1)
From ABC news, I am Daria Albinger. The CDC says the delta variant now accounts
for almost all new COVID-19 infections, 93%.
Surgeon General Doctor Vivek Murthy says while the risks of the variant
aren’t still fully known, you should feel comfortable when you gather with
others if you’re vaccinated, especially at outdoor events; “Some people may choose
to confirm whether or not folks are vaccinated.
Other people may use unrequired testing before a large gathering that some
people may choose to wear masks. Some
people may also make sure that it’s taking place in the setting where people can
have sufficient distance and be spread out.
And of course, doing it outdoors, it’s always be very helpful.”
Curtis Cannon was skeptical about the vaccine. That was before the virus left him in a Louisianna hospital on supplemental oxygen. “I’ll tell you need to get vaccinated, because this isn’t fun, source for (harsh) ordeal. You have not been able to breathe it. Chest pains, severe chest pains.”
2) The ongoing count by Johns Hopkins University says worldwide covid cases have topped 200 million.
3) Calls
are growing for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign a day after a bombshell
report confirmed sexual harassment allegations.
“President Biden didn’t hesitate when asked about what New York Governor
Andrew Cuomo should do; ‘He (just) should resign.’ Asked today if the president has any plans to
call the governor, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said no, adding this;
‘The president made clear yesterday that Governor Cuomo should resign, with,
and I believe, we should start with that.’
Psaki added the White House will still work closely with the New York
State Government and Cuomo Administration officials in the fight against the
pandemic. Elizabeth Schulze, the ABC
News, Washington.”
4)
A
police officer who was stabbed and then fatally shot during an attack yesterday
at the Pentagon’s bus terminal, has been identified as George Gonzalez, an Iraq
War vet who joined the Pentagon Police Force in 2018. The suspect also died. You’re listening to ABC News.
5-1) I am
Charles Payne, and this is the Fox Business report.
“Stocks ended mixed after investors assessed another slew of corporate earnings results and the data showed that the private sector added fewer jobs than the economists were expecting in July, fueling concerns that the economic rebound from the pandemic may be slowing. The Dow falling 324 points, the Nasdaq up19, S&P 500 down 20.
5-2) And Robinhood stock extending Tuesday’s rally, closing up 50%. Its shares jumped so much the trading was temporarily halted several times in the first half hour after the market opened.
5-3) And Advanced Micro Devises shares closed at its 6th consecutive record high, following continued indications that the chipmaker’s taking market share away from larger rival Intel.
5-4) And shares
of Royal Caribbean fell over 2% for its longest losing streaks since the
pandemic began in March of 2020.
That’s your Fox Business report, I am Hilary Barsky,
invested in you.”
