And another day of ‘scorched earth’ rhetoric, a concerning variant about to become dominant, vaccine trials for young children, US Intelligence sends out a report, a racist says he’s not racist, and Utah considers blocking porn on your phone comes to a close:
“Is it hard to leave behind the Republican Party or the conservative movement? There are moments of regret and nostalgia. But reading today's news, I've got to say I'm proud to stand apart from, and indeed against, the party of Sen Ron Johnson and the movement of Tucker Carlson.” — Bill Kristol
Deaths
US: 549,367 (+1354)
World: 2,682,199 (+10,126)
Cases
US: 30,192,224 (+53,638)
World: 121,233,426 (+462,503)
A concerning variant is about to become dominant in the US, experts say, and how Americans act could help fuel or curb a surge. Research published last week suggested that the variant was associated with an estimated 64% higher risk of dying from Covid-19.
EU regulator ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk.
Moderna begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for young children. Drugmaker Moderna announced on Tuesday it has kicked off a mid-to-late stage COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under the age of 12.
McConnell offers scathing 'scorched earth' filibuster warning.
Biden says he supports reforming Senate filibuster.
US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden. Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last November’s presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and Iran to shape the outcome of the race but ultimately no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Ron Johnson: "No racism involved" in comments about Capitol riot. — Saying you’re not a racist does not mean you’re not a racist.
There were 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, mostly against women, in past year. New data has revealed over the past year, the number of anti-Asian hate incidents — which can include shunning, slurs and physical attacks — is greater than previously reported. And a disproportionate number of attacks have been directed at women.
8 dead in series of Atlanta-area massage parlors shootings, suspect arrested.
Biden tells migrants not to come to US: 'Don't leave your town'.
Democracy in retreat worldwide, warns UK foreign minister Raab.
Gov. Inslee signs emergency order requiring schools to offer hybrid in-person learning. Under the proclamation signed by Inslee, districts will have to offer a hybrid option for students in kindergarten through fifth grade by April 5 while other students will have to be back on campus for some of the time by April 19.
A man with autism asks future employers to 'take a chance on me' in a heartfelt, handwritten viral letter. Ryan Lowry has autism and wants future employers to understand that while he may learn in a different way, he is worth taking a chance on.
Utah governor "will carefully consider" signing bill to block porn on phones sold in state. However, even if the governor approves the bill, five other states would have to pass similar legislation before the bill takes effect.
Scientists unlock secret of why hummingbirds hum. Researchers use 3D sound mapping to show aerodynamic forces during flight explain eponymous sound.
RIP Yaphet Kotto. He was 81.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.
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