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New Federal Eviction Moratorium Is Issued After The Previous One Lapses

The White House was under pressure to do something to stop an impending wave of evictions. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had found a way.

Vaccine Mandate In New York City Applies To Certain Indoor Venues

New York City will ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues. It is the first major U.S. city to do so as cases of the Delta variant are on the rise.

Spirit And American Airlines Canceled Hundreds Of Flights, Frustrating Passengers

The airlines cited weather and staffing challenges. The industry has had trouble meeting the demand as people are ready to travel again.

Tenants Were Evicted Between The End Of The Eviction Ban And The Pledge To Resume It

People who owe months of rent were thrown out before the Biden administration said it will restore protections for most of the country.

In NYC, Proof Of Vaccination Becomes A Key To The City

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi about the city’s announcement that proof of vaccination will be required to enjoy indoor dining, gyms and performances.

Sexual Harassment Charges Against Gov. Cuomo Are Detailed In Scathing 165-Page Report

A report ordered by his own attorney general found that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. Cuomo has denied wrongdoing and apologized for what he said were misunderstandings.

Employers Are Struggling As Workplaces Divided Over Vaccine And Mask Policies

As the Delta variant spreads, stakes are even higher for employers managing workplace divisions over vaccine and changing mask guidelines.

Following An Outcry From Democrats In Congress, Biden Plans To Resume Ban On Eviction

President Biden delivered remarks that included clues about the path forward after the expiration of the eviction moratorium and the way states should be handling masking and vaccination.

Amazon Alabama Warehouse Workers May Get To Vote Again On Union

A federal labor official found that Amazon’s anti-union tactics may have tainted last spring’s voting process sufficiently to scrap its results. Workers had rejected unionization more than 2-to-1.

The College Football Landscape Is Going To Look Vastly Different Come 2025

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nicole Auerbach, senior writer for The Athletic, about the realignment of athletic conferences and what this means for the future of college football.

These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here’s Why

A look at the viewing experience of this year’s Olympic games, including its production and ratings as it streamed on both live TV and NBC’s Peacock service.

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