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Hundreds of people named ‘Josh’ share a friendly fight | WNT
Armed with pool noodles at Air Park in Lincoln, Nebraska, people named “Josh” from all across the country traveled to duke it out. Four-year-old Josh…
Activists say new election laws make it harder for people to vote
Republicans argue the laws are election security, but Democrats say they are a voter suppression tactic aimed at minority voters. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3…
Senate takes up voting rights bill
The For The People Act would change how voters are registered and elections are administered. source
Fully vaccinated people can go without masks indoors and in large crowds: CDC | WNT
The CDC’s new guidance marks a major turning point in the historic COVID-19 pandemic. Masks will still be recommended on buses and planes and in…
Mounting confusion over mask mandates
Following the CDC’s new guidance that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks, many businesses and public establishments have quickly changed mask policies. source
What the new CDC mask guidelines mean for returning to normal
The CDC now says fully vaccinated people can ditch their masks in most situations, even indoors. source
Businesses drop mask requirements in states without mandates
The new CDC guidance that fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks is causing confusion. source
New York to lift indoor and outdoor mask rules | WNT
The decision comes as states across the country react to the new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some people feel hesitant…
‘A lot of joy’ in seeing vaccinated crowds: Former CDC director
Former acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser discusses the dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and the heart condition found in some young…
California congressman pushes for universal background bill after San Jose shooting
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., also advocated for red flag laws that allow courts to temporarily confiscate weapons from people deemed to be dangerous. The Breakdown,…
Examining racial disparities between police departments and their communities
An ABC News investigation shows only 10% of Black people think police treat Black and white people equally. source
President Biden rolls out plans to even the playing field for people of color
Biden makes history with his visit to Tulsa but faces criticism for not doing enough. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to…
ABC News Live Update: FDA approves new treatment for obesity
Plus, vaccination rates drop and some states offer payments to incentivize people to get back to work. source
Pfizer vaccine trials for children ages 5-11 enters final stage amid variant concerns
What to know about the battle over mask mandates in schools and the Delta variant that is affecting more young people. source
Republicans block Democrats voting reform bill l GMA
The GOP blocked the Senate from moving forward on a sweeping elections reform bill known as the For The People Act despite unified Democratic support….
New audio released from condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida
At least 16 people have been killed and 147 are still unaccounted for after the deadly collapse. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on…
CDC reverse mask guidance for vaccinated people, schools l WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited increasing concern around the highly-contagious delta variant and recommended that everyone in areas with high levels of…
CDC: ‘War has changed’ as dangerous delta variant spreads l WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the delta variant is more infectious than the common cold or seasonal flu and that vaccinated people…
Health department warns of growing number of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana
Louisiana Lt. Governor Nungesser talks about the cancellation of Jazz Fest due to rising COVID numbers in the state. source
CDC expected to recommend booster shots for immunocompromised after FDA authorization
Plus, hospitalizations in Mississippi surge 122% over two weeks, putting doctors and nurses under strain. #cdc #fdaauthorization #vaccine #boostershots #immunocompromised source
