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4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

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4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters

The U.S. has ordered 171 million doses of the new boosters for the fall.

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COVID vaccines for fall: Pfizer seeks OK of updated boosters

For now at least, the BA.5 omicron variant currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and much of the world.
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Biden administration launches new push to get people boosted

Initiatives will include direct outreach to high-risk groups, especially seniors, encouraging them to get COVID-19 booster shots.
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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

Health officials hope the more conventional shot will persuade U.S. adults who haven't yet gotten the vaccine.

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'It was apocalyptic': Cuba without power after Hurricane Ian strikes

Ian made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane early Tuesday on the island’s west coast. Power is gradually being restored to the country's 11 million people.
Ohio

Pause on Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban extended to Oct. 12

The decision by Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins means pregnancy terminations through 20 weeks’ gestation may continue in Ohio.

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Education

Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception

The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Economy

No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.