Pfizer announced it expects to more than double the 5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per week it’s currently providing to the U.S. government. President Joe Biden visited a Pfizer vaccine plant and said that there would be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses available to all Americans by the end of July with those extra doses. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
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Eye Opener: Texas faces water, food shortage after winter storm
People in Texas are facing another frigid night as a water shortage plagues millions of people. Also, this week’s cross-country storms delayed the delivery of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Princess Eugenie and husband have picked a name for their baby boy
The baby, who weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, is Princess Eugenie’s first child and is 11th in line to the British throne. Source
Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to claim her 4th Grand Slam title
Only two active women own more Slam titles than Osaka: Serena Williams, with 23, and her sister, Venus, with seven. Source
Thousands of service members saying no to COVID vaccine
Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the vaccine. Source
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Millions of Texans facing water crisis after deadly winter storm; Michigan neighbors build memories at ice rink. Source
Women dressed as elderly caught trying to get vaccine, officials say
The women disguised themselves with bonnets, gloves and glasses. Source
Texans face drinking water shortage
Millions are under boil water notices while tens of thousands don’t have power, down from a peak of about 4 million. Source
U.S. admits asylum-seekers as Biden rolls back Remain-in-Mexico policy
All eligible asylum-seekers are being required to test negative for the coronavirus before entering the U.S. Source
NCAA to allow limited fan attendance at March Madness tournaments
The governing body is permitting 25% capacity at the men’s tournament and 17% at the women’s. Source