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The White House said Thursday it will begin launching a handful of new efforts to expand so-called "test-to-treat" sites to prescribe and dole out pills to treat COVID-19, starting with the country's first "federally-supported" location in Rhode Island. The Biden administration said it will also "deploy clinical personnel" to some of Minnesota's state-run testing sites into test-to-treat locations over the coming days. New York and Illinois will also get a federally-supported test-to-treat site, the administration announced. "There are now more than 2,500 Test-to-Treat locations across the country at local pharmacies and community health centers—up from 2,200 a month ago," the White House said. The new efforts come amid a growing nationwide wave of COVID-19 cases that has led to surging hospitalizations among the oldest Americans. Overall, the pace of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has accelerated for more than a month, especially among Americans ages 70 and older – the age … [Read more...] about White House touts efforts to expand COVID test-to-treat sites amid latest wave

New York Times White House correspondent Michael Shear asked whether President Joe Biden might move to “claw back” a pandemic-related business loan obtained by gun manufacturer Daniel Defense. Shear claimed that the 18-year-old shooter who barricaded himself inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas — killing 19 students and two adults before law enforcement officers killed him — had used a firearm made by Daniel Defense. He then asked whether the White House would consider pulling back the $3 million PPP loan in light of the fact that their product had been used to perpetrate a mass shooting. WATCH: . @shearm asks whether the White House plans to "claw back" the PPP loan obtained (legally) by the company that made the firearm used by Uvalde shooter. @presssec asks for the name of the company. pic.twitter.com/gBm6ThIfBb — Virginia Kruta (@VAKruta) May 26, 2022 “First, apparently the company that sold the shooter his rifles received a $3 million PPP loan … [Read more...] about NYT Reporter Asks If White House Will ‘Claw Back’ COVID Relief Loan From Gun Manufacturer After Uvalde Shooting | The Daily Wire

HOUSE hunters were stunned when they spotted a very fluffy surprise in a Rightmove advert. They came across a listing for a five-bedroom house on the market for £375,000 with a unique selling point - ten dogs . The pack of fluffy white and brown Pomeranians were snapped in the utility room of the pad in Exeter, Devon , by estate agents. It has been dubbed a “perfect family home” despite being in “need of modernisation.” It boasts a large living room, with French doors leading to both the front and back gardens. There is also a conservatory, dining room and “spacious” kitchen. All the bedrooms are described as “generously sized” and there is a parking for several cars. Most read in Money BILL HELP Millions on Universal Credit to get £650 one-off payment, Rishi reveals RISHI'S RESCUE DEAL 3 things Rishi Sunak could announce today to help Brits LIGHT RELIEF Rishi to cut energy bills for EVERY … [Read more...] about House hunters stunned after spotting a very fluffy surprise in Rightmove ad

Live Updates As Russia's invasion continues for a 57th day, President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine and established a new program to streamline Ukrainians seeking to enter the U.S. Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to achieve his "grand ambitions" as Ukraine continues to fight. Putin reportedly canceled an assault on the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, where hundreds of civilians were sheltering, over concerns of Russian casualties. Ukraine is calling for "urgent" humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians who remain in the besieged Mariupol, describing the situation as "desperate." While 79 people were able to evacuate Mariupol to Zaporizhia Thursday, Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister said "everything is going very slowly." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked foreign allies for more weapons as Ukrainian forces continue to defend their cities against Russian bombardment. … [Read more...] about Ukraine War: Pentagon details Phoenix Ghost drones sent to Ukraine

Tom Cruise left James Corden absolutely terrified after convincing the late night talk show host to be his wingman as he flew them over the desert in two fighter jets. After accepting the 59-year-old action star's invitation to meet him at the Hollywood Burbank Airport at 5am, the English actor, 43, boarded a small aircraft with his friend headed to a remote desert. Upon their arrival, Tom reminded James of their last adventure in 2018, which saw the The Late Late Show host jump 15,000ft out of a plane with the Mission Impossible actor. more videos 1 2 3 Watch video Ricky Gervais: People mistake the subject of a joke with the target Watch video Ellen tears up as she walks out for the last time on her show Watch video Kim Kardashian apologizes to family for way Kanye treated them Watch video James Corden emotionally speaks on the Uvalde school shooting Watch … [Read more...] about Tom Cruise TERRIFIES James Corden while flying him around in a vintage fighter plane during a trip to the desert

On May 20, a federal judge in Louisiana ruled that Title 42, a policy used since the Trump-era to expel millions of asylum seekers at the southern border, must remain in place. In April, the Biden administration had announced a plan to rescind the controversial public health order, which restricts migrants' entry into the US on the grounds that they pose a health risk. But over 20 states filed a lawsuit against the decision. Title 42 was invoked by former president Donald Trump in March 2020, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The provision, laid out in the United States Code, is designed to protect public health and was officially implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to curb the spread of COVID-19. But effectively it means that Border Patrol can immediately turn back and expel migrants attempting to cross into the US without legal authorization, denying them the opportunity to request asylum and have their claim heard. In the last two … [Read more...] about Title 42: Controversial Trump-era immigration policy remains in place

US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, discussed the pressure from migration at the countries' border during an hourlong phone call on Friday, vowing to promote "just, humane and effective efforts to reduce" irregularity. "In view of the unprecedented flows of migrants from throughout the hemisphere to our two countries, the presidents reiterated the need to build stronger tools for managing regional migration surges," the White House said in a statement after the call. Describing the conversation as "cordial", Lopez Obrador tweeted that they "spoke of issues of interest to the bilateral relationship." The two presidents also talked about the upcoming Summit of the Americas in June in Los Angeles, with Lopez Obrador calling on the United States to invite all nations of the Americas to the summit "without excluding anyone." The remarks were a reference to the Biden administration's suggestion that Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua were … [Read more...] about US and Mexico presidents discuss ‘unprecedented’ migration surge

By Matt Murphy Published 16 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing As the US reels from another school shooting, more details are emerging of the horror that unfolded in Texas near the border with Mexico. Witnesses have described traumatised children covered in blood being hugged by parents. Others had to come to terms with devastating news of the deaths of loved ones. But Tuesday began much like any other weekday in May in Uvalde, about 80 miles (130km) west of San Antonio. Around 08:00 local time, near the centre of the town, some 600 students aged seven to 10 were arriving at Robb Elementary School. The summer holidays were fast approaching and many children were savouring their final days in middle school before graduation. How the shooting began That morning on the other side of town Salvador Ramos fired the opening shots of one of America's … [Read more...] about Texas shooting: How a sunny Uvalde school day ended in bloodshed

By David Brown Published 3 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing US president Joe Biden has said he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, but White House officials insist the US has not changed its position. Washington has had a long-standing policy of "strategic ambiguity" on whether it would intervene militarily in the event of a Chinese attack on Taiwan. China's President Xi Jinping has said "reunification" with Taiwan " must be fulfilled " - and has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve this. China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be part of the country again. However, Taiwan sees itself as an independent country, with its own constitution and democratically-elected leaders. Where is Taiwan? Taiwan is an island, roughly 100 miles from the coast of south east China. It sits in the … [Read more...] about China and Taiwan: A really simple guide

By Tessa Wong Published 3 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war US President Joe Biden has warned China is "flirting with danger" over Taiwan, and vowed to intervene militarily to protect the island if it is attacked. Speaking in Japan, he appeared to contradict long-standing US policy in the region, although the White House insisted there had been no departure. Mr Biden drew a parallel between Taiwan and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting an angry rebuke from Beijing. He is on his first tour of Asia as US president, visiting regional allies. Mr Biden prefaced his remarks saying US policy toward Taiwan "has not changed". But his comments in Tokyo are the second time in recent months he has unequivocally stated the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked, in what has been seen as a change in tone. The US … [Read more...] about Biden vows to defend Taiwan in apparent US policy shift