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HHS creates new pandemic response division: report

July 20, 2022

HHS creates new pandemic response division: report

The Biden administration is planning to create an independent division that would be tasked with leading pandemic responses, according to the Washington Post.

US Open 2022: Petition asking to allow Novak Djokovic to compete receives over 17,000 signatures

July 20, 2022

US Open 2022: Petition asking to allow Novak Djokovic to compete receives over 17,000 signatures

A petition calling on the USTA to work with the federal government to allow Novak Djokovic to compete in the U.S. Open despite his vaccine status received over 17,000 signatures on Wednesday.

Rand Paul sends message to Fauci: You'll have to testify under oath if GOP wins

July 20, 2022

Rand Paul sends message to Fauci: You'll have to testify under oath if GOP wins

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., responds to Dr. Anthony Fauci's planned departure from his current job and hopes he will be asked to testify under oath concerning the pandemic.

Novak Djokovic included on US Open entry list but USTA to follow federal policy for unvaccinated travelers

July 20, 2022

Novak Djokovic included on US Open entry list but USTA to follow federal policy for unvaccinated travelers

The U.S. Open released its entry list on Wednesday and included Novak Djokovic, whose participation in the tournament is at risk over his vaccine status.

Fired Seattle-area detective calls out 'hypocrisy' of COVID vaccine mandates after being called back to court

July 20, 2022

Fired Seattle-area detective calls out 'hypocrisy' of COVID vaccine mandates after being called back to court

Jenifer Eshom said she was forbidden from entering government buildings as an unvaccinated employee, but she's now being ordered to appear in court to testify in cases.

California school district's return to masking has many parents outraged: 'Insanity'

July 20, 2022

California school district's return to masking has many parents outraged: 'Insanity'

As mask mandates are set to return in some parts of California, parents around the country shared a range of emotions when it comes to their kids and masking.

Minnesota drops weekly tests for unvaccinated state employees

July 20, 2022

Minnesota drops weekly tests for unvaccinated state employees

For the first time since September 2021, MN state employees who are unvaccinated will not need to take weekly tests. The evolving nature of the virus made them drop the requirement.

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins regrets getting COVID-19 vaccine

July 20, 2022

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins regrets getting COVID-19 vaccine

Star NBA player Andrew Wiggins says he regrets getting vaccinated against COVID-19, even though his team, the Golden State Warriors, went on to win the championship.

July 20, 2022

Fauci, not really retiring, says we must live with COVID, warns GOP critics

Dr. Anthony Fauci's retirement may not be as imminent as we were led to believe. That hype buried an interview with stunning observations from Fauci.

Fawning over Fauci: A look back at the media's praise of the face of U.S. COVID-19 response

July 19, 2022

Fawning over Fauci: A look back at the media's praise of the face of U.S. COVID-19 response

The media propelled White House chief medical officer Dr. Anthony Fauci to stardom, heralding him as a hero who would lead America out of the COVID-19 pandemic.