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PoliticsThursday 11.04.21

Almost All-White Jury to Determine Fate of Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers

Eleven white jurors and one Black juror will decide the fate of three white men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Even the judge admitted there was “intentional discrimination” in the jury selection — but said Georgia law prohibits him from intervening.

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Since May 2021, people who live in counties that voted heavily for Donald Trump are 3x as likely to die of COVID than those who live in areas that went for now-President Biden. Here are three things you need to know about COVID.

3 Things You Need to Know About COVID Today

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The Omicron variant is on the move. Slowly but surely, we’re starting to learn more about the new strain. Doctors now believe this mutation to be 3x more likely to cause reinfection than previous ones.

Learning More About the Omicron COVID-19 Variant

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Mitch McConnell is insistent that the government won’t shut down on Friday. That's not for his Republican conference's lack of trying ... all because they’re mad about Biden’s vaccine-or-testing mandate.

Some GOP Lawmakers Actually Want a Government Shutdown

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In news that is probably not surprising, though pretty horrifying nonetheless — Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus just 3 days before his first debate with Joe Biden, according to the former president’s chief of staff Mark Meadows. Days later, Trump was hospitalized.

Trump Tested Positive for COVID Days Before Biden Debate

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24 percent: That’s how much President Biden’s expanded Child Tax Credit reduced food insecurity for families with children. Friendly reminder that zero Republicans in Congress voted for the American Rescue Plan.

Expanded Child Tax Credit Has Reduced Food Insecurity

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Stacey Abrams announces she is running for governor of Georgia in 2022.

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COVID updates, around the world: The U.S. says all adults “should” get a booster shot. South Africa’s early Omicron research suggests “mild” symptoms. And Greece makes shots mandatory for ages 60+ and will issue monthly fines to those who remain unvaccinated.

Health Officials Revise Booster Guidance Over Omicron Concerns

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As the Omicron variant spreads and borders close, the world is left to grapple with more questions than answers. But President Biden wants to make one thing clear: The best protection is vaccination.

Borders Close as New COVID-19 Variant Spreads