Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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08/23/2021
FDA vaccine approval is good news for markets, employment, economy
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision Monday to grant full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech's two-dose Covid-19 vaccine pushed markets higher, boosting the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 300 points and propelling the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to new highs.
08/11/2021
California first state to require all teachers, school staff to get vaccinated or tested weekly
"Vaccinations are how we will end this pandemic,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom said in announcing the sweeping policy.
08/08/2021
$6M in NBA grants go to Black-owned businesses and youth-focused groups
A decision by the Milwaukee Bucks to sit out a playoff game last year inspired the league to turn to social-justice-driven philanthropy.
08/02/2021
FDA authorizes Covid antibody treatment as preventive after exposure
The unvaccinated or people with weak immune systems at high risk of severe disease can receive an injection if exposed to an infected person.
07/28/2021
New Jersey Pushes to Double Solar Power Over Next 5 Years
The Garden State, with 143,000 solar installations already producing 3,650 megawatts, wants to incentivize another 3,750 MW of the renewable energy through a new program approved Wednesday.
07/15/2021
Covid vaccines for kids under 12 expected midwinter, FDA official says
After emergency use authorization, the agency hopes to move quickly to full approval.
07/23/2021
Over 160 LGBTQ athletes will compete at Olympics, setting global record
From New Zealand to Brazil, these out athletes are lifting, diving and kicking their way into the spotlight at the Tokyo Games.
07/20/2021
PrEP, the HIV prevention pill, must now be totally free under almost all insurance plans
Insurers have been advised that they shouldn’t be charging for Truvada and Descovy as HIV prevention and that associated clinic visits and labs must also be free.
07/15/2021
Device taps brain waves to help paralyzed man communicate
In a medical first, researchers harnessed the brain waves of a paralyzed man unable to speak — and turned what he intended to say into sentences on a computer screen.
06/30/2021
U.S. to add third gender option to American passports
Nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming Americans will be able to choose a gender option other than “male” or “female” when applying for a U.S. passport, the State Department announced Wednesday.
06/29/2021
Nevada pageant winner to become 1st transgender Miss USA contestant
“My win is our win. We just made history. Happy Pride,” Kataluna Enriquez, 27, said.
05/11/2021