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January 24, 2021
Time Running Out To Extend California’s Eviction Moratorium
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders need to reach an agreement by Jan. 31 for California renters to avoid the beginning of a statewide eviction tsunami.
January 23, 2021
Newsom’s $2 Billion School Reopening Fund Could Actually Cost Districts Money
Some school officials say a proposal touted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as financial assistance to reopen California campuses attaches strings that would strain their budgets.
January 23, 2021
‘Tedious, Stressful’: Why Older Californians Are Still Struggling To Get Vaccine
California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.
January 23, 2021
Americans Are Moving To Escape Climate Impacts. Towns Expect More To Come
Nashua, N.H., expects to be a destination for people migrating away from the coasts and toward lower temperatures. Officials say a pandemic influx has shown the need to plan for that growth.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The Pandemic
With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community.
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January 22, 2021
State Activates MyTurn Vaccine Clearinghouse Website
Until now, there was no single government site where all Californians could go for information on vaccinations. People can register there, but in most cases they can’t sign up for appointments yet.
As Californians Rack Up $1 Billion in Water Debt, Advocates Fear Relief Could Come Too Late
California has a big water debt problem — and it’s having a disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx households.
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January 22, 2021
Watch Live: What's Ahead For The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout?
As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines unfolds in the U.S., numerous questions around distribution, supply, hesitancy and efficacy persist. Experts from Harvard and the CDC tackle these questions.
Biden’s Climate Orders Help California, But Will Also Challenge The State To Do Better, Experts Say
President Joe Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to help curb climate change. But his orders also challenge California — one of the country’s leaders on climate action — to do better.
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January 21, 2021
'The Separate and Unequal Health System' Highlighted By COVID-19
A South Los Angeles hospital has long provided for an underserved community where private insurance is scarce and chronic illnesses can flourish. And then came a devastating coronavirus surge.
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Coronavirus Updates
Merck Stops Developing Both Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
January 25, 2021
Merck, which previously made an Ebola vaccine, had been seen as a serious contender in the worldwide race to come up with an answer to COVID-19.
Goats and Soda
Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
January 25, 2021
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed at least 1 million globally.
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Coronavirus Is Surging: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak?
January 25, 2021
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
Coronavirus Updates
Angered By New Coronavirus Restrictions, Protesters In Netherlands Clash With Police
January 25, 2021
Many people are angry that the Netherlands has imposed a new curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the coronavirus.
President Biden Takes Office
Biden Aims To Close Loopholes In Federal 'Buy American' Provisions
January 25, 2021
The measure is part of President Biden's promised push to boost U.S. manufacturing, and continues his efforts to sign a slew of executive actions during his first days in office.
Law
Biden's Solicitor General Faces Tough Choices On Trump Supreme Court Positions
January 25, 2021
At issue is whether the new administration should reverse course in cases where the Trump administration outlined a legal position. But the justices do not look kindly on the government flip-flopping.
Politics
House Poised To Transmit Article Of Impeachment Against Trump To Senate
January 25, 2021
The trial itself will begin on Feb. 9, giving the Democratic House impeachment managers and Trump's defense team two weeks to file briefs and finalize their legal preparations.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic
January 25, 2021
Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
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Protect Pregnant Women 'Through Research,' Not 'From Research,' OB-GYNs Urge
January 25, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, doctors say it's long past time to address the exclusion of pregnant women from research on drugs and vaccines. They say better study design is the answer.
Theater
13,140,000 Minutes: It's Been 25 Years Since The First Performance Of 'Rent'
January 25, 2021
On Jan. 25, 1996, a new rock musical by a little-known writer, Jonathan Larson, gave its first performance. But that show almost didn't happen: Larson died of an aortic aneurysm early that morning.
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Today on Insight, we're looking at the multiple challenges President Biden will have to face, including the pandemic and a divided nation. We're also looking at where political parties now stand, and Kamala Harris making history as Vice President.
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