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Paxlovid is widely available, but details on who's getting it are sparse
Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment for Covid-19, was hailed as a game-changer in the pandemic thanks to its strong performance in lowering the risk of severe disease. Early supply challenges have been overcome in the United States, and the drug is perhaps more important than ever as case counts rise and more contagious variants spread amid stalled vaccination rates.
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Biden is considering canceling some student debt. Here's why it might not be such a great idea
President Joe Biden is considering canceling some federal student loan debt, suggesting a once pie-in-the-sky idea is closer than ever to becoming reality.
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Buffalo mass shooting suspect to be arraigned Thursday on 25 counts, including murder
The 18-year-old indicted in last month's racist supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Erie County prosecutor said.
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OPEC agrees to pump more oil as Russian output drops
OPEC has agreed to pump more crude oil over the next two months as Russian production begins to drop because of Western sanctions.
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You won't recognize Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in his upcoming Netflix movie
You are forgiven if you don't recognize the white-haired man in glasses smoking a cigarette in these promotional photos.
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K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS appeared at the White House press briefing on Tuesday and will meet with President Joe Biden as part of a visit aimed at discussing Asian inclusion and representation and addressing anti-Asian hate crimes and disinformation.
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Korean pop supergroup BTS, pictured here, on April 3, in Las Vegas is set to meet President Joe Biden and appear alongside press secretary Karine …
Published on May 31, 2022
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Joe Biden wants to show he's in charge of inflation ... while showing someone else is in charge
President Joe Biden will meet with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Tuesday in a kind of performative politics that will almost certainly do nothing to help Americans better afford everyday items.
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Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, dies at 25
Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.
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Summer 2022 preview: What to look forward to in media and entertainment
Will June's public hearings by the January 6 committee, some in prime time, shock viewers and sway public opinion? Will the Supreme Court's impending abortion ruling reshape state and national politics? Will Elon Musk complete his takeover of Twitter? Will Covid case counts disrupt plans or come to be accepted as a new normal?
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White House unveils a monthlong focus on the economy as prices rise and poll numbers fall
Facing rising prices and deep voter dissatisfaction, the White House this week is launching a month-long effort to signal heavy focus on the economy as inflation worries become the top concern for the White House before this fall's midterm elections.
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The White House is kicking off a month-long effort to place a heavy focus on the economy as inflation worries become the top concern for …
Published on May 31, 2022
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Health and Human Services announces new office focused on the environmental risks to underserved communities
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday it is establishing an Office of Environmental Justice, putting a spotlight on environmental inequities in health.
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Five Things People of Color Should Know About Skin Cancer
A common misconception about skin cancer is that, because their skin contains a higher amount of melanin, African-Americans and people with darker skin don’t have to worry about exposure to the sun’s radiation. While it is true that skin cancer is far less prevalent in dark-skinned populations, experts say anybody can be at risk for the disease.
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JINYA Ramen Bar Kicks Off Summer with Refreshing New Chef’s Specials
Spicy Maze-Men and Otsumami available at acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant starting June 1
JINYA Ramen Bar is elevating its Chef’s Specials Menu with new light, innovative dishes that are perfect for summer!
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Amoako Boafa: Soul of Black Folks
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is excited to announce Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks, the debut museum solo exhibition for Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo (b. 1984), one of the most influential artistic voices of his generation. Working primarily in figuration, Boafo is known for his vibrant use of color and thick improvisational gestures, created by his finger-painting technique emphasizing the contours and luminous skin tone of the body of his subjects. The show presents over thirty works created between 2016–2022, including a site-specific wall painting made specifically for CAMH. The subjects featured in Boafo’s paintings represent the nuance and complexities of Black life globally.
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Association of Black Cardiologists Endorses Black Maternal Health Momnibus
The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is pleased to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus - composed of nine individual bills and introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Congresswoman Alma Adams, Senator Kamala Harris, and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Members.
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Voter Suppression Alive and Well in Arkansas
The Solid South used to be Democratic. Today, the Solid South is Republican. What happened? President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Public Accommodations Act on July 2, 1964. As a result, South Carolina's Dixiecrat segregationist senator, Strom Thurmond, switched parties in September and vowed to lead fellow Dixiecrats to the Republican Party.
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CDC identifies 9 monkeypox cases in 7 states
The US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention is investigating more cases of monkeypox across the United States as part of a global outbreak.
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Minority "Front" Companies Clog Supply Chains
Up to 28 percent of reported corporate and federal spending with minority and women-owned firms is actually being channeled to enterprises run by White males and large public companies, according to a new study by BJM Solutions.
