Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
The Mexican government argues that the companies know that their practices contribute to the trafficking of guns to Mexico and facilitate it. Steve Shadowen, the lead attorney representing Mexico, said that in the early 2000s about 30 U.S. cities brought similar litigation against gun manufacturers arguing that they should be responsible for increased police, hospitalization and other costs associated with gun violence. As some cities started winning, gun manufacturers went to Congress and got an immunity statute for the manufacturers. “The merits of the case are strongly in our favor and then we have to get around this immunity statute which we think we’re going to win," he said. It only applies when you’re in the United States.”He said he believes it is the first time a foreign government has sued the gun manufacturers.
Source:ABC News
August 04, 2021 16:10 UTC
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Think you don't want to get vaccinated? Think again
All of those states, except California, have fewer than 50% of their populations fully vaccinated. Worst to firstThe vaccination rate is picking up even in states where residents have been more reluctant to get vaccinated. We know that there are students going back to college who would like to see a licensed vaccine before they get vaccinated. The last of the top three reasons for not getting vaccinated -- perceptions about not needing the vaccine -- might be the trickiest to tackle, although it shouldn't be because the statistics are stark. Get CNN Health's weekly newsletter Sign up here to get The Results Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta every Tuesday from the CNN Health team.
Source:CNN
August 04, 2021 16:07 UTC
As hurricane season’s peak looms, experts issue an ‘above normal’ forecast.
Conditions in and above the Atlantic Ocean continue to suggest that this year’s hurricane season will be an above average one, a government scientist said Wednesday. Three to five of the hurricanes could be major ones of Category 3 or higher, with sustained winds above 110 miles an hour. The updated numbers are only slightly changed from NOAA’s preseason forecast in May. “There’s now a 65 percent chance for an above-average season,” Mr. Rosencrans said. An average year has 14 named storms, seven of which are hurricanes, including three major ones.
Source:New York Times
August 04, 2021 15:57 UTC
Trump's Muslim Ban Harmed Muslim Americans' Health, Study Finds
The health of Muslim Americans in Minnesota suffered during former President Donald Trump’s travel ban, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and led by the Yale School of Public Health. The study found lingering health effects on Muslim, refugee and immigrant communities residing in the US, including increased emergency room visits, missed primary care appointments, and more stress-related diagnoses. Researchers sorted patient data into three groups: adults born in a country listed in the travel ban countries, adults born in Muslim-majority countries not listed in the banned countries, and American-born, non-Latinx adults. Women in the US who were from countries listed on the travel ban list were more likely to deliver babies prematurely. While President Joe Biden rescinded the travel ban on his first day in office and has allowed for certain individuals to reapply for visas, the impacts of the ban remain.
Source:Huffington Post
August 04, 2021 15:53 UTC
Here’s How You Can Show Proof of Vaccination in New York City
The Excelsior Pass is New York State’s vaccine passport app. It verifies applications against the city and state vaccination records. In order to find a person’s vaccination record, it checks his or her name, date of birth, ZIP code and county of vaccination against the vaccine registry. If Excelsior can’t find your vaccination record, then you may want to use the city app if you don’t want to carry around your card. It allows people to show a photo of their vaccination card after the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or other proof of vaccination they may have.
Source:New York Times
August 04, 2021 15:48 UTC
Prince Harry Stole The Show In Meghan Markle's Birthday Video
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in a video celebrating Meghan Markle’s 40th birthday on Wednesday, and it left actor Melissa McCarthy (and the rest of the internet) in stitches. In a new video announcing the Duchess of Sussex’s mentorship program for women reentering the workforce, called 40x40, Meghan and McCarthy trade jokes about getting matching “bestie” tattoos, the possibility of a Suits reunion and yacht parties. The duke appears to catch the Bridesmaids actor completely off guard while she’s talking about having afternoon tea with Meghan and Harry’s rescue chickens. “Oh my god!” McCarthy says while catching a glimpse of the prince, bursting into a fit of giggles. !” Meghan says, while looking at the window and back at the computer screen, while giggling as well.
Source:Huffington Post
August 04, 2021 15:45 UTC
Biden administration reportedly planning to vaccinate migrants at border to prevent COVID spread
With the number of migrants coming across the border continuing to surge, the Biden administration is reportedly preparing to vaccinate migrants coming into U.S. custody -- amid continued fears of a risk of COVID-19 spreading between migrants, law enforcement and the American public. BORDER PATROL UNION OFFICIAL WARNS COVID-POSITIVE MIGRANTS BEING RELEASED INTO US ‘DAY IN, DAY OUT’Texas Gov. "The Governor’s Executive Order attempts to prevent the Biden Administration from spreading COVID-19 into Texas and protect the health and safety of Texans." BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RESUMES FAST-TRACK DEPORTATION FLIGHTS FOR MIGRANTS DENIED ASYLUMMeanwhile, a top Border Patrol union official warned that agents are being forced to release COVID-positive migrants "day in, day out" and not all are being tested. The Biden administration had reportedly been considering ending Title 42 health protections, which allow for the rapid expulsion of migrants due to the COVID-19 threat.
Source:Fox News
August 04, 2021 15:45 UTC
The Daily 202: Alex Azar says Democrats must show ‘political graciousness’ about vaccines
I said I was going to the Dragon Con convention in Atlanta, a comic convention. I heard this deep voice say that there was a comic book during the movement, and it was deeply influential to him. So I thought, “Why isn’t there a John Lewis comic book? At work the next day, I said, “I think the congressman should write a comic book.” There was a bit of an awkward silence. He said, “Okay, maybe.” For those of us who are in politics, we know what that answer means.
Source:Washington Post
August 04, 2021 15:22 UTC
Biden’s novel evictions defense: Maybe it’s illegal, but it’s worth it
There is a school of thought that maybe the coronavirus situation has changed enough — especially with the emergence of the delta variant — since Kavanaugh wrote what he did in late June. But even in voting to allow the moratorium to stay in place, Kavanaugh said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had exceeded its authority. He just decided it was more expeditious to let a program that was soon to expire come to its conclusion. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said around that same time that the extension of the program through the end of July was “intended to be the final extension of the moratorium.”
Source:Washington Post
August 04, 2021 15:22 UTC
Will There Be A Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate For Most Workers?
However, the Biden administration has imposed a coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal workers, but it’s been limited to health workers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. However, the Biden administration has so far made clear that there will be no nationwide federal coronavirus vaccine mandate. Does this language mean private and public entities, such as private and government employers, can’t impose a vaccine mandate on their workers? By imposing a vaccine mandate, employers potentially enter this political fray. Providing an option appeases the remote workers who want to avoid having to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Source:Forbes
August 04, 2021 15:22 UTC
13 Grilled Chicken Recipes That Aren’t Boring or Dry
Chicken is easily the most searched for ingredient on New York Times Cooking, and it stands to reason: It’s economical, it’s widely available, it’s better for the climate than other meats. And it’s endlessly adaptable, a blank canvas for all sorts of preparations and vibrant, delicious seasonings. In the cold weather months, that means cozy soups, braises and burnished roasts. But in the summer, grilling becomes the method of choice, as it gets you out of a hot kitchen, and adds a layer of fire-kissed flavor and texture to the otherwise mild-mannered meat. You can always salt the dickens out of chicken, grill it well and get tasty results, but if you’re looking for something a bit more exciting, here are 13 of our favorite grilled chicken recipes that will keep you busy and full through September.
Source:New York Times
August 04, 2021 15:11 UTC
3 Disney World employees and registered nurse among group arrested in child sex sting: sheriff
An undercover child sex sting in Florida led to the arrests of over a dozen predators, including three Disney World employees and a registered nurse, investigators said Tuesday. CALIFORNIA CHILD SEX RING BUSTED; 21 ARRESTED: REPORTSUndercover detectives posed as children between the ages of 13 and 14 on social media platforms, mobile apps and online dating sites to investigate child predators from July 27 through Aug. 1. Kenneth Javier Aquino, a 26-year-old lifeguard at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, was arrested still wearing his Disney polo shirt, swimming trunks and Crocs, the sheriff’s office said. McGrew and Lawrence arrived together at the undercover location and were taken into custody, the sheriff’s office said. The agencies involved in the sex sting included the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Auburndale Police Department, Orlando Police Department, Winter Haven Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Source:Fox News
August 04, 2021 15:11 UTC
Brazil says 20% of its total population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, speaks at a briefing in Geneva, Switzerland, on August 4, 2021. “Even while hundreds of millions of people are still waiting for their first dose, some rich countries are moving towards booster doses,” added Tedros. When his challenge was issued, high income countries had administered around 50 doses for every 100 people, Tedros said. Since then, the number has doubled, with high income countries having now administered almost 100 doses for every 100 people, while low income countries have been able to administer 1.5 doses for every 100 people due to lack of supply. “We need an urgent reversal from the majority of vaccines going to high income countries to the majority going to low income countries,” Tedros said.
Source:CNN
August 04, 2021 15:11 UTC
Janja Garnbret of Slovenia leads the qualifiers in women’s sport climbing.
Sport climbing, to the chagrin of climbers and fans, was granted only one medal each for men and women. That forced organizers to smash three distinct climbing disciplines — speed, bouldering and lead — into one combination event. All of the Olympic finalists but two are adept at bouldering and lead climbing. Her hopes for making the final were undone by a pair of boulder problems that left nearly everyone but Garnbret vexed. Condie then endured an early slip in lead climbing.
Source:New York Times
August 04, 2021 15:08 UTC
New Jersey dad, two daughters and niece were not wearing seat belts in fatal car wreck
The New Jersey father, his two daughters and another young relative who were killed in a Saturday night car wreck were not wearing seat belts at the time, a new report said. George Ritter, 34, may have also been speeding in a modified 1987 black Ford Mustang when he struck a utility pole on Gateway Boulevard in Gloucester County, Westville Police Chief William Whinna told NJ.com. Ritter, his daughters — Alivia, 5, and Elsie, 9 — and his 8-year-old niece Kenzie died in the crash that occurred as they were on their way home from a toddler’s birthday party at Westville Power Boat Association. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPolice are awaiting the results of toxicology tests on Ritter, the news outlet reported. Investigators are looking into speed as a factor in the crash, Whinna told NJ.com, adding the Mustang was outfitted with performance modifications that made it fit for racing at private racetracks.
Source:Fox News
August 04, 2021 15:08 UTC