Global Nation: $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval; Innocent Fil-Am chef killed in fiery crash as cops chased a crime suspect; U.S. House OKs more protections for labor union organizing

[Inquirer.Net]( Global Nation  USA & CANADA  [Antibiotics may have been overused in COVID-19 patients]( A majority of COVID-19 patients that were admitted to U.S. hospitals during the first few months of the pandemic were prescribed antibiotics even before a bacterial infection had been confirmed, a study showed on Wednesday. The study by Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that such drugs were over-prescribed between February through July 2020, as doctors rushed... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [U.S. House Republicans may follow Democrats in rebooting shamed earmarks]( U.S. House Republicans are weighing whether to join Democrats in getting back into “earmarks” – the practice of loading spending bills with legislators’ pet projects – and a decision is expected this week, two sources familiar with the process said . The sources said Republicans in the House of Representatives deliberated on the issue twice... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Buyers of Olympic village condos left out in the cold after delayed Games]( When Tokyo won the right to host the Olympic Games, enthusiastic buyers flocked to purchase luxury condominiums planned for the sprawling development that will house athletes during the event. But with the Olympics delayed for a year because of the global pandemic, and with uncertainty still clouding the Games, buyers’ excitement has turned into frustration.... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [U.S. business applications decline in February]( Applications to start new U.S. businesses fell in February even as economic activity picked up amid an improving public health situation, government data showed on Wednesday. The Commerce Department said business applications decreased 13.4% to a seasonally adjusted 423,095 last month. The data is derived from business applications for tax identifications. There were a seasonally... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [U.S. gaming platform Roblox seen surging]( Shares of U.S. gaming company Roblox Corp were set for a jump of up to 60% in its New York Stock Exchange trading debut on Wednesday, which would value the company at more than $46 billion. San Mateo, California-based Roblox is among the world’s most popular gaming sites for children and offers a host of... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Piers Morgan is dumped from British TV for scorning Meghan Markle]( Piers Morgan, the pugnacious British TV presenter who lost his job over his attacks on Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, said on Wednesday he still did not believe what she had said during her Oprah Winfrey interview. Morgan, 55, left ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Tuesday after a backlash against his comments on Meghan’s interview with... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Golden Globe organizers hire advisers to tackle diversity and ethical issues]( The organizers of the Golden Globes on Tuesday announced they have hired experts to tackle concerns around diversity and ethics following a furor over the lack of Black members in the group. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) said in a statement that Dr. Shaun Harper, founder of the Race and Equity Center at the... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Texas rids coronavirus mask and occupancy restrictions]( People in Texas awoke on Wednesday with a statewide mask mandate and occupancy restrictions in businesses lifted, a move some heralded as freedom and others as foolishness. On paper, Texas’ rollback of coronavirus mitigation efforts is the most sweeping seen in the United States, along with a similar measure in Mississippi. In practice, vast swaths... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [$1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval]( The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in U.S. history, a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that gives President Joe Biden his first major victory in office. The measure provides $400 billion for $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, $350 billion in aid to... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Innocent Fil-Am chef killed in fiery crash as cops chased a crime suspect]( LOS ANGELES – An innocent Filipino American man, who was on his way home from work, was killed in a fiery crash resulting from a police pursuit of another driver who was suspected of assaulting an officer. Jeeves Raymund Tangonan, 37, died when the fugitive crashed into his car, sending it slamming into the side... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [U.S. House OKs more protections for labor union organizing]( WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday narrowly approved legislation to expand protections for labor union organizing and collective bargaining, at a time when workers at an Amazon.com facility in Alabama are deciding whether to join a union. The “Protecting the Right to Organize Act” being pushed by Democrats passed the House by... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Biden’s immigration policy hailed as good for families and U.S. economy]( LOS ANGELES – Latino and Asian American Pacific Islander community leaders said that immigration proposals unveiled by President Joe Biden last month would be good for immigrant families and the U.S. economy. The legislation, the U.S. Citizenship Act, would help address the country’s family immigration backlog, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said during a news conference... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Fil-Am CEO affirms hospital’s ‘safety-net provider’ pledge]( DALY CITY, California –  When the head honcho of an enterprise personally oversees an event, the company credo resonates. Over 30 years’ experience in health care administration has taught AHMC Seton Medical Center CEO Anthony Armada to show up bright and early on a Saturday to observe the second 2-day Covid19 vaccination distribution Feb. 27-28... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Filipina writers’ online panel marks Int’l Women’s Day]( WASHINGTON, D.C. –  A virtual program featuring Filipino women writers hosted by the Philippine Embassy marked International Women’s Day on March 8. “A Panel Discussion with Filipino and Fil-Am Women Writers” featured Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, Luisa A. Igloria, Migs Bravo Dutt and Gayle Romasanta. The poet laureate of San Mateo County, California, Aileen Cassinetto, moderated... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [How much does a funeral cost?]( When a loved one dies, funeral costs are the last thing on their minds. Bereavement is a painful experience for anyone. People need a moment to process the overwhelming emotions that come with grieving. More importantly, they want to say goodbye to their friend or relative with a proper burial. Funeral arrangements often come with... [Share this article](  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Top 10 LeBron shoes]( Certain people collect LeBron James’ shoes for various reasons. Many are avid fans of the basketball star who want every memorabilia available. Others see every pair as a means to flaunt their extravagant social status. Nevertheless, folks are often curious about expensive items like these. We’ll start by showing the most expensive pairs of Nike... [Share this article](  Want to see more latest news? [Visit our website]( FOLLOW US © Copyright 2021 [INQUIRER.net]( [INQUIRER.net]( is the official news website of the INQUIRER Group of Companies (IGC) Your privacy is important to us. 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