Borrowers given 90 additional days of relief. President Biden has extended the federal student loan forbearance period until May 1, 2022, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus…
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Oral COVID Pill Gets FDA Authorization
Medication can be taken at home. Last week, the U.S. authorized Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for at-risk people aged 12 and above, making it the first oral treatment…
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Census Bureau Reports Decrease in Population Growth
Immigration and pregnancies down, death rate up. The U.S. Census Bureau released reports on Tuesday revealing that the United States grew by only 0.1% in the past year.…
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Secret Service Investigating Massive Relief Funds Theft
Nearly $100 billion stolen from CARES Act relief program. The Secret Service has appointed an assistant special agent in efforts to hunt down criminals who are responsible for the theft of…
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U.S. Lifts Travel Restrictions from South Africa
Secretary Blinken conveys gratitude to South African minister. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor on Christmas Eve…
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President’s Administration to Deliver Free Omicron Tests
Other steps being taken to help states combat virus. President Biden announced Tuesday that the administration will open federal COVID-19 testing sites in New York City this week and buy 500…
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Moderna Says Booster Strong Against Omicron
Company states variant-specific booster still in the works. The makers of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine say a booster dose bolsters the body’s immune response to the Omicron variant—encouraging…
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CDC Endorses “Test-To-Stay” Policies in Schools
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky spoke from the White House on Friday, updating new guidelines that the her agency recommends. The CDC released…
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Dr. Fauci Addresses Surges in COVID Variants
Says more restrictions could be possible. On Friday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the ongoing national surge in COVID infections could result in “more restrictive” measures being implemented. “If…
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Administration Announces Economic Grant Finalists
60 coalitions given $500,000 to prepare for final round. White House Senior Advisor Gene Sperling only expected 150 applicants for the Build Back Better grants for pandemic economic…
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