Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Toughens Bans on Mask and Vaccine Mandates
"The new Executive Order emphasizes that the path forward relies on personal responsibility rather than government mandates," Abbott said in a statement.
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Cawthorn's Fund for Anti-Mask Republicans Seemingly Funds His Own Campaign
"If Kamala can pay the bail for violent Antifa rioters, then I can pay the bail for any Republican staffer arrested for not wearing a mask," Cawthorn tweeted.
Dr. Stella Immanuel Sues CNN, Anderson Cooper for $100 Million
Dr. Stella Immanuel claimed "You don't need masks, there is a cure...You don't need people to be locked down."
Uber Joins Facebook, Google Requiring Employees to Be Vaccinated
The rideshare company plans on returning employees to offices in October, but they must be fully vaccinated.
Florida Reports Over 8,900 Hospitalized COVID Patients
"What's extraordinary is the speed at which we are currently seeing new cases. The slope is pretty steep, and we haven't seen the end of it," said Dr. Vincent Hsu.
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The Best Credit Cards of 2021
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Best Nursing Homes 2022
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'The War Has Changed': Delta Strain Equally Contagious in Vaccinated Cases
Vaccinated people are eight times less likely than unvaccinated people to contract COVID-19 and 25 times less likely to be hospitalized or die from the coronavirus.
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Florida's Unexpected COVID Delta Surge Could Be Prolonged: Infection Expert
"It is really the most significant numbers that we have ever seen thus far in the pandemic," Dr. Vincent Hsu told Newsweek about Florida's COVID-19 surge.
Less Than 10 Percent of Employers to Require Employees Be Vaccinated: Poll
Though few employers have said they plan to implement vaccination requirements, some of the largest corporations already have policies in place.
Harris' Immigration Plan Promises to 'Pivot Away From What Does Not Work'
"The strength and security of the United States depends on the implementation of strategies like this one," Vice President Kamala Harris wrote in her plan.
Greg Abbott's Veto of Legislative Payroll Doesn't Affect Democrats Who Fled
"It definitely causes some discomfort for my family to not be certain about our future," one chief of staff for a Democratic state representative said.
Belarus Opposition Leader Says U.S. Sanctions Needed to Weaken Regime
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said the sanctions are key to transitioning from President Alexander Lukashenko's administration to one supported by pro-democracy proponents.
McCarthy's 'Veto Pelosi' Website Goes Offline, Returns Promoting Jim Banks
Jim Banks was one of McCarthy's picks for the January 6 select committee who was rejected by Nancy Pelosi.
U.S. Border Patrol Has Stopped Over 19K Nicaraguans at the Border
Since October 1, the U.S. has stopped Nicaraguan migrants at the southern border more than 19,300 times, far surpassing the record 13,000 stops in 2019.
China's New Ambassador to the U.S. Has a Formidable Reputation
Qin Gang is a career diplomat who earned a reputation for rebutting journalists—he now occupies what is arguably China's most important foreign posting.
Ron DeSantis Says 'It's Not Healthy' for Students to Wear Masks
"It's not healthy for these students to be sitting there all day, 6-year-old kids in kindergarten covered in masks," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said.
Michael Flynn, One America News Employees Paid Over $1.5M for Arizona Audit
Groups led by pro-Donald Trump supporters have raised over $5.7 million overall for the audit, far surpassing the $150,000 contributed by the Arizona Senate.
Congress Sends Biden Bill for More Afghan Allies' Visas, Capitol Police Pay
The $2.1 billion bill will also provide funds to bolster the security of the Capitol's windows and doors, six months after the January 6 insurrection.
Health Chief Says He Was Called Racist Slurs at Mask Mandate Meeting
Dr Faisal Khan, acting director of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, alleges he experienced "racist, xenophobic and threatening behavior."
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America’s Best Eye Doctors 2021
Taking care of your eyes is important and finding the right doctors can make a big difference. Newsweek partnered with Statista to find the best eye doctors in the United States.
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How IB Schools Help Your Child Get Ahead.
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America's Best Trending Online Shops 2021
Newsweek teamed up with Statista to compile for the first time the 1,000 best trending online shops across eight general categories.
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022
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America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2021
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America's Most Trusted Brands
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China State Media Accuses Biden of Threatening War, Pushes Military Buildup
The Global Times stressed that China needs to build up its military so the United States no longer has the advantage in the South China Sea.
'I'm More Than My Accomplishments and Gymnastics,' Simone Biles Says
Biles said she has real-world issues beyond her athletic prowess, which is packed like dynamite inside her 4-foot-8 frame.
Union Leader Disputes 'Labor' Shortage, Says 'Poverty Wages' Are to Blame
"It's not a person shortage; it is in fact a gap in what employers want to pay, and what workers are willing to work for," Marc Perrone said.
Joe Biden Can't Cancel Federal Student Debt, Nancy Pelosi Says
The Democrat said that student debt forgiveness "has to be an act of Congress" and not an action by the president.
Biden Keeps Up Monthly Warship Patrols in Taiwan Strait Amid China Protests
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold made its maiden Taiwan Strait transit on Wednesday.
California's Dixie Fire Burns Over 220k Acres, Threatens Homes
There are currently 81 active large wildfires burning across the U.S., and more than 1.6 million acres have been destroyed by the blazes.
Ted Cruz Says CDC's 'Credibility Is in Tatters,' Blasts Mask Guidance
The CDC recently advised that people who have been vaccinated should still wear face masks in certain indoor settings.
Miami to Launch Cryptocurrency To Fund City Initiatives, 'Miami Coin'
Thirty percent of the revenue generated from the new digital currency could be used by officials to make a variety of investments, the Miami Herald reported.
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