Cops, firefighters challenge Gainesville’s ‘odious’ vaccine mandate
A nurse immuniser administers the AstraZeneca vaccine to a patient at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Sydney, Australia, August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Loren ElliottSummaryCompaniesLaw firmsMany employees of the Florida city including cops and firefighters say they will quit rather than be vaccinatedThey say vaccine won’t slow COVID spreadThe company and law firm names shown above are…
‘Don’t let me die’: Inside a COVID-19 unit in Florida’s capital city amid a surge in cases
“We’re praying; we’re holding their hands,” a nurse said.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Inside the COVID-19 unit at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, a thin curtain separates life and death. The curtain divides every patient room in two. On one side, a man gasps for air every 20 seconds as nurses gather around his bedside. They hold hands, hug one another and comfort…
PEN15 Recap: Florida, Baby
PEN15 Jacuzzi Season 2 Episode 8 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** PEN15 Jacuzzi Season 2 Episode 8 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** Photo: Hulu PEN15 is one of the most formally experimental shows on TV these days — something for which it doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Full of elaborate trick shots and absurdist touches,…
The First Treacherous Moment of the Biden Presidency Has Arrived
Joe Biden has suddenly entered a danger zone. It’s partly of his making, because of the Afghanistan withdrawal and dangers that dog that task. It’s partly fate, in the forms of the messes that have been handed to him to deal with. But it’s also partly the fault of some insanely irresponsible people on the…
Judge to rule on lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’ mask mandate ban
A judge will rule on a lawsuit brought forward by parents trying to overturn Florida Governor Ron Desantis’ executive order banning strong student mask mandates. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke to a mom who fought to get mask mandates implemented in her child’s school.
Growing scrutiny over Elder roils California recall election | TheHill
A flood of scrutiny over conservative radio host Larry Elder’s California gubernatorial recall bid over past conduct and controversial remarks is giving Republicans headaches and Democrats hope in the surprisingly close contest.Elder, who boasts broad name recognition from his radio career, burst into the race in July, becoming a leading contender among the candidates seeking…
Cris Cyborg: ‘Ronda Rousey was more dangerous than Kayla Harrison’
Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg isn’t sure she’ll ever get the chance to face off with Kayla Harrison, but she definitely welcomes the opportunity. This past week during the PFL playoff card from Florida, Harrison dispatched Genah Fabian in lopsided fashion with a first-round TKO, and her opponent didn’t land a single strike in the…
68 Florida Hospitals Could Run Out of Oxygen in Two Days Amid COVID Surge
Dozens of Florida hospitals could quickly run out of oxygen supplies as the state continues to grapple with this summer’s deadly surge of COVID-19.A Florida Hospital Association survey released Wednesday found that 68 hospitals in the state have oxygen supplies of fewer than 48 hours, with almost half having supplies of less than 36 hours.…
Business Highlights: Fed’s plan to slow aid, stocks rally
___ Powell: Fed on track to slow aid for economy later this year WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will start dialing back its ultra-low-interest rate policies this year as long as hiring continues to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said Friday, signaling th…
Drought-struck Brazil expects Sept rainfall well below average
Rainfall in key energy-producing regions of drought-struck Brazil is likely to remain well below average in September, the national grid operator ONS said on Friday, doing little to relieve high energy prices and headaches for agribusiness.
