Up First Briefing: Kevin McCarthy’s Downfall: Mommy Bloggers and Influencers (with an Emphasis on Covididity)
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The House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, after all House Democrats joined eight Republicans in voting against him. McCarthy says he won’t seek reelection. Here are a few things we know about his ousting.
China is celebrating the Mid-Autumn festival, an eight-day nationwide holiday. There are many tourists there for the holiday. The Chinese government wants to give the post-COVID economy a boost.
Source: Up First briefing: Kevin McCarthy’s downfall; ‘mommy bloggers’ and influencers
The Impact of Climate Change on the Living Conditions of a Family of Seven: Rob Delaney’s Children in Catastrophe
A recent poll by NPR shows that the support for Biden and Trump are neck and neck with registered voters. 34% of Republican and Republican leaning independents would be very satisfied if Trump were nominated, compared to 18% of Biden’s supporters. Independent voters say they aren’t interested in voting for Trump if he is convicted of a crime.
The manufacturers of 10 medications have reluctantly agreed to negotiate with Medicare about their prices more than a month after Biden announced the first ten drugs selected for price negotiations. More than a third of the companies that make drugs on the list have sued the federal government, but all the companies have signed agreements saying they will negotiate.
Solving the global climate crisis is such a daunting task that it can be easy to forget how much progress has been made, small and large. Efforts to mitigate climate change are paying off in new and unexpected ways. Check out a few of them and read more here:
When comedian Rob Delaney was between seasons 2 and 3 of his TV show Catastrophe, his youngest son was diagnosed with brain cancer. He knew the only way his family could get through it was if they stuck together. Though Delaney — who was raised Catholic — moved away from organized religion, he believes ‘something similar to faith’ entered their lives and helped them do just that.
How to Find a New House Speaker after McCarthy’s Voting Out of the House on March 8: Measurement of the Middle East Sea Sea COVID-19 Epidemic
The goal of this new look at old technology, which harnesses wind to propel cargo ships, is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world’s goods are transported by sea.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noticed a connection between COVID-19 infections and cardiovascular issues — especially among those with preexisting conditions. Researchers found that COVID-19 can cause inflammation in arteries, which can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The good news? Vaccination can lower the risk.
More than 2,500 migrants have died or gone missing while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe this year, according to the U.N. Many boats sink without a trace, which means the actual death toll is likely even higher.
Republicans are scrambling to find a new House speaker after House members voted Kevin McCarthy out of the role on Tuesday. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan are seeking the post. The Republican Study Committee’s chairman, who is also running, hasn’t publicly announced his candidacy.