3 things to Know Today

1 Boulder Police Confirm 10 Dead, Shooter In Custody

Prosecutors are promising justice following yesterday’s deadly shooting in Boulder, Colorado. While the details are still evolving and the shooter’s name is still being withheld, police have confirmed that ten people are dead at the King Soopers grocery store. The suspected gunman has also been taken into custody. Among those he's accused of killing is a Boulder police officer, who was one of the first to respond to the scene. That man? Officer Eric Talley. An 11-year veteran of the force, he is survived by a wife and seven children. It’s been thirty years since Boulder has had an officer died in the line of duty.

2 White House Preps Push For New $3-Trillion Spending Package

The Biden White House is going big on infrastructure – REALLY big. After spending more than two-trillion in the initial Covid Relief package (saying they wouldn’t need another) last year, and tacking on another $2-trillion package earlier this month, President Biden is set to unveil a brand new spending package that could total more than $4-trillion when it’s done. Plans are reportedly underway for a proposed three-trillion-dollar infrastructure and jobs package. Infrastructure is a massive umbrella that includes renovation of highways, bridges, rails and airports, along with grids that oversee supplies of electricity and water. Passage of a comprehensive infrastructure program has eluded lawmakers for decades. Former President Trump often spoke of proposing a big infrastructure plan, but wasn’t able to get it through. This package is expected to get a significant pushback in Congress.

3 2.5 Million Americans Getting Vaccinated Per Day

Roughly two-and-a-half million Americans are getting coronavirus vaccinations each day now, but Biden officials say that’s not enough to start celebrating. At a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky noted warning signs in parts of the U.S. involving renewed spikes of the virus. She also repeated warnings about the rise of virus mutations, or variants. Walensky said this is no time to relax. She urged all Americans to remain committed to wearing facemasks while practicing safe social distancing. Walensky again advised against air travel at this time. Dr. Anthony Fauci also maintains that all the approved vaccines are safe and effective – and says everybody should be getting vaccinated when it's their turn. Meantime, the AstraZeneca vaccine may be nearing FDA approval in the U.S. AstraZeneca's vaccine is proving 79-percent effective in late stage trials. The drugmaker also reports data showing it's 100-percent effective against severe infections and poses no increased risk of blood clots.


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