General Motors recalled more than 50,000 late-model Chevy Bolt electric cars, citing fire risks. Errol Barnett has the details. Source
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Alabama governor says it’s time to blame unvaccinated for COVID rise
“It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks, not the regular folks. It’s the unvaccinated folks that are letting us down,” Ivey said of COVID cases in her state. Source
Seagull who bonded with captain who saved her now has a mate
John Makowsky and seagull Red Eye met in 2005, when the bird showed up on his boat. Source
Judge approves $250 million bond for Trump friend Thomas Barrack
The chair of former President Trump’s inaugural committee has been charged with violating federal lobbying law. Source
“I am freaking out”: Passport backlog frustrates travelers
The current wait time for a passport is up to 18 weeks. Source
First lady Jill Biden participates in Olympics opening ceremony
The first lady is leading the U.S. delegation in Tokyo. Source
Tokyo Games officially begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron
As COVID cases in host city hit six-month high, the relatively somber event marks the start of an Olympics clouded by the coronavirus. Source
Drug-resistant superbug fungus spreads in Texas and Washington, D.C.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an outbreak of a superbug fungus that is attacking patients in Washington, D.C., and Dallas, Texas. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
U.S. buys additional 200 million doses of Pfizer vaccine
The Biden administration ordered 200 million more doses of the Pfizer vaccine as COVID cases rise and some cities are implementing safety measures to prevent another wave. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
Biden administration buying more vaccine doses for kids and possible boosters
For now, public health officials are saying fully vaccinated individuals are protected and do not need a booster shot. Source