The Hill Articles: January 17, 2022

Senate Democrats call special caucus meeting ahead of filibuster fight Joss Whedon breaks his silence: ‘I was not mannerly’ Preliminary Israeli study shows fourth vaccine not enough to stop omicron Texas abortion ban remains in effect after appeals court ruling Overnight Defense & National Security — Texas hostage situation rattles nation Amazon sued over fatal warehouse collapse during tornado 5.3 magnitude earthquake kills dozens in western Afghanistan Youngkin asks divided Virginia General Assembly to help enact ‘vision of change’ First Black mayor of Aurora to run as GOP challenger in Illinois governor’s race UN: Libya has 12,000 people officially detained, thousands more held illegally Democrats created gerrymandering—they must own it Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity on MLK Day On the Money — Yellen highlights wealth gap in MLK speech Energy & Environment — Nature loss may cost cities nearly half of GDP CDC’s definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ has not kept up with the science Overnight Health Care — Biden faces pressure from Democrats on COVID-19 Schumer vows to push forward with filibuster change: ‘The fight is not over’ Create your own video game with help from this comprehensive, low-cost bundle Atlantic Forest tapir at risk of complete extinction, scientists say Credit Suisse chair resigns after investigation into travel during pandemic, conduct Scientists discover earliest man-made hybrid animal Will the Starbucks union victories ignite organizing across the country? Jeff Goldblum and Kyle MacLachlan become unexpected models on Prada runway Hillicon Valley — Airlines issue warning about 5G service Watch: Lawmakers, activists, family members call for voting rights legislation on MLK day Oklahoma-based megachurch pastor apologizes for rubbing spit on churchgoer Beijing eyes international mail in probe of first omicron case Equilibrium/Sustainability — Wintry weather pounds South, heads North Biden’s search for a legacy New Zealand and Australia send flights to survey Tonga volcano damage US ballistic missile submarine stops in Guam amid Indo-Pacific tensions The ‘wolf moon’ will light up the night’s sky this week Trans activists who posted photos of JK Rowling’s home will not be charged Macro grid will keep the lights on Minnesota COVID-19 patient flown to Texas after judge orders doctors to keep him on ventilator Two large Kansas school districts shut down amid COVID-19 surge, staff shortage Family of Palestinian American who died after detention calls for international investigation Pelosi suggests filibuster supporters ‘dishonor’ MLK’s legacy on voting rights The arc of the moral universe will bend toward justice—but only if we pull it Sanders calls out Manchin, Sinema ahead of filibuster showdown Lawmakers coming under increased threats — sometimes from one another Airlines warn of ‘catastrophic’ crisis when new 5G service is deployed EU calls on Russia to release Navalny one year after arrest Police: Teen shot after car chase, confrontation near Miami If we stay divided, we’ll never defeat COVID First woman to command USS Constitution takes over this week Improve your online security with 30% off this proven protection plan Births in China drop for fifth-straight year White House ‘strongly condemns’ attack in UAE capital Walensky says she will improve CDC messaging amid criticism Laura Ingraham ‘not saying’ if she’d support Trump in 2024 Martin Luther King III: Biden, senators need to use same energy to pass voting rights as they did for infrastructure Arkansas inmates unknowingly given ivermectin to treat COVID-19, lawsuit says Fauci: Too soon to say if omicron is final wave of pandemic The hidden blessing of China’s and Russia’s hostility Twitter expands feature to flag misleading tweets Brother says Texas synagogue hostage-taker had ‘mental health issues,’ issues apology to victims New studies link global warming to early births and effects on babies’ health Prince Harry and Meghan treat Atlanta’s King Center to Black-owned food trucks for MLK Day Maryland Democrat announces positive COVID-19 test Navajo Nation increasing COVID-19 testing, vaccinations amid omicron spread USAID’s $400 million Global VAX initiative can work, but only if it pays for shots in arms Former president returns to Ukraine ahead of court hearing Rand Paul cancels DirecTV subscription after it drops OAN A metal detectorist may have found one of England’s first gold coins Rare black diamond from outer space could sell for over $6M Omicron surge has not yet peaked in the US, surgeon general warns  Hispanic Caucus lawmaker won’t attend meeting with VP Harris’s new aide Barack Obama wishes a happy 58th birthday to ‘best friend’ Michelle New book claims to have solved mystery of who betrayed Anne Frank and her family Too much money in politics, and not enough in democracy Golden State Warriors owner says ‘nobody cares’ about Uyghurs Siblings face felony charges for chopping down centuries-old walnut tree Far-right French presidential candidate fined for remarks about young migrants Yemen Houthi rebels claim responsibility for deadly drone attack in Abu Dhabi Is the Voting Rights Act facilitating gerrymandering? Insurance companies are now required to cover costs of rapid COVID tests. Here’s what to know. Buttigieg says parenthood ‘lights a fire’ Celine Dion cancels North American tour due to recent health issues Harris invokes MLK in voting rights push, urges Senate to ‘do its job’ Nearly half of GDP in cities at risk of disruption from nature loss New York mayor says subway safe after woman shoved in front of train The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Djokovic may not compete in French Open over vaccine requirement Texas rabbi says he escaped after throwing chair at hostage-taker Radio announcers fired after body shaming high school basketball players on hot mic America needs a reboot Colorado Democrat latest House member to test positive for COVID-19 Tell me how the US-China war ends Biden calls for elected officials to fulfill King’s ‘unfinished work’ US calls on North Korea to halt ‘unlawful and destabilizing’ missile launches Yellen: US has ‘much more work’ to close racial wealth gap Four SeaWorld manatees flown to Ohio for treatment Census memo notes ‘unprecedented’ Trump administration meddling: report Cowboys fans throw trash at refs, hit player after playoff loss Apple now mandating boosters for some employees Unvaccinated Greeks 60 and above now face fines Mercy in the metaverse — ancient wisdom and the attention economy Milley tests positive for COVID-19 On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black churches get $20M donation Amazon scraps plan to stop accepting Visa cards in UK The parents were right: Documents show discrimination against Asian American students Conversion therapy disinformation ‘thriving’ online: report More than 170K without power from massive winter storm Art history student’s fore-edge book paintings go viral on TikTok Officials say Djokovic could miss French Open over unvaccinated status There’s no such thing as ‘absolute immunity’ for former presidents Rising: January 17, 2022 China’s Xi warns against ‘Cold War mentality,’ confrontation Russia dismisses US allegations of plans for false flag operation as pretext to invade Ukraine ‘Morning Joe’ hosts mock Trump Voting rights is a constitutional right: Failure is not an option Teen dies days after suspected fentanyl overdose at school Tom Brady gifts Super Bowl tickets to 10-year-old brain cancer survivor Conservative pundit Ann Coulter says Trump ‘is done’ 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered to poorer countries, WHO says Full employment and living wages for Black workers: The unfinished demands of MLK Winter Olympics tickets won’t be sold to general public due to COVID-19, China says Thousands of flights canceled as winter storm slams East Coast Guaranteed income program for Black women launching in Atlanta in honor of MLK Don’t sleep on Martin Luther King’s ‘Dream’ Rabbi says security training paid off in Texas synagogue standoff Why Afghanistan should matter to us all Senators to meet with Ukraine president to reaffirm US support Is Russia or China a bigger threat? US shifted from Democratic preference to Republican in 2021: Gallup New French law bans unvaccinated from restaurants, venues 4 COVID-19 rapid tests you can buy on Amazon right now Afghanistan’s human rights crisis continues — we cannot forget those trapped there Why is Huel protein powder suddenly so popular? The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Democrats see victory in a voting rights defeat This week: Democrats set for showdown on voting rights, filibuster Democrats see good chance of Garland prosecuting Trump Kelly takes under-the-radar approach in Arizona Senate race Florida looms large in Republican 2024 primary Feeling sore after your latest workout? Check out the best Vybe massage guns