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Studies Are Looking Into The Benefits Of The Vaccine In Children As Young As 6 Months

4:56pm August 05, 2021

by Joe Palca

Right now, only kids 12 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. Studies underway at multiple sites are gathering data to see if the vaccine can be given to children as young as six months.

New Fuel Regulations Will Help The Transition To Electric Vehicles

4:56pm August 05, 2021

by Camila Domonoske

The White House is announcing new rules for vehicle fuel economy and emissions, a key part of President Biden's climate policy. These regulations will aid in the transition toward electric vehicles.

Some Florida Schools May Require Masks Even If It Excludes Them From State Funding

4:56pm August 05, 2021

by Kerry Sheridan

Florida's governor has threatened to withhold funding from school districts that adopt a mask requirement. With COVID-19 spreading unchecked, some districts are considering requiring masks anyway.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called out demonstrators protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations during an event in Union City this week.

N.J. Governor Calls Out Anti-COVID Vaccine Protesters As 'Ultimate Knuckleheads'

4:49pm August 05, 2021

by Josie Fischels

"You've lost your minds," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy yelled at a crowd of demonstrators at a public event. "Because of what you are saying and standing for, people are losing their life."

For months, the coronavirus pandemic and Trump officials' interference delayed the release of the 2020 census demographic data used to redraw voting districts around the United States.

After Months Of Delay, The Census Data For New Voting Maps Is Coming Out Aug. 12

3:34pm August 05, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

For months, COVID-19 and interference by Trump officials delayed the release of new census demographic data used to redraw voting districts, forcing some state and local elections to be pushed back.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) emblem on a page of the HKSAR passport arranged in Hong Kong, China, earlier this year. The Biden administration says it will allow Hong Kong residents to remain and work in the U.S. for at least 18 mont

As China Cracks Down, Hong Kong Residents In The U.S. Have Been Given Temporary Haven

2:00pm August 05, 2021

by Scott Neuman

In announcing the move, the White House cited "strong support for people in Hong Kong in the face of ongoing repression by the People's Republic of China."

Rihanna, seen on the set of a music video in the Bronx on July 11, is estimated to have a fortune of $1.7 billion.

The Billionaire's Club Has A New Member: Rihanna

1:19pm August 05, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Turns out Bad Girl Riri makes some good, good money moves. The singer, actress and cosmetics and lingerie mogul is estimated by Forbes to have a fortune worth $1.7 billion.

Flames consume a home on Highway 89 as the Dixie Fire tears through the Greenville community of Plumas County, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.

The Dixie Fire Has Destroyed Most Of A Historic Northern California Town

10:26am August 05, 2021

by The Associated Press

The wildfire tore through Greenville, a town dating back to the Gold Rush Era, in the northern Sierra Nevada. The wildfire is currently the largest in California.

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Departure Of U.S. Troops From Afghanistan Raises Concerns In Neighboring Pakistan

6:13am August 05, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Pakistan's National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf about an international approach that would establish safe havens inside Afghanistan's borders.

How The New Eviction Ban Affects Millions Of Renters And Landlords

6:12am August 05, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

COVID-19 has upended many people's lives. The latest federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC is meant to last 60 days, and also give people better access to nearly $50 billion in aid.