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Experts are Confused Why a Baby With COVID-19 Has More Viral Particles, Resulting in a New COVID Variant

A baby with COVID-19 was found to have more viral particles than other young patients. This case led to the discovery of a new COVID variant.

Moderna's COVID Vaccine for New Variant, Ready for Clinical Trials

Moderna's COVID vaccine for new variant has been sent to NIH for clinical testing. It is said to be effective against South African strain.

Climate Talks Between U.S. and Canada, Paves the Way for Biden's Earth Day Summit 2021

Canada's commitment to reduce carbon emission and the U.S. to announce their commitment during the Earth Day Summit 2021 were tackled during the Climate talks between the two countries
'Blue Beetle' Will Be the First Latino Superhero Movie From DC Films

'Blue Beetle' Will Be the First Latino Superhero Movie From DC Films

Blue Beetle will be the DC Films' first Latino superhero movie. Latino Angel Manuel Soto was tapped to direct the film starring Mexican-American hero Jamie Reyes.

Spotify To Launch in 80 Countries Including Latin America and the Caribbean With New Podcasts

Spotify will expand across Latin America. New podcasts will also be launched. With the rise of COVID-19 and amid the early months of the pandemic, music might have been your companion to keep yourself busy and stay away from boredom.
Asylum Seekers Continue to Wait in Mexico Due to Delays to U.S. Entry

Asylum Seekers Forced to Wait in Mexico Due to Delays to U.S. Entry

The United States on Monday abruptly canceled plans to bring asylum seekers into Texas at two ports of entry, resulting in hopes of quick U.S. entry fading for hundreds of immigrants waiting for months in Mexico under a Trump-era policy that President Joe Biden promised to rescind.
President Joe Biden Targets Groups With Vaccine Uncertainty For COVID-19 Funds as U.S. Mourns for the 500,000 Lives Lost Due to The Disease

President Joe Biden Targets Groups With Vaccine Uncertainty for COVID-19 Funds as U.S. Mourns for the 500,000 Lives Lost Due to The Disease

Funds for targeted groups will be given by President Biden's Administration to address the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
United Airlines Flight 328: Plane Engine that Caught Fire Had Similar Blowouts, Why do They Keep Exploding?

United Airlines Flight 328: Plane Engine That Caught Fire Had Similar Blowouts, Why Do They Keep Exploding?

United Airlines FLight 328 have similar incidents in the previous years. (Photo : Mario Tama) A United Airlines plane takes off above American Airlines planes on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 1, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
WHO Panel to Recommend Deeper Study Into First Known COVID-19 Patient

WHO Panel to Recommend Deeper Study Into First Known COVID-19 Patient

A World Health Organization (WHO) panel will recommend a deeper contract tracing of the first COVID-19 patient in Wuhan, China, including a probe on the wildlife market believed to be where the coronavirus originated.
The U.S. admits the first group of asylum-seekers as Biden rolls back Remain-in-Mexico policy

U.S. Admits First Group of Asylum-Seekers as Biden Rolls Back Remain-in-Mexico Policy

First batch of asylum seekers who waited in Mexico, admitted by the U.S. borderland officials (Photo : Mario Tama) People who are seeking asylum in the United States wait in line to collect flyers explaining updated asylum policies outside the El Chaparral border crossing on February 19, 2021 in Tijuana, Mexico.
All The Ways The Power Grid in Texas Failed

How Power Grid Failed Millions in Texas Amid Disastrous Freeze

Failure of Texas Power grid turns into disaster as the extreme cold hit the state (Photo : Joe Raedle) A sign warns of icy conditions on Interstate Highway 35 on February 18, 2021 in Killeen, Texas.
Texas Authorities Are Searching for 100 Illegal Immigrants Who Fled From a Refrigerated Truck

Texas Authorities Are Searching for 100 Illegal Immigrants Who Fled From a Refrigerated Truck

Texas authorities are conducting a manhunt for at least 100 illegal immigrants who fled from a refrigerated truck. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Thursday that his office received a call of illegal immigrants being smuggled into the U.S.
U.S. Land Borders With Mexico and Canada to Remain Closed to Non-Essential Travel

U.S. Land Borders With Mexico and Canada to Remain Closed to Non-Essential Travel

The United States will continue to limit inbound land border crossings from Mexico and Canada to "essential travel" until Mar. 21, the first anniversary of the travel restrictions imposed to address COVID-19 transmission concerns.
'Vaccine-Gate' Scandal: Over 400 Peruvian VIPs Secretly Got COVID-19 Shots Before Official Rollout

'Vaccine-Gate' Scandal: Over 400 Peruvian VIPs Secretly Got COVID-19 Shots Before Official Rollout

Nearly 500 politically-connected people in Peru, including former President Martin Vizcarra, received doses of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine ahead of schedule. The incident is now being dubbed as "vaccine-gate."
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History as First Person to Amass Social Media Followers Larger Than U.S. Population

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History as First Person to Amass Social Media Followers Larger Than U.S. Population

The world-renowned football star Cristiano Ronaldo became the first person to gain 500 hundred million social media followers, which is even greater than the current American population.
Mexico in Talks With Texas to End Halt in State Gas Exports

Mexico in Talks With Texas to End Halt in State Gas Exports

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday that the government is working to overturn an order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to cut off gas exports.
U.S. to Give $4 Billion to Global COVID-19 Vaccine Program to Help Developing Countries

U.S. to Give $4 Billion to Global COVID-19 Vaccine Program to Help Developing Countries

In response to eradicating COVID-19 worldwide, the U.S. government will give up to $4 billion to the global COVAX campaign to help developing countries with their battle against the deadly disease.
U.S. Still Not Ruling Out Lab Accident as COVID-19 Origin, Despite WHO Saying It's 'Unlikely'

U.S. Still Not Ruling Out Lab Accident as COVID-19 Origin, Despite WHO Saying It's 'Unlikely'

The United States is not yet ruling out the possibility that the origin of the COVID-19 came from a laboratory leak in China, despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) finding that the virus outbreak most likely initially infected humans through an animal host.
Mexican Beauty Queen Laura Mojica Romero Detained on Kidnapping Charges

Mexican Beauty Queen Among Those Arrested in Kidnap Gang

Mexican beauty queen, Laura Mojica Romero, was among eight people arrested on Thursday on suspicion of being involved with a kidnapping gang.
Viral Photo of Helicopters De-Icing Wind Turbines, Not From Texas

Truth Behind the Viral Photo of Helicopters De-Icing Wind Turbines, Is it From Texas?

Is Texas utilizing helicopters to de-ice their wind turbines? (Photo : Spencer Platt) Wind turbines are viewed at a wind farm on January 21, 2016 in Colorado City, Texas.