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Renowned culinary artist and chef, José André has been named to President Biden's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) is a federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy, accessible eating and physical activity for all Americans, regardless of background or ability. President Biden issues Executive Order 14048, renewing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. This Executive Order allows for continued  promotion  of the National Youth Sports  Strategy, and provides for the work of the Council to include a focus on expanding national awareness of the importance of mental health as it pertains to physical fitness and nutrition. ADVERTISEMENT 10 Fast, EZ, Healthy Smoothie Recipes READ: See complete list of presidential appointees here . Andrés  is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and humanitarian. He was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential ...

As the U.S. is learning that another COVID variant has emerged, White House press secretary Jen Psaki reveals she has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement Tuesday, Psaki said she learned of her positive status as she was preparing for her trip with President Biden to Europe.  President Biden is planning to meet Wednesday with NATO allies in Europe. He has not tested positive, as of article publication. This, however, will be Psaki's second time testing positive for the virus while expecting to travel overseas with the president. Statement from Press Secretary Jen Psaki "Today, in preparation for travel to Europe, I took a PCR test this morning. That test came back positive, which means I will be adhering to CDC guidance and no longer be traveling on the President’s trip to Europe.  I had two socially-distanced meetings with the President yesterday, and the President is not considered a close contact as defined by CDC guidance. I am sharing the news of my positive test...

Let Americans be mindful that as the U.S. plans to assist Afghans fleeing from their beloved Afghanistan to America in the wake of the resurgent Taliban regime, the aforementioned persons will need (and be provided with), housing food, education and jobs - while many low-income and poor Americans are struggling with the same. Too many Americans are faced with being evicted from their homes, face food insecurity, and are set to lose unemployment benefits at the end of September, 2021. READ: Snap benefits to increase 25% in October .  American parents face the tough decision of whether, or not, to send their kids to school during the wake of surging COVID cases among young children and teens.  This week White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki remarked on the courts' ruling to leave the eviction moratorium in place as t he president urges state and local governments to do more. Said Psaki, "The Administration believes that CDC’s new moratorium is a proper use of its lawful authorit...