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The filibuster has paralyzed the Senate only one week after Democrats took control. As a result, they have already placed some of their priority items in danger — such as $1,400 checks and immigration reform. Republican Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, blocks the transfer of control of the chamber’s committees. McConnell wants Democrats to agree… Continue reading Some say that filibuster is paralyzing the Congress process

The human body reacts quickly to overheating. The blood rushes to the skin in search of cool air. Body heat is dissipated by sweat evaporating from the skin. This process, however, has a cost: it reduces blood circulation, which means our brain gets less blood. Researchers at Penn State University who study the effects of… Continue reading How The US Lets Hot School Days Sabotage Learning

Reports state that the US has reached an agreement with Pfizer to purchase 500 million doses of its Coronavirus vaccine, as the centerpiece of Joe Biden’s effort to vaccinate the world against Coronavirus-19. In Biden’s plan, which the US is expected to announce on Thursday in the UK, vaccinations will be provided at cost. There… Continue reading US agrees to buy 500m Pfizer vaccine doses to distribute to 100 countries

In his Friday afternoon call with the head GOP negotiator, President Biden rejected the latest Republican offer on infrastructure. The two will talk again on Monday, as the talks prolong for yet another week. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Biden discussed whether there was a path forward since they are far apart at this point… Continue reading Biden Rejects New GOP Infrastructure Offer

The Biden Administration on Friday distributed 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to India and other countries, as praised by top lawmakers. Senator John Cornyn, Co-Chair of the Senate’s India Caucus, commended the Biden Administration’s focus on getting vaccines to countries in need. In a tweet, Cornyn said that he thinks this is a good… Continue reading US Lawmakers Hail Move to Send COVID Vaccines to India, Other Countries

President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of American adults vaccinated by July 4 has been threatened by the sagging rate of vaccinations around the country in recent weeks. According to recent trends reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 67% of adults in the U.S. are on track to receive vaccinations,… Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Down

The bites were constant like when you were fishing. A digital marketing agency’s CEO Carolyn Lowe used to post a job ad and wait for more than 100 applications to come rolling in. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the flood of emails from candidates thinned out to perhaps a dozen. Fortunately, Lowe has a new strategy:… Continue reading There Is A Surge In New Job Openings, But Why Isn’t There A Surge In Job Candidates?

Polish President Andrzej Duda compared LGBT ideology to communist doctrine in a campaign speech as LGBT rights become a hotly debated topic ahead of June 28 presidential election. Eastern European countries showed resistance and unwelcomed LGBT, and it seems that with President Duda, Poland will not be supporting LGBT. President Andrzej Duda presented several family-related… Continue reading Polish President Andrzej Duda compared LGBT ideology to communist doctrine

France President Emmanuel Macron was punched in the face during his visit in southeastern France. During his trip in the region of Drome, president Macron was approaching a crowd of people to greet them and shake their hands. A video posted on social media shows how president Emmanuel Macron was slapped on the face by… Continue reading France President Macron was slapped on the face

As part of its drug testing policy, Amazon says it will no longer test its employees for marijuana, with only a few exceptions. According to Amazon, ‘where state laws are moving’ will affect workers in the US. However, the change won’t affect the Transportation Department’s employees. Amazon announced on Tuesday some new policies directed towards… Continue reading Amazon Changes Employee Policies on Marijuana