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Arkansas’ hospitals filling up with unvaccinated adults and children

July 29, 2021 4:26 PM CNN

CNN’s Martin Savidge reports from Little Rock, Arkansas, where hospitals are reaching capacity with unvaccinated patients struggling with…

The US House is reinstating its mask mandate as the Delta variant emerges as the dominant strain of Covid across the country.

Fauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life

July 29, 2021 4:08 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…

People shop at a grocery store enforcing the wearing of masks in Los Angeles on July 23. Top federal health officials have debated whether to issue new guidance on masks and are close to announcing their decision as the Delta variant fuels new outbreaks in the United States.

Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer

July 29, 2021 4:08 PM CNN

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…

The steps President Joe Biden's administration is adopting to re-recommend masks and require vaccines for federal workers amount to emergency actions designed to contain a new surge of Covid-19 that has quickly become the top issue confronting the White House.

Avlon: Unvaccinated are holding us hostage

July 29, 2021 4:08 PM CNN

CNN’s John Avlon has a reality check on how forgoing Covid-19 vaccination in the name of libertarianism will end up posing risks to vaccinated…

A patient receives the Covid-19 vaccine at office of CNN Hero Dr. Wendy Ross.

CNN Heroes on a mission to vaccinate

July 29, 2021 4:06 PM CNN

The spread of the Delta variant is putting unvaccinated Americans at greater risk of severe Covid-19. CNN Heroes Jake Wood, Dr. Jim Withers, and Dr.…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance saying that people in areas of "substantial" and "high" transmission should wear a face mask indoors.

‘I’m confused’: Dr. Wen discusses mixed messaging around mask policy

July 29, 2021 3:45 PM CNN

Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high”…

Florida mother Agnes Velasquez has been living in her teen daughter Paulina's ICU room for days

CNN’s Rosa Flores tracks down Florida governor to ask about Covid-19 explosion in state

July 29, 2021 3:45 PM CNN

CNN’s Rosa Flores…

Microsoft CEO shares leadership lessons he’s learned during the pandemic

July 29, 2021 3:39 PM CNN

During CNN Business’ live event series, Foreseeable Future, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared how the tech giant is trying to retain workers and…

Vlad Tenev is the CEO and co-founder of Robinhood. The trading platform opened at $38 on July 29.

Robinhood stock gets off to rocky start

July 29, 2021 3:21 PM CNN

Robinhood is officially a public company. The controversial trading platform opened at $38 a share, matching its initial public offering price. CNN’s…

A large group of rioters stand on the East steps of the Capitol Building after storming its grounds on January 6 in Washington

New video of riot shown at House hearing

July 29, 2021 3:16 PM CNN

Compelling new video from officers at the Capitol riot were shown at the House Select Committee…

Watch Sunisa Lee’s family and friends react to her gold medal win

July 29, 2021 3:05 PM CNN

Sunisa’s Lee’s family and friends gathered in her Minnesota hometown to cheer her on as she competed in the women’s all-around gymnastics…

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is taking his coronavirus vaccine plea directly to his constituents.

Republican lawmaker defends fact he isn’t getting vaccinated

July 29, 2021 2:26 PM CNN

CNN’s Chris Cuomo presses Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds about vaccine hesitancy in his state, and spikes in cases of the Covid-19 Delta…

Regulators are investigating the fact that Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is not licensed by FINRA

Robinhood CEO’s credentials investigated by regulators

July 29, 2021 2:06 PM CNN

Regulators are investigating the fact that Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is not licensed by FINRA. CNN’s Matt Egan…

You’ll have to prove you’re vaccinated to dine at these famous restaurants

July 29, 2021 12:01 PM CNN

Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Danny Meyer explains the company’s policy requiring employees and diners to be…

‘You have to train your brain as much as any muscle’

July 29, 2021 11:39 AM CNN

Kirsty Coventry, Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time, talks to Coy Wire about mental health in athletes and…

Robinhood CEO: We’re relentlessly focused on the long-term

July 29, 2021 11:27 AM CNN

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev talks with CNN’s Julia Chatterley about IPO pricing, retail investors, and regulatory…

After months of encouraging employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19

Corporate America is requiring vaccinations

July 29, 2021 10:47 AM CNN

A growing number of companies are requiring vaccinations for employees and in some cases, for clients and customers. CNN’s Christine Romans…

This is why Ozarks Healthcare is giving vaccines in private settings

July 29, 2021 10:37 AM CNN

Dr. Priscilla Frase say that Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri is giving vaccines privately, so recipients won’t face backlash for “giving…

The Federal Reserve left interest rates and monetary policy unchanged.

Jerome Powell: Fed is confident inflation rates will go down

July 29, 2021 9:12 AM CNN

The Federal Reserve is confident that inflation will go down and left interest rates and monetary policy unchanged due to the incomplete economic…

Raisman shares concern for Biles, calls USA Gymnastics ‘absolute disaster’

July 29, 2021 6:48 AM CNN

Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…