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Balloon Starts Large Fire in Brazil Park; Rain of Ash Hits Sao Paulo

More than half of a state park in Brazil burned on Sunday afternoon after an illegal fire balloon fell, setting off a fire in the Juguery Park near Sao Paulo.
Florida School Mask Controversy Heads to Court This Week as Hearing on Lawsuit Against Mask Ban Starts

Florida School Mask Controversy Heads to Court This Week as Hearing on Lawsuit Against Mask Ban Starts

The debate over mask mandates in Florida schools heads to court this week, with a hearing on a lawsuit set to start on Monday.
At Monoclonal Treatment Site, Florida Man Sees Haunting Scene of COVID Patients Who Couldn’t Stand at All

At Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site, Florida Man Sees Haunting Scene of COVID Patients Who Couldn’t Stand at All

A Florida man recalled that as he waited to get a monoclonal antibody treatment, he saw people so sick they could not even stand.
FDA to Give Pfizer COVID Vaccine Full Approval Next Week

FDA to Give Pfizer COVID Vaccine Full Approval Next Week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is targeting to fully approve Pfizer's two-dose COVID vaccine next week.
Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots Will Be Available to the Public Starting Next Month, Biden Administration Says

Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots Will Be Available to the Public Starting Next Month, Biden Administration Says

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced plans to start administering Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots next month.
Texas Ban on School Mask Mandate Approved, Junking Disabilities Act Argument by a Judge

Pres. Joe Biden Orders Education Secretary to Explore Legal Action Against Governors Blocking School Mask Mandates

President Joe Biden has instructed the Education Secretary to explore legal action against state governors who try to block school mask mandates.
Arizona Governor Offers Cash Grants to Schools, Parents Rejecting Mask Mandates

Arizona Governor Offers Cash Grants to Schools, Parents Rejecting Mask Mandates

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Tuesday that the state would offer grants to schools that will not implement mask mandates.
FDA Announces Recall for Hostess Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns Over Potential Bacteria Contamination

FDA Announces Recall for Hostess Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns Over Potential Bacteria Contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall for hot dog and burger buns made by Hostess Brands LLC over listeria and salmonella concerns.

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Can Be Given As COVID Treatment Without Doctor's Referral in Florida

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy on May 26. What can it do?
More Than 5,000 Students in a Single Florida School District Quarantined or Isolated Due to COVID

More Than 5,000 Students in a Single Florida School District Quarantined or Isolated Due to COVID

More than 5,000 students in one Florida school district have either tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to the virus.

Nashville's Residents 'Random Snacks of Kindness' Act Aims To Help Front Liners: How Can You Donate?

Here's how you can donate to Nashville's "Random Snacks of Kindness" project. East Nashville residents showed that even the community could help fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by supporting their health workers.
WHO Chief: World's 1st Known COVID Patient May Have Been Infected by a Bat While Working in Wuhan Lab

WHO Chief: World's 1st Known COVID Patient May Have Been Infected by a Bat While Working in Wuhan Lab

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Peter Embarek admitted that the first COVID patient in the world might have contracted the virus while working with bats at a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
YouTube Suspends Sen. Rand Paul Over COVID Mask Misinformation

YouTube Suspends Sen. Rand Paul Over COVID Mask Misinformation

YouTube has suspended Sen. Rand Paul for a week after the Republican lawmaker uploaded content claiming that most masks are ineffective in combatting COVID-19.
FDA to Authorize Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People Within 48 Hours: Source

FDA to Authorize Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People Within 48 Hours

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize the booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna within the next 48 hours.
The Changing Face Of Brazil - How the pandemic Sparked a Surge in Cosmetic Treatments

The Changing Face Of Brazil - How the pandemic Sparked a Surge in Cosmetic Treatments

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a number of significant changes, many of which are still trailing in its wake, including the wearing of face coverings and keeping our distance from our fellow man.
Florida to Pay Parents of Children Who Experience “COVID Harassment” and Transfer Them to New Schools

Florida to Pay Parents of Children Who Experience 'COVID Harassment' and Transfer Them to New Schools

Florida announced they will pay parents to allow the transfer of their children to other schools, particularly those who experienced "COVID harassment" over face mask requirements.
White House Weighing Vaccine Mandates for Domestic Air Travelers, Nursing-Home Workers as COVID Delta Variant Spreads

White House Weighing Vaccine Mandates for Domestic Air Travelers, Nursing-Home Workers as COVID Delta Variant Spreads

The White House is in early talks about issuing a vaccine mandate among nursing-home workers and individuals who would engage in domestic air travel.
Pres. Joe Biden Says ‘Governor Who?’ in Respond to Ron DeSantis’ Criticism, Florida Governor’s Office Fires Back

Pres. Joe Biden Says ‘Governor Who?’ in Respond to Ron DeSantis’ Criticism, Florida Governor’s Office Fires Back

President Joe Biden has responded to criticism he received from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
Third Dose of COVID Vaccine Already in the Works for People With Weak Immune Systems, Dr. Anthony Fauci Says

Third Dose of COVID Vaccine Already in the Works for People With Weak Immune Systems, Dr. Anthony Fauci Says

White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said officials are now working to authorize a third COVID vaccine shot for people with weak immune systems.
Can I Sue my Job for Emotional Distress?

Can I Sue my Job for Emotional Distress?

All jobs come with a risk of stress. Although a job can provide you financial stability and security in your life, there are times when a job produces significantly more stress and anxiety, and a worker could potentially hold their employer liable for emotional distress.
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