Axios PM: A rare 99.75% stat

Plus: Broadway's triple | Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Open in app View in browser   Presented By U.S. Bank   Axios PM By Mike Allen ·May 11, 2021 Today's PM, edited by Justin Green, is 490 words — a 2-minute read. 🇯🇵 Rahm Emanuel will be named President Biden's ambassador to Japan this month, a Democratic source tells me. Emanuel, if confirmed quickly, could be in place in Tokyo ahead of the Summer Olympics. Go deeper.     1 big thing: Rockets rain as Gaza crisis escalates Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system intercepts a rocket fired today from Gaza over southern Israel. Photo: Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty   Axios contributor Barak Ravid reports from Tel Aviv: Hamas and Islamic Jihad militant groups fired dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip toward Tel Aviv and other cities in central Israel on Tuesday night. Why it matters: It's a new step in the current conflict that's likely to be followed by increased Israeli air strikes in Gaza. At least 28 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours, including 10 children, according to health officials in Gaza. Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv at 8:45pm local time (1:45pm ET), and sounded again five more times over the next half hour. Most of the rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system but several hit populated areas. At least one Israeli civilian was killed and several dozen injured. The barrage of rockets forced the closure of Israel's international airport for two hours. What we're watching: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the military campaign was just beginning, and was designed to restore calm for the long term. A spokesman for Hamas' military wing said that if the Israeli strikes continue, Hamas will undertake a missile assault that exceeds what was seen on Monday afternoon in Southern Israel.     2. A rare 99.75% stat A retired teacher receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Ohio in March. Photo: Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images   Fodder for happy hour: 99.75% of patients admitted to Cleveland Clinic hospitals for COVID from Jan. 1 to April 13 hadn't been fully vaccinated, according to data provided to Axios. Why it matters: It's one of the most vivid illustrations yet — get vaccinated, stay out of the hospital. Among Cleveland Clinic employees, 0.3% of infections occurred in those who were fully vaccinated, Axios' Oriana Gonzalez reports.     A message from U.S. Bank Why U.S. Bank was rated the most essential bank of COVID-19     Among the reasons, U.S. Bank has Created contactless payment solutions to help government agencies, nonprofits and schools keep employees safe. Connected employees with customers in real-time through our mobile app. Helped small businesses secure 165,000+ PPP loans. Learn more.     3. Catch up quick Prosecutors unveiled murder charges against the white man accused of shooting and killing eight people, six of whom were Asian women, at Atlanta-area spas. Go deeper. The Washington Post named AP executive editor Sally Buzbee as its new executive editor, effective June 1. Go deeper. Uber and Lyft will offer free rides to COVID vaccination sites through July 4, the White House announced today. TikTok is testing a tool for brands to recruit employees, sources tell Axios Media Trends expert Sara Fischer. Go deeper. Michael Bloomberg is giving Johns Hopkins University $150 million to diversify its STEM doctorate programs. Go deeper. Axios Re:Cap discusses the difficult and deadly situation in India, the political tensions that continue to escalate, and the role of social media during the crisis with New York Times reporter Karan Deep Singh. Listen here.     4. 1 smile to go: Broadway's triple A worker cleans the TKTS booth for discounted Broadway and Off-Broadway shows in Times Square. Photo: Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images   Broadway's yearlong COVID shutdown is nearing an end as "Hamilton," "Wicked" and "The Lion King" reopen on Sept. 14, the first day allowed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Variety reports. Cast members announced the news on "Good Morning America" and released a statement: This rare alliance between three of Broadway's fan favorites sends a message that Broadway is united in its commitment to ending a devastating period of hardship for the tens of thousands who make their living directly on Broadway shows and the tens of thousands in dependent industries. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.     A message from U.S. Bank Most are optimistic, but small businesses still face challenges     Of businesses with less than $1 million in revenue: Only 44% believe economic conditions will improve for them in 2021. Only 33% expect to hire more employees in the year ahead, compared to 48% of larger small businesses. See how U.S. Bank is supporting small businesses.     Axios thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Axios, 3100 Clarendon B‌lvd, Suite 1300, Arlington VA 22201   You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from Axios. Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get Axios in your inbox.   Follow Axios on social media: