Tag: #Coronavirus
Rooted in white racism: The unrelenting Trump personality cult has a political precedent
The term “Trumpism,” alluding to a cult of personality surrounding the 45th president, has penetrated the American vernacular. So much about Donald Trump and his…
FDA lifts curbs on dispensing abortion pills during pandemic
The Biden administration is lifting restrictions on dispensing abortion pills by mail during the Covid-19 pandemic, reversing a Trump administration policy that the Supreme Court…
Trump CDC chief joins ‘Big Ass Fans’ — which promotes controversial Covid-killing technology
Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has joined Big Ass Fans, lending his scientific credibility to a company…
In photos: Life along the U.S.-Mexico border during migrant increase and COVID-19 restrictions
Axios traveled to McAllen and El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to see how the communities are responding to an increase of migrants from…
Microsoft bets big on health with $19.7 billion purchase of Nuance
Microsoft is to acquire artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Nuance for $19.7 billion, bolstering its healthcare presence with a leader in voice recognition technology….
Intel CEO calls for “moonshot” to boost U.S. role in chipmaking
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called Monday for the U.S. to spend billions of dollars over the next few years as part of a “moonshot” designed…
Live events industry eyes pandemic comeback
The “live economy” — broadway shows, concerts, music festivals and more — is in pandemic purgatory. What’s going on: Some events are getting the green…
Pandemic hits ‘critical point’ as Europe deaths top one million
Europe passed the grim milestone of one million coronavirus deaths on Monday, as the World Health Organization warned that infections are rising exponentially despite widespread…
‘The Advantage Of Our Smallness’: Bhutan Vaccinates 93% Of Adults In Under 2 Weeks
Just 13 days after the kingdom launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93% of eligible adults had received one dose…
Mass shooting at Knoxville, Tennesee high school leaves multiple victims — including one officer
Reopeining the country from COVID-19 lockdowns mean an unfortunate return to mass shootings. Such was the case Monday when police reported a high school shooting…
The line of Republican sleezebags is long and Matt Gaetz is only the latest — with more to follow: columnist
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) isn’t the only Republican in office with questionable ethics. In fact, the GOP has spent years welcoming the morally questionable into…
Minnesota lawyer says police presser on Daunte Wright ‘was a disaster’ as town braces for more protests
Authorities in Brooklyn Center had a press conference on Monday following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright, and one top Minnesota lawyer says it…
In-person Oscars to feature bevy of A-list presenters
Film lovers tired of tedious Zoom-based Hollywood awards shows can rejoice — producers of the glitzy in-person Oscars this month are bringing in the big…
Germany Is Expected To Centralize Its COVID-19 Response. Some Fear It May Be Too Late
The country’s scattershot approach, with each of 16 states imposing different regulations, has come under mounting criticism as cases surpass 3 million and hospitals warn…
Muslims around the world navigate Covid restrictions for Ramadan, again
For Ramadan this year, Magdy Hafez has been longing to reclaim a cherished ritual: performing the nighttime group prayers called taraweeh at the mosque once…
The warning signs of a longer pandemic
All the things that could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic — that could make this virus a part of our lives longer than anyone wants —…
Coronavirus dashboard: Catch up fast
Health: The warning signs of a longer pandemic — CDC director: Answer to Michigan COVID-19 surge is “to close things down.” Vaccines: Former FDA chief offers…
Watch The Trailer For Dave Grohl’s Tour Van Life Documentary What Drives Us
Last year, Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl started talking up a documentary he was making about touring van life. Before the pandemic hit, his band…
Covid pandemic still growing exponentially, WHO says
World Health Organization says ‘confusion and complacency’ prolonging global situation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The global coronavirus pandemic is still…
Trump-loving MyPillow CEO draws howls of laughter over his plan to be ‘a rival to Amazon’
Trump-loving MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell may soon be on the hook for more than $1 billion thanks to a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting…
Princes William, Harry in emotional tributes to grandfather Philip
Princes William and Harry on Monday issued emotional tributes to their grandfather Prince Philip, whose death aged 99 has thrown the younger men together for…
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