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5th Women's March focuses on reproductive rights after new Texas abortion law
Saturday, October 02, 2021
The first such march was held the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017. Thousands of people were expected to turn out in hundreds of cities across the nation on Saturday.
3,700 DOT workers head back to work after Congress passes short-term highway funding
Saturday, October 02, 2021
The Senate approved a temporary extension to fund the federal highway program and ends furloughs for the transportation employees.
A Hospital Gives Its Staff Panic Buttons After Assaults By Patients Triple
Thursday, September 30, 2021
From 2019 to 2020, assaults on hospital staff by patients tripled at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Mo. Now personal panic buttons are being implemented to alert hospital security more easily.
Beijing Winter Olympics Will Allow Spectators — But Only From Mainland China
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The International Olympic Committee says having fans present will create a favorable atmosphere at the games. Spectators will have to meet COVID-19 requirements, but those have not yet been outlined.
A Man Died From Rabies In Illinois. Here's Why That's So Unusual In The U.S.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Illinois Department of Health says an elderly man died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his neck and refusing rabies treatment. It's the first case in the state since 1954.
Children Born In 2020 Will Experience Up To 7 Times More Extreme Climate Events
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
A new study says the current climate crisis is a "severe threat" to the safety of younger generations, who will experience far more extreme climate events such as heat waves, wildfires and floods.
Exit Polls Show An Extremely Close Race In German Election To Succeed Angela Merkel
Sunday, September 26, 2021
After 16 years in office, the German chancellor is stepping down. Early results show a razor-thin margin in what is expected to be one of the closest outcomes in years.
FBI Investigating Reported Assault of Female U.S. Service Member By Afghan Evacuees
Saturday, September 25, 2021
The service member said male evacuees staying at the Doña Ana County Range Complex in New Mexico assaulted her, according to local reports.
A Crypto-Trading Hamster Performs Better Than Warren Buffett And The S&P 500
Saturday, September 25, 2021
A hamster named Mr. Goxx enters one of two tunnels in the his cage, which determines whether he will buy or sell. As of Friday, his portfolio is up nearly 20%, according to his Twitter account.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Taps A New Surgeon General Who Doesn't Support Vaccine Mandates
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Dr. Joseph Ladapo comes to Florida from UCLA and is a Harvard Medical School graduate. He says vaccines are not the only way to promote "good health" and the decision to get one is up to each person.
An Emancipation Statue Debuts In Virginia Two Weeks After Robert E. Lee Was Removed
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Emancipation and Freedom Monument — two 12-foot bronze statues of a man and a woman holding an infant newly freed from slavery — was unveiled in Richmond, the former Confederate capital.
Australia's Fraser Island Reclaims K'gari, Its Original Indigenous Name
Monday, September 20, 2021
The name change comes after years of activism from the Butchulla Aboriginal people, who inhabited the island before colonization. K'gari means "paradise" in the Butchulla language.
In The Fight Against COVID, Health Workers Aren't Immune To Vaccine Misinformation
Saturday, September 18, 2021
About a quarter of U.S. health care workers have refused the COVID-19 vaccine as of July. They share demographic traits with other unvaccinated people and are putting hospitals in a tough spot.
The 1st All-Civilian Crew Has Launched To Orbit The Earth
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Marking the latest step in the commercialization of space, the SpaceX mission has launched four civilians, including a billionaire CEO, a physician assistant and a geoscientist.
Russian President Putin Self-Isolates After Staffers Get COVID-19
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Russian leader will attend an upcoming regional meeting via teleconference, the Kremlin said. Putin said he got his second COVID-19 vaccine in April.
A Woman Of Color Will Lead EMILY's List For The First Time
Monday, September 13, 2021
Laphonza Butler, the political organization's third president, will be the first Black woman and first mother to lead the group. She is a former senior adviser to Kamala Harris and Airbnb executive.
San Francisco Schools Have Had No COVID-19 Outbreaks Since Classes Began Last Month
Friday, September 10, 2021
The city's health department said 90% of children ages 12 to 17 are fully vaccinated. There have been 227 cases reported among staff and students, but the vast majority are occurring outside school.
Black Kids In California More Likely To Be Hospitalized For Police-Related Injuries
Thursday, September 09, 2021
Black boys and girls ages 10-14 are injured at 5.3 and 6.7 times, respectively, the rate for white boys and girls, the study says., a new study shows.
15 Ex-NFL Players Have Pleaded Guilty Over A Scheme To Steal From A Health Care Fund
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and Robert McCune are the latest players to admit to their involvement in the scheme where they were reimbursed for medical equipment they never actually obtained.
Divers Are Investigating The Source Of Oil Spill Off The Coast Of Louisiana
Sunday, September 05, 2021
Coast Guard teams have been dispatched to help determine the extent of the damage from the spill, which is situated roughly two miles off the Louisiana coast. Officials say the source remains unclear.