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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine-or-test policy for large businesses

13 Sept 08:30 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine-or-testing mandate for large businesses (100+ employees), deeming it an improper overreach of federal regulatory power.
Conversely, the Court upheld a separate federal mandate requiring vaccination for healthcare workers in facilities that accept Medicare and Medicaid funds, citing its consistency with patient health and safety.
The decision to block the large business mandate was a 6-3 split, with conservative justices arguing it was a significant encroachment on employees' lives, while the healthcare worker mandate passed 5-4.
President Biden voiced disappointment with the ruling against the business mandate but affirmed the healthcare worker requirement, stating his administration would enforce it as it 'will save lives'.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.