Presented by Facebook President Trump Donald Trump Sacha Baron Cohen calls out 'danger of lies, hate and conspiracies' in Golden Globes speech Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is 'something you do' Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress MORE " width="580" height="387" data-delta="1" /> Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday, the start of Women’s History Month! Happy March! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths as March 1 begins: 513,091. As of this morning, 15 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run
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NASA names headquarters building after agency’s first Black female engineer
NASA honored Mary W. Jackson , the agency’s first Black female engineer, at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday by naming its headquarters building after her. Jackson, who was portrayed by Janelle Monae in the 2016 hit film “Hidden Figures,” began working for the agency in 1951 at its then-segregated West Area Computing Unit at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. She became an engineer in 1958 and received the agency’s senior-most engineering title in 1979. Later in her career, the mathematician and aerospace engineer also headed up programs that influenced the recruitment and advancement of women at the agency in areas spanning science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ADVERTISEMENT Jackson, who died in 2005 at the age of 83, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal two years ago. Her work, along with that of other Black women at the space agency that helped launch astronaut John Glenn into orbit in the 1960s, drew national … [Read more...] about NASA names headquarters building after agency’s first Black female engineer
Walsh Urges Boston Residents To Avoid St. Patrick’s Day Gatherings
BOSTON (CBS) – Mayor Marty Walsh urged Boston residents not to allow St. Patrick’s Day to become a COVID “super spreader event.” The St. Patrick’s Day parade is canceled for a second straight year in Boston. In addition, the city won’t allow live performances to resume at restaurants until after the holiday. READ MORE: Third Stimulus Check: How Could The Economic Relief Package Put More Money In Your Pocket? During his Monday press conference, Walsh asked residents not to host any large gatherings of any kind. The plea comes as Boston’s COVID metrics continue to improve. Last week, the city’s positivity rate dropped to its lowest level since October. READ MORE: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up Again; March Could Be Most Expensive Month At The Pump “We are so close to the finish line here, that what we don’t need now is a step backwards,” Walsh said. “Events like St. Patrick’s Day and weekends like St. Patrick’s Day can throw us back. They can become super spreader … [Read more...] about Walsh Urges Boston Residents To Avoid St. Patrick’s Day Gatherings
