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Virgin Orbit Announces Operational Pause and Furloughs Nearly All Employees Amid Financial StrugglesImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Virgin Orbit Announces Operational Pause and Furloughs Nearly All Employees Amid Financial Struggles

By News Masher on March 16, 2023

Virgin Orbit, founded by Richard Branson in 2017, is pausing operations and furloughing nearly all of its employees in an effort to shore up the company's finances. This operational pause will have a major impact on the company's operations and Virgin Orbit is hoping to secure a funding lifeline in order to continue providing its services. An update on go-forward operations is expected in the coming weeks.

House of Representatives Unanimously Votes to Declassify U.S. Intelligence Information on Origins of COVID-19Image courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

House of Representatives Unanimously Votes to Declassify U.S. Intelligence Information on Origins of COVID-19

By News Masher on March 10, 2023

The House of Representatives has voted unanimously to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, and the bill is now on its way to President Biden's desk. The bill requires Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to declassify any information about links between the pandemic and the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Michael Turner has said that the American public deserves answers. The intelligence community has not yet definitively agreed on the origins of the pandemic, and the declassification of information is expected to provide more clarity.

Chicago Voters Deny Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot a Second Term, Setting the Stage for April 4 Runoff ElectionImage courtesy of media.cnn.com

Chicago Voters Deny Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot a Second Term, Setting the Stage for April 4 Runoff Election

By News Masher on February 28, 2023

Chicago voters denied incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot a second term on Tuesday, setting the stage for a runoff election between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. Lightfoot faced criticism over a spike in crime during the pandemic and her leadership style, while voters expressed concerns about the city’s slow recovery and public safety. The April 4 runoff election will decide who will lead the city for the next four years.

DEA Announces New Requirements for Powerful Drugs, Aimed at Addressing Opioid CrisisImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

DEA Announces New Requirements for Powerful Drugs, Aimed at Addressing Opioid Crisis

By News Masher on February 25, 2023

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Friday that it will be reinstating federal requirements for powerful drugs such as OxyContin and Adderall, which were waived when the COVID-19 pandemic began. This move is seen as a way to address the opioid crisis and ensure that patients are getting the right medications and that they are being used safely and effectively. The new requirements will go into effect in the coming months and the DEA will be working with healthcare providers to ensure compliance.

President Joe Biden Delivers Third State of the Union Address, Vowing to Not Let Republicans “Take the Economy HostageImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

President Joe Biden Delivers Third State of the Union Address, Vowing to Not Let Republicans “Take the Economy Hostage

By News Masher on February 7, 2023

In his State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden highlighted the economic progress made during his presidency and called for bipartisan cooperation to raise the debt ceiling and invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The address was met with a standing ovation from Democrats in the House, and Biden's approval numbers have continued to rise since the speech. However, it remains to be seen if the President will be able to overcome the partisan rancor to accomplish his goals with the new Congress.

President Biden Delivers Optimistic 2021 State of the Union Address to Congress and the American PeopleImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

President Biden Delivers Optimistic 2021 State of the Union Address to Congress and the American People

By News Masher on February 7, 2023

In his 2021 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden congratulated the new members of Congress and the new Speaker of the House, and expressed his desire to work together. He discussed the progress the United States has made in the past year, and the need for further progress in areas such as infrastructure, climate change, and immigration. He concluded his speech by expressing his optimism for the future of the United States and was well-received by members of Congress.

Brian Deese Steps Down as National Economic Council Director, Praised for His Contributions to US Economic RecoveryImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

Brian Deese Steps Down as National Economic Council Director, Praised for His Contributions to US Economic Recovery

By News Masher on February 2, 2023

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that Brian Deese, his National Economic Council Director, is stepping down from his role. Biden praised Deese's work during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting his contribution to the passage of key legislation and transition of the economic recovery. No details were provided on a successor or timing of Deese’s departure.