What Mattered This Week: April 5-9, 2021By This EveningBrazil, India and other nations set grim records for new coronavirus cases and deaths. Plus, Pfizer and BioNTech ask the FDA to expand their vaccine's emergency use authorization to include kids as young as 12, and read the latest on the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Catch up on these and more of the week’s top stories.
What Mattered This Week: March 29-April 2, 2021By This EveningMore than 100 million Americans have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, the CDC says, as experts call for continued physical distancing and mask use. Plus, key takeaways from week one of the trial over the death of George Floyd, and what's inside President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Read up on these and more of the week’s top stories.
What Mattered This Week: March 22-26, 2021By This EveningCoronavirus cases are on the rise again in the U.S. as health experts urge Americans to continue wearing masks and physical distancing. Plus, read about the 10 victims of the shooting in Boulder, Colorado, and Republicans pass voting restrictions in Georgia. Catch up on these and more of the week’s top stories.
What Mattered This Week: March 15-19, 2021By This EveningLearn about the eight people killed in the horrific Atlanta-area spa shootings, six of whom were Asian women. Plus, the U.S. has administered more than 100 million coronavirus shots, and former Rep. Deb Haaland makes history in joining President Biden's Cabinet. Read up on these and more of the week’s top stories.
What Mattered This Week: March 8-12, 2021By This EveningWith the latest COVID-19 relief bill signed into law, the IRS says it will start sending out $1,400 payments to Americans this weekend. Plus, the U.S. crosses another vaccine milestone, and new jobless claims reached a four-month low last week, according to the Department of Labor. Read up on these and more of the week’s top stories.
What Mattered This Week: March 1-5, 2021By This EveningAs Texas, Mississippi and more states roll back coronavirus safety restrictions, health officials and businesses are urging caution. Plus, Johnson & Johnson is shipping millions of one-shot COVID-19 vaccine doses in the U.S., and find out where the belated relief bill—and Americans’ promised $1,400 checks—stand in the Senate. Read up on these and more of the week’s top stories.
