More than 40 states say they will meet or beat Biden’s May 1 deadline for vaccine eligibility for all adults.
On Wednesday, Louisiana moved up the date for expanded eligibility to Monday, while Idaho changed it to April 5.
In 25 Years, the Pay Gap Has Shrunk by Just 8 Cents
Why does the gender wage gap still exist? And what can be done to close it? We unpack the issue.
Mississippi Will Remove ‘Misleading’ Language About Covid-19 Vaccine
Bobby Wayne, a retired reverend, called the state seeking help getting the vaccine. He said he was told there was no evidence the vaccine was effective.
Rob Bonta Is Named Attorney General in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Mr. Bonta, an East Bay assemblyman, to fill the remaining term of Xavier Becerra, who became the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary last week.
Kim Janey Becomes Boston’s First Black Mayor
At 11, Kim Janey was bused into a neighborhood where Black students were pelted with rocks. As acting mayor, she hopes to help Boston step out of the shadow of that era.
Free With Your Covid Shot: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Businesses across the United States and beyond are offering free stuff to people who have been vaccinated. The perks include movie popcorn, alcohol and even marijuana.
The Most Intimate Portrait Yet of a Black Hole
Two years of analyzing the polarized light from a galaxy’s giant black hole has given scientists a glimpse at how quasars might arise.
How Miami Lifted Covid-19 Restrictions and Then Came the Crackdown
After the city struggled to contain large crowds with its police force, Black leaders questioned the tactics.
Businesses May Benefit From Sharing Covid Testing Resources, Study Suggests
Universities and other institutions looking to protect themselves from Covid-19 may benefit from sharing their testing resources with the wider community, a new study suggests.
How Can Schools Use $129 Billion in Covid Relief Funds?
Most of it will go directly to K-12 schools, with a chunk dedicated to learning loss. But districts will also have much leeway in how they spend the aid.
Voice Mail Art Project Honors People of Color Killed by the Police
Through the 1-800 Happy Birthday Project, Mohammad Gorjestani invited callers to leave messages for Black and Latino people who died in encounters with law enforcement.
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