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More Than 1,000 Flights Canceled Due To COVID-19 Spike

The omicron variant continues to stifle travel plans as the holiday season moves forward. Flight Aware reports that 1,011 flights into, out of or within the U.S. were canceled on Monday. In addition,…

Rep. Jim Clyburn Tests Positive For COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave no stone unturned. NBC News reports that Rep. Jim Clyburn tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before the holiday break. The longtime Democratic lawmaker has said…

President Joe Biden Reaffirms Desire To Run For Re-Election

At 79 years old, Joe Biden is the oldest politician to serve as President of the United States. However, he is not letting age dictate his desire to lead the…

FDA Authorizes Second Antiviral COVID-19 Pill

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of Merck’s antiviral pill, molnupiravir, to treat Covid-19. “Today’s authorization provides an additional treatment option against the COVID-19 virus in…

Mayor Bill de Blasio To Make Decision Regarding New Year’s Eve Celebrations

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio will make a final decision regarding the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration plans this week. Last year, public celebrations in Times Square were quashed…

Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker Test Positive For COVID-19

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Warren shared that she had tested positive for the virus via Twitter on Sunday afternoon. “I regularly test…

Harvard University Plans for Remote Classes Amid COVID-19 Surge

Students in Cambridge, Massachusetts will head home for the holidays this week, but they will not return after New Year’s Eve. Harvard University has announced that it will transition to…

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