Government shutdown averted after Biden signs funding before midnight
The package drops aid to Ukraine and increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/government-shutdown-averted-after-biden-signs-funding-before-midnight-2914109/
CDC advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/cdc-advisers-endorse-pfizer-covid-boosters-for-younger-teens-2508169/
FDA OKs second COVID booster shot for 50 and up
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to those people at least four months after their previous booster....
Las Vegas drug, traffic deaths soar in 2021
The 235 road fatalities in the county comprised the 2,886 cases probed by the Clark County coroner’s office last year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/las-vegas-drug-traffic-deaths-soar-in-2021-2517776/
Former Nevada Taxpayers Association president dies
Carole Vilardo started overseeing the Southern Nevada office and lobbying at the legislature in 1986. She was named president in 1989. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/former-nevada-taxpayers-association-president-dies-2491594/
Census shows white population shrinking, US diversifying
The census figures have been eagerly awaited by states, and they are sure to set off an intense partisan battle over representation at a time of deep...
Sisolak lets conventions drop mask mandate if vaccination required
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday signed a directive to expand the Nevada mask exception for large indoor events to include conventions if all attendees are vaccinated. Original...
New Mar-a-Lago filings coming from Justice Dept., Trump team
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had given both sides until Friday to submit potential candidates for the role of a “special master.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/new-mar-a-lago-filings-coming-from-justice-dept-trump-team-2637026/
Hurricane Ian creates destructive path across Florida — PHOTOS
Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S., swamped southwest Florida on Wednesday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/hurricane-ian-creates-destructive-path-across-florida-photos-2647889/
Wildfire stopped, evacuations lifted in Eastern California
A wildfire in eastern California’s remote Owens Valley was 30% contained early Friday after firefighters stopped its forward progress and evacuation orders were lifted, authorities said. Original...
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