Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.
Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it may start raising its benchmark interest rate sometime next year, earlier than it envisioned three months ago and a sign that it's concerned that high inflation pressures may persist.
US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America
In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to fly into the country this fall if they have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test — changes replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are lower.
Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Board Approves 2021-2022 Budget
The Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Board of Trustees on Thursday adopted a $136,812,753 General Fund budget for 2021-2022. The unrestricted General Fund pays for operations, materials, supplies, salaries and benefits, among other things.
Dire warning from Newsom helped turn California recall tide
An ominous four-word message issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign on the morning of Aug. 5 served as the shock Democrats needed to take seriously a recall election that could remove him from office: “This recall is close.”
