The Hill Articles: October 11, 2021

Connecticut tobacco field where MLK worked to be historically protected Golden Globes to continue without NBC Most Americans haven’t sent or received a personal letter in more than five years: poll Gruden out as Raiders coach after emails reveal homophobic, sexist comments Georgia election workers fired, accused of shredding voting applications Abbott bans vaccine mandates from any ‘entity in Texas’ Jill Biden to campaign with McAuliffe on Friday New Zealand orders COVID-19 vaccines for health and education workers Overnight Energy & Environment — Dozens of countries join US-Europe-led methane pledge Overnight Health Care — Presented by The National Council on Mental Wellbeing — Merck asks FDA to authorize five-day COVID-19 treatment 85 percent of people could be seeing climate impacts: study Hillicon Valley — Presented by LookingGlass — American gravely worried about cyberattacks Means testing is the wrong approach to Medicare expansion At least two dead after plane crashes near high school in California Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro enters governor’s race NBA superstar won’t play home games all season because he refuses to be vaccinated Large retailers will be required to have ‘gender neutral’ toy sections under new California law GOP lawmakers introduce measure in support of Columbus Day Feds kill 8 wolf pups from pack tracked for years by Idaho high school students Bannon’s subpoena snub sets up big decision for Biden DOJ Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell arrested, charged with domestic battery Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by Altria — Spooky supply chains bring Halloween shortages Wisconsin governor apologizes for indigenous boarding schools On The Money — Democrats set up chaotic end-of-year stretch Democrats are ignoring the only thing that matters Microsoft reports Iranian hackers targeting US, Israeli defense companies USDA needs to put climate solutions before industry profits Parent sues school district, alleges son contracted COVID-19 from classmate What America’s Thinking: October 11, 2021 Navalny says his status has been changed to ‘terrorist’ in prison WHO vaccine advisers recommend additional vaccine doses for people with weakened immune systems China says it carried out beach landing drills amid tensions with Taiwan Suspect in shooting at Colorado supermarket found not competent to stand trial Massage helps muscles heal faster and stronger Code red for humanity — more like a false alarm Donors make largest-ever private financial commitment to cut methane emissions New group launches NFT marketplace for Democratic candidates, causes Netflix denies suspending employees for objecting to Dave Chappelle special Florida sheriff looking for person who ‘lost or misplaced’ $2M worth of marijuana Facebook whistleblower to brief company’s Oversight Board on allegations 45 states are doing better with COVID-19, but these five are surging Amazon allowing many employees to telecommute indefinitely Paul McCartney reveals who really broke up the Beatles California to ban gas lawn mowers, leaf blowers Southwest apologizes as flight cancelations mount Using shared principles to guide our global and national energy policy How Democrats can rebuild their ‘blue wall’ in the Midwest Olympian calls for ban on countries where LGBTQ+ people are punished by death World Bank says globe seeing ‘tragic reversals in development’ due to COVID-19 Sinema’s office denies report that she wants to cut $100B in climate spending Oil trades above $80 a barrel, hitting a 7-year high Airbnb CEO says ‘world is rooting against’ Big Tech Media coverage of wildfires omits one key element: Humanity’s role Superman set to have romantic relationship with male friend Former Pentagon official says China has won artificial intelligence battle The Biden administration must stop Beijing’s bullying of Taiwan Stacey Abrams to campaign for McAuliffe in Virginia Dog the Bounty Hunter leaves search for Brian Laundrie due to injury The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by The National Columbus Education Foundation – Positive developments on COVID-19 treatments EPA finds evidence for tightening key air quality standard The return of the bond market vigilantes The cities and states marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the first time Scientists unveil a flying robot inspired by birds that can also ride a skateboard One-quarter of critical infrastructure at risk of failure from flooding: research Goldman Sachs trims US economic growth forecast Capitol Police whistleblower accuses leadership of failures on Jan. 6 WHO warns climate change’s health impacts will affect the most vulnerable first Bidens attend wedding of nephew and former ‘Real Housewives’ star NFL kicker celebrates game-winning field goal he actually missed UNC Chapel Hill cancels classes after student’s death, report of attempted suicide Three economists at US universities share Nobel prize Interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 escapes Afghanistan What happens after an oil spill? Trump wishes Ashli Babbitt happy birthday, calls for reopened investigation It’s beyond time to get serious about carbon cuts: Here’s where to start Unvaccinated Texas Gov candidate taking ivermectin, hydroxochloroquine for COVID-19 infection North Korea’s Kim notes ‘grim’ economy while marking anniversary of ruling party What AQ Khan’s diaries tell about Pakistan’s drive for a nuclear bomb Jon Stewart says Trump has ‘a very good chance’ in 2024 The IMF has lost its way Rising: October 11, 2021 No charges for passenger in LaGuardia emergency landing Three suspects arrested in fatal St. Paul bar shooting Shatner on space flight: ‘I feel comfortable, but I’m also uncomfortable’ Allstate selling headquarters as more employees telecommute America’s drone programs matter today more than ever State official refuses to resign after fierce attack on homosexuality, trans people Clooney compares Biden administration to a ‘battered child’ Iraq says top Islamic State leader arrested Biden highlights anti-LGBT bills, Equality Act on Coming Out Day Ending COVID once and for all has to be a global fight US describes talks with Taliban as ‘candid and professional’ Herschel Walker raises $3.7 million since start of Senate campaign More than 30 countries join methane pledge led by US, EU We need the government to fully enforce the Clean Water Act UK police ‘taking no further action’ against Prince Andrew after review of abuse allegations Blizzard devastates runners in ultramarathon race Sydney reopening businesses to vaccinated customers after months-long lockdown Without the right curriculum, educators are in for a post-pandemic slog AstraZeneca says COVID-19 drug helps cut risk of severe disease, death Don’t waste the Supreme Court commission’s opportunity to democratize reform Huntington Beach reopening after oil spill Kill public service loan forgiveness and pay public servants more Merck requests FDA authorization for COVID-19 antiviral pill The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Altria – Political crosscurrents persist for Biden, Dems Investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a win for our climate, US workers Bipartisan bill will change checkerboard of broadband connectivity in rural America Juan Williams: Women wield the power The Memo: Biden’s horizon is clouded by doubt Bleak midterm outlook shadows bitter Democratic battle Democrats’ electric vehicle push sparks intense lobbying fight Biden faces pressure to pass infrastructure bills before climate summit Majority of Americans concerned about cyberattacks on critical groups: poll