By Travis Caldwell, With the potentially more transmissible Omicron now the most widely detected variant in the US, hospitals are preparing for additional Covid-19 cases as millions of Americans face infection. And for the second year in a row, many doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic will be treating these patients over the Christmas holiday. Haleigh
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By Jasmine Wright, Vice President Kamala Harris said the Biden administration “didn’t see,” either Delta or Omicron coronavirus variants coming, appearing to reinforce the perception that the federal response was caught flat-footed by the more severe Delta variant that swept over the country in the summertime. “We didn’t see Delta coming. I think most scientists did not
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By Kyle Blaine, President Joe Biden says he supports making an exception to the Senate filibuster rules in order to pass voting rights legislation. “If the only thing standing between getting voting rights legislation passed and not getting passed is the filibuster, I support making the exception of voting rights for the filibuster,” Biden told ABC
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By Brian Fung, From mask requirements to waived change fees, the pandemic has dramatically changed what it’s like to fly. But beginning early next year, even more changes could be coming to air travel â ones that have nothing to do with the coronavirus. These changes could lead to flight delays or diversions affecting tens
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By Texas Southern University Dr. DeNeia Thomas has been selected as Texas Southern Universityâs new Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success. âDr. Thomasâ history of collaboration and commitment to student success will only add to our ongoing transformation at Texas Southern University,â said Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, TSU President. âNot only is she a seasoned strategist
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By Toyin Owoseje, Hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa is calling for peace in the entertainment industry following the violent deaths of fellow rappers Drakeo the Ruler and Young Dolph. The “See You Again” hitmaker took to Twitter on Sunday night to urge his fellow performers to treat each other better in the new year. As entertainers, let’s “try some sh*t next
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By Lisa Respers France, Jennifer Henderson and Andy Rose, Comedian and late night host Trevor Noah has filed a lawsuit against his doctor and a New York City hospital alleging that their negligence caused him to “sustain permanent, severe and grievous injuries,” according to the complaint obtained by CNN. Noah alleges the Hospital for Special
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By Nicole Chavez, Evan McMorris-Santoro and Laura Dolan, Carolyn Foote was shocked and angry when hundreds of books about race, equality or sexuality in Texas school libraries were targeted by Republican lawmakers. She and other librarians focused on making their collections more reflective of the increasingly diverse community and their work was now under threat. Over the
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By Fayetteville State University, Three Fayetteville State University Biology students, Christa Dudley, SyâKeria Garrison, and Kimberly Obi are scholars in Dr. Danielle Grahamâs microbiology research laboratory. Dr. Grahamâs lab focuses on characterizing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, identifying novel antimicrobials from environmental microorganisms, and developing strategies to target biofilm formation. Dr. Graham is an alumna of FSU, an
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By Meharry Medical College In the very early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2020, a high-end EF-3 tornado tore across North Nashville, mere blocks from the Meharry campus. The next day, Meharry mobilized to send students and clinicians into the community to render aid. Campus digital messaging boards were cleared to handle information about
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