Here’s what you need to know: ImageThe scene outside the Stanley Mosk courthouse in Los Angeles today, where the hearing will take place.Credit…Alex Welsh for The New York Times Since Britney Spears spoke out in court on June 23, when she called the conservatorship “abusive” and said she wants it to end, there has been … Read more
WASHINGTON – The coming weeks on Capitol Hill will be pivotal to President Biden’s climate agenda, including whether the president can convince the rest of the world that the United States will deliver on its promise to reduce emissions Warming planets, drastically reducing them. In Congress, details of climate and clean energy policies are emerging … Read more
Daily Political Briefing Sept. 9, 2021Updated Sept. 9, 2021, 4:00 p.m. ET Sept. 9, 2021, 4:00 p.m. ET breaking “The Department of Justice has a duty to defend the Constitution of the United States, and to uphold the rule of law,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. The department is seeking an injunction that would prohibit … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Students at Normont Elementary on the first day of school in Los Angeles on Aug. 16.Credit…Allison Zaucha for The New York Times Los Angeles is poised to become the first major school district in the nation to mandate coronavirus vaccines for students 12 and older who are attending class … Read more
Daily Covid Briefing Sept. 4, 2021Updated Sept. 4, 2021, 4:14 p.m. ET Sept. 4, 2021, 4:14 p.m. ETHighly concentrated veterinary ivermectin has been flying off the shelves of U.S. supply stores, despite its dangers to humans.Credit…Denis Farrell/Associated Press A doctor in rural Oklahoma says hospitals are backed up with patients who have overdosed on veterinary … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Ida Paralyzes the New York City Area The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused flash flooding and a number of deaths and disrupted transit across parts of New York and New Jersey. Look! The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused flash flooding and a number of deaths … Read more
Hurricane Ida devastated the state of Louisiana as a Category 4 storm for about six hours. Ida was downgraded to a Category 3 storm by the National Hurricane Center in an update at 7 p.m. ET. It hit land as a Category 4 storm at around 1 p.m. ET. For reference, Hurricane Laura, which hit … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Hurricane Ida will arrive on the Louisiana coast on the 16th anniversary of Katrina.Credit…Max Becherer/The Advocate, via Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Ida stoked fear and dread in Louisiana on Sunday as the approaching storm threatened to grow into one of the most powerful systems to assault the … Read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday issued recommendations for the 2021-22 school year that include anyone over the age of 2 who wear masks regardless of vaccination status. The Academy also “strongly” recommends face-to-face learning and urges anyone who may be eligible to get vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. AAP said it reinforces recommendations … Read more
While two of Fox News’ celebrity presenters and their guests have questioned vaccination efforts, the station has also produced its own vaccine PSA, a 30-second commercial starring presenters and presenters Steve Doocy, Harris Faulkner, Dana Perino and John Roberts . “If you can, get the vaccine,” said Ms. Faulkner in the ad. Fox News’ main … Read more