Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, despite being fully vaccinated. The Republican has opposed mask mandates and issued an executive order banning school districts from requiring ...
18 Aug 202149min
Biden: “I stand squarely behind my decision”
During an address to the nation, President Biden admitted the collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban retaking control happened more quickly than the U.S. government had expected. Biden said...
17 Aug 202142min
CDC recommends third Covid-19 vaccine dose for certain immunocompromised people
Vaccine advisers to the CDC voted unanimously to recommend an extra dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for some immunocompromised people. The FDA had already authorized a third dose in certain patients who ...
14 Aug 202142min
More than 98% of U.S. residents live in an area with “high” or “substantial Covid-19 transmission
More than 98% of U.S. residents now live in an area with a “high” or “substantial” risk of Covid-19 community transmission, up from 19% just a month ago. Meanwhile, the FDA is expecting to authorize c...
13 Aug 202145min
FDA expected to authorize Covid-19 booster shots for some immunocompromised people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expect to authorize Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some immunocompromised people. This would be a third shot to the current two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vac...
12 Aug 202141min
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he is resigning, effective in 14 days after a state investigation found he “sexually harassed multiple women and violated state law.” He’s denied the allegations. ...
11 Aug 202141min
Gov. DeSantis threatens salaries if schools mandate masks
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state could move to withhold salaries of those who violate the ban on mask mandates in schools. Gov. DeSantis issued an executive order last month di...
10 Aug 202142min
The Delta Surge: Masks, Science and Politics
The superintendent of Texas' largest school district plans to propose a mask mandate. If approved, the Houston Independent School District would likely be the first in the state to violate Gov. Greg A...
7 Aug 202142min
