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US waited to order the preparation of bulk stocks of monkeypox vaccine, in part out of concern that they would lose shelf life

The US Department of Health and Human Services waited more than three weeks after the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the US to order bulk stocks of the monkeypox vaccine that the government owns and stores in Denmark be bottled and sent to the US for distribution -- in part out of concern that once those vaccines were taken out of bulk storage, they would lose years of shelf life.

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Secretary of defense names military officer as Pentagon Press Secretary

A US Air Force brigadier general has been named as the new Pentagon press secretary by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. CNN reported Wednesday that Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder was set to be appointed, according to an administration official and a senior defense official familiar with the matter.

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Dreams are the best show in town. Here's why you should write them down

It has been my dream for years to host "Saturday Night Live." Literally. I've repeatedly had that dream, going back decades.

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Jennifer Coolidge says playing Stifler's mom in 'American Pie' helped her sex life

Jennifer Coolidge says her memorable role in raunchy teen comedy "American Pie" came with benefits -- and she's not talking about her residual checks.

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Drag queen storytime in England promotes compassion and inclusion. British far-right extremists are importing US hate against them

An ordinary red-brick library in the southern English town of Reading is an unlikely backdrop for the latest front in the battle for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. But last week -- in scenes later repeated across the country-- Covid-19 conspiracists and far-right supporters lobbed homophobic and transphobic slurs at parents and children to try to stop the kids from meeting drag queens.

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Non-bank lender Trident Mortgage to pay over $22 million for redlining DOJ, CFPB, State AGs participate in joint fair housing enforcement

A four-year investigation begun by Pennsylvania’s state attorney general attracted the support and resources of the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to bring the first-ever redlining enforcement involving a non-bank lender.

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White House says Russia planning to falsify evidence to frame Ukrainian forces for prison attack

US officials believe Russia is preparing to falsify evidence to blame Ukrainian forces for last week's deadly blast at the Olenivka prison ahead of visits to the site by outside parties.

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Traveling to Italy during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Italy, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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These cities are better at enduring extreme heat. Here's what they're doing different

Blistering heat has returned to western Europe, as some countries like France enter into their third wave of the summer with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), while more than 80% of the US population will experience temperatures over 90 degrees (32C) within the next week, including in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Around 100 million Americans have been under heat alerts for eight of the past 16 days.

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Joe and Jill's long summer

This summer has not been an easy one for President Joe Biden, and no one feels that more than Jill Biden.

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Trump and Orban set to take stage in Texas as activists gather for conservative confab

Former President Donald Trump, who is weighing when to announce his expected third run for the Republican presidential nomination, will address a gathering of conservative activists here this weekend.

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3 Reasons Why Black Women Are Living Longer

For years, the public has bought into the notion that the Black community is at risk of several health fatalities. Science even argues that we are disproportionately at a disadvantage health-wise. Black women have especially been the focal point of interest when it comes to discussing health issues. For instance, statistics show that Black women suffer from several socioeconomic factors including obesity, being overworked, underpaid and overlooked. With stressors such as those, anyone’s mental health would be at risk.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.

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Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities

Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Help Address Lack of Basic Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural America

Today, at an event in Lowndes County, Alabama, where a significant number of residents lack access to wastewater infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative. The new initiative will be piloted in 11 communities across the country where residents lack basic wastewater management that is essential to protecting their health and the environment. EPA and USDA will jointly leverage technical assistance resources to help historically underserved communities identify and pursue federal funding opportunities – including from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to address their wastewater needs and eliminate harmful exposure to backyard sewage.

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Houston Museum of African American Culture Launches Confederate Monument NFT, Taking Back Power from Symbol of Hatred

A special edition The Spirit of the Confederacy NFT by the visionary and entrepreneurial Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) becomes live July 25, 2022 via auction on Rarible and with an evening event at the museum.

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White House selects FEMA and CDC officials to coordinate monkeypox response

President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally named Robert Fenton as the White House's national monkeypox response coordinator.

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Late NBA great Bill Russell 'leaves a giant example for us all,' says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has paid tribute to the late Bill Russell, his mentor and friend who he said "leaves a giant example for us all."

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These are Tuesday's key House races

The 2022 midterm season returns in earnest Tuesday, with primary elections in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.

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Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over

About a month ago, Vicki Hankins and her husband were putting serious miles on their car while hunting for baby formula.

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A shooting in Detroit that left 2 people dead and 6 injured started after a parking dispute, police say

Two people were killed and six were injured while attending a birthday party at a Detroit home early Sunday after a man upset over a parking dispute allegedly opened fire on the group, police said.