VIRUS TODAY: White House says U.S. vaccinations picking up
Here's what's happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — The White House said the U.S. is vaccinating some 1.7 million people per day, up from under 1 million a month ago. New figures from the White House show the steady increase in the pace of vaccinations over…
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COVID-19 Bill would Scale up Ability to Spot Virus Mutations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress. The U.S. now maps only the genetic makeup of a minuscule fraction of positive virus samples, a situation some experts liken to flying blind. It means the true domestic spread of problematic mutations…
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Case dropped after woman in racist NYC run-in gets therapy
NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Cooper, the white woman arrested last spring for calling 911 during a dispute with a Black man in New York’s Central Park, had her criminal case dismissed after completing a counseling program meant to educate her on the harm of her actions. Assistant District Attorney Joan Illuzzi-Orbon said prosecutors were…
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Vigorous preparation returns as Biden calls other leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — A familiar ritual is taking shape in the Biden White House. It starts with bulky briefing packages, war-gaming of “what-ifs,” and Oval Office discussions about how to talk to a particular U.S. ally or adversary. Twelve times since he took office, President Joe Biden has dialed up a world leader after reinstituting…
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Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025
LONDON (AP) — Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025. Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, said Monday that it hopes the move will help turn around the fortunes of the 86-year-old car brand that for many epitomizes class but has struggled in recent years. The switch…
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