WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic, a shift that puts the U.S. alongside many in the developing world who want rich … [Continue reading] about US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
Mexico City subway collapse was a tragedy foretold
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexico City elevated subway line that collapsed this week, killing 25 people, was problem-plagued and poorly designed from the day of its inauguration in 2012. Passengers and authorities alike came to fear that the screeching … [Continue reading] about Mexico City subway collapse was a tragedy foretold
Chicago Auto Show to return in July after coronavirus hiatus
CHICAGO (AP) — Standing in the massive convention center that was turned into a COVID-19 field hospital almost a year ago, Chicago’s mayor and the Illinois governor on Tuesday announced that the facility will again host the famed Chicago Auto Show in … [Continue reading] about Chicago Auto Show to return in July after coronavirus hiatus
Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over the “doubters” and those unmotivated to get inoculated. … [Continue reading] about Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4
Walsh, Raimondo push apprentice programs at submarine maker
GROTON, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday promoted President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure proposal and the $285 million it would provide for apprentice job training during a visit to … [Continue reading] about Walsh, Raimondo push apprentice programs at submarine maker