Los Angeles approved one of the nation’s strictest vaccine mandates Wednesday – a measure that would require the shots for everyone entering locations like bars, restaurants, nail salons and gyms. Employers are seeing success with vaccine mandates, with United Airlines, Tyson Foods, New York City schools and the NBA reporting vaccination rates that top 90%.

Biden to Speak About Vaccine Mandates in Chicago - The New York Times

Workers face mounting pressure to get their shots — or get fired - CBS News

A Mississippi news anchor is off the air after refusing a coronavirus vaccine - The Washington Post

@KayleeHartung: Get your vaccine cards ready LA

Republicans offered a short-term debt-limit extension, helping stave off immediate concerns about a possible government default and pushing U.S. stock future higher Thursday morning. Concerns over whether the Treasury would be able to raise money to pay its bills have weighed on investors this week.

What the Debt Ceiling Means for Social Security and More - The New York Times

How The Debt Ceiling Debate Impacts The Average American - Forbes

@WSJecon: Negotiations on the details of a debt-limit extension went late into the night Wednesday, but a deal wasn't finalized. “We’re making good progress...I hope we can come to an agreement tomorrow [Thursday] morning,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Pfizer asked federal regulators Thursday to authorize emergency use of their coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 – a move that could help protect more than 28 million people in the U.S. Studies published Wednesday confirm that the immune protection offered by two doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine decreases after about two months, although protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death remains strong.

Heart risks rare after Pfizer Covid vaccination, study finds - NBC News

Pfizer study to vaccinate whole Brazilian town against COVID-19 - Reuters

Allowing people to mix COVID-19 vaccines could cut into Pfizer and Moderna’s revenue next year - MarketWatch

Complaints regarding job scams climbed during the pandemic, the Better Business Bureau warned. About 32% of complaints noted they did the work but were never paid, reporting a median financial loss of $1,000. The BBB said to verify employment offers to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and losing money.

Who scams the scammers? Meet the scambaiters - The Guardian

Why today’s cybersecurity threats are more dangerous - CSO Online

Recent investments in electric vehicle production are boosting jobs at some factory locations as more automakers gear up to make battery-powered versions of popular vehicles. Michigan is slipping from its position as America’s automotive epicenter, exacerbated by Ford Motor Co.’s $11.4 billion investment in new electric vehicle factories that will be located in Kentucky and Tennessee. The project will employ almost 11,000 workers.

Whitmer: Michigan Wasn't Given Shot At New Ford EV Plants - CBS Detroit

GM may double revenues as it pivots to increased capacity for EV assembly at factories - Detroit Free Press

"Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report – Delta Variant Update" - Littler / Source: Littler

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