U.S. economy surpasses prepandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth
The growth is another sign that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession.
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Virus resurgence menaces economy just as rescue programs unravel
A new wave of cases followed by the looming expiration of enhanced jobless benefits, a ban on evictions and other rescue programs is sparking concern among lawmakers and economists.
The pandemic drove women out of the workforce. Will they come back?
Their absence could hurt the broader U.S. economy, so policymakers are weighing ways to help them return to work.
DeSantis faces new resistance over mask rules
“We are going to do whatever we can to vindicate the rights of parents,” DeSantis said.
Newsom: California teachers must get vaccinated or tested weekly
Until now, the recall-threatened governor had stopped short of requiring teacher vaccinations for the upcoming academic year.
News Roundup: Tennessee anti-maskers make threats; Rand Paul spreads misinformation; Texas warrants
In the news today: A busy day in pandemic news, but special attention should go to the anti-mask parents of Williamson County, Tennessee, for issuing threats to health care workers trying to protect their kids from dying. That’s Williamson County, Tennessee. Make a note of it.
In other news, this new pandemic surge continues to target children—because children are the largest group still unvaccinated.
Judge denies Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and MyPillow’s attempt to end Dominion defamation lawsuit
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has denied the motion to dismiss Dominion Voting System’s defamation lawsuits against Donald Trump acolytes and Kraken-heads Sidney Powell, Rudolph Giuliani, and Mike Lindell. CNN reporter Marshall Cohen added that the judge making the decision was appointed by Donald Trump himself.
Twitter suspended Marjorie Taylor Greene for spreading misinformation (again)
The White House isn’t the only one cracking down on misinformation, as conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines continue to spread online. Twitter reportedly suspended Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account again, this time for one week, after the GOP official (again) posted misleading “information” about COVID-19 vaccines.
Cory Booker’s defund the police speech may have been satirical, but his vote wasn’t
Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey, went viral on Tuesday for a satirical speech seemingly aimed at calling out the redundancy in a GOP senator’s amendment promising that the federal government wouldn’t bail out local governments who earlier voted to slash police budgets. Booker’s point about the resolution posed by Republican Sen.
230 workers deported, hundreds of others remain in limbo two years after Mississippi ICE raids
A new report released on the second anniversary of mass immigration raids that targeted nearly 700 poultry plant workers in Mississippi reveals that while an estimated 230 workers were deported in the aftermath of the sweeps and hundreds of others who are still here continue struggling, no high-level poultry corporation executive faced charges.
FDA set to authorize extra Covid vaccine doses for immunocompromised patients
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday will authorize third doses of Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines for people with weakened immune systems.
GOP Candidate Once Bragged About Showing A Man’s ‘Ball Sack’ To Unsuspecting Women
In his 2015 book, Wisconsin congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden wrote about two women who were shocked at what he had to show them.
YouTube Suspends Rand Paul For 1 Week Over COVID-19 Mask Comments
The Republican senator called his temporary suspension a “badge of honor.
Everything You Need To Know About The California Recall Election
Voters could oust Gov. Gavin Newsom next month and end up with a little-known Republican running the state.
Children’s hospitals are swamped with Covid patients — and it may only get worse
Nearly 1,600 kids with Covid-19 were hospitalized last week, according to the CDC — a new seven-day record and a 27 percent increase from the week before.
Used Car Prices Have Finally Run Out of Gas
A good sign for anyone freaking out about inflation (or shopping for a CRV).
The Threat of a Cuomo Comeback
Dealing with Andrew Cuomo, I wrote after interviewing him in early 2019, is like playing a manic chess game. He tries to guide every move, constantly recalculating and recalibrating. He uses his hands for emphasis and dominance—at one point he reached over, grabbed my ankle (I was sitting with my legs crossed), and held it tight. He stares people down; he berates; he talks and talks, counting on his ability to break whomever he’s talking to.
Why Is It Taking So Long to Get Vaccines for Kids?
Updated at 5:10 p.m. ET on August 11, 2021.The timing of the latest COVID-19 surge isn’t great for children. Millions have already started the school year, the rest will do so in the coming weeks, and COVID-19 vaccines aren’t yet available for the 50 million Americans who haven’t reached their 12th birthday.Vaccine availability will not bring this pediatric outbreak to a halt.
My Sister-in-Law Made Her Daughter Play a Bizarre Card Game to Determine Her Financial Fate
Should I say something?
The Best Time-Management Advice Is Depressing But Liberating
Several years ago, the journalist and author Oliver Burkeman asked some of his friends to guess, off the top of their head, how many weeks make up a typical human lifetime. One threw out an estimate in the six figures, but as Burkeman notes in his new book, “a fairly modest six-figure number of weeks—310,000—is the approximate duration of all human civilization since the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia.
It’s Not Just Andrew Cuomo
Far removed from the bustle of New York City and its surrounding suburbs, the upstate city of Albany has always been a place where the state’s political class goes to quietly indulge. Before the pandemic, booze-fueled dinners and fundraisers were a norm, as were raucous parties that drew lawmakers and staffers together.
Joe Manchin Pulls A Joe Manchin, Threatens To Spoil Democrats’ Big Spending Plan
The West Virginia Democrat is key to his party’s control of the Senate, but looking like he’s bucking the party is key to his political identity.
Taliban’s Sweeping Offensive in Afghanistan Was “Inevitable” and Stems from Brutal U.S. War
The Taliban have continued to seize territory in Afghanistan as the U.S. completes its withdrawal of ground troops from the country, with the militant group now controlling a majority of Afghanistan’s districts and a quarter of provincial capitals. The strength of the Taliban offensive in recent weeks has put the future of Afghanistan’s government in doubt. “This kind of a crisis was inevitable whenever the U.S.
“The End of Neoliberalism”: Rep. Ro Khanna Hails “Historic” $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan
Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution early Wednesday morning that would vastly expand the social safety net, increase taxes on the rich and corporations, improve worker rights and include measures to combat the climate crisis. The budget blueprint passed 50-49, less than 24 hours after a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill was approved 69-30 in the Senate.
“A Petty Tyrant with Too Much Power”: Former Cuomo Rival Zephyr Teachout Responds to Resignation
Law professor Zephyr Teachout, who challenged Cuomo for the New York Democratic nomination for governor in 2014, describes Cuomo as “extraordinarily vengeful” and applauds the bravery of the women who spoke up about his behavior. “He never hesitated to use the power of the state, state resources, to serve his own ends,” says Teachout.
Gov. Cuomo Resigns After Sexual Harassment Probe; Critic Says He Is “Still Gaslighting New Yorkers”
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation, effective August 24, after a week of intense pressure from fellow Democrats for him to step down. Cuomo, who has been in office since 2011, had few allies left after an investigation by New York’s attorney general found he had sexually harassed at least 11 women — allegations he continues to deny.
2 Moments From Mike Lindell’s 72-Hour Fraud Fest You Must See To Believe
The MyPillow guy ranted against taking a lunch break and invited the audience to vote for CNN or Fox News to prove his election-hacking conspiracy.
Dear Care and Feeding: I’m Worried My Daughter Is Becoming a Stalker
Parenting advice on friend breakups, forced play, and phone call fights.