Progressive Democrats are calling for the filibuster to be abolished. Source
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Juneteenth menu at Atlanta Ikea angers Black employees
It included items generally considered racially insensitive, such as fried chicken and watermelon. Management is apologizing. Source
Average U.S. COVID deaths reach new low as new variant threatens to reverse the trend
The Delta COVID-19 variant is rapidly spreading nationwide as the number of people getting vaccinated in the U.S. continues to slow down. Health experts warn the latest variant could lead to another devastating resurgence of illnesses, and the most vulnerable would be unvaccinated communities. David Begnaud reports. Source
Hundreds of American Airlines flights cancelled through mid-July
The country is reopening and Americans are back to traveling for summer vacation, but they are finding bumpy skies as airlines struggle to keep up with high flying demand. American Airlines announced it will be cancelling hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages and maintenance issues through mid-July. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source
Amazon Prime Day: What you should know about Instant Pot, the kitchen appliance on sale now
Check out all of the Instant Pots on sale last Amazon Prime Day, plus some of the new Instant Pot models available. Source
Yellowstone hiker injured by bison flown to hospital
How the bison hurt the woman was not known, but she had significant injuries, a park spokeswoman said. Source
No hurry for fuel station owners to install electric vehicle chargers
An electric vehicle charging station costs $125,000 to $150,000 to install. That’s “no comparison” to a double sided gas pump which can be constructed for $20,000, said owner Hani Hamadi. Source
Nursing home Medicare patient deaths soared 32% in 2020 amid COVID
“We knew this was going to be bad, but I don’t think even those of us who work in this area thought it was going to be this bad,” said one expert. Source
Dead turtles and dolphins wash ashore after toxic cargo ship fire
Days after the X-Press Pearl container ship burned and sank off Sri Lanka’s coast laden with tons of “dangerous” goods, the toll on wildlife is “obvious.” Source
Judge rejects most claims over clearing of protesters from D.C. park
She tossed allegations that Trump, Barr and other federal officials violated demonstrators’ civil rights when they were forced from Lafayette Square, near the White House. Source