Just hours after AstraZeneca said the late-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine proves its “100% efficacy against severe or critical disease and hospitalization,” a key U.S. government oversight agency expressed …
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More Australia Flood Evacuations Possible as Rains Remain Heavy
Australian authorities said Tuesday that more evacuation orders may be issued as relentless rains pummeled the country’s east coast, with several regions in Sydney’s west facing the worst floods in half a …
your ads here!NOAA Announces Major Upgrades to US Weather Model
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Monday it will be upgrading its Global Forecast System, one of the primary computer models used to predict weather across North America …
your ads here!US CDC Director Concerned About New Surge in Coronavirus Cases
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday she is concerned the United States could be headed for an avoidable surge in coronavirus cases as …
your ads here!AstraZeneca: Vaccine Provides ‘100% Efficacy’ Against Severe, Critical COVID-19 Disease
AstraZeneca said Monday that the results of its COVID-19 vaccine trials provide evidence that its shot provides “100% efficacy against severe or critical disease and hospitalization.” AstraZeneca said in a …
your ads here!US Supreme Court Could Reimpose Boston Marathon Bomber Death Sentence
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider reinstating the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, presenting President Joe Biden with an early test of his opposition to …
your ads here!EU Solidarity Breaks Down, States Complain of Unfair Vaccine Distribution
European Union solidarity is breaking down amid a vaccine debacle that analysts say may have long-lasting repercussions for the future of European political integration.Member states are divided over the wisdom …
your ads here!Oxford’s AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Safe and 79% Effective
Trials in the United States show the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine is safe and 79% effective against the coronavirus, according to Britain’s Oxford University, the developers of the pharmaceutical company’s vaccine. Oxford said in a press release …
your ads here!Australia Floods Disrupt COVID-19 Vaccinations
Widespread flooding is disrupting the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia as thousands of people are forced to leave their homes.Emergency crews in eastern Australia have responded to thousands of …
your ads here!Japan Car Makers Scramble to Assess Impact of Renesas Auto Chip-plant Fire
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and other Japanese automakers scrambled on Monday to assess the production impact of a fire at a Renesas Electronics automotive chip plant that could aggravate a global semiconductor shortage. “We are gathering …
your ads here!Australia to Evacuate Thousands as Sydney Faces Worst Floods in 60 Years
Australian authorities are planning to evacuate thousands of more people Monday from Sydney’s flooded western suburbs, in the worst flooding the city has seen in 60 years with another day of drenching rain expected. Unrelenting rains over the past three days swelled rivers …
your ads here!Adopting A Baby With Opioid Addiction – A Painful Yet Worth-While Journey
Carrie Brady was 40 and single when she decided to adopt a baby. Because of the US opioid crisis, her chances of finding a match were better if she agreed …
your ads here!Environmentalists: Life on Earth Hinges on Restoration of World’s Forests
In marking the International Day of Forests, environmentalists are calling for the restoration of forests and their life-giving biodiversity systems which, they say, are under increasing threat from illegal exploitation. Forests …
your ads here!Largest Vaccine Producer Delays Shipments to Some Countries
The world’s largest vaccine producer has told at least three countries that their COVID-19 vaccine shipments will be delayed.The Serum Institute of India has informed Brazil, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia …
your ads here!New French Dictionary Celebrates a Language That is no Longer Just French
French language lovers could celebrate International Francophonie Day on Saturday with a new online interactive dictionary. Rolled out by the French government, it reflects not only the language’s evolution but …
your ads here!Miami Beach Imposes Curfew on Spring Break Crowds
Throngs of revelers flocking to Miami Beach, Florida, for spring break have become so uncontrollable that authorities imposed a curfew Saturday that they hope will spoil the party.For the next …
your ads here!Climate Change Intensifying Water-Related Disasters
Ahead of World Water Day Monday, the World Meteorological Organization warns climate change is intensifying water-related disasters, threatening the lives and livelihoods of billions of people worldwide. Climate-related hazards …
your ads here!Zoos, Scientists Aim to Curb People Giving Virus to Animals
The coughing among the western lowland gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in January was the first warning sign. Soon the fears were confirmed: A troop of gorillas …
your ads here!Britain PM Johnson Gets First Dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Friday and urged the public to do the same, saying “he did not feel a thing.” …
your ads here!Biden to Nominate Former Sen. Nelson as NASA Chief
U.S. President Joe Biden announced Friday he plans to nominate former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to lead the U.S. space agency, NASA.In a statement, the White House says as a …
your ads here!Australian Surgeon Treats South Sudanese Women, Girls Suffering from Fistula
A 14-year-old South Sudanese girl who could not control her urine or bowel movements for two years is lying on a bed at the Lutheran Medical Center in Juba, recovering …
your ads here!CDC Changes School Guidance, Allowing Desks to Be Closer
Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the usual 6 feet away from one another at …
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