Today we're talking about more blue states rolling back mandates, red hot inflation numbers,

some gold medal performances, and other top news for Friday, February 11th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over.

Here's the quote of the day.

All Christian life is to be measured by scripture by every word they're of.

John Wickliffe.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

John must have bumped the blue dominoes.

New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts have joined California, New Jersey, and other democratic

led states in announcing plans to drop COVID-related mandates.

Many governors give similar reasoning, pointing to the declining case counts, cases in New York

are down 92% from their January peak, also the widespread availability of vaccines, and

the desire and need for us to learn how to live with COVID.

The CDC though is an on board.

CDC director Dr. Wolenski argues that the high hospitalization rates nationwide still

warrant indoor mask wearing, and until rates are brought under control, states should

be cautious when weaning restrictions.

In Canada, protesters have blocked a third U.S. and Canada border crossing, forcing

auto plants to shut down.

While several provinces did announce plans to lift some mandates, protesters are still

unhappy with federal restrictions and believe that the government is drastically underestimating

their resolve.

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