Month: November 2021
Biden loses legal battle, COVID confidence as vaccine mandate stalls
President Joe Biden is struggling to win in court as well as the court of public opinion when it comes to his response to COVID-19….
Vance Depletes Manhattan DA’s $715M Bank Haul, Leaving Bragg With Small Change
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance has spent nearly $715 million in money reaped from big-bucks case settlements on criminal justice programs, records show — leaving…
Here’s what Detroit parents need to know about getting children ages 5-11 vaccinated
Students ages 5-11 can now be vaccinated against COVID, and parents have several options, whether they’re looking for an appointment or seeking answers from a…
How Mariposa Fund helps undocumented people access abortions
Medicaid covers the cost of abortion in New Mexico if the pregnant person is a legal resident. But undocumented people who reside in the state,…
Is COVID-19 here to stay? A team of biologists explains what it means for a virus to become endemic
Now that kids ages 5 to 11 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and the number of fully vaccinated people in the U.S. is rising, many people may be…
New Georgia House redistricting map clears Senate committee
A Georgia Senate panel on Thursday approved a new legislative map for state House representative districts. The Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee’s 8-4 vote in favor puts…
Texas schools can again set their own face mask rules after federal judge overrules Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools violates the Americans with Disabilities Act — freeing local…
Gowanus Housing Overhaul and Blood Center Expansion Headed for Approval After Council Strikes Deals
The City Council announced a deal Wednesday with the Mayor’s Office to reshape Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood — bringing thousands of affordable apartments and hundreds of…
Hormone Blocker Sticker Shock — Again — As Patients Lose Cheaper Drug Option
Sudeep Taksali thought he’d won his battle to avoid a steep price tag on a medicine for his daughter. He was wrong. In 2020, he’d…
Biden administration urges court to lift order blocking employer COVID vaccine mandate
The Biden administration is asking a federal appeals court in New Orleans to lift a temporary order halting a federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate on private…
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