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May 05 2021
Headline Roundup
US Birth Rate Fell to 42-Year Low in 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of births fell 4% in 2020 from the previous year, hitting the lowest point since 1979. The news follows a downward birthrate trend in recent years that was likely exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC reported 3,605,201 births in 2020, down from 3,747,540 during the year prior; according to this report, 2020
CBS News (Online) NPR (Online News) The Daily WireJun 24 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Illegal Immigration Is A Cancer And ICE Is The Chemotherapy
Last Monday, Trump announced, via Twitter, of course, a bold, direct, and, most importantly, necessary move in the war on illegal immigration. ‘The Donald’ informed the country that ICE would be deployed to various American sanctuary cities in order to detain and deport “millions” of illegal aliens. Predictably, this set off a firestorm of hysterics from the left, illegal alien rights groups,
Guest Writer - RightMay 07 2020
News
President Trump's Executive Order on Meat Processing
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
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On April 28th, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at restoring the meat supply chain by classifying meat products under the Defense Production Act (DPA) and providing liability protection to meat Abridge NewsJan 09 2024
Headline Roundup
Meta Restricts Certain Content for Teens Amid Mental Health Concerns
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said it would fully restrict content dealing with suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders for users under 18.
Key Quote: Meta explained its decision in a blog post, saying, “We already aim not to recommend this type of content to teens in places like Reels and Explore, and with these changes, we’ll no longer show it to teens in Feed and Stories, even
Forbes The Verge Daily MailJul 08 2020
Headline Roundup
Debate Heats Up Over When, How to Reopen Schools for the Fall
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) director Robert Redfield said Thursday that guidance for reopening schools would not be revised following criticism from President Donald Trump, the latest development in the politicized public health debate about returning children to in-person education in the fall.
Coverage on all sides of the spectrum, especially the left and center, focused on
NPR (Online News) Politico Fox News DigitalMar 01 2021
Headline Roundup
Health Experts Urge Caution As States Push To Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
States are pushing to reopen businesses as COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed and new case numbers are declining, but health experts are still urging caution. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said Monday that “now is not the time” to lift restrictions; Michael Ryan, head of the World Health Organization's emergencies program, said Monday it is "
The Daily Caller The Hill Associated Press Fact CheckJan 25 2021
Headline Roundup
Biden Says 100-Day COVID-19 Vaccine Goal May Be Extended
President Joe Biden said Monday he might raise the 100-day goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccination shots to 150 million. As of Jan. 25, at least 18.5 million people have received one or both doses of the vaccine in the U.S., according to data from the Washington Post. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated more than 40 million vaccines have been
New York Post (News) Reuters The GuardianMay 19 2021
News
Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber
Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor, stoking tensions with majority Democrats who are refusing to change the rules despite updated guidance from federal health officials.
The GOP lawmakers opted to keep their mask off during votes Tuesday, with some taking care to stand in the well of the chamber to ensure that spectators,
The IndependentSep 08 2023
Headline Roundup
Kroger Will Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
The grocery store chain Kroger agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle claims it improperly regulated the sale of opioids in its stores.
Details: Kroger is one of the largest retailers in the United States, operating over 2,000 locations. The settlement money will be paid over 11 years to impacted states, local governments and Native American tribes. Kroger was accused of improperly
CNBC Washington Examiner New York Times (News)Jul 13 2021
Headline Roundup
US COVID-19 Cases Rise, COVID-Related Deaths Decrease
New U.S. COVID-19 cases rose to an average of 23,600 per day on Monday amid the spread of the Delta variant. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the number of cases has more than doubled from the 11,300 recorded on June 23. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report Friday estimated 55.6% of Americans received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and reported
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