Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is …
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Kenyan Puppeteer ‘Pulling Strings’ to Educate on COVID-19
In the drive to educate people about COVID-19, a man in Kenya can be found literally pulling strings. Puppeteer Michael Mutahi uses his craft to entertain and teach kids about …
your ads here!Biden to Announce Coronavirus Relief Package
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is set to unveil Thursday a coronavirus response plan that includes boosting the rate of vaccinations and helping counter the economic effects of the pandemic. Biden is …
your ads here!As WHO Begins COVID-19 Probe, Speculation, Tensions Abound
After months of negotiations and accusations that China was obstructing an independent investigation, a team of World Health Organization experts has landed in Wuhan, China, where they will try to …
your ads here!WHO Experts Arrive in China to Probe Pandemic’s Origins
A team of experts from the World Health Organization arrived in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Thursday to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.The 10-member international team …
your ads here!Despite New Guidelines, Massive Challenges in US Vaccine Distribution
Racing against a surging COVID-19 death toll, the United States is releasing all available doses of the coronavirus vaccine and has instructed states to immediately begin vaccinating Americans 65 and …
your ads here!Former Michigan Governor Charged in Flint Water Crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with willful neglect of duty after an investigation of ruinous decisions that left the city of Flint with lead-contaminated water and a …
your ads here!Trump Administration Slashes Imperiled Spotted Owls’ Habitat
The Trump administration said Wednesday that it would slash millions of acres of protected habitat designated for the imperiled northern spotted owl in Oregon, Washington state and Northern California, much …
your ads here!WHO Emergencies Chief: Second Year of Coronavirus Pandemic Could Be Worse
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergencies chief warned Wednesday the second year of the coronavirus pandemic may be tougher than the first, at least in the first few months.During an …
your ads here!Aid Groups Warn of COVID-19 Outbreak at Ethiopian Refugee Camp in Sudan
Aid workers this week confirmed several cases of COVID-19 in Sudan’s camps for refugees who fled the fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region. The United Nations refugee agency and aid group …
your ads here!British Health Secretary Hopes Current Situation is Peak of Pandemic
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Wednesday he is hoping the nation’s current situation is the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as infection rates and hospitalizations are at or near …
your ads here!China Posts Highest One-Day Increase in New COVID-19 Infections Since July
China has recorded its highest daily increase of new coronavirus infections since last July after a recent cluster of cases in northern Hebei province. The National Health Commission reported 115 new …
your ads here!US Changes Vaccine Strategy, WHO Says Herd Immunity Will Not Be Achieved in 2021
The United States is changing vaccine strategies, releasing millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses it was holding back for use as second shots to inoculate Americans older than 65, as well …
your ads here!Pandemic-Constrained US Records Major Drop in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The United States recorded a 10.3% decline in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2020 as economic activity contracted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released Tuesday by …
your ads here!After Trump Social Media Ban, Questions About Future of Online Speech
The attack on the U.S. Capitol has reignited criticism of social media and its alleged role in inciting violence. While Facebook and Twitter have banned President Trump, there are questions …
your ads here!British Officials Crack Down on COVID-19 Rule Violators
A top British police official Tuesday said officers have issued about 45,000 fines for violations of COVID-19 restrictions and that they will issue more to keep the infection from spreading. The …
your ads here!Pakistan Almost Finished with Human Trials of Chinese COVID Vaccine
Pakistan is concluding its phase three human trials of a Chinese company’s coronavirus vaccine. Health officials say the test of CanSinoBio’s vaccine are nearly complete and show promise. Pakistan is …
your ads here!COVID-19 Herd Immunity Will Not Be Achieved in 2021, WHO Says
The World Health Organization is warning that mass vaccinations against the novel coronavirus will not produce herd immunity this year. WHO chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan told reporters Monday that it …
your ads here!Social Media Wrestle With Aftermath of Blocking President Trump Over Capitol Riot
The attack on the U.S. Capitol has reignited criticism of social media and its alleged role in inciting violence. While Facebook and Twitter have banned President Trump, there are questions …
your ads here!WHO Scientists Will Arrive in China This Week to Begin Probe of Corovanirus Origins
China says a team of scientists from the World Health Organization will arrive this week in Wuhan to begin its investigation of the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Foreign …
your ads here!WHO, Partners Announce Ebola Vaccine Stockpile
Parts of the world ravaged by outbreaks of Ebola can now heave a small sigh of relief thanks to the stockpile of vaccine, the International Coordinating Group (ICG) announced Monday. The …
your ads here!Belichick Won’t Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom After All
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced Monday night that he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying “remaining true to the people, team and country I love …
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