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Nearly 7 in 10 Support Mask Requirements in Schools, New Poll Shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that schools across the U.S. implement masking measures.
Feds Set to Advise an Extra Round of Vaccinations, Which Could Start Next Month
Booster shots wouldn't be administered until after the FDA gives full approval to the vaccines, sources said.
Dallas Schools Will Defy Texas Supreme Court Ruling Against Mask Requirements
Dallas school district superintendent Michael Hinojosa received a call from President Joe Biden commending his actions.
Tens of Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Ron DeSantis to Be Recalled
The petition cites DeSantis's failures on handling the coronavirus pandemic and unemployment disbursement in Florida.
More Workers Are Saying That Minimum-Wage Jobs Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
Since the pandemic hit, more people have started to question why they should accept poor working conditions and low pay.
India Is on the Precipice of Third COVID Wave Amid Devastating Vaccine Shortage
Vaccine shortages are driving the COVID crisis in India while mass refusal to get vaccinated is fueling the U.S. surge.
Rand Paul Just Disclosed That His Wife Bought COVID Drug Stock in February 2020
The 16-month-late disclosure shows the trade occurred after senators were privately briefed on the impending pandemic.
YouTube Bans Rand Paul for Urging People to Defy Basic Public Health Guidelines
The Kentucky senator and former physician encouraged people to be irresponsible, saying “they can’t arrest all of us.”
While Complaining About “Woke Politics,” Hawley Offers Critical Race Theory Ban
The senator is seeking reconciliation bill proposals like barring critical race theory in federal diversity training.
Twitter Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for 1 Week Over False Vaccine Claims
This is not the first time the far right congresswoman from Georgia has tweeted lies about the coronavirus and vaccines.