Trump, Facing Expulsion, Resigns from Screen Actors Guild

Donald Trump has resigned from the Screen Actors Guild after the union threatened to expel him for his role in the Capitol riot in January.In a letter dated Thursday and …

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Global Coronavirus Infections Reach 104M with 2.2M Deaths

The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported early Friday that there are more than 104 million global GOVID-19 cases and 2.2 million deaths from the virus. The United States remains at …

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US Races to Catch Up in Effort to Detect Mutant Viruses

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations. And it’s only now …

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US Rushes to Catch Up in Race to Detect Mutant Viruses

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations. And it’s only now …

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Johnson & Johnson Seeks US Vaccine Approval for Emergency Use

Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson said Thursday it is seeking approval for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA said it has scheduled a Feb. 26 …

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Noise Pollution Threatens Sea Life, Scientists Say

Far beneath the ocean surface, a cacophony of industrial noise is disrupting marine animals’ ability to mate, feed and even evade predators, scientists warn. With rumbling ships, hammering oil drills and …

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Africa’s 2nd Pandemic Wave Sees Higher Death Rates, Vaccine Delays

As African nations wait for hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to arrive, health officials are concerned about a general rise in coronavirus cases and deaths, especially in Southern …

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One Step at a Time: Canadian Creates Spectacular ‘Snowshoe Art’

On frozen lakes and snow-covered fields in Canada’s wilds, magnificent geometric formations have suddenly appeared — the work of a retired headmaster stomping around in snowshoes to beat back pandemic …

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Hindu Nationalists Spur Deletion of TV Drama Scenes

An outcry by Hindu nationalists and criminal complaints for allegedly hurting Hindus’ religious sentiment has prompted the director of a new Amazon television political drama to delete scenes that allegedly …

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Pope Francis Notes Plight of Musicians During Pandemic

Pope Francis Thursday said his thoughts are with musicians and those who work in the music industry whose livelihood has been all but eliminated by restrictions imposed as a result …

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WHO Says COVID-19 Hurting Efforts to Control Cancer

In a report marking World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization says COVID-19 is having a negative impact on cancer control efforts at a time when cases and deaths from …

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New COVID-19 Case Disrupts Australian Open Preparations

Strict COVID-19 measures are being reintroduced in the state of Victoria after a 26-year-old Australian Open hotel worker tested positive.Up to 600 tennis players, officials and support staff have been …

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British to See if Different COVID-19 Vaccines Can Be Used in Same 2-Dose Regimen

Testing began in Britain on Thursday to determine if different COVID-19 vaccines can be used together in a two-shot regimen.Researchers are aiming to inoculate more than 800 volunteers with one …

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Collector’s Daughter Returning Artifacts to Cambodia

After three years of negotiations with the late controversial art collector Douglas Latchford and his family, more than 100 Cambodian artifacts will be returned to Cambodia, according to the government.How …

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Myanmar Internet Providers Block Facebook Services After Government Order

Internet providers in Myanmar, including state-owned telecom MPT, were blocking access to Facebook Inc.-owned services in the country on Thursday, days after military leaders seized power in a coup.A letter …

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With One Tweet, Rihanna Puts India Farmers’ Protests in Global Spotlight

American pop star Rihanna tweeted about ongoing farmers’ protests in India this week, sparking attention from other big names on social media and anger from the Indian government.   “Why …

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With One Tweet, Rihanna Brings International Attention to India Farmers’ Protests

American pop star Rihanna tweeted about ongoing farmers’ protests in India this week, sparking attention from other big names on social media and anger from the Indian government.   “Why …

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1.1 Billion-Dose Vaccine Deal Announced for Poorest Countries

UNICEF has announced a deal with the Serum Institute of India to produce 1.1 billion doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford and Novavax vaccines at a cost of $3 per dose.   “This …

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Israel Immunizes Against Coronavirus as Palestinians Wait

Israel has announced it is opening its coronavirus vaccination campaign to anyone over the age of 16, as one-third of the population has already received the first dose. But in …

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‘Mank’, ‘Hamilton’ Among Golden Globe Award Nominees

Hollywood period drama “Mank” got a leading six nominations on Wednesday for the 2021 Golden Globe awards in film, while television shows “The Crown” and “The Mandalorian” will be among …

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SpaceX Rocket Prototype Crash Lands During Test

The test launch and landing of a SpaceX Starship prototype Tuesday ended in a crash for the second time since December.   The bullet-shaped 50-meter-tall SN-9 Starship rocket, a product of …

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Malawi Setting Up Field Hospitals to Cope with Virus Surge

Malawi faces a resurgence of COVID-19 that is overwhelming the southern African country where a presidential residence and a national stadium have been turned into field hospitals in efforts to …

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