Meanwhile in the House, leaders are already looking to take up the bill for a final vote as soon as Monday, a timeline that means the law – with its $1,400 stimulus checks, funding to state and local governments and tax credits for families – could become law by next week.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Live stimulus updates: Senate braces for marathon debate on Joe Biden's COVID relief plan
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's months-long crusade to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan may enter its final stretch Wednesday, when senators could begin 20 hours of debate on the measure that is expected to come to a vote later in the week.
Tired of reading glasses? Eye drop submitted for FDA approval may help you read without them
A new drug that could help more than 128 million Americans read without needing glasses has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for approval.
The investigational eye drop – called AGN-190584 – is expected to be approved by the end of this year, according to a statement released last week by Allergan Eye Care, an AbbVie company.
Your guide to coronavirus and COVID-19
What you need to know about coronavirus and COVID-19, including what to do if you think you might be sick, how to keep you and your family safe and tips on what to do while staying home.
What vaccines are there?
The FDA has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine for public use. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine joins two others: one from Pfizer-BioNTech and the other from Moderna, which have been given to nearly 50 million Americans since they were authorized in December.
'Very sad': At least 13 dead after truck slams into SUV carrying 25 near US-Mexico border
Holtville, Calif. — At least 13 people died after an SUV packed with dozens of passengers collided with a semitruck near the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday, according to California Highway Patrol officials.
California Highway Patrol Division Chief Omar Watson said the crash involved a big rig hauling two trailers and a Ford Expedition carrying 25 people. The big rig smashed into the side of the SUV before 6:15 a.m. PST at the intersection of State Route 115 and Norrish Road near Holtville, about 50 miles west of Arizona and 10 miles north of the border.
Joe Biden vows vaccines for all adults by end of May; Texas, Mississippi defy health officials, end mask mandates: Live COVID-19 updates
Defying warnings from federal health officials about the need to stay vigilant against the coronavirus, the Republican governors of Texas and Mississippi said Tuesday they're lifting COVID-19 restrictions, including mask mandates.
Their decisions came on the same day President Joe Biden said there will be enough vaccines for every American adult by the end of May, which is still unlikely to stem the recent reversal in coronavirus trends.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Will new school reopening plan work?
Good morning, California. It’s Tuesday, March 2. Third time’s the charm?
The school reopening deal Gov. Gavin Newsom and top lawmakers unveiled Monday stops short of requiring campuses to reopen — raising questions about whether it will actually accelerate students’ return to the classroom.
Will CA's New School Reopening Plan Work? https://t.co/eCOPMfccSd
— Orange County Patch (@OCountyPatch) March 2, 2021
The $6.6 billion proposal would incentivize schools to bring their youngest and most vulnerable students back by April 1 while financially penalizing campuses
California teachers' union president is blasted as a 'hypocrite' as he's filmed dropping off his 2-year-old daughter at her private preschool for in-person lessons - despite leading the charge that it's UNSAFE to open public schools
The president of a California teacher's union has been branded a hypocrite after he was caught dropping off his two-year-old daughter at her private preschool - despite saying it was unsafe for kids to be in classrooms.
California teachers' union president is blasted as a 'hypocrite' for dropping daughter off at private school, while keeping public schools closed. #WhiteGuyWithDreads https://t.co/Tqsx0ZYGeL
— Bart Marcois (@bmarcois) March 3, 2021
Matt Meyer, president of the Berkeley Federation of Teachers, has fought for what he called the 'gold standard' for educators in his district - insisting public schools should reopen for in-person learning only when the teachers are vaccinated, among other criteria, according to KQED.
Browns didn’t offer J.J. Watt more than the Cardinals despite a report to the contrary, source says
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns didn’t offer more for J.J. Watt than the Arizona Cardinals, a league source tells cleveland.com.
According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports Radio 98.7 FM in Phoenix, the Browns and Colts offered more money than the Cardinals, and Tennessee’s offer was similar.
The deal JJ Watt signed with the Cardinals was NOT the most he was offered. The Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts each offered more money. Tennessee's offer was very similar.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) March 1, 2021
The Cardinals on Monday signed Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, to a two-year deal worth $31 million, with $23 million guaranteed.
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