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The Charlie James Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 7:18

Pennsylvania's hemp business leaders are embracing statewide calls to regulate their products in the face of an upcoming federal ban. State lawmakers expect to consider restrictions sometime this year. And Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry is pushing state lawmakers to rein in hemp products that can make users high. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering shifting the beginning of firearms deer season to start the week before Thanksgiving. Many hunters are against the change. Gov. Josh Shapiro says tariffs imposed by President Trump are hurting farmers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. During a visit to the PA Farm Show late last week, Shapiro said if it weren't for the tariffs, Trump wouldn't be providing billions in bailouts to make up for the losses farmers are experiencing. Today is Martin Luther King Junior Day - a federal holiday honoring the Civil Rights activist. A slate of community events will be unfolding across central PA in his memory, today. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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H2 - Segment 2 - Mon Aug 25 2025 - The Charlie James Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 8:46

And welcome back to the program. Let's go to Jeff in Townsville to talk about Leticia James. Jeff, what's on your mind? Well, it's a fantastic win on these court cases that Trump's getting. Yeah. But I wanna know who's paying for these court cases because you know that ain't free. No. No. That's that's the people of the district. And they they thought Trump was gonna cover some of that with the 500, million dollar settlement, but that's not the case either. So the people of the state of New York, thank you so much for your donation. Right? Exactly. So I I I don't get it. I really don't, Jeff. I appreciate it. Well, here's the thing, though. The Democrats don't get it. Now listen. Don't tell them don't tell them that they don't get it. I mean, how many times what has been the great Democrat talking point for 2025? What's it been? How have they resonated with the American people? Look at all of the people that they're they're defending. They're defending Gilmore Abrego Garcia. They're defending the truck driver who killed three people. They're defending criminals. They don't want the streets of Washington DC cleaned up. And there's a reason for that. Because if those people in Washington DC, like they're seeing now, get a little bit of a taste of what safety and security is all about, they're gonna want more. They're gonna want more. Not only they're gonna want it in Washington DC, they're gonna want it in Baltimore. They're gonna want it in Chicago. They're gonna be they're gonna want it everywhere. They're gonna want it in Atlanta. And that means the Democrats are gonna lose control, and that's the last thing they want. All they want is the power. But they don't know they cannot come out and say that. They cannot say what they really believe. They're only using Gilmore, Abrego, Garcia as a photo op. That's it. They don't care where he goes. They could give a rat's rump. They don't care. They don't care about the so called migrants. They don't care about the African American community. They don't care. The only thing they care about and listen. I was in the land of old white liberals this past weekend. I mean, I might have been in the epicenter. I am literally hold on. I am literally trying to to just rack my brain and think if I saw any, you no. I don't think I saw a single black person. Not one African American. And we're talking about this a this a pretty big tourist town, but, I didn't see anybody there in the land of Black Lives Matter. Where were they? Where were they? Oh, oh, oh, oh, I saw some Hispanics there. They were trimming the manicured hedges in Westerly and Stoningtonborough, but that's it. That's it. So the Democrats, they don't have a brand right now. They don't. And the American people are starting to figure that out. Even I I love this. This is Harry Enton, from, over on on CNN. Once you listen to what he said Look. The Democratic brand right now has about the appeal with the American voter as the Cracker Barrel rebrand has with the American consumers. Bad. Bad. Bad. What are you doing? Oh my goodness gracious. What are we talking about here in terms of big party registration changes in the key swing states? Let's look at the key four swing states that in fact do keep track of registration by party. Look, the Republican party is in their best position at this point in the cycle since at least 2005 and all four of these key battleground states. We go out to the Southwest, Arizona. How about Nevada? Republicans haven't done this well since 02/2005. Oh my goodness gracious at this at this point in the cycle. North Carolina, I couldn't find a point at which Republicans were doing better at this point in the cycle. It's at least this century. It probably goes way back in the last century. And Pennsylvania, very similar. Republicans doing better at this point than at any point at any point this century, at least as far as I I could find. Look. The And, yeah, and and the only thing is the only ...

Federal cuts to clean energy could devastate PA businesses. Yet Sen. Dave McCormick says the future of PA's power production is bright.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 9:44

The U.S. Senate is considering a spending plan that would eliminate incentives for clean energy. And some Pennsylvania companies say those cuts would devastate their businesses and raise energy costs. Meantime, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick says the future is bright for power production in Pennsylvania. He shared his vision for the state’s energy industry during a visit Monday to western PA. Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are applauding two Trump administration proposals to rollback rules that cut power plant emissions. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the goal is to, in his words, restore American energy dominance. Dozens of campuses in Pennsylvania plan to tap the Solar for Schools program to install solar panels using grant money. Some of the schools are counting on federal tax credits as well. But the budget House Republicans passed last month would make that harder. As the Trump administration ramps up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, advocates in Pennsylvania are worried problems at the state's largest federal detention center will worsen. The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is releasing its latest analysis of the Susquehanna River. The nonprofit advocacy organization found high levels of E.coli bacteria at 20 public water access points. An executive order issued late last week clears the way for what's being termed as a "partnership" between Pittsburgh-based US Steel and Nippon Steel of Japan. And Pennsylvania's budget deadline is quickly approaching. Gov. Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers have until June 30th to agree on a new spending plan. Several questions remain about how to balance the Democratic Governor's spending priorities. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Shapiro sues the USDA . The PA Senate wants to utilize leftover campaign money for community good. And imagining Harrisburg's Old Eighth Ward, a century ago.

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:09

Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its attempt to cancel a federally funded food purchasing program. Fewer recipients will get farmers market vouchers this summer and their distribution has been delayed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that’s because the federal government is holding back money appropriated for the vouchers. State Senators on both sides of the aisle agree something helpful could be done with leftover money in campaign accounts. A key committee is advancing a bill to allow that extra money to be donated to nonprofits. An explosion was reported at Shell’s ethane cracker in Beaver County Wednesday afternoon. The State Library is offering a chance to imagine what Harrisburg's Old Eighth Ward looked like over 100 years ago. The U.S. Department of Energy is ordering an oil and gas power plant in southeastern PA to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the mid-Atlantic grid. Cumberland County is a step closer to what would be its first data center. And Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools would see their funding cut under a bill passed by the state House this week. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 13, 2025

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:53

If you ever use “buy now, pay later,” here's something you should be aware of. There's a new law taking effect next month. A charity marathon raised almost $2 million. And Pennsylvania's top dog name is “beautiful.”

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Advocates for veterans rally against potential cuts to the VA. And Krasner says the Constitution is clear.

Scroll Down: True Stories from KYW Newsradio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 10:21

The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said a potential move to cut 80-thousand jobs at the agency is a “goal” — not a concrete plan. And Pennsylvania veteran advocates react. President Trump is again targeting sanctuary cities like Philadelphia. Philly has a long history of protecting immigrants. District Attorney Larry Krasner says Philadelphia’s laws—and the Constitution—are clear. Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid is once again seeking bankruptcy protection. James Malone recited the oath of office on Monday, officially starting his term as the lone Democratic state senator from Lancaster County. The 51-year-old's surprise victory in a March special election made national headlines after he defeated Republican Josh Parsons. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Who Makes PA's Best Potato Chips?

City Cast Philly

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 30:05

National Potato Chip Day is this Friday! And Pennsylvania is the potato chip capital of the world. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are joined by our friends at City Cast Pittsburgh – host Megan Harris and Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco. We're digging into our state's potato chip roots and taste-testing salty snacks from across the Commonwealth. Get a full rundown of Pennsylvania chips in our newsletter, Hey Philly What's your favorite chip? Text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer's Philly ties, 76ers arena vote passes, and unidentified drones in NJ

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 38:48

After Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, PA for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, we learned that Mangione has connections to Philadelphia. We talk about how this crime and the aftermath have exposed flaws in American health care. After many delays, a preliminary vote has paved the way for a new 76ers arena in Center City. And Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year, who's from Haverford High School, is the first Black male teacher to receive the honor. Catch up on what happened in the Philadelphia region this week with Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio's team of reporters and editors. 00:00 Intro 02:07 Suspect arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing 07:45 76ers arena proposal gets preliminary approval 13:57 Mysterious drones flying over New Jersey 18:56 New PA law bans AI sexual images and coins new term, “child sexual abuse materials” 24:39 Porch pirates plunder Philadelphia 30:48 Delco teacher named PA's Teacher of the Year Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Feb. 12, 2024

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 4:34

Some drug courts will be required to allow people to take medication for opioid addiction. 10 state universities will waive criminal background checks for some of their student employees. I-95's emergency status has been extended. And Pennsylvania's “sinful.”

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Jan. 19, 2024

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 4:41

A scientist at Temple University has been accused of improperly using pictures of mouse brains in order to make claims in his research stronger. Nearly a dozen state officials violated the State Ethics Act last year, doing things like using authority credit cards for personal expenses. A number of local leaders are vocally criticizing state DEP regulations. And Pennsylvania has just one number one cheese, but they're all pretty gouda.

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Pennsylvania hills and valleys like Thailand; Is air as dirty?

Smart Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 21:37

South Central Pennsylvania has some of the worst air pollution in the country. That may come as a surprise to many when they compare a mostly rural area with lots of suburbs and a few small cities to large urban areas throughout the nation. But almost every measurement of air pollution over the last few years ranks the region or individual metropolitan areas like Lancaster and Harrisburg in the top 10 polluted places in the U.S. Faculty and students at Millersville University are measuring and studying air quality in the in region. It's a learning experience for the students but can tell us a lot about the air we breathe. On The Spark Tuesday, Dr. Greg Blumberg, an Assistant Professor of Meteorology in Millersville University's Earth Sciences Department compared Central Pennsylvania's topography with many hills and valleys to Thailand, which has the worst air quality in the world. He added that the air in Central Pennsylvania is nowhere near as bad, but the region's topography is a factor in high levels of air pollution. On the program, Blumberg provided an analogy,"I often like to think about a pot of water or even kind of like waffles. When you're looking at places that have terrain, when you're talking about mountains and valleys, the air pollution can act a lot like syrup, where it just kind of falls down into the the valleys where the little divots are on a waffle. And so the Pennsylvania area has a lot of kind of these different valleys where you can get all that pollution settling down. And one of the things that allows air pollution to kind of intensify is if you're not removing that air. And so if you have stagnant conditions where you don't have very strong winds, the sun's not up allowing some of those pollutants to get mixed, then these are the cases where you might see the air quality really get bad over time. And Pennsylvania kind of has a lot of the ingredients for that right now." There are several interstate and heavily traveled highways in our region and Blumberg indicated the vehicle traffic in Central Pennsylvania is a significant contributor to particle or soot pollution. Keelie Steiner, a senior meteorology major at Millersville studies air quality and appeared on The Spark. She described how a changing climate could make air pollution worse,"Some of these traffic admissions that we're steadily studying react very well in warmer temperatures. So, for example, ozone, which is something in the stratosphere. So, our ozone layer that protects us from those harsh UV rays coming from the sun. However, once ozone finds its way down the troposphere, that's something you don't want to be inhaling. So, over the wintertime, those cooler temperatures, those ozone levels aren't going to be as high because that ozone, the chemical bonds aren't breaking and reproducing as frequently. However, once you get to the summer with warmer temperatures, it becomes a rapid reproduction of ozone. So now you have large amounts of ozone finding itself down at the surface level that people are breathing in, and that has relation to some respiratory and cardiovascular issues."Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Oct. 17, 2023

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 4:01

Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy. SEPTA has released the findings of its study on AI's potential usefulness in combatting traffic violations. A very mountain lion-like animal was spotted in Lehigh Valley. And Pennsylvania's one of America's “spookiest states.”

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Apr 17, 2023

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 4:44

A substitute teacher is being criticized for saying a racial slur in front of students while reading a passage of “Of Mice and Men” aloud. State Police have seized about $16 million in illegal drugs so far this year. Black fly suppression spraying has begun. And Pennsylvania's favorite smell, found.

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Feb 13, 2023

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 3:45

A new proposal would award grants to schools who willing drop their Native American mascots. Hundreds of thousands of Highmark customers have had their personal data comprised after an employee fell for a phishing email. There's currently a reward for anyone who helps to find the person who left a puppy for dead. And Pennsylvania is among America's “most romantic” states.

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The GOP Elite Joins the Deep State to Wage War on President Trump

Stinchfield with Grant Stinchfield

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 33:30

The GOP Elite is joining the deep state and the fake news media to wage a war against President Trump. They are exploiting Governor Ron DeSantis to create a rift inside the party. From the beginning they never wanted Trump in office. And once again they are hell bent on stopping him by pushing false narratives and phony news stories that Republican losses are Trumps fault. I explain why Trump is not to blame. We lay out the road map that shows Tuesday may actually turn out to be a huge success. In this episode I give advice to both DeSantis and Trump. I will explain why embracing America First policies always leads to victory. And Pennsylvania voters called out for their ignorance. They have shown they are incapable of reason for more than 10 years. I have the proof. I also ask the question, are you tired of the lies, the oppression and the surveillance? Who will end it all? The answer to that question on this episode of Stinchfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2022-10-13 - EWTN News Nightly | Thursday October 13, 2022

EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 30:00

Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": The federal government just released its “September Consumer Price Index Report,” and it revealed more financial pain for low and middle income Americans especially. And FBI agents raided the home of a pro-life father of 11 in Tennessee earlier this month. Vice President and Senior Counsel at the Thomas More Society who is defending Paul Vaughn, Peter Breen, joins to tell us about what happened to Paul. Meanwhile, the debate continues over an incident inside a girls' locker room at a public high school in Vermont. Two girls say they asked another student, a biological male who identifies as female to leave the girls' locker room. When some of the athletes and their parents expressed concern, those concerns were basically dismissed. Senior Reporter at the Daily Signal, Mary Margaret Olohan, joins to tell more about this situation. And Pennsylvania has a number of tight Congressional races in the upcoming midterm elections. Republicans have controlled the state's 11th district for more than a decade. They hope to hold onto the seat in the district with the largest Amish community in the country, with Congressman Lloyd Smucker. Finally this evening, a new exhibition in Spain is renewing interest in the Shroud of Turin. EWTN News Correspondent, Colm Flynn, visited the exhibition and joins to tell us about the new exhibition on the Shroud. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

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Oct 05, 2022

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 4:33

A judge has ruled that Pittsburgh is free to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus that has been standing in Schenley Park wrapped in plastic for the past two years. State universities continue to see a decline in enrollment. A Beaver County animal sanctuary is hosting “Goatoberfest” this weekend. And Pennsylvania has a favorite breakfast chain, believe it or not.

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Hotshots and hours of service

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 50:06

LLN (9/27/22) – We'll discuss some specifics about hotshotting and the hours of service, as well as several other topics, with Tom Crowley and Joe Biggs of OOIDA's Business Services Department. Also, David Stevens, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, says it may be time to give retreading another try. He joins us to talk about how technology has improved the process, how retreading can save you money and why it's just as reliable as any other option out there. And Pennsylvania is taking an in-depth look at the state's department of transportation, comparing it with operations in other states; meanwhile, a bill in Massachusetts includes a mandate for side underride guards for certain trucks. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – Hot shots. 24:37 – Retreads. 39:23 – Pennsylvania DOT study.

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Homeward Bound leans on truckers to help bring missing children home

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 50:06

LLN (9/12/22) – A project out West leans on truckers and their trailers in the never-ending mission to bring missing children back home where they belong. We look at the stories behind the stories that run in Land Line Magazine. And Pennsylvania's got new problems with tolling in the Turnpike, while New York State is looking at ways to make roads safer. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:13 – Homeward Bound. 24:37 – The story behind the stories in Land Line Magazine. 39:23 – PA Turnpike tolling troubles and New York's safety state of mind.

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12 PM ET: Giuliani testimony, Cheney's 2024 tease, LGBTQ+ state protection & more

CNN News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 4:31

Donald Trump ally Rudy Giuliani is testifying today as part of a probe by Atlanta prosecutors into the former president's efforts to subvert the 2020 election. Although she lost her US House primary last night, Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming has indicated that she's nowhere near ready to leave politics behind. As the Fed weighs its next inflation move, consumers still didn't spend much last month – we'll tell you how a major retailer is responding. The Syrian government denies kidnapping American journalist Austin Tice. And Pennsylvania's governor takes steps to protect residents from conversion therapy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Congress: How are hours of service changes working?

Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 51:18

LLN (6/30/22) – Congress is in the process of passing its regular, annual spending bills. But part of that effort involves instructions to various federal agencies – including some important trucking issues, such as hours of service, hair testing and more. Also, you might see more traffic over the long weekend compared with last year. According to AAA, 47.9 million people are expected to travel. We'll hear from a travel expert. And Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to make it easier for truckers to pay the state's registration fee – but at the same time are preparing to crack down on snow and ice atop vehicles. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:55 – Holiday travel. 24:48 – Hours of service, hair testing and more. 39:21 – Registration fees, snow and ice removal.

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May 24, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 4:32

There's going to be a new Streets unit in Philadelphia whose goal is to more effectively tackle potholes, among other things. Drivers in Aspinwall, be sure to be more mindful: the borough recently upped parking fines. One county is conducting a study which focuses on boosting broadband internet service access across the region. And Pennsylvania officially gets its own cocktail for summer 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trucking Action Plan to tackle parking, lease-purchase problems

Vaccine 4 1 1 - News on the search for a Covid 19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 51:01

LLN (4/5/22) – Earlier this week, the president and secretary of transportation discussed the Biden administration's Trucking Action Plan – including efforts to address predatory lease-purchase plans and tackle truck parking, among other issues. Also, for several years lawmakers have debated longer and heavier trucks. Recently, OOIDA and the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks put out a survey asking members to share their thoughts. And Pennsylvania may give truckers access to bathrooms at any place they pick up or drop off freight, while Minnesota eyes using tax revenue from auto parts sales for roads. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:59 – Longer, heavier trucks survey. 24:53 – Bathroom access, auto parts tax. 39:35 – Trucking Action Plan.

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Coronavirus vaccine and Delta variant updates for 10-19-2021

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 4:54

This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for October 19th, 2021. 84-year-old Colin Powell, the retired four-star general who became the country's first Black secretary of state and chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, died from complications of Covid-19. He was fully vaccinated. Powell had a cancer of a type of white blood cell. France's High Authority for Health decided to no longer allow the Moderna vaccine to be injected as a booster dose against Covid-19. Now only Pfizer is used for boosters in those that are eligible. Sweden and Finland had already suspended use of Moderna for those under 30 due to potential heart risks. And Denmark and Norway formally advised against it for people under 18. Iceland suspended it as a booster dose altogether. Japan is suddenly a big coronavirus success story. And if you ask them what they did, they'll tell you “we have no idea.” Daily cases have plummeted, bars are packed, trains are crowded, and Japan never came anywhere near a lockdown. Some speculate it's because of a late but fast vaccination campaign, bad weather in August that kept people home, or widespread masking, which was already embraced in that country even pre-pandemic. Thousands of California parents were expected to keep their kids home from school to protest a vaccine mandate. Some teachers were also planning on not showing up to classrooms. Nearly 40% of state employees remain unvaccinated. The question is, if we're going to get booster shots, why weren't the vaccine formulas revised to more closely target the Delta variant that's been the biggest problem? The answer: The FDA okayed Pfizer boosters of the original recipe last month because studies showed it works good enough against Delta and the doses could roll out immediately without manufacturing problems. In the United States cases were down 22%, deaths are down 19%, and hospitalizations are down 18% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since September 13. There are 9,675,650 active cases in the United States. With not all states reporting daily numbers, the five states with the greatest increase in hospitalizations per capita: Michigan 28%, Minnesota 22%. Montana 13%, Colorado 11%. And Pennsylvania and North Dakota 8%. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Goshen, WY. Lake, MT. Stark, ND. Bethel Census Area, AK. Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. Nome Census Area, AK. Todd, MN. Hill, MT. And Hale, AL. There have been at least 724,502 deaths in the U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont at 70.5%, and Connecticut and Rhode Island at 69.9%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are West Virginia unchanged at 40.8%, Idaho at 42.9%, and Wyoming at 43%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 57%. Only one country had a 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Oceana up 2%. Globally, cases were down 11% and deaths were down 15% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since August 26. There are 17,863,141 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: The U.K. 45,140. Russia 34,303. Turkey 24,114. The United States 17,947. And India 14,289. There have been at least 4,901,756 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Vaccine 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Vaccine 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, coronavirus variants, and vaccine updates for 10-19-2021

Vaccine 4 1 1 - News on the search for a Covid 19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 4:56

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots for October 19th, 2021. 84-year-old Colin Powell, the retired four-star general who became the country's first Black secretary of state and chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, died from complications of Covid-19. He was fully vaccinated. Powell had a cancer of a type of white blood cell. France's High Authority for Health decided to no longer allow the Moderna vaccine to be injected as a booster dose against Covid-19. Now only Pfizer is used for boosters in those that are eligible. Sweden and Finland had already suspended use of Moderna for those under 30 due to potential heart risks. And Denmark and Norway formally advised against it for people under 18. Iceland suspended it as a booster dose altogether. Japan is suddenly a big coronavirus success story. And if you ask them what they did, they'll tell you “we have no idea.” Daily cases have plummeted, bars are packed, trains are crowded, and Japan never came anywhere near a lockdown. Some speculate it's because of a late but fast vaccination campaign, bad weather in August that kept people home, or widespread masking, which was already embraced in that country even pre-pandemic. Thousands of California parents were expected to keep their kids home from school to protest a vaccine mandate. Some teachers were also planning on not showing up to classrooms. Nearly 40% of state employees remain unvaccinated. The question is, if we're going to get booster shots, why weren't the vaccine formulas revised to more closely target the Delta variant that's been the biggest problem? The answer: The FDA okayed Pfizer boosters of the original recipe last month because studies showed it works good enough against Delta and the doses could roll out immediately without manufacturing problems. In the United States cases were down 22%, deaths are down 19%, and hospitalizations are down 18% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since September 13. There are 9,675,650 active cases in the United States. With not all states reporting daily numbers, the five states with the greatest increase in hospitalizations per capita: Michigan 28%, Minnesota 22%. Montana 13%, Colorado 11%. And Pennsylvania and North Dakota 8%. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Goshen, WY. Lake, MT. Stark, ND. Bethel Census Area, AK. Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. Nome Census Area, AK. Todd, MN. Hill, MT. And Hale, AL. There have been at least 724,502 deaths in the U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont at 70.5%, and Connecticut and Rhode Island at 69.9%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are West Virginia unchanged at 40.8%, Idaho at 42.9%, and Wyoming at 43%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 57%. Only one country had a 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Oceana up 2%. Globally, cases were down 11% and deaths were down 15% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since August 26. There are 17,863,141 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: The U.K. 45,140. Russia 34,303. Turkey 24,114. The United States 17,947. And India 14,289. There have been at least 4,901,756 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Coronavirus 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Coronavirus 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus vaccine and Delta variant updates for 9-28-2021

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 4:55

This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for September 28th, 2021. The U.S. President sought to lead by example as he received his booster shot on camera just one workday after the CDC and FDA recommended a third dose of Pfizer. You're qualified to get one if you have pre-existing medical conditions, high-risk work environments, or are 65 and older. Let's just say the President qualified. Pfizer started a large study testing its oral antiviral drug to prevent COVID-19 infection among those who've been exposed. They're in a battle with Merck and Roche to get there first. The drug is designed to block a key enzyme needed for the virus to multiply and will be combined with a low dose of an older medication widely used as part of treatment for HIV. A Massachusetts police union announced that not a couple, not a few, but dozens of state troopers have quit over a vaccine mandate for state workers. A judge threw out a lawsuit filed by the State Police Association of Massachusetts that sought to at least delay the mandate. While cases are trending down, for many, the damage has already been done. And we're not talking about long COVID. A study out of Oxford shows American males experienced the largest loss in life expectancy in 2020, which shaved 2.2 years off their lifespans. Black and Hispanic groups saw the greatest dip in life expectancy. Some scientists are studying a type of antibody derived from llamas as a possible treatment for COVID. Actually any member of the camelid family, like camels, llamas, and alpacas, will do and produce unique antibodies called nanobodies that are robust and bind to specific targets. The llama they're studying is named Fifi, just so if it works you'll know who to thank. In the United States cases were down 33%, deaths are up 12%, and hospitalizations are down 16% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since September 13. There are 9,840,573 active cases in the United States. With not all states reporting daily numbers, the five states with the greatest increase in per capita hospitalizations over 14 days are Vermont at 35%, Maine 22%, Montana 21%, West Virginia 20%. And Pennsylvania and North Dakota 19%. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AL. Cleburne, AL. Kodiak Island Borough, AK. Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK. Lewis, WV. Whitley, KY. Green, KY. Custer, MT. Letcher, KY. And Magoffin, KY. There have been at least 690,426 deaths in the U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont at 69.3%, Connecticut at 68.5%, and Maine at 68.2%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are West Virginia at 40.3%, Wyoming at 41.2%, and Idaho at 41.4%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 55.3%. The 5 countries with the largest recent 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Georgia, Kosovo, Oceana, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia all up 2%. Globally, cases were down 22% and deaths were down 12% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since August 27. There are 18,519,283 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: The United States 81,550. The U.K. 32,258. India 27,022. Turkey 25,861. And Russia 22,498. There have now been at least 4,755,749 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Vaccine 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Vaccine 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, coronavirus variants, and vaccine updates for 9-28-2021

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 4:57

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots for September 28th, 2021. The U.S. President sought to lead by example as he received his booster shot on camera just one workday after the CDC and FDA recommended a third dose of Pfizer. You're qualified to get one if you have pre-existing medical conditions, high-risk work environments, or are 65 and older. Let's just say the President qualified. Pfizer started a large study testing its oral antiviral drug to prevent COVID-19 infection among those who've been exposed. They're in a battle with Merck and Roche to get there first. The drug is designed to block a key enzyme needed for the virus to multiply and will be combined with a low dose of an older medication widely used as part of treatment for HIV. A Massachusetts police union announced that not a couple, not a few, but dozens of state troopers have quit over a vaccine mandate for state workers. A judge threw out a lawsuit filed by the State Police Association of Massachusetts that sought to at least delay the mandate. While cases are trending down, for many, the damage has already been done. And we're not talking about long COVID. A study out of Oxford shows American males experienced the largest loss in life expectancy in 2020, which shaved 2.2 years off their lifespans. Black and Hispanic groups saw the greatest dip in life expectancy. Some scientists are studying a type of antibody derived from llamas as a possible treatment for COVID. Actually any member of the camelid family, like camels, llamas, and alpacas, will do and produce unique antibodies called nanobodies that are robust and bind to specific targets. The llama they're studying is named Fifi, just so if it works you'll know who to thank. In the United States cases were down 33%, deaths are up 12%, and hospitalizations are down 16% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since September 13. There are 9,840,573 active cases in the United States. With not all states reporting daily numbers, the five states with the greatest increase in per capita hospitalizations over 14 days are Vermont at 35%, Maine 22%, Montana 21%, West Virginia 20%. And Pennsylvania and North Dakota 19%. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AL. Cleburne, AL. Kodiak Island Borough, AK. Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK. Lewis, WV. Whitley, KY. Green, KY. Custer, MT. Letcher, KY. And Magoffin, KY. There have been at least 690,426 deaths in the U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont at 69.3%, Connecticut at 68.5%, and Maine at 68.2%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are West Virginia at 40.3%, Wyoming at 41.2%, and Idaho at 41.4%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 55.3%. The 5 countries with the largest recent 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Georgia, Kosovo, Oceana, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia all up 2%. Globally, cases were down 22% and deaths were down 12% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since August 27. There are 18,519,283 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: The United States 81,550. The U.K. 32,258. India 27,022. Turkey 25,861. And Russia 22,498. There have now been at least 4,755,749 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Coronavirus 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Coronavirus 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, coronavirus variants, and vaccine updates for 9-27-2021

Vaccine 4 1 1 - News on the search for a Covid 19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 5:14

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots for September 27th, 2021. Health officials in the U.S. say supply isn't a problem. There are more than 40 million doses of vaccines available, so that's enough to give qualified older Americans boosters and the first rounds for young children when the vaccine is approved for them. More than 70 million Americans remain unvaccinated. Breakthrough cases in the vaccinated are still rare but growing less rare. In fact, experts expect them to be even more common in the near future, saying most people will become infected at some point in their lives. But the appeal is still that vaccines will help keep cases from being severe. The CDC's latest data found unvaccinated people are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized from the virus. So if healthcare workers keep quitting, some of them because of vaccine mandates, who'll take care of patients? In New York, the possible answer is The National Guard. They're looking into that, as well as bringing in professionals from other states and countries, and reactivating retired nurses. Some 16% of the state's hospital staff have not been fully vaccinated. In California, first responders also remain disproportionately reluctant to get vaccinated. Public health officials have identified more than 200 outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic. Vaccination rates for LAPD an LAFD employees generally lag behind the 68% of eligible county residents who've gotten their shots. Also, lots of vaccine reluctance in the NBA, a league that's trying to figure out what to do about it. There are 10% or so of players that are still holding out. And that doesn't make basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar too happy. He says “there's no room for players” who pass on the vaccine. And as influencers, he says they're “failing to live up to the responsibilities that come with celebrity.” In the United States cases were down 18%, deaths are up 23%, and hospitalizations are down 15% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since September 13. There are 9,858,405 active cases in the United States. With not all states reporting daily numbers, the five states with the greatest increase in per capita hospitalizations over 14 days are Vermont at 45%, Montana 24%, Maine 23%. West Virginia 21%. And Pennsylvania and North Dakota 20%. Vermont and Maine are among the most fully vaccinated states. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Cleburne, AL. Whitley, KY. Magoffin, KY. Custer, MT. Braxton, WV. Kodiak Island Borough, AK. Lewis, WV. Russell, KY. Big Horn, WY. And Harlan, KY. There have been at least 688,032 deaths in the U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont unchanged at 69.1%, Connecticut at 68.2%, and Maine at 68%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are West Virginia still unchanged at 40.2%, Wyoming at 41%, and Idaho at 41.1%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 55%. The 5 countries with the largest recent 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Australia and St. Lucia up 2%, and Azerbaijan, Australia, and Oceana 1%. Globally, cases were down 16% and deaths were down 10% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since August 27. There are 18,614,780 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: The U.K. 32,417. India 27,022. Turkey 25,861. The United States 24,343. And Russia 22,498. There have now been at least 4,747,726 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus vaccine and Delta variant updates for 9-27-2021

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 5:13

This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for September 27th, 2021. Health officials in the U.S. say supply isn't a problem. There are more than 40 million doses of vaccines available, so that's enough to give qualified older Americans boosters and the first rounds for young children when the vaccine is approved for them. More than 70 million Americans remain unvaccinated. Breakthrough cases in the vaccinated are still rare but growing less rare. In fact, experts expect them to be even more common in the near future, saying most people will become infected at some point in their lives. But the appeal is still that vaccines will help keep cases from being severe. The CDC's latest data found unvaccinated people are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized from the virus. So if healthcare workers keep quitting, some of them because of vaccine mandates, who'll take care of patients? In New York, the possible answer is The National Guard. They're looking into that, as well as bringing in professionals from other states and countries, and reactivating retired nurses. Some 16% of the state's hospital staff have not been fully vaccinated. In California, first responders also remain disproportionately reluctant to get vaccinated. Public health officials have identified more than 200 outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic. Vaccination rates for LAPD an LAFD employees generally lag behind the 68% of eligible county residents who've gotten their shots. Also, lots of vaccine reluctance in the NBA, a league that's trying to figure out what to do about it. There are 10% or so of players that are still holding out. And that doesn't make basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar too happy. He says “there's no room for players” who pass on the vaccine. And as influencers, he says they're “failing to live up to the responsibilities that come with celebrity.” In the United States cases were down 18%, deaths are up 23%, and hospitalizations are down 15% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since September 13. There are 9,858,405 active cases in the United States. With not all states reporting daily numbers, the five states with the greatest increase in per capita hospitalizations over 14 days are Vermont at 45%, Montana 24%, Maine 23%. West Virginia 21%. And Pennsylvania and North Dakota 20%. Vermont and Maine are among the most fully vaccinated states. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Cleburne, AL. Whitley, KY. Magoffin, KY. Custer, MT. Braxton, WV. Kodiak Island Borough, AK. Lewis, WV. Russell, KY. Big Horn, WY. And Harlan, KY. There have been at least 688,032 deaths in the U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont unchanged at 69.1%, Connecticut at 68.2%, and Maine at 68%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are West Virginia still unchanged at 40.2%, Wyoming at 41%, and Idaho at 41.1%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 55%. The 5 countries with the largest recent 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Australia and St. Lucia up 2%, and Azerbaijan, Australia, and Oceana 1%. Globally, cases were down 16% and deaths were down 10% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since August 27. There are 18,614,780 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: The U.K. 32,417. India 27,022. Turkey 25,861. The United States 24,343. And Russia 22,498. There have now been at least 4,747,726 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus vaccine and Delta variant updates for 8-16-2021

Vaccine 4 1 1 - News on the search for a Covid 19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 5:14

This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for August 16th, 2021. The director of the National Institutes of Health said the U.S. could decide in a couple of weeks to offer booster shots to Americans this fall. First in line to get them would be health care workers, nursing home residents and other older Americans. It's been peer reviewed, published in the American Journal of Therapeutics, and is the most comprehensive review of data taken from clinical, in vitro, animal, and real-world studies. The report's conclusion - ivermectin is an effective prophylaxis and treatment for COVID-19. Statistically significant reduction in mortality, time to recovery and viral clearance in COVID-19 patients. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Mexico, and India have already approved the drug for use. Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, and while that has many implications, there are also implications related to COVID. They have reportedly already started banning the vaccine in certain regions of the country. Regional hospital employees have been warned to stop distributing it and vaccine wards are being closed. The number of children hospitalized for COVID-19 reached an all-time high in the US over the weekend according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Kids now make up 2.4% of those hospitalized with COVID. Texas leads the country in that with 311 pediatric hospitalizations. A 70-year-old hermit lives in a small mountain cave in Serbia. He moved there 20 years ago, sleeps on a bed of hay and lives mostly on foraged mushroom and fish from a nearby creek. He emerged from isolation a year ago to discover the pandemic ravaging the world. And even though he's an isolated hermit, even he wanted the vaccine immediately. He said he didn't understand the hesitancy, and that the virus isn't picky, and it could come to his cave. In the United States cases were up 65%, deaths are up 113%, and hospitalizations are up 69% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending up since July 5. There are 6,675,581 active cases in the United States. Keeping in mind several states stopped reporting daily case numbers, the five states with the most new cases: California 6,524. Texas 4,627. New York 4,597. Arizona 3,052. And Pennsylvania 1,982. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Neshoba, MS. Stone, MS. Columbia, FL. Wayne, MS. Lafourche, LA. Livingston, LA. Newton, MS. Tift, GA. George, MS. And Ascension, LA. There have been at least 621,605 deaths in U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont at 66.8%, Massachusetts at 64.6%, and Maine unchanged at 64.4%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are Alabama at 35.1%, Mississippi at 35.5%, and Wyoming at 37.3%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 50.4%. The 5 countries with the largest recent 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Russia up 5%. Suriname 4%. And Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago, and Argentina 3%. Globally, cases were up 8% and deaths were up 5% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending up since June 21. There are once again over 17 million active cases around the world, at 17,160,916. The five countries with the most new cases: Iran 36,736. India 33,221. The United States 30,883. The U.K. 26,750. And Mexico 23,642. There have now been at least 4,361,399 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Vaccine 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Vaccine 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, coronavirus variants, and vaccine updates for 8-16-2021

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 6:27

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for August 16th, 2021. The director of the National Institutes of Health said the U.S. could decide in a couple of weeks to offer booster shots to Americans this fall. First in line to get them would be health care workers, nursing home residents and other older Americans. It's been peer reviewed, published in the American Journal of Therapeutics, and is the most comprehensive review of data taken from clinical, in vitro, animal, and real-world studies. The report's conclusion - ivermectin is an effective prophylaxis and treatment for COVID-19. Statistically significant reduction in mortality, time to recovery and viral clearance in COVID-19 patients. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Mexico, and India have already approved the drug for use. Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban, and while that has many implications, there are also implications related to COVID. They have reportedly already started banning the vaccine in certain regions of the country. Regional hospital employees have been warned to stop distributing it and vaccine wards are being closed. The number of children hospitalized for COVID-19 reached an all-time high in the US over the weekend according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Kids now make up 2.4% of those hospitalized with COVID. Texas leads the country in that with 311 pediatric hospitalizations. A 70-year-old hermit lives in a small mountain cave in Serbia. He moved there 20 years ago, sleeps on a bed of hay and lives mostly on foraged mushroom and fish from a nearby creek. He emerged from isolation a year ago to discover the pandemic ravaging the world. And even though he's an isolated hermit, even he wanted the vaccine immediately. He said he didn't understand the hesitancy, and that the virus isn't picky, and it could come to his cave. In the United States cases were up 65%, deaths are up 113%, and hospitalizations are up 69% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending up since July 5. There are 6,675,581 active cases in the United States. Keeping in mind several states stopped reporting daily case numbers, the five states with the most new cases: California 6,524. Texas 4,627. New York 4,597. Arizona 3,052. And Pennsylvania 1,982. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Neshoba, MS. Stone, MS. Columbia, FL. Wayne, MS. Lafourche, LA. Livingston, LA. Newton, MS. Tift, GA. George, MS. And Ascension, LA. There have been at least 621,605 deaths in U.S. recorded as Covid-related. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's been fully vaccinated: Vermont at 66.8%, Massachusetts at 64.6%, and Maine unchanged at 64.4%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are Alabama at 35.1%, Mississippi at 35.5%, and Wyoming at 37.3%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 50.4%. The 5 countries with the largest recent 24-hour increase in the number of fully vaccinated people: Russia up 5%. Suriname 4%. And Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago, and Argentina 3%. Globally, cases were up 8% and deaths were up 5% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending up since June 21. There are once again over 17 million active cases around the world, at 17,160,916. The five countries with the most new cases: Iran 36,736. India 33,221. The United States 30,883. The U.K. 26,750. And Mexico 23,642. There have now been at least 4,361,399 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Coronavirus 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Coronavirus 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why no cash for truck parking?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 50:55

LLN (8/5/21) – The infrastructure bill taking shape in the U.S. Senate looks pretty good for truckers – except it contains nothing for truck parking. And efforts to change that are an uphill climb. Also, just how much stuff are you allowed to have behind your windshield; trucks passed Roadcheck 2021 with flying colors; and two reports name the worst roads and best infrastructure. And Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering actions on weigh stations, heavy vehicle bonds, a gas tax holiday and taxing electric vehicles. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:00 – Tech blocking the windshield; Roadcheck results; Worst roads, best infrastructure. 24:49 – Pennsylvania weigh stations, heavy vehicle bonds, gas tax holiday, electric vehicle tax. 39:22 – Where's the truck parking in the infrastructure bill?

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Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 6-07-2021

Vaccine 4 1 1 - News on the search for a Covid 19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 5:11

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for June 7th, 2021.The Group of Seven is a summit of the world's wealthier democracies, it's happening next week, and the UK will use that occasion to urge world leaders to commit to vaccinating the world by the end of 2022. Britain pledged in February to give most of its surplus supply to COVAX, the U.N.-backed program to vaccinate poorer countries.There might be a new kind of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this summer. It's based on known technology and doesn't require special refrigeration. What makes it different is the current vaccines deliver genetic instructions for the spike protein, then our bodies' cells have to make that protein. This vaccine contains the spike protein itself — so it's already made — plus something that enhances the immune system's response.We finally bring you good news out of India. Daily cases yesterday dropped to the lowest level seen in over two months. It's a welcome turnaround after a brutal second wave. Cases peaked May 9 and have dropped over 68% from the peak. Plus 66% of new cases are in just five states, an indication transmission has been contained to a localized area.Royal Caribbean says it won't require US passengers to get vaccinated to go on several ships set to sail this summer out of Florida, they'll just strongly encourage it. And the unvaccinated may have to undergo testing and follow some restrictions. Florida's governor threatened to fine cruise lines $5,000 each time they required a guest to show proof of vaccination.Pro golfer Jon Rahm was on the golf course, leading by six shots at the Memorial Tournament when he was told he'd tested positive for COVID-19. He had to withdraw, likely costing him the trophy and oh yeah, $1.6 million. It led to much debate on Twitter; some said if he'd been vaccinated in his home state of Arizona March 24 this wouldn't have happened. Others said what a tragedy this would be if the test was a false positive.In the United States cases were down 45%, deaths are down 23%, and hospitalizations are down 19% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since April 14. There are now 5,475,679 active cases in the United States. The current top 5 states by number of active cases: California, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, and New York. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Livingston, MO. Linn, MO. Moffat, CO. West Feliciana, LA. Dimmit, TX. Hutchinson, TX. Harrison, KY. Lamb, TX. Lincoln, WA. And Scott, KY.There have been 597,627 deaths in U.S. recorded as Covid-related, with a current national fatality rate of 1.8%.The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Illinois 38. California 32. New York 26. Texas 17. Virginia 7. New Jersey and Maryland 6. And Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Iowa 4. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's had at least one dose, Vermont at 71.2%, Hawaii at 67.4%, and Massachusetts at 67.2%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are Mississippi at 34.3%, Alabama at 36.1%, and Louisiana at 36.2%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 41.6%.Globally, cases were down 26% and deaths down 22% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since May 28. There are now 13,251,679 active cases around the world.The five countries with the most new cases: India 101,232. Brazil 39,637. Colombia 24,050. Argentina 16,415. And Russia 9,163. There have now been 3,726,107 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Coronavirus 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Coronavirus 411... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus vaccine news, updates and information for 6-07-2021

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 5:08

This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for June 7th, 2021.The Group of Seven is a summit of the world's wealthier democracies, it's happening next week, and the UK will use that occasion to urge world leaders to commit to vaccinating the world by the end of 2022. Britain pledged in February to give most of its surplus supply to COVAX, the U.N.-backed program to vaccinate poorer countries.There might be a new kind of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this summer. It's based on known technology and doesn't require special refrigeration. What makes it different is the current vaccines deliver genetic instructions for the spike protein, then our bodies' cells have to make that protein. This vaccine contains the spike protein itself — so it's already made — plus something that enhances the immune system's response.We finally bring you good news out of India. Daily cases yesterday dropped to the lowest level seen in over two months. It's a welcome turnaround after a brutal second wave. Cases peaked May 9 and have dropped over 68% from the peak. Plus 66% of new cases are in just five states, an indication transmission has been contained to a localized area.Royal Caribbean says it won't require US passengers to get vaccinated to go on several ships set to sail this summer out of Florida, they'll just strongly encourage it. And the unvaccinated may have to undergo testing and follow some restrictions. Florida's governor threatened to fine cruise lines $5,000 each time they required a guest to show proof of vaccination.Pro golfer Jon Rahm was on the golf course, leading by six shots at the Memorial Tournament when he was told he'd tested positive for COVID-19. He had to withdraw, likely costing him the trophy and oh yeah, $1.6 million. It led to much debate on Twitter; some said if he'd been vaccinated in his home state of Arizona March 24 this wouldn't have happened. Others said what a tragedy this would be if the test was a false positive.In the United States cases were down 45%, deaths are down 23%, and hospitalizations are down 19% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since April 14. There are now 5,475,679 active cases in the United States. The current top 5 states by number of active cases: California, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, and New York. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Livingston, MO. Linn, MO. Moffat, CO. West Feliciana, LA. Dimmit, TX. Hutchinson, TX. Harrison, KY. Lamb, TX. Lincoln, WA. And Scott, KY.There have been 597,627 deaths in U.S. recorded as Covid-related, with a current national fatality rate of 1.8%.The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Illinois 38. California 32. New York 26. Texas 17. Virginia 7. New Jersey and Maryland 6. And Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Iowa 4. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's had at least one dose, Vermont at 71.2%, Hawaii at 67.4%, and Massachusetts at 67.2%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are Mississippi at 34.3%, Alabama at 36.1%, and Louisiana at 36.2%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 41.6%.Globally, cases were down 26% and deaths down 22% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since May 28. There are now 13,251,679 active cases around the world.The five countries with the most new cases: India 101,232. Brazil 39,637. Colombia 24,050. Argentina 16,415. And Russia 9,163. There have now been 3,726,107 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to Vaccine 411 on your podcast app or ask your smart speaker to play the Vaccine 411 podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus vaccine news, updates and information for 5-31-2021

Vaccine 4 1 1 - News on the search for a Covid 19 Coronavirus Vaccine

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 5:17

This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for May 31st, 2021. A hospital in Houston is being sued by 117 employees who say it's turning them into vaccine “guinea pigs” and breaking the law by requiring they get the shot. The lawsuit alleges compulsory vaccines violate the Nuremberg Code, created as a reaction to Nazi medical experiments. However, updated guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says yes, employers of all kinds can require the vaccine. In New York, interest in vaccines is plummeting and incentives aren't working. In the 24 hours ending 11 a.m. Saturday, there were less than half the doses given just three weeks ago. Rewards like Mets and Yankees tickets, free drinks, and a lottery don't seem to be helping. And in Arkansas, citizens appear they'd rather let the vaccines rot than take them. Nearly 60,000 doses are set to expire and will be trashed at the end of June. South Africa will go back to stricter lockdowns after a sharp rise in cases that indicate the virus is “surging again” in Africa's worst-affected nation. Positive cases in the past seven days were 31% higher than the week before, and cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria are in a third wave. The words “third wave” are also being used in the U.K. Scientists have warned ministers it may have already started and plans to lift all restrictions in England are premature. A surge in hospital admissions could leave the NHS struggling as it works to clear the huge backlog of non-Covid cases. A reminder out of Florida not being vaccinated could get expensive. A concert promoter is saying those who can prove they're fully vaccinated can pay $18 per ticket to attend a concert in Saint Petersburg June 26. Those who can't will be charged $999.99 per ticket. The logic is unvaccinated people will scare off vaccinated ticket buyers so they have to pay to make up for the damage they're causing. In the United States cases were down 39%, deaths are down 27%, and hospitalizations are down 21% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since April 14. There are now 5,592,640 active cases in the United States. The current top 5 states by number of active cases: California, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, and New York. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Livingston, MO. Linn, MO. Torrance, NM. Chattahoochee, GA. Dimmit, TX. Karnes, TX. Lincoln, WA. Mesa, CO. Alamosa, CO. And Koochiching, MN. The five states with the highest risk levels and most daily new cases per capita over 7 days are Rhode Island, Colorado, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. There have been 594,430 deaths in U.S. recorded as Covid-related, with a current national fatality rate of 1.8%. The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Illinois 19. New York 15. Virginia 13. Texas 12. California 10. Minnesota and Maryland 8. New Jersey 6. And Pennsylvania, Indiana, and South Carolina 5. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that's had at least one dose, Vermont at 70%, Hawaii at 66.4%, and Massachusetts at 66%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are Mississippi at 34%, Louisiana at 35.6%, and Alabama at 36%. The percentage of the U.S. that's been fully vaccinated is 40.5%. Globally, cases were down 29% and deaths down 13% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since May 28. There are now 14,354,573 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: India 153,485. Brazil 43,520. Argentina 21,346. Colombia 20,218. And Russia 9,694. There have now been 3,538,160 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates, subscribe for free to... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 5:37

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 31st, 2021. A hospital in Houston is being sued by 117 employees who say it’s turning them into vaccine “guinea pigs” and breaking the law by requiring they get the shot. The lawsuit alleges compulsory vaccines violate the Nuremberg Code, created as a reaction to Nazi medical experiments. However, updated guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says yes, employers of all kinds can require the vaccine. In New York, interest in vaccines is plummeting and incentives aren’t working. In the 24 hours ending 11 a.m. Saturday, there were less than half the doses given just three weeks ago. Rewards like Mets and Yankees tickets, free drinks, and a lottery don’t seem to be helping. And in Arkansas, citizens appear they’d rather let the vaccines rot than take them. Nearly 60,000 doses are set to expire and will be trashed at the end of June. South Africa will go back to stricter lockdowns after a sharp rise in cases that indicate the virus is “surging again” in Africa's worst-affected nation. Positive cases in the past seven days were 31% higher than the week before, and cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria are in a third wave. The words “third wave” are also being used in the U.K. Scientists have warned ministers it may have already started and plans to lift all restrictions in England are premature. A surge in hospital admissions could leave the NHS struggling as it works to clear the huge backlog of non-Covid cases. A reminder out of Florida not being vaccinated could get expensive. A concert promoter is saying those who can prove they’re fully vaccinated can pay $18 per ticket to attend a concert in Saint Petersburg June 26. Those who can’t will be charged $999.99 per ticket. The logic is unvaccinated people will scare off vaccinated ticket buyers so they have to pay to make up for the damage they’re causing. In the United States cases were down 39%, deaths are down 27%, and hospitalizations are down 21% over 14 days. The 7-day average of new cases has been trending down since April 14. There are now 5,592,640 active cases in the United States. The current top 5 states by number of active cases: California, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, and New York. The top 10 counties with the highest number of recent cases per capita according to The New York Times: Livingston, MO. Linn, MO. Torrance, NM. Chattahoochee, GA. Dimmit, TX. Karnes, TX. Lincoln, WA. Mesa, CO. Alamosa, CO. And Koochiching, MN. The five states with the highest risk levels and most daily new cases per capita over 7 days are Rhode Island, Colorado, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. There have been 594,430 deaths in U.S. recorded as Covid-related, with a current national fatality rate of 1.8%. The states with the most new deaths reported as COVID-related: Illinois 19. New York 15. Virginia 13. Texas 12. California 10. Minnesota and Maryland 8. New Jersey 6. And Pennsylvania, Indiana, and South Carolina 5. The top 3 vaccinating states by percentage of population that’s had at least one dose, Vermont at 70%, Hawaii at 66.4%, and Massachusetts at 66%. The bottom 3 vaccinating states are Mississippi at 34%, Louisiana at 35.6%, and Alabama at 36%. The percentage of the U.S. that’s been fully vaccinated is 40.5%. Globally, cases were down 29% and deaths down 13% over 14 days, with the 7-day average trending down since May 28. There are now 14,354,573 active cases around the world. The five countries with the most new cases: India 153,485. Brazil 43,520. Argentina 21,346. Colombia 20,218. And Russia 9,694. There have now been 3,538,160 deaths reported as Covid-related worldwide. For the latest updates... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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