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Young children will pay the price if enough US adults don't get vaccinated against Covid-19, expert says

Children will likely pay the price for adults in the US not getting vaccinated at high enough rates to slow or stop the spread of Covid-19, which has been surging in most states, a vaccine expert said.

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Mississippi health officer warns about Covid-19 surge that has put 7 children in intensive care

Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warned residents about a surge of Covid-19 cases in the southern state on Tuesday and said that seven children are in the state's ICUs, including two children on a ventilator.

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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19

Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo visited the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden and his chief Covid-19 medical adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, to record videos to encourage young people to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.

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Comcast Corporation Names Broderick D. Johnson Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity

Comcast Corporation announced today that Broderick D. Johnson will join the company as Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity. Mr. Johnson will oversee the company’s Public Policy team in Washington, DC, and will take overall responsibility for Comcast’s leading role in the digital equity space. He will report to Tom Reid, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Mr. Johnson will succeed Rebecca Arbogast leading the Public Policy team and will work in concert with Mitch Rose, Executive Vice President, Federal Government Affairs who oversees the company’s legislative and regulatory teams.

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Flint community frustrated as water main break issues continue

A local community is frustrated after residents said two water mains broke and more than a dozen in the area over the past year.

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Boeing discloses a new problem with the 787 Dreamliner

Even when Boeing has its best month in years, it has problems. Boeing on Tuesday disclosed a new issue with the 787 Dreamliner widebody jet, which has been dogged with problems since August. The company said some of the planes' fuselage was not joined together to meet precise standards and there are questions about the verification process to make sure they meet the standards.

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The city that keeps changing America

Atlanta is a city that has been forged on the anvil of strife, that's risen from the embers of the Civil War.

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JPMorgan's profit spikes 155% as US economy booms

JPMorgan Chase is minting money as the US economy races back from the pandemic. America's largest bank said Tuesday it hauled in $11.9 billion in profit during the second quarter, up 155% from the same period of 2020.

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Greece and France join Italy in making Covid-19 shots mandatory for health workers, telling the unvaccinated they won't get paid

As Europe struggles with a rising number of coronavirus cases caused by the Delta variant, several countries are making vaccinations compulsory for health care workers, and some leaders are even considering making shots mandatory for all.

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Tennessee's vaccine manager says she's worried for her state after she was fired

The top vaccine official for the state of Tennessee said Monday she was fired after an argument over vaccinating children against coronavirus.

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What 2021 is showing us about Black lives mattering

More than a year after the pivotal moment where millions of Americans witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those charged with the responsibility to serve and protect -- and about two weeks after the salutary news that his killer would pay with a 22.5 year prison sentence -- it seems like a good moment to assess what progress, if any, has been made in the social and professional advancement of Black Americans. Unfortunately (but not perhaps unsurprisingly) there are lately troubling new examples that that progress is haltingly slow.

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Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound

Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.

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Delta variant's trajectory in UK and Israel provides hope for US -- if we can keep vaccinating

All eyes are on the Delta variant that is now dominant in the United States as new Covid-19 cases rise week-to-week and the variant -- first identified in India and also known as B.1.617.2 -- accounts for a growing share.

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$350M 'palace on rails' luxury train concept unveiled

Long distance rail travel looked like it could be on its way out just a few years ago, but a lot has changed since then. The classic style of traveling is now having something of a revival, as travelers look for more environmentally friendly ways to see the world.

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Flash flooding possible in New York City and Boston on Monday

The Northeast is bracing for more heavy rain Monday after severe storms last week inundated New York City subways and submerged streets.

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Veteran gets car parade as a 100th birthday surprise

John Stanley Pioro turned 100 years old on Wednesday. He did not celebrate quietly. There were honking horns, blaring sirens and cheering community members who made sure the celebration could be heard miles from his residence on 6 Mile Road.

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Death toll in Surfside condo building collapse reaches 94

The death toll has reached 94 as recovery operations at the Surfside condo collapse site continue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a Monday morning news conference.

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Why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election

As Democrats begin the uphill climb to hold their majorities in the House and Senate next November, politicians and party strategists are admitting that their biggest challenge comes from within: "Woke" liberals demanding adherence to policies on crime, the environment and government spending that are simply not shared by a majority of the country.

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The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis - HOA vs NO HOA

Welcome back to the Open House. Whether you are buying a home for your primary residence or searching for an investment property, you will have to make a decision on whether or not you want to live in an area with a Homeowners Association (HOA).