Moderna vaccine superior to Pfizer against the Delta variant, according to new study: https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/567215-new-study-finds-one-vaccine-may-be-superior . At some point, the world may settle on a preferred vaccine formulation. Moderna just took the lead in that race, if this study holds up.
Will Abbott and DeMentis ever learn that their job is to protect, not kill, their citizens?: https://apnews.com/article/business-health-education-coronavirus-pandemic-368eb9eb57b1d3b1a473d4414c42a522 . Florida’s hospitalization rate is triple the national average: https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/09/health/us-coronavirus-monday/index.html . Meanwhile, there are 8 ICU beds open in Arkansas: https://apnews.com/article/health-arkansas-coronavirus-pandemic-7ed21edba1069f6c57e07c42540021fe . Also, children are getting sick: https://people.com/health/kids-sick-with-covid-overwhelm-childrens-hospitals-in-areas-where-delta-variant-is-spiking/ . WSJ: More on Texas: https://www.wsj.com/articles/texas-hospitals-are-near-capacity-as-covid-19-surges-again-11628612261 .
CDC recommends against travel to France, Israel, Iceland: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/08/09/travel-restrictions-avoid-france-israel-iceland-covid-cdc-advisory/5543470001/ . So this becomes somewhat bizarre with the massive outbreaks in Florida, Texas and other Southern states. Also, these states inhibit travel for the rest of us.
Senate passes infrastructure bill 69-30: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/how-biden-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-beat-the-odds.html . Dumb luck? The writer undervalues Biden’s ability considerably. Also, Democrats will reach agreement on some additional reconciliation bill. Otherwise, their prospects in the 2022 elections are pretty much non-existent. WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-set-to-pass-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-tuesday-11628597274 . Still more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-moves-to-pass-democrats-3-5-trillion-budget-blueprint-11628631042 .
Cuomo resigns: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/972725388/new-york-governor-andrew-cuomo-resigns-amid-sexual-harassment-claims . So Cuomo will leave in two weeks, to be succeeded by Kathy Hochul, the current Lieutenant Governor: https://news.yahoo.com/who-is-kathy-hochul-cuomos-potential-successor-as-ny-governor-180817376.html . WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/articles/cuomo-resigns-lt-gov-kathy-hochul-to-become-new-yorks-first-female-governor-11628618977 . Still more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/andrew-cuomo-resigns-as-new-yorks-governor-11628611790 .
WSJ: Zero COVID strategy lowering China’s growth expectations: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-strict-covid-19-strategy-risks-slowing-its-economic-recovery-11628611158 .
Judge suggests prosecutors of the January 6 insurrection are being too lenient: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/09/judge-feds-lenient-jan-6-503052 . I completely agree. Judge Howell is a prominent and highly respected judge. So let’s hope the prosecutors listen, as she is the chief judge of the court where these 500+ prosecutions are taking place.
On a related note, “defund the police” is only a slogan. Everyone should realize that we need police. The slogan is about putting money toward alternate means of conflict resolution. At some point this may allow for narrowing of the police mission. But unfortunately, that idea just doesn’t have a three-word slogan.
Dominion sues Newsmax, One America for election fraud: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/1026509404/dominion-sues-conservative-media-oan-newsmax-2020-election . Bravo! Dominion has every right to protect its work and reputation. Let’s see how the liars defend their lies. Election integrity is at the heart of any democracy. So it cannot be taken lightly. As far as their “free press” defense, intentional lying is not free. WSJ: More (sort of): https://www.wsj.com/articles/dominion-sues-newsmax-one-america-news-network-others-over-election-claims-11628599768 .
Another Miami condo building evacuated: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hundreds-residents-told-evacuate-after-miami-building-deemed-unsafe-n1276397 .