{"id":1002736,"date":"2021-11-12T10:44:15","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T15:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1002736"},"modified":"2021-11-12T10:44:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T15:44:19","slug":"friday-november-12th-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/friday-november-12th-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday | November 12th, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffriday-november-12th-2021%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1002736&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s Friday, November 12th, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1) New Data Shows Drop In Vaccine Effectiveness <\/p>\n<p>The Topline: While the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines still appear to be largely effective at protecting against the worst effects of COVID for most people, recent data has revealed that both vaccines seem to drop in their ability to protect against mild or asymptomatic cases over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304654\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-304654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Justin-SullivanStaffGetty-Images3.jpg\" alt width=\"600\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Justin-SullivanStaffGetty-Images3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Justin-SullivanStaffGetty-Images3-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-304654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Justin Sullivan\/Staff\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>The Data<\/p>\n<p>An English study looked at the vaccines\u2019 effectiveness against the Delta variant over time, and according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2021\/11\/11\/science\/vaccine-waning-immunity.html\">The New York Times<\/a>, it showed the Pfizer vaccine is around 90% effective at preventing symptomatic infection two weeks after the second dose \u2013 but drops to a 70% effective rate after around five months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The same study showed the Moderna vaccine\u2019s protectiveness goes down over time, as well, but less dramatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remember: Symptomatic infection is essentially any infection with symptoms, even if they\u2019re mild.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Studies in the U.S. and Canada showed both Pfizer and Moderna\u2019s vaccines are very effective at preventing people from requiring hospitalization. The amount of protection did decline over time, though not as much. For example, studies from the UK and Canada showed Pfizer was still at least 90% effective at preventing hospitalization at five months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>U.S. and Canadian studies showed both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines decreased in effectiveness against any degree of infection, including asymptomatic infection, over time.<\/p>\n<p>A U.S. study showed the Pfizer vaccine was a little over 50% effective at about five months, whereas a Canadian study showed the Moderna vaccine remained above 75% at about six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Two of the studies were not yet peer-reviewed, and only one was published, but experts say&nbsp; the research shows consistent trends.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304665\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-304665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kevin-DietschStaffGetty-Images9.jpg\" alt width=\"600\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Kevin-DietschStaffGetty-Images9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Kevin-DietschStaffGetty-Images9-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-304665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Dietsch\/Staff\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">2) More Americans Retire Without Social Security<\/p>\n<p>The Topline: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of senior citizens have retired without claiming Social Security.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The Great Resignation\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the number of Americans 65 and older who retired rose by about 5%. The number of people in the same age bracket who claimed Social Security benefits fell by 5% over that time period.<\/p>\n<p>Most Americans qualify for their full monthly benefit between 65 and 67, depending on when they were born. They can begin collecting Social<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Friday, November 12th, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast:1) New Data Shows Drop In Vaccine Effectiveness The Topline: While the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines still appear to be largely effective at protecting against the worst effects of COVID for most people, recent data has revealed that both vaccines seem to drop in their ability to protect against mild or asymptomatic cases over time.\u00a0Justin Sullivan\/Staff\/Getty ImagesThe DataAn English study looked at the vaccines\u2019 effectiveness against the Delta variant over time, and according to The New York Times, it showed the Pfizer vaccine is around 90% effective at preventing symptomatic infection two weeks after the second dose \u2013 but drops to a 70% effective rate after around five months.\u00a0The same study showed the Moderna vaccine\u2019s protectiveness goes down over time, as well, but less dramatically.\u00a0Remember: Symptomatic infection is essentially any infection with symptoms, even if they\u2019re mild.\u00a0Studies in the U.S. and Canada showed both Pfizer and Moderna\u2019s vaccines are very effective at preventing people from requiring hospitalization. The amount of protection did decline over time, though not as much. For example, studies from the UK and Canada showed Pfizer was still at least 90% effective at preventing hospitalization at five months.\u00a0U.S. and Canadian studies showed both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines decreased in effectiveness against any degree of infection, including asymptomatic infection, over time.A U.S. study showed the Pfizer vaccine was a little over 50% effective at about five months, whereas a Canadian study showed the Moderna vaccine remained above 75% at about six months.\u00a0Two of the studies were not yet peer-reviewed, and only one was published, but experts say\u00a0 the research shows consistent trends.Kevin Dietsch\/Staff\/Getty Images2) More Americans Retire Without Social SecurityThe Topline: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of senior citizens have retired without claiming Social Security.\u2018The Great Resignation\u2019Last year, the number of Americans 65 and older who retired rose by about 5%. The number of people in the same age bracket who claimed Social Security benefits fell by 5% over that time period.Most Americans qualify for their full monthly benefit between 65 and 67, depending on when they were born. They can begin collecting Social Security at age 62, but usually only receive 75% of their benefit for the rest of their life. If someone delays retiring until age 70, he or she can receive up to 132% of a full monthly benefit.\u00a0Factors\u00a0The stock market has continued to rise, leading to a historic increase in the value of retirement accounts. The number of 401(k)s worth a million dollars has nearly doubled since last year, and million-dollar IRAs increased by 60%, meaning older Americans who have invested the longest can draw on those funds earlier than they anticipated.Home prices have also increased 18% since last August \u2013 the largest single year jump in 45 years. Some retirees are downsizing, selling off their houses, and living off the proceeds.Social Security\u00a0Retirees can only maximize their Social Security check if the Social Security system is fully solvent \u2014 and the agency\u2019s 2021 report projected Social Security will be insolvent in 2033, a year earlier than previously expected.\u00a0At that time, the program is projected to only have enough cash to pay 76% of benefit claims, meaning the average Social Security check would fall by almost $400 a month.Str\/Xinhua \/ Xinhua News Agency \/ Contributor via Getty Images3) Afghanistan\u2019s Humanitarian Crisis WorsensThe Topline: With winter quickly approaching, experts are warning of a looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, all while the number of American green card holders stranded in the country remains unclear.Quote Of The Day: \u201cIt is as bad as you possibly can imagine\u2026we\u2019re now looking at the worst humanitarian crisis on Earth. Ninety-five percent of the people don\u2019t have enough food, and now we\u2019re looking at 23 million people marching towards starvation\u2026The next six months are going to be catastrophic. It is going to be hell on Earth.\u201d\u2013 David Beasley, executive director of the United Nations World Food ProgrammeThe CrisisA few months have passed since the U.S. withdrew forces from Afghanistan, handing power back to the Taliban after 20 years. Now, the consequences of the withdrawal are being felt in new ways.First, it\u2019s being reported that there are as many as 14,000 legal permanent U.S. residents still in Afghanistan.Republican Representative Chris Smith (NJ) asked the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources regarding the number of people left behind, and he was told they essentially don\u2019t know.Afghans are now facing the prospect of an approaching winter with some areas of the country already reporting a drought, meaning if the winter is as bad as some predict, there could be a massive humanitarian disaster of hunger and famine.\u00a0Last week, CNN reported there were multiple cases of young girls being sold into sex slavery. One case involved a 9-year-old girl who was sold to a 55-year-old man. Her father said they had to sell her to keep other family members alive. Another involved a 10-year-old girl who was sold to a 70-year-old man.Biden AdministrationThe U.S. announced they would be sending more than $144 million in aid, bringing the total U.S. aid in the region to nearly half a billion dollars in 2021, but there are concerns the money will be intercepted since the Taliban is in control.Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS \/ AFP \/ ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS\/Contributor via Getty ImagesOther Stories We\u2019re TrackingLoudoun CountyA group of Loudoun County parents have gathered the required number of signatures to file a petition for the removal of the Loudoun County school board chairwoman and to begin legal challenges to remove three other members of the board. The group cites the \u201ccomplete breakdown in trust\u201d between the community and the school board and its failure to \u201ckeep our children safe.\u201d The action against the school board follows exclusive Daily Wire reporting, which exposed a sexual assault case in a girls\u2019 school bathroom that prompted widespread criticism of the district\u2019s handling of the case. Parents have also protested radical ideological teaching in the district.Remember: This is a Daily Wire exclusive made possible by our members. You can support original reporting like this by becoming a member.The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a\u00a0member.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":1891402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1002736","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1002736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/71"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1002736"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1002736\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1891402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1002736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1002736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1002736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}