COVID-19 cases double in three weeks
COVID-19 cases are creeping up again, due to multiple factors including Independence Day parties. However, the number of cases in the U.S. is nowhere near the peak of a quarter-million…
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Increased travel expected for July 4 post-pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic winds down, Americans are expected to resume traveling en masse. Huge celebrations are back. The Associated Press has the story: Biden celebrating July 4 and the…
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden is concerned about unvaccinated people traveling over the Independence Day weekend who have not been vaccinated. Travel is expected to surge due to the pandemic winding down.…
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How federal holidays like July 4, Juneteenth come about
Federal holidays reflect the history of social change in the U.S. Among national holidays, July 4 stands as the most complex and debated. The Associated Press has the story: The…
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White House says 70% of those 30 or older received COVID-19 shot
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said, even as President Joe…
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Biden to mark July 4 as ‘independence’ from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to imbue Independence Day with new meaning this year by encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy after 16…
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Biden urges free beer, more for vaccinations
President Joe Biden has announce a “month of action” to get more people vaccinated before Independence Day. He stated that one of the ways is to “Get a shot and…
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Biden: Free Uber or Lyft rides to get vaccine
The Biden administration has partnered with Uber and Lyft in order to offer Americans free rides to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s part of his effort to reach his goal…
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