Biden team is cautiously optimistic about slowing down monkeypox in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco

The White House said Friday it is “cautiously” optimistic about a slowdown in the rise of monkeypox cases in key cities and that it has almost enough Jynneos vaccines to give two doses to Americans who are at the highest risk for the virus. The Washington Times stories: White House

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Afghan Refugee Who Served as Translator for US Army Killed in San Francisco Mugging

Ahmad Fawad Yusufi, an Afghan refugee who served the U.S. Army as a translator in Afghanistan, was shot and killed in San Francisco on Nov. 28. An Uber driver, Yusufi often traveled to the Bay Area from his home in Sacramento. The 31-year-old man was shot and killed during an attempted mugging while driving near Rolph Playground, according to Fox 2. Uber reportedly said he was not working when he was shot. Yusufi was driving with a friend when the attempted mugging occurred, according to KRON 4. The friend told Yusufi’s brother, Mohammad Dawood…

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Fresh and Familiar Faces Boost Democratic Socialism Across US – CBS San Francisco

CBS San Francisco Fresh and Familiar Faces Boost Democratic Socialism Across USCBS San FranciscoWASHINGTON (CBS/AP) — A week ago, Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein wasn't quite ready to consider himself a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, even if he appreciated the organization's values and endorsement in his bid to become a U.S. …Democratic socialism surging in the age of TrumpStars and Stripes Democratic Socialism Surging in the Age of Trump – Snopes.comSnopes.comDemocratic socialism surging in Trump eraNew York Postall 107 news articles » us democrats – Google News

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California Democrats Vying For US House May Crowd Each Other Out – CBS San Francisco Bay Area

CBS San Francisco Bay Area California Democrats Vying For US House May Crowd Each Other OutCBS San Francisco Bay AreaSACRAMENTO (AP) — Fresh-faced Democrats are packing U.S. House races nationwide, inspired to run in the Trump era with hopes of seizing long-held Republican seats in a much-anticipated “blue wave.” But in California, Democrats will find out in June if …and more » us democrats – Google News

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Republicans essentially opt out of California’s US Senate race – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle Republicans essentially opt out of California's US Senate raceSan Francisco ChronicleRepublicans have virtually opted out of California's U.S. Senate race, clearing the way for an all-Democratic contest in November. While the official list of candidates for the June 5 primary, released late Friday night by Secretary of State Alex …and more » us republicans – Google News

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Italy’s elections reflect forces that gave us President Trump – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle Italy's elections reflect forces that gave us President TrumpSan Francisco ChronicleIn its exceptional virulence, the League resembles the radicalism and racism the American “alt-right” brings to its support of Trumpian anti-immigrant politics. In February, a would-be League candidate terrorized African immigrants in a day of drive-by …and more » us president – Google News

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