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I mentioned earlier that the Anywhere but Washington video features an interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar. Here’s some more on that interview from Oliver Laughland:
Representative Ilhan Omar began to fear for her life as soon as the evacuation began. She takes long pauses as she recalls the details.
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Despite the pandemic, the NFL is still planning for Super Bowl LV on Sunday 7 February, to be hosted at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
This morning the NFL have announced that 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers will be invited to the game as guests to thank them for their service during the pandemic.
These dedicated health care workers continue to put their own lives at risk to serve others, and we owe them our ongoing gratitude. We hope in a small way that this initiative will inspire our country and recognize these true American heroes. This is also an opportunity to promote the importance of vaccination and appropriate health practices, including wearing masks in public settings.
Read the original article at The Guardian