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California Oil Regulators Missed Another Deadline to Release New Health and Safety Rules

California oil regulators have missed another deadline to release new health and safety measures for people living near oil and gas drilling sites.
Latino Residents Among Groups Who See Less Progress in COVID Cases in Los Angeles County

Latino Residents Among Groups Who See Less Progress in COVID Cases in Los Angeles County

Latino and Black residents are among those who have yet to see progress in COVID cases in Los Angeles County.
After More Than A Year Of Evolving Restrictions, California Fully Reopens

California To Settle People's Unpaid Rent During Pandemic; Plans To Utilize Federal Stimulus Surplus

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic fallout, California Governor Gavin Newsom promised to give landlords all of the state's past which gives renters a clean slate while helping everyone in recovering from the pandemic.
WHO: Delta COVID Variant Potentially More Lethal

WHO: Delta COVID Variant Potentially More Lethal

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the public against the Delta COVID variant, saying the virus strain is potentially more lethal to vulnerable people.
Chile Soccer Players Violated Copa America COVID Protocols

Chile Soccer Players Violated Copa America COVID Protocols

Chile admitted that its soccer players have violated the COVID protocols at the Copa America tournament.
Creative Ways To Care For Your Parents in 2021

Creative Ways To Care For Your Parents in 2021

No question caring for aging parents has changed in the last few years. In past generations, it was common to have parents live in an in-law unit, guest suite, or next door. Today, people prefer to stay in their own homes, enjoying independence and freedom for as long as possible.
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Announces Large Heroin Bust

San Diego Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Spike; Death Balloons to 200% Increase During Pandemic

Fentanyl has been a problem in the county of San Diego in the past years, but federal agents confirmed that the pandemic worsened the drug addiction as Fentanyl overdose deaths ballooned to 200%.
Donald Trump Says COVID a 'Terrible Accident' That Breaks Loose From Wuhan Lab

Donald Trump Says COVID a 'Terrible Accident' That Breaks Loose From Wuhan Lab

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believes that the COVID pandemic resulted from a "terrible accident" that escaped from a Wuhan lab.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Discusses Summer Travel And Security Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

Homeland Security Secretary to Discuss Border Restrictions in Mexico City Reopening of Ports

Before the eventual Mexico City reopening, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to have talks regarding the U.S.-Mexico border during meetings in the city on Tuesday.
Copa America in Brazil Raises COVID-19 Cases Among Players, Staff, Workers to More Than 50

Copa America in Brazil Raises COVID-19 Cases Among Players, Staff, Workers to More Than 50

At least 33 soccer players and team staff are among those 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the Copa America tournament in Brazil.
Channel 2′s Wendy Corona Promotes Boob Checks After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Channel 2′s Wendy Corona Promotes Boob Checks After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Channel 2 anchor and reporter Wendy Corona announced on Tuesday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Ex-FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Says Delta Variant Likely to Become Dominant COVID Strain in U.S.

Ex-FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Says Delta Variant Likely to Become Dominant COVID Strain in U.S.

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the Delta variant is likely to become the dominant COVID strain in the United States.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Requests a Faster COVID Vaccine Delivery on Pfizer

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro requested pharmaceutical giant Pfizer for faster delivery of their COVID vaccines.
3 FDA Advisory Panel Members Resign Over Agency’s Approval of Alzheimer's Drug From Biogen

3 FDA Advisory Panel Members Resign Over Agency’s Approval of Alzheimer's Drug From Biogen

Three members of an independent panel that advised the U.S. FDA on nervous system drugs had resigned after the agency approved an Alzheimer's drug from Biogen.
Teens and Young Adults Could Have a Heart Problem as Rare Side Effect of COVID Vaccine, Evidence Growing: CDC

Teens and Young Adults Could Have a Heart Problem as Rare Side Effect of COVID Vaccine, Evidence Growing: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a higher-than-usual number of cases of a heart problem, particularly heart inflammation among younger men after their second dose of the mRNA vaccine.
Houston Hospital Employees Face Termination Over Refusal to COVID Vaccination

Houston Hospital Employees Face Termination Over Refusal to COVID Vaccination

A Houston hospital has suspended 178 staff employees who have refused to follow the hospital's mandate for a COVID vaccination.
First Mexican Suffering From 'Black Fungus' or Mucormycosis Linked to COVID-19 Dies

First Mexican Suffering From 'Black Fungus' or Mucormycosis Linked to COVID-19 Dies

The first Mexican reportedly suffering from mucormycosis or "black fungus" while recovering from COVID-19 died due to the rare fungal infection.
U.S. to Buy 500 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Share Through COVAX Alliance

U.S. to Buy 500 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to Share Through COVAX Alliance

The U.S. is eyeing to acquire 500 million more doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally through the COVAX alliance.
Former Pres. Donald Trump Slams Dr. Anthony Fauci Over Emails and Says China Should Pay U.S. Over COVID Outbreak

Donald Trump Slams Dr. Anthony Fauci Over Emails and Says China Should Pay U.S. Over COVID Outbreak

Former President Donald Trump has released a statement on Thursday, attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci over private emails released from the pandemic's early stages.
Colombian Woman Found Partially Eaten by Her Cats After She Died From COVID at Her Flat In Spain

Colombian Woman Found Partially Eaten by Her Cats After She Died From COVID at Her Flat In Spain

Police in Spain discovered the decomposing body of a 79-year-old Colombian woman said to be partially eaten by her pet cats after neighbors contacted them.
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