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Gaza Expecting Surge in COVID Cases Due to Crowding While Sheltering From Bombs
“People stopped [social] distancing” during the IDF airstrikes, said a doctor at a local hospital. “They had no choice.”
Finance Execs Are Pouring Millions Into Super PAC Supporting Yang’s Mayoral Run
A super PAC supporting Andrew Yang's run for NYC mayor has taken cash from execs who have given millions to GOP groups.
Gun Availability Worsens Domestic Abuse, But Gun Bans Don’t Create Safety Either
An increasing number of states are rolling back protections to keep guns from abusers.
Progressives Slam Biden for Slashing His Own Infrastructure Plan by $600 Billion
Critics said the president's decision to embrace cuts is a disastrous approach to the economic and climate crises.
State CDC Data Shows Persisting Racial Disparities in Vaccination
Targeted efforts have raised vaccination rates among some marginalized groups.
Biden Wants to Hire 87,000 Additional IRS Agents to Go After Wealthy Tax Dodgers
Beefing up IRS audits for the wealthy could increase federal revenues by $700 billion over next 10 years.
Study Warns That Arctic Has Been Warming 3 Times Faster Than Rest of Earth
“No one on Earth is immune to Arctic warming,” the report said.
Israeli Police Attacked Palestinians at Al Aqsa Mosque, Hours After Ceasefire
Israeli police fired stun grenades and tear gas at Palestinian worshipers on Friday, injuring over a dozen people.
Homeland Security Tells ICE to Cut Ties With Jail That Sicced Dogs on Migrants
ICE was also ordered to end its contract with a county jail accused of performing forced hysterectomies on migrants.
Trump Charged the Secret Service More Than $40,000 “Rent” Since Leaving Office
Trump receives a presidential pension that could easily pay for his security detail's stays at his resorts.