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Two letters to major medical journals this week provide fuel for the argument that in these times of scarce coronavirus vaccine, people can skip their second doses, immediately doubling the supply for others. In one, researchers at Israel’s largest hospital watched what happened when more than 7,000 staff there got vaccinated. In between their first
Continue ReadingA cluster of election officials around the country have lost or left their jobs in recent weeks, as the fallout from the tumultuous 2020 election season continues. The exits come as experts say a wave of departures could be on the horizon, as elections officials reach retirement age or leave jobs that have become increasingly
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The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!” Andra Day’s Grammy-nominated 2016 hit ‘Rise Up’ has been featured in television shows and commercials — it was played on the campaign trail by Hillary Clinton and performed at the inauguration of President Joe
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The lyrics are soaring and defiant: “And I’ll rise up. I’ll rise like the day! I’ll rise up. I’ll rise unafraid!” Andra Day’s Grammy-nominated 2016 hit ‘Rise Up’ has been featured in television shows and commercials — it was played on the campaign trail by Hillary Clinton and performed at the inauguration of President Joe
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Japan’s seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games, following the resignation of her predecessor after sexist remarks he made were leaked to the media. In a Games executive board meeting, Hashimoto said she would “bear a heavy responsibility as chair of the
Continue ReadingAs millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially problematic — water. Whether it’s too much water or too little, high pressure or low pressure, or simply just the wrong form, water has been a huge issue for Texans during this ongoing catastrophe. “A
Continue ReadingWhat is Facebook without news? People and publishers in Australia are now finding out. Facebook has barred Australians from finding or sharing news on its service, a dramatic escalation of a fight with the government that may have wide-ranging consequences both in the country and around the world. The social networking company on Wednesday said
Continue ReadingA superb Bruno Fernandes once again inspired Manchester United to victory Thursday as the Premier League side took full control of its Europa League round of 32 tie against Real Sociedad. The playmaker scored twice in United’s 4-0 first-leg win, handing it an almost unassailable lead ahead of the return fixture at Old Trafford on
Continue ReadingThe frigid temperatures, snow and ice that have devastated parts of the country are having an impact on Covid-19 vaccinations, delaying deliveries and appointments for shots. “It’s been slowed down in some places going to a grinding halt,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday.
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Two images that have been circulating on social media capture the culture and government of Texas to a T. One is a drone video showing Stateline Boulevard, the border road that divides the two cities of Texarkana, in Texas and Arkansas. On the Arkansas side, the pavement is cleared and plowed. The Texas roadbed is
Continue ReadingSen. Ted Cruz said that flying to Cancun, Mexico, as a winter disaster in his home state left millions without power or water “was obviously a mistake” and that “in hindsight I wouldn’t have done it.” Cruz, a Texas Republican, spoke to reporters after returning to his Houston home Thursday evening from a trip that
Continue ReadingThe NASA Perseverance rover safely landed on Mars after its 292.5 million-mile journey from Earth, the agency confirmed at 3:55 p.m. ET Thursday. The rover landed itself flawlessly, according to the mission’s team. “Percy,” as the spacecraft is affectionately called at mission control, sent back its first images of the landing site immediately after touchdown,
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Although the rise of Covid-19 variants in the United States could spell trouble, pharmaceutical companies and scientists are confident vaccines will evolve with them, senior White House adviser Andy Slavitt told CNN. “I spoke to all the pharmaceutical companies and scientists, and they all say the same thing: Even if these vaccines diminish a little
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As Texas begins restoring power after a devastating series of outages during a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is confronting a new crisis: overwhelmed water systems that could extend misery for a vast swath of the population. Leaks caused by frozen pipes have pushed the water supply to the brink. About
Continue ReadingThe US will have to work “double time” to make up for Covid-19 vaccination delays this week caused by the winter weather that has ravaged much of the country, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. “It’s been slowed down in some places going to a grinding halt,” Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said in
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The multiple crises gripping the US — from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic to a deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without heat and potable water — have jeopardized the once-bright futures of three of the nation’s most prominent governors who are trying to defend their judgment, preparedness and oversight to furious residents in three
Continue ReadingAs winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the state remained without power on Thursday, trying their best to stay warm and dry as bursted pipes flood homes. Millions who got their lights back on were also dealing with water
Continue ReadingThe Pentagon opened the door to the possibility of sending more American troops to the Middle East as part of a newly expanded NATO training mission to support Iraqi forces and ensure that ISIS does not rise again. “The US is participating in the force generation process for NATO Mission Iraq and will contribute its
Continue ReadingThe Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has added a prominent former prosecutor to bolster its team investigating possible fraud claims against former President Donald Trump and his company. Mark Pomerantz, a former federal prosecutor in Manhattan and a well-regarded defense lawyer and trial attorney with an expertise in financial institutions, was sworn into office earlier this
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Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a reminder Thursday. “Consumers should be reassured that we continue to believe, based on our understanding of currently available reliable scientific information, and supported by
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