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CDC advisers are recommending the use of two separate COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, paving the way for vaccine rollout as early as next week.

Prosecutors won convictions of four Oath Keepers on seditious conspiracy charges, while a separate jury convicted the rioter who put his feet on then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has declined to recuse himself from two Jan. 6-related cases despite calls to do so after news reports said controversial flags were flown outside his properties.

Navy pilot. Pentagon staff officer. Foreign service member. A 34-year-old public radio intern. Marketplace host. These are a few of the jobs Kai Ryssdal has had over his career. He'll talk about his journey, what makes Marketplace so popular, the economy and more at WFAE's online event.

Proceeds will benefit WFAE's local news, Charlotte Talks, podcasts and other projects. Event options include dinner for two or a gift box of food, wine and beer for 10. Either choice will be delivered to your home. A portion of your ticket purchase will be tax-deductible.

About Kai Ryssdal

Five things you may not know about Kai:

1. Interviewed President Obama in an equipment shed at a solar farm in Nevada.
2. Finishes writing the open about 10 minutes before Marketplace goes on the air.
3. Flew surveillance planes from an aircraft carrier.
4. Posted in Ottawa and Beijing as a member of the foreign service.
5. Say 'yes' when you're trying to get your foot in the door or starting over in a new career.

What is Marketplace?

It's a business program that makes sense of the economy for everyone. No economics degree or finance background required.

Don't miss your chance to hear Kai's stories and thoughts about the economy.

Presenting Sponsor
Bank of America

Supporting Sponsor
Northeastern University Charlotte

Additional support provided by:

• GreerWalker CPAs & Advisors
• Fifth Third Bank
• Lowe's Home Improvement
• U.S. Bank

Speaker Intensive November 6, 2021 - 8:00 AM EST NASCAR Hall of Fame Charlotte, NC The 2021 NSA Carolinas Chapter Speaker Intensive is set for Saturday, Nov. 6 at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte NC! This in-person event is designed for speakers of all levels to help take their message and speaking business to the next level! Our featured programs for the Speaker Intensive experience focus on practical and actionable ways from industry-leading voices to create an impactful and memorable message as well as how to use dynamic marketing tools to ensure you aren’t the best kept secret! Jane Jenkins Herlong, CSP, CPAE, will lead us through how to creatively and strategically craft your keynote message. Whether you are designing your signature keynote or have given it dozens of times, Jane’s approach will give you new perspective that will ensure your message drives the impact you desire for your audience. Once you have that message to share, how will you get the word out? Barbara Rozgonyi is an expert in the marketing and promotion industry and will lay out a scalable and repeatable system to increase awareness and interest in you and your message. If you are serious about accelerating your professional speaking business, you won’t want to miss this NSA Carolinas Chapter event! There will be several networking opportunities during the day and much more! Make sure to take advantage of the Early-Bird pricing! Speaker Intensive Agenda :: Saturday, 11/6 8A Networking Breakfast/Coffee 9A Welcome and President’s Message 9:30A “What Are You Saying?” How to Design Your Keynote 10:40A “Building Your Visibility!” Scalable Promotional Strategies 11:45A Networking Lunch 12:30P Surprise Message! 1:30P Closing Remarks

Why has modernity become the age of genocide? This presentation will explore the idea that genocide is a byproduct of organizing ourselves into a global order of states and therefore a structural dysfunction. Featuring Martin Shuster, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy and the Isaac Swift Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte│capitalismstudies.charlotte.edu
Tuesday, Jan. 13; 6 p.m. at Independent Picture House (4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte);

“Rice Culture in South Carolina, Past and Present," presented by Amanda McNulty, Producer/Host of SCETV’s “Making It Grow”

Rice culture shaped the society and health of freed and enslaved South Carolinians. Today, breeding has brought back the original "Carolina Gold" rice which at one time gave SC the highest per capita income in the world; further crosses have introduced even more choices based on the historic standouts.

To attend via Zoom, register via this link: bit.ly/3EThCa6

Join Carolina Panthers Head Coach Frank Reich for a Saturday morning your family will never forget!

It starts when you and your child experience the thrill of stepping onto the field where the Carolina Panthers practice. You’ll spend the next few hours connecting with your kids – with plenty of fun and interactive family moments plus some practical fatherhood tips you can take home and put into practice.

The All Pro Dad Experience is recommended for Elementary + Middle School aged children. 1 ticket is required per family with up to 6 children.

Join UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library and the Levine Museum of the New South for a discussion on the historical and social injustices caused by environmental disturbance in Charlotte as explored through the Climate Inequality CLT digital project. The event will be on Tuesday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. in McKnight Hall on the campus of UNC Charlotte.
Panelists will connect and discuss parallels between pollution, displacement and forced migration in Charlotte’s Historically Black Communities, urban renewal, environmental racism of the past and what it means for residents today. 
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A night of history and beer! Did you know there are over 75 breweries in Charlotte? Join the Levine Museum for a historical discussion all about how Charlotte became a brewery center featuring Daniel Hartis, author of Charlotte Beer: A History of Brewing in the Queen City. Enjoy a curated beer tasting and participate in themed trivia!

Doors open at 6:30 PM | Program begins at 7:00 PM

Admission + Tasting $30 | Admission $15

Free Range Brewing – 2320 North Davidson Street Charlotte, NC 28205

Row. Honor. Remember. Join Sugar Creek Brewing Company, Crossfit Mecklenburg, and 24 Foundation to pull together for the cancer community at the 6th Annual Michelle's Mighty Mission 24,000 Meter Row. Come be part of the crew dedicated to the pain and suffering that people all over the world endure every day while fighting cancer. All are welcome, and participants must be age 8 or older to participate. Proceeds support 24 Foundation and our local cancer community.

Happy NC Science Festival month celebrating Science — Everyday, Everywhere, Everyone! STEM Trek is a free family event for all ages! Explore fun STEM careers while participating in hands-on activities provided by local businesses highlighting STEM career options, plus a job fair for adults. The event is engaging for children and adults alike! This year STEM Trek will be located at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on April 16th from 3 – 6 PM! Find more NCSciFest events at www.ncsciencefestival.org.

Be a part of our region’s largest celebration of trails and the outdoors! Hike, bike, paddle and play along the Carolina Thread Trail on National Trails Day. On Saturday, June 6, Carolina Thread Trail is spreading the National Trails Day fun across the region with five guided outdoor programs along the Thread Trail. Hiking, biking or paddling...pick your adventure and join in for a day of family-friendly fun outdoors in nature. Registration required. More info and registration at carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd.
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A judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request to block documents from being handed over to a House committee investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Five Americans are freed from Iran to joy from their families but the U.S. agreement to release them is drawing criticism.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., member of the Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, about Tuesday's testimony from law enforcement officers.

The first presidential debate is high stakes. Can Trump avoid the sitting-president first-debate slump? Does Biden come across competently? And how personal will it get?

No deaths were reported in tests, and there were no signs of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a side effect.

NPR's Jan. 6 coverage includes a database of all the charges filed against more than 1500 defendants. It's now one of the only places that information is publicly accessible.

Moderna says a study in kids 6 to 11 found two doses of the company's COVID-19 vaccine given 28 days apart produced a strong antibody response.