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In a bipartisan 67-32 vote, senators advanced the $1 trillion package forward Wednesday. The key action came quickly on the heels of negotiators reaching a deal after weeks of difficult talks. While debate can begin, it's unclear if the bill has enough support to eventually pass in the Senate or if the House will continue to link it to the $3.5 trillion budget proposal.
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Bhutan, with around 800,000 people, made headlines in April by giving the first covid shot to around 90% of adults in two weeks, and now it's achieved distribution of second doses even faster. Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Russia, Mexico, Israel and the U.K. are also in the news.
Three teachers won a case against Monsanto that blamed the company for brain injuries from exposure to PCB chemicals in school fluorescent lighting and caulking in walls. Separately, an acid leak in a Texas chemical plant caused two deaths and several injuries Tuesday.
Meanwhile, studies say wildfires are increasing health risks in already polluted areas; research hints some alcohol consumption protects from heart disease; illegal weed growers are stealing water in California; delta-8 THC gains popularity and concerns lawmakers; and more.
The sign-up window for COBRA insurance coverage for laid-off workers closes this week. Meanwhile there's still time in the enrollment window to sign up for low/no-cost private coverage through the federal ACA marketplace. Also, a Kansas lawmaker suggests a fix to the "birthday rule" for insurance bills.
The National Council of Negro Women alleges Johnson & Johnson marketed its baby powder to Black women despite knowing ingredients in the talc could cause cancer. Meanwhile, Biogen withdrew a paper on Aduhelm from medical research journal JAMA instead of making requested edits.
Stat reports on how limitations in personal hospital visits have impacted patients experiencing the "best care." Other news outlets cover how some hospital systems are tightening visitor restrictions again as covid surges hit their area. Health disparities and Highmark Health are also in the news.
Los Angeles is requiring city employees to get covid shots or undergo weekly testing. Ascension Health and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville join the list of providers requiring employees get shots. Cal State University, too. Meanwhile, rules for the Lollapalooza festival will depend on partiers' vaccine status.
Federal authorities say Thomas Patrick Connally Jr. sent threatening emails to Dr. Anthony Fauci and also NIH Director Francis Collins. Connally was arrested in West Virginia but charged in Maryland court; it's not clear where he lives.
CNN reports that an announcement will be issued Thursday. The policy under consideration would require all employees and contractors to attest that they have been vaccinated for covid or submit to regular testing, social distancing and masks. The order is expected to not include the U.S. military.
As blame mounts against unvaccinated Americans for the reversing pandemic progress, some experts worry that increased pressure on holdouts could backfire.
Nevada quickly revived its requirement for face coverings indoors. Other states like Oregon and Pennsylvania are recommending residents do so. State and local leaders in other places are debating how to respond to the latest federal guidance.
In another guidance change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that all schools require masks for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people returning in the fall.
Responding to the shifting state of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its guidance on face coverings for vaccinated people living in areas with high transmission rates. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky acknowledged the frustrations felt by most Americans but warned that the delta variant requires more precautions to keep people safe.
Gymnastics megastar Simone Biles is trying to "focus on her mental health," withdrawing during the team final and then from the individual all-around competition. News outlets discuss athletes' support for Biles and how the pandemic-era Olympics also affected tennis player Naomi Osaka.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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