The largest police union in New York City is suing to challenge the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers. The Police Benevolent Association of New York said it opposes the mandate because it does not allow the option of being tested weekly instead of vaccination. The union also claimed the mandate does not contain sufficient protections for religious belief exemptions.

Ron DeSantis wants to pay anti-vaccine police $5,000 to relocate to Florida - The Guardian

Business groups ask White House to delay Biden Covid vaccine mandate until after the holidays - CNBC

@Rita_Katz: Emergency workers marched against NYC vaccine mandate today. Mandate will apply "to roughly 160,000 employees who have not yet been required to get a shot...As of last Tuesday, the overall NYPD vaccination rate was 71 percent...city workers are even lower"

Experts advising the Food and Drug Administration are set to meet Tuesday to consider whether a pediatric dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine should be offered to 5- to 11-year-olds. A positive recommendation would likely lead to a string of decisions that will expand vaccinations in the U.S. to millions of young children. Last week, the FDA confirmed the shot was found to be safe and 90.7% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in the age group.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine protective, safe in young children - Reuters

We asked a pediatrician about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. Here's what he said - CBS News

@GovPritzker: As a father myself, I know this day is a long time coming for many.Thanks to scientists and doctors who’ve worked tirelessly for the last year, we are likely just days away from having the COVID-19 vaccine available for 1.1 million more Illinois children ages 5 to 11.

President Joe Biden signed an order Monday imposing new vaccine requirements for most foreign national air travelers while also lifting some travel restrictions on China, India and parts of Europe starting Nov. 8. The White House also said both unvaccinated and vaccinated Americans must obtain a negative COVID-19 test before re-entering the country. Under the restrictions, unvaccinated foreign nationals will be able to enter only in limited circumstances.

Unvaccinated Americans to face tighter COVID testing requirements in new US travel system - USA Today

Unvaccinated children and some people from countries with low rates will be exempted from new U.S. travel rules. - The New York Times

@poloconghaile: Travellers from Ireland, Britain and most of Europe can fly to the US again from November 8, provided they are fully vaccinated, show a negative Covid-19 test result and sign an attestation. Here's all we know about the new rules...

Democrats are wrapping up negotiations over their social-spending and climate bill, a first-of-its-kind proposal that taxes billionaires on the assets they own. According to tax experts and investors, the bill is expected to face challenges as it would require roughly 700 U.S. billionaires to pay taxes annually when their assets, like stocks, increase in value. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Monday there were up to four open issues that remain unresolved. The bill was initially drafted at $3.5 trillion and is now expected to cost between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion.

Democrats quietly scramble to include immigration provision in social spending bill - The Washington Post

Proposed Tax on Billionaires Raises Question: What’s Income? - The New York Times

Labor shortages and persistent inflation remain unpredictable, with 58% of U.S. companies reporting wage raises during the third quarter to combat resignations, an increase from 51% during the prior three months. The portion of companies reporting a worker shortage rose to 47% during the quarter as the cost of materials rose, according to a survey by the National Association for Business Economics. Investors are paying close attention to third-quarter results as COVID-19 continues...