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WHO Calls For Pause On Booster Shots Until More Nations Get Their First Vaccines

The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccination booster shots until more people in low-income nations gets access to their first doses of the vaccine.

Solar panels atop of a St. Petersburg residence.

Tampa Commits To 100% Clean, Renewable Energy By 2035

After months of drafting a resolution, the city of Tampa has officially committed to transition to 100% renewable energy, which aligns with the mayor's own plan.

Delegates hold up signs with the Clinton campaign slogan during last month's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

How 'Stronger Together' Became Clinton's Response To 'Make America Great Again'

Hillary Clinton has struggled to find a message that resonated, but her motto "stronger together" found new meaning in recent weeks due to its contrast with Donald Trump's convention and message.

Arizona's Supreme Court Eliminates Peremptory Challenges

Arizona has become the first state to get rid of peremptory strikes in jury selection. Peremptory strikes have drawn criticism for their use by some attorneys to exclude people of color from juries.

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, seen in February, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has made the inclusion of Latinos in media a principal issue. A government report says the absence of Latinos in the media could impact how their fellow Americans view them.

The Lack Of Latinos In Media Could Affect How Others View Them, The Government Says

The report discovered that the biggest growth among Hispanics in the media industry was in service jobs, while management jobs had the lowest representation.

Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran

State Board Eyes Duval And 10 Other Districts Over Mask Policies

Continuing to pressure school districts over their handling of COVID-19, the State Board of Education has scheduled a meeting next week to look at whether 11 districts have complied with rules aimed at preventing student mask mandates.

This April 20, 2019, file photo shows the U.S. Immigration and Enforcement Processing Center operated by GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) a Florida-based company specializing in privatized corrections in Adelanto, Calif.

A federal appeals court blocks California's ban on private detention centers

The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit said California's law doesn't circumvent federal authority when it comes to immigration issues.

People getting the COVID-19 vaccine will receive a special vaccine card to record their doses, Operation Warp Speed officials say. Here, a Department of Health and Human Services employee holds a sample card.

Judge rejects challenge to 'vaccine passport' law

The ruling by Circuit Judge Layne Smith was a victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has led efforts to prevent businesses from requiring customers to show proof they are vaccinated against COVID-19 --- an issue that has become known as requiring vaccine passports.

Vermont-based Ben & Jerry's said it will stop sales of its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.

Ben & Jerry's Says It Will Stop Ice Cream Sales In Occupied Territories

The company said sales in the Palestinian territories are "inconsistent" with its values. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called the move "morally wrong" and vowed to fight it.

Memorials hang from the front gate of Greenwood Cemetery during an event and procession organized by Naming the Lost Memorials to remember and celebrate the lives of those killed by the COVID-19 pandemic on June 8 in New York City.

COVID sent last year's U.S. death rate soaring, especially among people of color

Americans' life expectancy declined by nearly two years in 2020 compared to the year before, primarily because of COVID-19. The drop in life expectancy was bigger for men, and for Blacks and Latinos.

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