Most Americans will probably not be able to get vaccinated until 2021 because there will be very limited numbers of doses at first, and they will be allocated based on order of priority. After health care workers, the next groups likely will be residents of skilled-nursing facilities and essential workers, such as people who work in agriculture, utilities and transportation. … [Read more...] about California to receive 327,000 doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in December
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Parents, advocacy groups sue California, say remote learning leaves some children behind
The lawsuit — filed by seven California families and advocacy groups Community Coalition and The Oakland REACH — demanded that California be held accountable for the quality of education provided in under-served communities and that it allow parents to be at the center of a plan to address inequities across the state. Public Counsel, a nonprofit civil rights law firm, is representing the groups. … [Read more...] about Parents, advocacy groups sue California, say remote learning leaves some children behind
U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid
Economists have warned that without further aid, families across the country will struggle in coming months to pay bills, make rent, afford food and avoid eviction. But Congress has hit a stalemate in negotiations to provide further rescue aid to jobless individuals and struggling businesses, states and localities. Negotiations, led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are continuing, although prospects appear dim. … [Read more...] about U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid
709,000 seek U.S. jobless aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people who are continuing to receive traditional unemployment benefits fell to 6.8 million, the government said, from 7.2 million. That suggests that more Americans are finding jobs and no longer receiving unemployment aid. But it also indicates that many jobless people have used up their state unemployment aid — which typically expires after six months — and have transitioned to a federal extended benefits program that lasts 13 more weeks. … [Read more...] about 709,000 seek U.S. jobless aid as pandemic escalates
Greek Monastery Seeks Return of Stolen Religious Objects from Bulgaria
The move comes after the U.S.-based Museum of the Bible, which holds some of the world’s most revered collections of religious manuscripts, agreed last week to return a rare 10th century gospel book to the Monastery of Theotokos Eikosiphinisa in northern Greece. … [Read more...] about Greek Monastery Seeks Return of Stolen Religious Objects from Bulgaria
