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Millions of Stimulus Debit Cards To Be Sent Out Starting This Week

The Treasury Department announced Thursday that around eight million stimulus payments in the form of debit cards would be sent out by the agency to eligible beneficiaries starting this week.
Asymptomatic and Mild COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Strong Immune Response, According to New CDC Immunity Study

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Stronger Immune Response, Study Says

A new study focusing on COVID-19 immunity study that was recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that asymptomatic patients and those with mild COVID-19 cases will develop strong immune responses that can be traced through antibody tests.
How Long Will Moderna Vaccine Protect You From Getting COVID-19?

How Long Will Moderna Vaccine Protect You From Getting COVID-19?

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel revealed at a virtual event on Thursday how long the firm's COVID-19 vaccine might prevent infection against the infectious disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Trump Concedes Election To Biden, Condemns Capitol Riot

Trump Concedes Election To Biden, Condemns Capitol Riot

President Donald Trump has finally conceded to President-elect Joe Biden, saying the new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. Trump addressed the nation after the riots that shook Washington, D.C.
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Resigns, One Officer Dies Following DC Riot

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Resigns, One Officer Dies Following DC Riot

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund is resigning after receiving criticisms on the department's response to rioters who breached the Capitol in protest of President Donald Trump's election loss against President-elect Joe Biden.
McEnany: Trump Condemns Violent Riot at U.S. Capitol

McEnany: Trump Condemns Violent Riot at U.S. Capitol

After a riot took place at the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters amid the congressional certification of the presidential election, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said that the president condemned the act.
Amazon Developing Sleep Tracking Device With Alexa Tech

Amazon Developing Sleep Tracking Device With Alexa Tech

An Alexa-powered device tracking and detecting sleep apnea is reportedly being developed by retail giant Amazon.
Biden Picks Merrick Garland As His Admin Attorney General

Biden Picks Merrick Garland as His Admin Attorney General

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Merrick Garland to fill in the position of attorney general on Wednesday for his incoming administration, according to sources familiar with the attorney general nomination.
Trump Vows 'Orderly Transition' After Biden Certified as Next President

Trump Vows 'Orderly Transition' After Biden Certified as Next President

President Donald Trump said that there would be an "orderly transition" of power after Congress affirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
Fact Check: Did a Bill Allowing Kids To Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent Pass Into Law?

Fact Check: Did a Bill Allowing Kids To Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent Pass Into Law?

Posts on social media said a law allowed all kids in the United States as young as 11 years old to get vaccinated without parental consent, a claim that is mostly false.
COVID-19: One Thing Most Patients Did Before They Test Positive

COVID-19: One Thing Most Patients Did Before They Test Positive

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a statement about what people commonly did before they tested positive for COVID-19.
Adventurers Find Dead Body Inside Freezer of 'Haunted' House

Adventurers Find Dead Body Inside Freezer of 'Haunted' House in South Carolina

A group of adventurers visited what they believed is a haunted house in South Carolina over the weekend and discovered a dead body inside the home's freezer.
Woman Fatally Shot, Killed in Chaotic Capitol Riot

4 People Die in Chaotic Capitol Riot, Including a Woman Fatally Shot by Police

Four people, including a woman fatally shot by a police officer, died in the violent Capitol riot between President Donald Trump's supporters and law enforcement on Wednesday.
Jon Ossoff Projected to Win in Georgia Runoff Election

Jon Ossoff Projected to Win in Georgia Runoff Election

Democratic Senatorial candidate Jon Ossoff was called by news outlets as the winner in the Georgia runoff election that will determine Senate majority.
China Delaying Investigation of COVID-19 Origin, WHO Admonishes Country

WHO 'Disappointed' After China Works Hard to Delay Investigation of COVID-19 Origin

The World Health Organization has issued a reprimand to China for delaying the entry of travel experts to the country in hopes to prove the origin of the virus. The rebuke was a rare public criticism from the international organization.
Trump Calls on National Guard to Quell Riot in DC, Secure US Capitol

Trump Calls on National Guard to Quell Riot in DC, Secure US Capitol

President Donald Trump called on the National Guard to help secure the US Capitol after a violent riot in DC on Wednesday.
Warnock Beats Loeffler in Georgia, Ossoff-Perdue Race Too Close To Call

Warnock Beats Loeffler in Georgia, Ossoff-Perdue Race Too Close To Call

Democrat Raphael Warnock was projected to have defeated Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in their Senate race in Georgia. His win puts Democrats within reach of the Senate majority.
Immigrant Children at Border Have High Chance of Staying in the U.S.

Immigrant Children at Border Have High Chance of Staying in the U.S.

Immigrant children arriving at the United States-Mexico border from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador have more than a 95 percent chance of remaining in the U.S. after their arrival, according to newly released data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
UPS Worker Fired After Racist Rant While Delivering to a Latino Household

UPS Worker Fired After Racist Rant While Delivering to a Latino Household

A UPS worker was fired after a racist rant he made while delivering a package to a Latino household in Milwaukee days before Christmas Day.
These Changes Could Speed Up Vaccination Efforts, According to Health Experts

These Changes Could Speed Up Vaccination Efforts in the US, Says Health Experts

Dr. Peter Hotez, Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital, said that the federal government should set clear goals on how many people need to be vaccinated each day and put less highlight on phased eligibility if it interferes with the timeline.