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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Early evidence shows Covid-19 omicron variant not as severe as delta variant; President Joe Biden threatens to sanction Russia if it invades Ukraine; Oakland City Council approves more police staffing

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Public health officials say early evidence shows Covid-19 omicron variant not as severe as delta variant. President Joe Biden threatens sanctions against Russia if Moscow invades Ukraine. U.K. whistleblower slams Britian’s exit from Afghanistan, says ‘abandoned’ allies. … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

House passes bill to avert government shutdown, after raucous debate over vaccine mandates; President Joe Biden unveils winter strategy to combat COVID-19 as Omicron variant hits U.S.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House passes bill to avert government shutdown, after raucous debate over vaccine mandates. House Republican on panel investigating January 6th insurrection warns Donald Trump not to lie. President Joe Biden unveils winter strategy to combat COVID-19 as … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Supreme Court hears abortion ban challenge; First U.S. case of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in San Francisco; President Joe Biden outlines new strategy to address AIDS on World AIDS/HIV Day

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court hears challenge to Mississippi abortion ban. First U.S. case of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in San Francisco. European Union chief suggests nation members make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory, amidst surge. 15 year old charged as adult … Continued

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Bay Area COVID-19 Vaccination Guide

The coronavirus pandemic has raged for well over a year, and we are now faced with yet another variant and flu season. The good news is that across California, more and more people are getting vaccinated – currently now over 76% have gotten at least one dose. Still, on average over the past 8 weeks, … Continued

UpFront

Protestors Decry Standstill at WTO for Global COVID Vaccine Access; Honduran Presidential Election Recap; Trial begins against former MN police officer who killed Daunte Wright; Oakland’s MACRO Program Manager; Smash and Grabs Hit Cannabis Biz; Plus SF Supes to Vote on $46M for Affordable Housing

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Lori Wallach (@wallachlori), Founder and Director of Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch joins us to discuss why people are protesting around the globe to demand the WTO waive intellectual property restrictions and speed up production of COVID-19 vaccines and therapies. 0:33 – We discuss the Honduran presidential election with Dana … Continued

UpFront

A preview of upcoming SCOTUS cases with Mark Joseph Stern; Fears surround new ‘Omicron’ COVID variant; Plus the Producers on ‘Who Killed Malcom X?’ Docuseries

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On today’s show: 0:08 – Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC), covers courts and the law for Slate. He joins us to preview some of the important cases that SCOTUS is scheduled to hear arguments on this month.   0:33 – We discuss Omicron, a new COVID variant originated in South Africa with Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

World Health Organization identifies new COVID-19 variant of concern: Omicron; Black Friday strike targets online retailer Amazon; Fire officials give grim update on giant sequoia’s after 2021 fire season

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. World Health Organization identifies new COVID-19 variant of concern: Omicron. Nations ban travel from Southern African nations where Omicron was first detected. Black Friday strike targets online retailer, Amazon with #MakeAmazonPay actions in 20 nations. Ukraine President … Continued

UpFront

How to stay safe from COVID during Thanksgiving; The troubled history of Thanksgiving; Plus how Amazon handles your data

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On today’s show: 0:15 – Dr. Monica Gandhi (@MonicaGandhi9) joins us to discuss how she plans to keep her family safe from COVID during Thanksgiving and measures to take if some members of the family aren’t fully vaccinated and or otherwise immunocompromised. 0:33 – David J. Silverman, a professor of history at George Washington University … Continued