The Hill Articles: November 23, 2021

Visas no longer required for Cubans to travel to Nicaragua UN chief emphasizes need for economic opportunities for Colombia ex-rebels Hawaii counties to increase restaurant capacity, decrease social distancing requirements ‘General Hospital’ actor says he was fired from show for failing to get COVID-19 vaccine Kyle Rittenhouse: No money exchanged for Tucker Carlson interview, documentary series T-Mobile agrees to pay $20M settlement after outage resulted in failed 911 calls Massachusetts governor orders some hospitals to delay nonessential procedures Overnight Energy & Environment — Biden to release 50M barrels from oil reserve Overnight Health Care — Biden asks court to reinstate vaccine policy On The Money — Biden: America should ‘rest easy’ about prices More than 20 ill after officials failed to warn about sewage-contaminated oysters Ex-employee sues Sony PlayStation, alleges gender discrimination Man arrested after attacking WWE wrestler Seth Rollins near ring Boris Johnson talks Peppa Pig during rambling speech Child becomes 6th fatality in Waukesha parade crash Overnight Defense & National Security — Biden officials consider more Ukraine aid Overdue progress on costs of trade to workers, firms, farmers and communities China draws scrutiny over case of tennis star Peng Shuai US to require essential foreign travelers to be vaccinated by January Former NYC police commissioner to testify before Jan. 6 committee, demands apology DOJ seeks to block merger of major sugar companies Biden, Harris volunteer at DC nonprofit before Thanksgiving The BRIT awards are ditching male and female categories Hundreds of exoplanets discovered thanks to new NASA machine Taibbi: Media should learn from coverage of Kyle Rittenhouse Khanna advocates for ‘honest and reflective patriotism’ in America Hillicon Valley — Apple sues Israeli spyware developer Suspect in Wisconsin parade attack charged Lush Cosmetics quitting social media to bring awareness to mental health Prosecutor says home detention for police officer convicted of rape ‘not appropriate’ US envoy for Afghanistan to continue talks with Taliban next week Belarus bans oldest newspaper over alleged extremism US automakers, union agree to not require coronavirus vaccines for workers Parnell exit threatens to hurt Trump’s political clout Pregnant Florida woman killed after hitting motorcyclist with her car: police Student debt borrowers are not ready for repayment to resume: How to avoid looming crisis Missouri judge says COVID-19 public health orders must be lifted Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Southern Company — Storms a growing danger for East Coast Energy chief describes oil reserve release as ‘bridge’ before prices fall Enjoy 15 bottles of wine for less than $75 with a Pre-Black Friday Doorbusters deal Will Biden’s release of oil reserves ease prices? Experts say it’s unlikely Best gifts to give a host Best secret Santa gifts Best gift under $50 How to save money while holiday shopping Three brands that are avoiding Christmas supply chain issues How to shop with confidence during a supply chain shortage Polaroid cameras are back: 6 instant-print cameras that are popular in 2021 Mental health: The power of connecting requires the power of investing Iowa Democrat drops bid to challenge Grassley after death of nephew Trump Tower bar selling $45 presidential cocktail with side of Diet Coke, beef sliders Biden move to tap oil reserves draws GOP pushback Why everyone is searching their names on Urban Dictionary — and how to find yours Federal jury finds pharmacy chains responsible for Ohio opioid crisis Authorities planning to file felony charges in San Francisco retail thefts Turning stablecoin issuers into banks is a recipe for disaster Pentagon test office says new presidential helicopter not yet ‘operationally suitable’ for emergencies Kinzinger on possible governor bid: ‘I’m the only candidate that can win’ against Pritzker Hong Kong independence activist sentenced to prison under national security law US sees ‘nascent progress’ in push for negotiations in Ethiopia Transgender former Netflix workers drop labor complaint Greenland ice sheet loses more than it gained for 25th straight year Texas mother organizes transgender story time after library faced threats over ‘Rainbow Storytime’ Charlottesville rally organizers found liable by jury New NFTs become rare bottles of booze you can actually drink Liberal economists got the memo: Build Back Better couldn’t possibly worsen inflation Just 42 percent of men are happy with the way they look: poll Stern rips anti-vaxxers: ‘I might have to run’ just to clean up their mess Biden says Americans should ‘rest easy’ about gas, goods prices this Thanksgiving Ghislaine Maxwell’s siblings take complaints about lack of bail to UN ‘Remarkable’ Albert Einstein manuscript sells for $15M at Paris auction Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and leaders Neuroscientists find neurons that control eating in mice Thanks to President Biden, infrastructure is bipartisan again — it needs to stay that way Kansas City man to be released after 43 years following exoneration in triple murder Russia demands US tech firms set up operations on its soil or face restrictions, bans 3 in 4 Americans say their lives are back to ‘normal’: poll Scientists create fascinating new form of water — ‘weird, hot, black ice’ Long Island emergency room closes due to nurse shortage Best Buy CEO says rising thefts are ‘traumatic’ for employees White House says U.S. is not headed toward COVID-19 lockdown like European nations Biden needs to directly engage Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Chicago mayor says vaccination goal will be reached by Thanksgiving TSA reports 93 percent compliance with vaccine mandate ahead of the holidays China clamping down on online dissemination of celebrity information Germany military to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory Biden plan would raise average tax rate for households above $1M: JCT Will media portrayals of Rittenhouse lead to another day in court? Brian Laundrie died of self-inflicted gunshot wound: Family attorney 3 counties near Denver mandating masks Man mistakenly detained in Hawaii psychiatric hospital files civil rights lawsuit Apple sues Israeli spyware developer Israel begins vaccinating kids aged 5 to 11 Michigan hospital chiefs plead with public to do its part amid surging hospitalizations Afghan refugees are being recruited to join an Iranian paramilitary Seattle lawmakers approve cut to police department spending US, Russian military chiefs speak by phone amid concern over Ukraine NASA space telescope launch delayed after jolt Kellogg’s planning to hire replacement workers with strike in eighth week COVID-19 cases in children up 32 percent: pediatricians Watch live: White House press briefing New study finds ‘microdosing’ psychedelics can be effective in treating anxiety, depression Qatar used former CIA officer to spy on soccer officials in bid to host World Cup: report It’s not too late for the US to disrupt disaster in Libya Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on economy, prices Obama, Dave Chappelle nominated in same Grammy category Congressional panel widens investigation into pandemic aid fraud Climate summit another example of Biden’s America-last agenda US considering sending military advisers, weaponry to Ukraine: report Extinct frog comes back from the dead — for now Man charged with threatening Alaska senators pleads not guilty JK Rowling pushes back against activists who posted her home address online The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Biden’s strategy to lower gas prices Let environmentalists bid for oil leases Dollar Tree increasing prices to $1.25 Human rights activists demand investigation into abuse of migrants in Libya 20 hit LA Nordstrom store in smash-and-grab break-in Bret Baier confirms his ‘concerns’ about Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 documentary ‘Future of the internet’ requires willingness to change here in the US Gottlieb: Breakthrough infections more common than people realize Progressive groups urge Feinstein to back filibuster carve out for voting rights or resign FAA seeking $160,000 from passengers in alcohol-related incidents After just three days, Adele’s new album becomes biggest-seller of the year Biden proposes restoring logging restrictions in Alaska’s Tongass forest Apple, Amazon fined $225M by Italian antitrust regulator Senate Democrats call on Biden to push for COVID-19 vaccine patent waivers at WTO First all-transgender sports team in America takes the ice again Despite Senate divisions, now is a golden opportunity to pass the Equality Act Arbery case goes to jury Pandemic is hitting women and young people hardest, new global survey finds China protests US warship’s passage through Taiwan Strait Ethiopian prime minister says he will lead soldiers against rebels from front lines From Rittenhouse to Arbery, self-defense rules are on trial in America Former Capitol Police officer alleges discrimination in department’s K-9 unit Proud Boys leader denied early release from jail McConaughey on Texas run: ‘I will let you know shortly’ WHO warns Europe could see another 700K COVID-19 deaths by spring Army cadets fall short in mission to grab Naval Academy mascot: report ‘Remarkable’ manuscript by Albert Einstein to be sold for millions of dollars US leads a global release of oil from reserves, but will it outmaneuver OPEC+? Samsung picks Texas town for $17B chip factory: report Americans planning to spend slightly more on holiday gifts than in 2020: Gallup Michael Strahan headed for space aboard next Blue Origin flight After almost two centuries, Thomas Jefferson’s statue removed over slavery Joe Biden’s gamble with history West and Central Africa have highest numbers of child soldiers: UN report Man seen with Pelosi lectern on Jan. 6 pleads guilty Priceless Roman mosaic commissioned by Caligula used for 45 years as coffee table in New York Scientist predicts Earth will develop rings like Saturn When will Biden declare America’s ‘One China, One Taiwan’ policy? Support for Abbott’s border policies ticks up in new survey Biden seeks to revive workplace vaccine mandate Malikah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, found dead in Brooklyn Why the Senate should kill the Build Back Better bill Ex-President Trump given ninth-degree black belt in taekwondo Rising: November 23, 2021 DC homicide level highest since 2003 Kyle Rittenhouse does not represent American gun owners today Former Chicago Red Stars players accuse ex-coach of verbal, emotional abuse Most Americans to celebrate holiday with those outside immediate households: poll Japan, Vietnam to cooperate on space defense, cybersecurity amid concerns about China Firearm discharge at Atlanta Hartsfield exposes weak belly of airport security Watch live: Closing arguments continue in Arbery trial, case goes to jury Hogan knocks Trump: ‘I’d prefer endorsements from people who didn’t lose Maryland by 33 points’ Jerome Powell’s own poisoned chalice Two lawyers who filed suit challenging election results ordered to pay nearly $187K RNC paying some Trump legal bills Nuclear watchdog pushing for resumption of ‘essential verification activities’ in Iran Press: Rittenhouse verdict demands change in gun laws Feehery: The honest contrarian Biden administration to release 50 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve Bottom line Biden’s spending binge makes Americans poorer, just before the holidays The Hill’s Morning Report – Ins and outs: Powell renominated at Fed, Parnell drops Senate bid Trump allies leaning on his executive privilege claims Democrats zero in on cost of living to sell Biden agenda: memo Biden sidesteps Fed fight, disappointing progressive allies Israel, Jordan, UAE sign pivotal deal to swap solar energy, desalinated water