U S death toll passes seven hundred thousand in pandemic milestone
The United States surpassed 700,000 COVID-19 deaths as vaccines remained unevenly adopted. Health officials cite Delta driven surges and high unvaccinated rates, noting the tragedy amid calls to boost vaccination and counter misinformation. Stories highlight cases like Danny Baker and insights from Johns Hopkins experts.
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Biden vows to push stalled agenda with new pushbacks
President Biden acknowledged frustration as House Democrats struggle to advance a scaled back 3.5 trillion federal overhaul and a public works bill. He pledged to “work like hell” to pass both pillars, plan public education campaigns, and warned negotiations may be lengthy.
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Salmon Shortage Threatens Alaska Native Winters
Alaskan tribes face dwindling king and chum salmon with the Yukon River fishery banned for subsistence and commercial harvests. Communities like Stevens Village rely on salmon for winter food, turning to moose and caribou as climate change and hatchery competition worsen the crisis.
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