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Some Employers Want Proof, Others Say Workers Can Just ‘Attest’ To Being Vaccinated

Divisions over vaccination are making it harder for employers to ensure their workplaces are safe. Some are asking their employees to “attest” to being vaccinated — but do such honor systems work?

Recovery Looks Different For The Bootleg Fire Victims Who Lived Far Off-Grid

Oregon’s Bootleg Fire has scorched hundreds of thousands of acres but burned down fewer than 200 homes. Many of the displaced people live off the grid and are figuring out how to rebuild their lives.

The U.S. Has Regained Almost 3/4 Of The 22 Million Jobs That Were Lost Last Year

U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. Nearly 70% of the new jobs went to women.

How The Cuomo Probe Fits Into New York AG Letitia James’ Career Of Courtroom Battles

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Erik Larson of Bloomberg News on how the investigation into Gov. Cuomo fits into New York Attorney General Letitia James’ long career as a politician and advocate.

In California, 1 State Is Seeing 2 Drastically Different Responses To The Drought

California is experiencing a severe drought, but residents are having very different experiences. Some areas have cracked down on water use while in others, yard sprinklers flow freely.

The Dixie Fire Explodes To Become The 3rd-Largest Wildfire In California’s History

The fire raging in Northern California was whipped up by high temperatures and strong winds. It incinerated much of the Gold Rush-era community of Greenville earlier this week.

The Dixie Fire Has Destroyed Most Of A Historic Northern California Town

The wildfire tore through Greenville, a town dating back to the Gold Rush Era, in the northern Sierra Nevada. The wildfire is currently the largest in California.

How The New Eviction Ban Affects Millions Of Renters And Landlords

COVID-19 has upended many people’s lives. The latest federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC is meant to last 60 days, and also give people better access to nearly $50 billion in aid.

Settlement Affords Citizen Panel In Colorado The Ability To Buy Air Monitors

After years of frustration over air pollution, a petroleum refinery in Colorado agreed to a settlement. Nearby residents are spending some of that money to set up air monitors around the plant.

Mexico Sues U.S. Gun Manufacturers For Contributing To Arms Trafficking Deaths

In an unusual lawsuit filed in Boston, the Mexican government argues that the companies’ negligent and illegal commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico.

The Billionaire’s Club Has A New Member: Rihanna

Turns out Bad Girl Riri makes some good good money moves. The singer, actress, cosmetics and lingerie mogul is estimated by Forbes to have a fortune worth $1.7 billion.

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