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Police union endorses GOP bill protecting jobs of essential workers who defy COVID vaccine mandates

October 27, 2021

Police union endorses GOP bill protecting jobs of essential workers who defy COVID vaccine mandates

The National Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the country, urged the Senate to consider legislation introduced this week by a group of GOP senators that would protect essential workers from being fired due to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Judge denies NYC police union request for restraining order to block de Blasio vaccine mandate

October 27, 2021

Judge denies NYC police union request for restraining order to block de Blasio vaccine mandate

A Supreme Court judge in New York will not prevent a COVID-19 vaccine mandate from taking effect for New York City's cops, dealing a blow to the city's largest police union, the Police Benevolent Association (PBA).

NRA seeks to refile lawsuit against New York state, government pushes back

October 27, 2021

NRA seeks to refile lawsuit against New York state, government pushes back

A lawyer for the National Rifle Association told an appeals court Wednesday the group hopes to refile a lawsuit against New York state, while pleading with the panel of judges to reverse a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case challenging the closure of gun shops during the coronavirus pandemic.

New York Gov. Hochul slammed for posing maskless on Broadway while children are forced to mask up in schools

October 27, 2021

New York Gov. Hochul slammed for posing maskless on Broadway while children are forced to mask up in schools

New York’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is facing criticism for a maskless photo posted from a Broadway play showing her posing maskless with several other people.

Dr. Marc Siegel: Vaccinate your kid? This COVID conversation belongs in your doctor's office

October 27, 2021

Dr. Marc Siegel: Vaccinate your kid? This COVID conversation belongs in your doctor's office

No child is too young to learn this central public health lesson: the only way out of this or any pandemic is to decrease the amount of circulating virus or susceptible hosts to the point where the virus has few options.

Katie Couric roasts CNN for allowing Chris Cuomo to 'yuk it up' with brother during pandemic

October 27, 2021

Katie Couric roasts CNN for allowing Chris Cuomo to 'yuk it up' with brother during pandemic

Journalist Katie Couric took a shot at CNN on Tuesday over allowing anchor Chris Cuomo to interview his brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, during the coronavirus pandemic, calling it “wrong.”

House Republican says 'train wreck' could be coming with vaccine deadline for federal employees

October 27, 2021

House Republican says 'train wreck' could be coming with vaccine deadline for federal employees

House Republicans expressed concern on Wednesday that the intelligence community (IC) would hamper its effectiveness and disadvantage minority employees by enforcing the administration's coronavirus vaccine mandate.

Stress from COVID-19 pandemic causing millennials to struggle with decision-making: survey

October 27, 2021

Stress from COVID-19 pandemic causing millennials to struggle with decision-making: survey

Stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for Americans to make basic decisions, according to a survey.

WaPo calls for answers on Wuhan lab research after calling past questions 'fringe' theories

October 27, 2021

WaPo calls for answers on Wuhan lab research after calling past questions 'fringe' theories

The Washington Post editorial board called for EcoHealth Alliance President Peter Daszak to testify before Congress about the origins of COVID-19, including the possibility it leaked from a Wuhan virology lab Daszak worked with for years.

One of Utah's largest employers will mandate vaccines per Biden requirements

October 27, 2021

One of Utah's largest employers will mandate vaccines per Biden requirements

Intermountain Healthcare, one of the largest employers in the state of Utah, has announced Wednesday that all of its nearly 40,000 caregivers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to “comply with federal vaccination requirements announced by President Biden in September.”