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TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic Village has traditionally been a fun place to be, housing thousands of young athletes and staff ready to party and share a few beers and bubbly toasts. But not at the Tokyo Olympics, which are to open in just over six weeks … [Continue reading] about No Cheers: Tokyo Olympic Village considering ban on alcohol
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Wednesday that 70% of city residents ages 12 and up have been fully vaccinated, which she said makes Seattle the first major U.S. city to hit the COVID-19 milestone. Durkan’s office also said 78% of the … [Continue reading] about Mayor: Seattle 1st major city to fully vaccinate 70%
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press’ recent firing of a young reporter for what she said on Twitter has somewhat unexpectedly turned company and industry attention to the flip side of social media engagement — the online abuse that many journalists … [Continue reading] about Journalists demanding more action against online harassment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of unaccompanied children and families entering the U.S. illegally on the Mexican border dropped sharply in May but remained unusually high, authorities said Wednesday. There were 14,158 unaccompanied children encountered … [Continue reading] about Fewer children cross US border in May but numbers stay high
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne.The American Rescue Plan law directed $17 billion in new money towards veterans. For how the Department of … [Continue reading] about Veterans Affairs ramps up efforts for post-pandemic help
