Gov. Andrew Cuomo Declares Gun Violence Emergency In New York
Gov. Cuomo has issued an executive order declaring a disaster emergency on gun violence. The state has seen a significant rise in shootings in the pandemic.
Politics & Government
Russians Tried To Hack Republican National Committee
The RNC said one of its contractors was targeted, but that no data were accessed. The attempt would be the second Russian attack on U.S. entities in recent days.
A Ransomware Attack Hit Up To 1,500 Businesses. A Cybersecurity Expert On What's Next
Dmitri Alperovitch says the scale of the attack, on software from U.S. firm Kaseya, is unprecedented. He wants President Biden to threaten sanctions on Russia for allowing cybercriminals to operate.
Pentagon Scraps $10 Billion Contract With Microsoft, Bitterly Contested By Amazon
The Defense Department canceled its $10 billion cloud contract called JEDI, planning instead to hire multiple vendors. Amazon sued after its loss to Microsoft, seeking to depose Donald Trump.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker about the U.S. military withdrawal from the country after nearly 20 years.
The Biden Administration Is Taking Its COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Door-To-Door
President Biden says his administration will take its campaign to get more people vaccinated for COVID-19 door-to-door — and there will be more emphasis on giving shots at doctors' offices.
The White House Is Working On A Plan To Push Back Against Powerful Companies
The White House is working on an executive order that aims to increase competition across a range of industries, such as farming and transportation.
Here's What The Capitol Police Are Doing Differently 6 Months After The Insurrection
Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said the U.S. Capitol Police have been working in the aftermath of the attack to "pivot towards an intelligence-based protective agency."
Beware Of 'Shrinkflation,' Inflation's Devious Cousin
Products are shrinking. Only some people are noticing.
Grants Will Help Fund Community Vaccination Efforts
A number of Triad nonprofits will benefit from grant money meant to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.