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People who received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have a higher risk of contracting the delta variant than those who recovered from coronavirus earlier in the pandemic, proving the immunity gained from earlier infection is stronger than the protection provided by the vaccine. Still, the risk of developing a rare blood clot is significantly higher from catching COVID-19 than it is from being vaccinated. With more than 100,000 people in the hospital with Covid-19 in the US, this August is worse than last, expert says - CNN Researchers Ready Lab-Grown Covid-19 Delta Variant for Human Trials - The Wall Street Journal @ASlavitt: Vaccines are 66% vs Delta infections, 97% against Delta hospitalization, even better against getting ventilated.Science still beats viral evolution soundly. But without more rapid vaccination, the virus still triumphs. Triumphs through replication. 9/ U.S. consumer spending grew by 0.3% in July and income rose by 1.1%, according to the Commerce Department. The slowdown in growth suggests the delta variant continues to cause consumer fear, threatening economic recovery. Stock futures rose ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at the annual symposium. Investors will be looking for clues whether the delta variant has altered plans to begin scaling back asset purchases in coming months. Jackson Hole’s Greatest Hits Keep Focus on Fed’s Annual Retreat - Bloomberg Federal Reserve continues to face high inflation and a surge in COVID-19 cases - Fortune Firms Wary as Money-Market Rule Changes Studied After Covid-19 Run - The Wall Street Journal The Supreme Court lifted the Biden administration’s latest moratorium on evictions, siding with landlords and ending protections for millions who have been behind on their rent throughout the pandemic. The decision puts many at risk of losing their home. "I just want to bust out crying": Evictions put strain on tenants and law enforcement - CBS News About 89% of Rental Assistance Funds Have Not Been Distributed, Figures S