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2021-08-11 20:43:57
by Daniel Mollenkamp
Audio Recordings that Reliably Detect COVID-19 not Quite Ready for Use

The underlying algorithms for an app that can mass detect COVID-19 through audio are not quite ready yet, researchers say.... Read More

The underlying algorithms for an app that can mass detect COVID-19 through audio are not quite ready yet, researchers say. COVID-19 has a distinct effect on the audio produced by infected people, which has enticed researchers to explore using it... Read More

2021-08-11 20:37:57
by Alexa Hornbeck
Colorado Will Use American Rescue Funds to Combat Substance Abuse Disorders

Colorado is experiencing a substance abuse disorder crisis, and now city officials are looking to combat the problem with $450... Read More

Colorado is experiencing a substance abuse disorder crisis, and now city officials are looking to combat the problem with $450 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.  Fatal drug overdose deaths increased approximately 38% in Colorado from 2019... Read More

2021-08-11 20:27:32
by Alexa Hornbeck
What FDA Approval Might Mean for Vaccine Mandates

As the Delta variant continues to spread, COVID cases surge among the unvaccinated, and rates of new vaccinations decline, the... Read More

As the Delta variant continues to spread, COVID cases surge among the unvaccinated, and rates of new vaccinations decline, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is receiving pressure from President Joe Biden to approve a COVID vaccine. Biden recently said... Read More

2021-08-11 20:20:01
by Reece Nations
Wasted Vaccine Doses Mount Nationwide as Delta Surge Continues

More than a million COVID-19 immunization doses have gone to waste throughout the United States since the start of the... Read More

More than a million COVID-19 immunization doses have gone to waste throughout the United States since the start of the national vaccination program as the highly contagious delta variant fuels a surge in nationwide hospitalizations. Alabama ranks last in terms... Read More

2021-08-11 15:59:23
by Dan McCue
Pandemic Sapped Clean Energy Job Growth in Midwest, But Rebound is Strong

The coronavirus pandemic reversed three years of dramatic growth in clean energy jobs in the Midwest, but the sector is... Read More

The coronavirus pandemic reversed three years of dramatic growth in clean energy jobs in the Midwest, but the sector is now rebounding faster than the overall regional workforce, a new report says. According to Clean Jobs Midwest, released by the... Read More

2021-08-11 15:47:57
by Dan McCue
Report: Travel Restrictions Inflicting Substantial Toll on Global Growth and Trade

A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, travel bans meant to stem the crisis are taking a significant... Read More

A year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, travel bans meant to stem the crisis are taking a significant toll on global growth and trade, according to a new report from The Conference Board, the nonprofit business and research... Read More

2021-08-11 13:52:19
by Alexa Hornbeck
PhRMA Tackles Health Disparities By Funding Faith-Based Initiatives

A recent initiative from PhRMA, a trade group representing the pharmaceutical industry, aims to combat racial inequities through community-based partnerships,... Read More

A recent initiative from PhRMA, a trade group representing the pharmaceutical industry, aims to combat racial inequities through community-based partnerships, particularly surrounding medication utilization and adherence.  “It’s documented what the disparities are with communities of color and access to care,... Read More

For Biden and Senators, a Sense That 'World Was Watching'

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden first announced the framework he'd reached with a bipartisan group of senators for... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden first announced the framework he'd reached with a bipartisan group of senators for a big infrastructure bill, he said it meant more than building roads and bridges.  Agreement, he said two months ago,... Read More

Dems Renew Push on Elections Bill That GOP Vows to Block

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don't have a clear strategy for overcoming... Read More

Pacific Northwest Braces for Another Multi Day Heat Wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in the Pacific Northwest braced for another major, multi day heat wave starting Wednesday, just... Read More

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in the Pacific Northwest braced for another major, multi day heat wave starting Wednesday, just over a month after record-shattering hot weather killed hundreds of the region's most vulnerable people when temperatures soared to 116... Read More

2021-08-10 21:09:24
by Dan McCue
After Nearly 25 Years of Service, Ron Kind Won’t Seek Re-Election

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Ron Kind, who took office in 1997 and is easily Wisconsin's longest-serving member of Congress, stunned reporters... Read More

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Ron Kind, who took office in 1997 and is easily Wisconsin's longest-serving member of Congress, stunned reporters Tuesday by announcing he won't seek reelection in 2022. “The truth is, I’ve run out of gas,” the Democrat said.... Read More

2021-08-10 20:39:21
by TWN Staff
CISA Encouraging Computer Users to Deploy New Microsoft, Intel Updates

WASHINGTON -- Both Microsoft and Intel have released updates to multiple vulnerabilities in their product and users and system administrators... Read More

WASHINGTON -- Both Microsoft and Intel have released updates to multiple vulnerabilities in their product and users and system administrators should think seriously about installing them, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Tuesday. The agency warns that without the... Read More

2021-08-10 20:17:15
by Dan McCue
DC Mayor Says Executive Agency Employees Must Be Vaccinated

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser on Tuesday gave all government employees whose agencies report to her office until Sept.... Read More

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser on Tuesday gave all government employees whose agencies report to her office until Sept. 19 to be fully vaccinated, calling it a “job requirement.” According to the mayor’s office, roughly 36,700 people are employed... Read More

2021-08-10 20:15:07
by Tom Ramstack
Biden Officials Give Assurances U.S. Has Strong Mideast Influence

WASHINGTON -- The Taliban continued retaking control of Afghanistan Tuesday as U.S. forces withdrew, but Biden administration officials told the... Read More

WASHINGTON -- The Taliban continued retaking control of Afghanistan Tuesday as U.S. forces withdrew, but Biden administration officials told the Senate the American political position in the Middle East remains strong. However, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon are creating challenges as... Read More

2021-08-10 19:46:35
by Reece Nations
Climate Change Could Cause Gulf Stream Currents to Collapse

A new study published in the journal “Nature Climate Change” indicates man-made climate alterations could be causing instability in Atlantic... Read More

A new study published in the journal “Nature Climate Change” indicates man-made climate alterations could be causing instability in Atlantic Ocean currents which may lead to irreversible changes to the Earth’s ecosystem. The study, entitled “Observation-based early-warning signals for a... Read More

2021-08-10 17:44:33
by Kate Michael
Inter-American Development Bank Creates Toolkit for Nearshoring Supply Chains

WASHINGTON -- Among the unpredicted impacts of COVID-19 was the vulnerability of American dependence on manufacturing and services from China.... Read More

WASHINGTON -- Among the unpredicted impacts of COVID-19 was the vulnerability of American dependence on manufacturing and services from China. Everything from consumer products to pharmaceuticals and health and safety equipment experienced delays and shortages as a result of China... Read More

2021-08-10 16:51:16
by Dan McCue
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns After Harassment Investigation

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday after an investigation led by state Attorney General Letitia James found he sexually... Read More

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday after an investigation led by state Attorney General Letitia James found he sexually harassed 11 women, and violated state and federal laws. Cuomo opened his remarks at a brief press conference announcing his... Read More

2021-08-10 16:34:32
by Dan McCue
Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal on Tuesday, handing President Joe Biden a significant win... Read More

WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal on Tuesday, handing President Joe Biden a significant win for his top legislative priority.  “This is what it looks like when elected leaders take a step toward healing our... Read More

2021-08-10 15:45:54
by Dan McCue
Dominion Voting Systems Files Flurry of Defamation Suits

Dominion Voting Systems has filed a series of defamation lawsuits against One America News Network, Newsmax and Patrick Byrne, the... Read More

Dominion Voting Systems has filed a series of defamation lawsuits against One America News Network, Newsmax and Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock.com, over their roles in advancing conspiracy theories that Dominion rigged the results of the 2020 presidential... Read More

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Set for Final Senate Passage

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, with a growing coalition of Democrats and Republicans prepared to lift the first phase... Read More

AP-NORC Poll: Americans Have High Trust in Doctors, Nurses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans have high trust in doctors, nurses and pharmacists, a new poll finds. Researchers say that... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans have high trust in doctors, nurses and pharmacists, a new poll finds. Researchers say that trust could become important in the push to increase COVID-19 vaccinations, as long as unvaccinated people have care providers they... Read More

US Trade Deficit Hits Record $75.7 Billion in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit increased to a record $75.7 billion in June as a rebounding American economy... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit increased to a record $75.7 billion in June as a rebounding American economy sent demand for imports surging. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that the deficit rose 6.7% from a revised May deficit... Read More

2021-08-10 13:05:35
by Reece Nations
Job Openings Exceed Unemployment by Roughly 1 Million

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Monday that job openings increased to their highest ever recorded point... Read More

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Monday that job openings increased to their highest ever recorded point at the end of June to 10.1 million available positions, the Department of Labor reported on Friday that some 8.7... Read More

2021-08-09 21:44:05
by Dan McCue
Justice Department to Conduct Fresh Review of ‘Privileged’ 9/11 Docs

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Monday committed to conducting a fresh review of documents related to the Sept. 11... Read More

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Monday committed to conducting a fresh review of documents related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks the government had previously deemed privileged and unreleasable to the public. The decision was announced just days after... Read More

2021-08-09 21:32:27
by Tom Ramstack
Democrats Get Arrested to Protest Deadlock in Congress on Voting Rights

WASHINGTON -- A growing list of Democrats in Congress appear to be trying to get arrested outside the U.S. Supreme... Read More

WASHINGTON -- A growing list of Democrats in Congress appear to be trying to get arrested outside the U.S. Supreme Court to demonstrate their opposition to legislative action they say would suppress the right to vote.  The latest was Rep.... Read More

2021-08-09 17:36:13
by Dan McCue
Pentagon to Require Military to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

The Defense Department will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, though the... Read More

The Defense Department will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, though the deadline could be pushed up if infection rates continue to rise. The decision was revealed in a memo to troops ... Read More

2021-08-09 15:57:30
by Dan McCue
Education Department Establishing New Rulemaking Committee

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Education published a notice in the Federal Register Monday establishing a negotiated rulemaking committee... Read More

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Education published a notice in the Federal Register Monday establishing a negotiated rulemaking committee that will meet virtually beginning in October to rewrite regulations for Public Service Loan forgiveness, income-contingent repayment plans, and borrower... Read More

Infrastructure Senators Brush Off Criticism From Left, Right

WASHINGTON (AP) — Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and Republican senators brushes off critics to push  the $1 trillion infrastructure package toward final passage. On the left, the Democrats... Read More

U.S. Job Openings Hit a Record 10.1 Million in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted a record 10.1 million job openings in June, another sign that the job market... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted a record 10.1 million job openings in June, another sign that the job market and economy are bouncing back briskly from last year's coronavirus shutdowns. Job openings rose from 9.5 million in May, the... Read More

Canada Begins Allowing Vaccinated US Citizens to Visit Again

Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United... Read More

Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.... Read More

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