Biden touts 300 million COVID shots in 150 days
President Biden marked the milestone of 300 million vaccine doses administered in 150 days, crediting scientists, companies, and the public. He urged continued effort to reach 70 percent of adults with at least one shot by July 4 as vaccination pace slows and gaps remain in some states.
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Washington
Joe Biden
Biden
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
White House
Biden Objects to Raising Gas Tax for Infrastructure Deal
The White House said President Biden opposes a gas tax increase tied to inflation to fund a bipartisan infrastructure plan. The proposal, part of an initial package totaling 579 billion dollars for roads bridges rail and transit, faces uncertain final inclusion. The president insists taxes should not rise on individuals earning under 400 thousand dollars per year.
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White House
Joe Biden
Andrew Bates
Congress
Apathy in Iran as Hard-Liner Wins Narrow Support
Voters in Iran turned out with low enthusiasm amid a field of four, led by Raisi, while Hemmati sought moderate appeal. Turnout appeared sparse at Tehran polling places as officials extended voting into the night and prepared hand counted ballots for initial results.
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United Arab Emirates
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Islamic Republic
Ebrahim Raisi
U.S
Central Bank
Abdelnasser Hemmati
Hassan Rouhani
Iran
Tehran
Raisi
Hemmati
Hediyeh
Associated Press
Western heat wave threatens vulnerable communities
A heat wave in the American West pushes temperatures above 115 degrees in Phoenix with a Friday high of 117 and a Thursday 118, breaking records in Nevada and California and aggravating health risks for homeless people and residents in low income neighborhoods. Dr. Suganya Karuppana of Valle del Sol warns of heat’s toll on health while many lack shade, air conditioning, or transport options.
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American West
U.S
Suganya Karuppana
Valle del Sol
Arizona
Karuppana
U.S. West
Nevada
California
Death Valley
U S Bishops Move Toward Rebuke of Biden on Communion
U S Catholic bishops vote 168 to 55 to draft a teaching document that could rebuke politicians including President Biden for supporting abortion rights. The plan, opposed by a minority, follows Vatican cautions and aims to clarify Communion standards while risking partisan perception. The doctrine panel will draft the statement for a future meeting, likely in November, needing two thirds to adopt.
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Joe Biden
Vatican
Biden
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Donald Hying
Madison
Wis
Bishops’ Conference
White House
UN reports nearly three million displaced in 2020
The UN refugee agency UNHCR says war climate and violence drove about 3 million people from home in 2020, bringing global displacement to 82.4 million, a postwar high. Filippo Grandi cited Mozambique and Ethiopia as key conflict and climate drivers.
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U.N. Refugee Agency
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Filippo Grandi
United Nations’ High Commissioner For
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