News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Pfizer expects to file for full FDA approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September, the company said during an earnings call https://t.co/owHwjGLead
— CNN (@CNN) May 4, 2021
NEW: Federal government to shift how Covid-19 vaccine doses are allocated to states, allowing some governors to turn down doses they don't need or want, as President Biden is expected to lay out plans to get at least one dose to 70% of US adults by July 4. https://t.co/pDhZfbeizt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 4, 2021
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a "Shot and a Beer” program that provides a free glass of beer at participating locations to anyone over 21 who gets their first vaccination dose this month. https://t.co/8zxyTQwNb8
— ABC News (@ABC) May 4, 2021
A soldier in the Wisconsin National Guard was charged Monday in connection with the Capitol riot Jan. 6, becoming the fourth service member linked to the violent attempt to thwart the certification of Joe Biden’s election as president. https://t.co/z75H39H93k
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 4, 2021
UPDATE: At least 27 people are dead and more than 60 injured after a Mexico City subway train overpass collapsed onto a busy road below on Monday night, authorities say. https://t.co/ai7aHTufRk
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 4, 2021
Man dies after being shot by FBI agent outside CIA headquarters https://t.co/YnzQTF00RR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 4, 2021
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says his GOP caucus has voiced concerns about House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney’s “ability to carry out” her leadership role https://t.co/jrjl0xZnVK
— POLITICO (@politico) May 4, 2021
New: Rep. Charlie Crist — a Republican governor-turned-Democratic congressman — is the first Democrat to announce a run against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). https://t.co/m4LVPyR4wq
— Axios (@axios) May 4, 2021
The Joint Chiefs chair says he is open to revoking decisions about prosecuting sexual assault from military commanders https://t.co/RfhWFoshtc pic.twitter.com/vSEtBSFXEw
— POLITICO (@politico) May 4, 2021
From @reuterspictures: What started as a pun for fans has become an annual celebration of the galaxy far, far away #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/jlA4Y1zAxB
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 4, 2021
