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US records record daily increase of variant cases; Florida lags in vaccinations of oldest residents; 513K US deaths. ...

The U.S. reported 306 new coronavirus variant cases Sunday, a record increase for viruses that can spread more easily, dodge some treatments and immunities, or both. Nearly all the new cases were in three states: Florida, up 104 cases to 605; Michigan, up …

Arizona COVID-19 updates: US reports 306 variant cases, a daily record

Arizona reported 1,075 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new known deaths on Sunday as hospitalizations for the disease have fallen to a level the state has not seen since early November.  Arizona's average new daily case number over the last seven days ranked …

'We turn a blind eye': Boston's police remain largely white

March 1, 2021 6:16 AM By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press Posted: March 1, 2021 6:16 AM Updated: March 1, 2021 7:04 AM Michael Dwyer FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2017, file photo, counterprotesters clash with police following a "Free Speech" …

Fraud hurts pandemic-related unemployment programs

COLUMBUS (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from …

J&J vaccine rolls out after CDC thumbs-up; US reports 306 variant cases, a daily record; 2.5M global deaths: Latest ...

Johnson & Johnson began distributing its vaccine Sunday, adding a third weapon to the country's COVID-19 arsenal. Those doses will begin arriving at vaccine distribution sites as soon as Tuesday morning, according to Biden administration officials. …

Inside the Beltway: So where's the big Biden speech?

There were some observers who declared that former President Donald Trump‘s speech before CPAC on Sunday was actually a State of the Union address. There is some truth to that. His comments covered the state of the union, the state of unity within the …

Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today’s Developments

VACCINE INFORMATION: Visit Mass.Gov/CovidVaccine to find out when you’re eligible and to book an appointment or call the hotline at 211. THURSDAY, February 25 • Baker to announce return of fans to TD Garden, Fenway Park and other venues starting March …

How will John Kerry fare as Joe Biden’s climate envoy?

The former secretary of state is a good pick for what may prove to be a chastening task Feb 20th 2021 WHEN JOHN KERRY ran for president in 2004 he was too green for either party. Having been in the Senate in 1988 to hear Jim Hansen testify that “global …

As new cases rise, Fauci says easing restrictions 'is really risky'; Senate gets $1.9B stimulus package: Live ...

The much-ballyhooed, steady decline in new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations appears to have stalled. Experts now are trying to determine whether a new surge is underway. In the seven-day period ending Thursday, 17 states had rising case counts …

Judge rules federal eviction moratorium unconstitutional—but DOJ is appealing

Harris Faulkner aims to demystify COVID-19 vaccines for communities of color. Why can’t we see relatives, weeks after being vaccinated? Does it matter which vaccine you get? Tune in tonight as questions get answered at 10PM ET. WASHINGTON (AP) — The …

Maine rep votes no on aid; New England COVID-19 rates steady

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A congressman from Maine who cast one of two Democratic votes against the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill said the proposal contained too much unnecessary spending. Rep. Jared Golden, who represents Maine’s vast, mostly rural and …

Florida lawmakers among Republicans who skipped COVID relief vote in-person to attend CPAC

Four Texas Democrats also designated proxies while meeting with President Joe Biden during his trip to survey storm damage. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Several Republican lawmakers cited the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for not being able to vote in person on …

Massachusetts Leaders Want More Students Back In Classrooms Full-Time

By SCOTT JACKSON Massachusetts officials are pushing to bring more children back to the classroom on a full-time basis in April, starting with elementary school students. Education Commissioner Jeff Riley on Tuesday said he would ask the Massachusetts …

Focus on Trump distracts from Democrats’ maneuvering

Hey Republicans, Donald Trump is no longer president. Yes, I know he is speaking at CPAC and will declare himself the 2024 presumptive nominee. Supporters will love what he says, opponents will be triggered, and the media will work themselves into a frenzy …

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African-American Cabinet Secretaries Throughout US History

This concludes CNW’s Black History Month series highlighting African American men and women who made history when they served as Cabinet secretaries to respective United States presidents.   Jeh Charles Johnson (born September 11, 1957)  Johnson, an …

All 9 Mass. members of US House vote in favor of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill

ROXBURY, DAVID? DAVID: DEMOCRATS KNEW THIS BILL COULD BE BIPARTISAN OR IT COULD BE BIG. IN THE END, THEY DECIDED TO GO BIG. JUST 12 HOURS AFTER AN EARLY-MORNING VOTE IN WASHINGTON, REPRESENTATIVE AYANNA PRESSLEY WAS BACK IN CHELSEA VISTING A VACCINATION …

124 ambassadors tackle Swiss newspapers for calling Okonjo-Iweala ’66-year-old Nigerian grandmother’

  A total of 124 ambassadors and heads of international organisations based in Geneva have criticised some Swiss newspapers for describing Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a “66-year-old Nigerian grandmother”.   At least three Swiss newspapers —  Luzerner Zeitung, …

Massachusetts avoids vaccine appointment cancellations after concerns about delayed shipment

After scrambling to address the impacts of a partial delay of the state’s weekly COVID-19 vaccine shipment, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration said Friday that they received nearly all of their expected doses after all. “Governor Baker and …

House passes $1.9T COVID relief package that includes $4B to Nevada

WASHINGTON — House Democrats muscled through a massive $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Friday over Republican opposition to the cost of the bill that would provide $1,400 checks to individuals, and send more than $4 billion to the state of Nevada, …

COMMON SENSE REQURED PODCAST RETURNS TO IRMIX RADIO

Two Black Girls Trying to Make Sense Out of Nonsense OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today IRMIX RADIO announced the return of Common Sense Required Radio Podcast, available to listeners everywhere on irmixradio. …

Where Have All The Children Gone? Part II: Tracking Truants and Absentees in Georgia Schools

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Investigative Journalism Initiative Examines How State Tracks Absenteeism Amid Pandemic ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absenteeism has long been a concern of educators and …

Auto-ISAC to Provide Members Access to Risk Management Platform by Partnering with SecurityScorecard

Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …