Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
- President Joe Biden estimates 70% of adult population will be vaccinated by end of week, announces push to reach low vaccination areas.
- World Health Organization urges caution as nations ease COVID-19 restrictions, as Delta variant increases new infection rates.
- New study finds Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine not as effective against Delta variant.
- 4 more bodies found in Florida condo collapse, as storm Elsa slows search and rescue efforts.
- Advocates rally for Steven Donzinger, human rights lawyer on house arrest for 700 days in New York, over oil giant, Chevron’s lawsuit.
- California bill to quicken access to end of life medicine for terminally ill, advances in state legislature.
- Proposed wildlife trail crossing under Highway 17 gets $2 million in state budget bill.
- Biden administration meets with Uighur’s who rally in Washington D.C. demanding actions against China’s re-education camps for them.