The COVID-19 pandemic could affect availability and distribution of antiretroviral medicine used to treat HIV, UNAIDS said Monday.A recent survey conducted by UNAIDS showed the impacts that lockdowns and border …
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Luxury Fashion Challenged to Confront Racist Attitudes
When luxury fashion lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters protests, brands got a whole lot of blowback.Transgender model and actress Munroe Bergdorf jumped on …
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Thai scientists administered a second dose of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine to monkeys on Monday, looking for another positive response to enable clinical trials in humans as early as October. The …
your ads here!HIV Drug Sped to Approval 25 Years Ago Revolutionized Fight Against AIDS
AIDS activist Larry Kramer used to wear an oversized rectangular turquoise ring on his left finger, tinged with variations of green. A turquoise band circled a second finger. Two large …
your ads here!Greece Demands Return of Parthenon Marbles from Britain
Ratcheting up fresh pressure, Greece has blasted the British Museum for exhibiting the Parthenon marbles, calling the collection “stolen” treasures and demanding the masterpieces be returned to Athens. The call comes as Greece celebrates the 11th …
your ads here!Noose Found at Stall of NASCAR’s Only Black Driver
The popular U.S. race car series NASCAR is investigating what it called Sunday a “heinous act” after a noose was found in the team garage of Bubba Wallace, its only …
your ads here!Heat Wave Shatters Record in Siberian Town
One of the coldest places on Earth on Saturday became one of the hottest places on Earth. A Russian heat wave sent the thermometer in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk soaring to 38 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). Meteorologists say that would be the highest …
your ads here!Trump vs. Twitter: The Debate Over Free Speech, Censorship in Social Media
Twitter has been important in burnishing the image President Donald Trump wants to portray of a brash straight-talking politician, but the social media company has recently begun to flag Trump’s …
your ads here!Rare ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Crossed Skies of Africa, Asia
Many amateur astronomers in Africa and Asia had the chance to observe Sunday, for the summer solstice, a rare solar eclipse of the “ring of fire” type, despite the restrictions …
your ads here!K-pop Idol Yohan Mourned by Family, Fans
Yohan, a member of K-pop group TST, died last week. He was 28 years old. “We are sad to relay the most unfortunate, sorrowful news,” wrote TST’s record label, KJ …
your ads here!Tom Petty’s Family Condemns Trump Campaign’s Use of Late Musician’s Song
The family of late rock musician Tom Petty has filed a cease and desist motion after President Trump’s campaign played a song by Petty at a campaign rally. Trump …
your ads here!Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 Positive after Fainting Onstage
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 Positive after Fainting Onstage Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee. The stand-up comedian, 57, lost consciousness …
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Twitter has been important in burnishing the image President Donald Trump wants to portray of a brash straight-talking politician, but the social media company has recently begun to flag Trump’s …
your ads here!Tiz the Law Wins Belmont Stakes
Tiz the Law won the Belmont Stakes in front of empty stands on Saturday, clinching the first leg of Thoroughbred horse racing’s Triple Crown.The colt was followed by Dr Post …
your ads here!Sickle Cell Patients Ask for Protection Against COVID-19 as Confirmed Cases Increase to Over 11, 000
Sickle cell patients in Cameroon on this year’s World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, asked to be given additional care and support. They say the genetic disorder primarily seen …
your ads here!Beyoncé Drops Surprise Single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth
Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises — a new single called “Black Parade.””I’m going back to the South, I’m going back where my …
your ads here!Giant Footprints Linked to Predatory Australian Dinosaur
Giant footprints found in a disused coal mine belong to Australia’s biggest predatory dinosaur, according to new research.Analysis by the University of Queensland estimates this huge meat-eating predator was about …
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Activists want to ban police from using facial recognition — and now some big tech companies are scaling back cooperation with law enforcement. Deana Mitchell reports.Camera: Deana Mitchell Produced by: …
your ads here!Boy Who Sang of Being Young Black Man Signs Recording Contract
Keedron Bryant, the 12-year-old who grabbed attention on social media with his passionate performance about being a young black man in today’s world, has signed a deal with Warner Records. …
your ads here!US Insurers Eye Legionnaires’ Disease Safeguards as Buildings Reopen From Lockdowns
Commercial insurers are scrutinizing building managers’ efforts to avoid outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease as they reopen movie theaters, gyms, schools and offices that had been closed for months because of …
your ads here!Humanitarian Air Service Could Run Out of Money
The U.N.’s World Food Program says its humanitarian air service could stop at the end of July without more funds to keep operating. The service transports food, health supplies …
your ads here!‘Hamilton,’ ‘Phantom’ Will Be Off London Stages Until 2021
Some of London’s biggest West End shows, including “Hamilton” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” won’t reopen until next year, producers announced Wednesday, as arts bodies warned that Britain faces …
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