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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

AOC Initiates Plan to Extend Unemployment Insurance Until February of Next Year

“I've been very disappointed on both sides of the aisle that we've just simply allowed pandemic unemployment assistance to completely lapse," she said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

After Gavin Newsom Staves Off Recall, California Officials Announce Reforms to Recall

“At some point they won't dodge the bullet, and a governor will be replaced by someone who had less votes on the same ballot," former Governor Gray Davis said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

When Will COVID Booster Shots Be Available? Timeline for FDA, CDC Approval

Pfizer recently submitted data in its FDA application for the booster, saying it demonstrates proof that a third shot would be safe and necessary for Americans.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/15/21

SpaceX Launch of 4 Civilians: Who Are They, How Much Training Did They Get?

The fully automated Dragon capsule will carry the four riders, none of who have experience as professional astronauts, to an altitude of 357 miles.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21

Americans Making Less Than $200K Would See Bills Drop Under Democrat Tax Plan: Report

Republicans oppose the bill because they believe it will result in high inflation and an economic slowdown.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21

Former Cops Thomas Lane and J. Kueng Who Held Down George Floyd in Video Plead Not Guilty

Thomas Lane, who held George Floyd's feet, and J. Kueng, who knelt on Floyd's back, each pleaded not guilty to violating his civil rights.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/14/21

Why Did Official Poverty Rate Rise if COVID Relief Took More Out of Poverty Than Ever?

The official poverty rate jumped to 11.4 percent in 2020, despite COVID relief checks carrying 11.7 million individuals out of poverty.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21

Governor Jay Inslee Sued by State Employees Over Vaccine Mandate

“Those who do not have the vaccine today have targets on their backs. The Delta variant is chasing them." the Democratic Washington state governor said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21

School District With 7,000 Students in COVID-19 Quarantine Votes to End Protocols

“I've got six, now five, critically ill pediatric COVID patients. Two of them have breathing tubes inserted to basically breathe for them," Dr. Benny Joyner said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/13/21

N.Y. to Launch Abortion Public Rights Campaign to Combat Texas Legislation

“That sense of security we once had in our nation has been ripped apart," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/12/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/12/21

Utah Sees Vax Rate Jump After Urging of Mormon Leaders, but Conspiracies May Derail Effort

“Because they become accustomed to these conspiracy theories over the years, it's easy for Latter Day Saints today to think the election was stolen or that vaccines are evil," Matt Harris, an expert on Mormon history, said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/10/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/10/21

Unvaccinated People 10 Times More Likely to Face Hospitalization from COVID: CDC Report

“The bottom line is this: We have the scientific tools we need to turn the corner on this pandemic," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/10/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/10/21

Restaurants Urge Court to Reject 'Ploy Tactics' as Delivery Apps Sue NYC Over Fee Caps

The businesses claim that the current cap imposed on them through July has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in lost profits.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/9/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/9/21

Hackers Steal U.N. Data That Could Be Used for Future Government Cyberattacks

“Organizations like the U.N. are a high-value target for cyber espionage activity," Resecurity CEO Gene Yoo said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/9/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/9/21

FDA Kicks Multiple Vape Companies Out of U.S. Market, JUUL Could Follow

The vape companies, which filed applications for 6.5 million different vaping products, have been asked by the FDA to prove their products are indeed less harmful.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/9/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/9/21

Biden Looks to Slash Drug Prices By Going After Big Pharma's Monopolies

The administration is hoping to address competition issues by curbing price hikes on name-brand drugs and limiting the power of patent holders.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/8/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/8/21

Biden Plan Could See Solar Produce Enough Energy to Power All American Homes by 2035

“Achieving this bright future requires a massive and equitable deployment of renewable energy and strong decarbonization policies," the Secretary of Energy said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/8/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/8/21

202 Confederate Monuments Have Been Removed or Relocated Since Death of George Floyd

“Any remnant like this that glorifies the lost cause of the Civil War, it needs to come down," Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/8/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/8/21

Sen. Warren Calls on Amazon to Review Touting of COVID Misinformation in Its Algorithms

The Democrat from Massachusetts requested clarity on the tech giant's positioning of material promoting COVID-19 treatment and vaccine falsehoods.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/7/21 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 9/7/21

Mu Variant Concerns in New York Are Premature Health Officials Say

“With respect to what we're seeing in New York City, the news is more positive," said New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi.

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