Carolinas less than two days after 13 people died — including eight children in a multi-vehicle crash — due to the effects of the storm in Alabama. The children who died Saturday were in a van for a… -
President Biden celebrates 300 million shots administered in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office. Biden credited scientists, companies, the American people and his whole-of-government effort. The president noted that the…
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