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Calif. church offers religious exemption letters for people opposed to COVID vaccine

A church in California that has a history of defying pandemic lockdown orders is offering religious exemption letters for people opposed to being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Hollywood Director Spike Lee Says He Has ‘Questions’ About Investigation Into 9/11 Attacks

Hollywood director Spike Lee has excited supporters of conspiracy theories after hinting that the World Trade Centre collapsed not as a result of a terrorist attack, but a controlled demolition.

Mayor Bill de Blasio sued by business owners over New York City’s vaccine mandate

A group of restaurant owners and five small businesses filed a lawsuit Tuesday, Aug. 17, against New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio over the city’s vaccine mandate targeting “certain establishments.” The lawsuit was filed in Richmond County Supreme Court.

Massive Nurse Shortage Hits Houston—Weeks After 150 Unvaccinated Nurses and Hospital Workers Fired

Houston hospitals have “reached a breaking point” amid a COVID-19 outbreak, which struck weeks after 150 hospital workers were fired by Houston Methodist hospital, one of several hospitals struggling.

California judge: Uber, Lyft not exempt from classifying drivers as employees

A California judge on Friday ruled that a 2020 ballot measure exempting gig companies from for providing benefits for its workers is unconstitutional, the Sacramento Bee reports.

High Inflation Could Be Stickier Than Anticipated

Companies raise prices in response to higher labor costs, fanning inflation further

Labor shortage has employers scrambling to offer new perks

Companies are rolling out perks at a feverish clip to lure employees.

Red states leading US economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic

States with Republican governors are leading the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, while those run by Democrats – which tended to impose lengthier and stricter lockdowns on businesses – are faced with significantly higher unemployment rates. 

13,000 Deaths, Nearly 600,000 Adverse Events Reported After COVID Vaccines, as Debate Heats Up Over Boosters

Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that between Dec. 14, 2020 and Aug. 13, 2021, a total of 595,622 total adverse events were reported to VAERS, including 13,068 deaths — an increase of 702 over the previous week.

California Pastor Handing Out COVID Vaccine ‘Exemption Letters’

A pastor in Rocklin, California, is handing out “exemption letters” to people who oppose taking a vaccination against COVID-19.

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