The Tokyo Olympics are approaching fast, but Japan still doesn’t have its coronavirus outbreak under control. Many in the country are saying it’s too dangerous to host the event now, and they’re raising their voices to get their message across.
Peloton is rolling out a new software update to its treadmills. The new update includes a feature called “Tread Lock” which requires users to enter a four digit code before the treadmill can be used.
The Trump Organization is now facing a criminal investigation. The New York attorney general says her office is investigating former President Donald Trump’s businesses for potential criminal wrongdoing.
In Washington, the House is taking up a vote on creating a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Chair of the House Rules Committee Representative Jim McGovern says it should be an easy vote, but some Republicans are pushing back.
The CDC says 60% of American adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and more people of color are getting the shots.
The CDC says those who are fully vaccinated can now go mask free in most places, with some exceptions. Some people are concerned about the impact that new guidance will have on the youngest Americans.
U.S. Central Command says it has completed up to 20% of its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky called Monday a “landmark day” in the fight against the coronavirus. The CDC reported more than four million teens, between the ages 12-17 years old, have gotten their first vaccine dose.
Health officials are warning parents to not forget about other vaccines for their kids, besides the coronavirus shot.
