Are you already tired of the presidential campaign? If Election 2016 has become tiresome, go ahead and start getting ready for Election 2017. That’s right, next year is an election year too — one that’s already taking shape.
Virginia Gubernatorial Hopefuls Gearing Up For 2017
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From NPR News- Elle magazine says it will ban fur from its publications worldwide December 3, 2021So far, 13 editions globally have implemented the ban, with 20 more set to do so by January 1. The magazine says the decision reflects changing tastes in fashion.
- 21 states poised to ban or severely restrict abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned December 2, 2021So-called "trigger laws" in 12 states would automatically enact an abortion ban if Roe is overturned. In nine others, bans that were blocked by courts or have long been unenforced could take effect.
- Scientists race to answer the question: Will vaccines protect us against omicron? December 2, 2021There's serious concern about the effectiveness of vaccines against the omicron strain. But there's also reason to be hopeful — especially for those who've had a booster.
- FTC sues to block big semiconductor chip industry merger between Nvidia and Arm December 2, 2021The regulator says the deal would give the combined company too much power, hurt competition and raise prices for consumers. It comes as a global shortage of chips wreaks havoc on the economy.
- Congress approves a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown December 2, 2021A day before the Friday deadline, lawmakers approved a spending bill that will keep federal agencies running through Feb. 18, 2022.
- Elle magazine says it will ban fur from its publications worldwide December 3, 2021
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- Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK trial finds December 3, 2021Researchers say there are signs the boosters would still offer protection against new variant Omicron.
- Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election: Conservatives win seat December 3, 2021The south-east London election was prompted by the death of former MP James Brokenshire.
- Shell pulls out of Shetland oil field development December 2, 2021The oil giant said the economic case for investment in the controversial project was "not strong enough".
- Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy December 3, 2021Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death".
- Retailers make shocking petrol profit, says RAC December 3, 2021Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol according to the RAC motoring organisation.
- Covid: Pfizer and Moderna jabs give best overall boost, UK trial finds December 3, 2021
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