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WHO vaccine distribution plan

WHO Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

The World Health Organization and WHO's appointed Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization have issued a worldwide COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
Wildfires Rage in Oregon

Wildfire Smoke from Oregon, California Drifts to East Coast

By Dana Cruz
Wildfire smoke from the West Coast has now drifted as far as the East Coast, giving residents hazy skies and unusual sunrises.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Reports No Major Safety Problems

By Mary Anne R.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reported no major safety problems on their COVID-19 vaccine trial after more than 12,000 people received their second of two doses.
Trump Administration Expands Rules for Foreign Nonprofits That Promote Abortions

Trump Administration Expands Rules for Foreign Nonprofits That Promote Abortions

By Madelaine D.
The Trump administration wants to expand its ban on funding for foreign nonprofits performing or promoting abortions.
Depression

The One Side Effect of COVID-19 That Scares Doctors

By Neil P.
More doctors and health experts are raising concerns about a widespread and infrequently discussed side effect of COVID-19 that must be given attention.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Give Americans

Trump Signs Executive Order to Give Americans Lower Drug Costs

By Madelaine D.
President Donald Trump declared that he signed a new executive order that has a goal of lowering drug costs in the U.S.
'Captain America' Star Chris Evans Unintentionally Leaks Nude Photo

'Captain America' Star Chris Evans Receives Mixed Reactions Over Leaked Photo

By Madelaine D.
Chris Evans is trending on Twitter after unintentionally shared a nude photo of himself while uploading a video on social media.
Trump Accords Medal of Honor to Delta Force Member Who Saved 75 Lives in Iraq

Trump Accords Medal of Honor to Delta Force Member Who Saved 75 Lives in Iraq

By M.G. Alison.
For personifying the motto "Rangers lead the way," President Donald Trump accorded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration, to U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne.
La Nina

La Niña Arrives in the Pacific: What Can Be Its Effects on Hurricanes and Wildfires

By Mary Anne R.
La Niña conditions were observed to be forming in the Pacific Ocean last month.

Netflix Defends 'Cuties' Against Accusations of Sexualizing Young Children

By Madelaine D.
Netflix defended the docuseries film "Cuties" as "social commentary" against the sexualization of young children.
Brain

New Study Shows COVID-19 Attacks the Brain

By Neil P.
A new study posted online on Wednesday showed that COVID-19 might also attack the brain. Several researchers also supported the study on COVID-19 brain infection.
U.S. Stimulus Checks Received in Austria

US Stimulus Checks Received in Austria

By M.G. Alison.
U.S. stimulus checks are received in Austria, which surprised many Austrians who initially thought they were being scammed.
Remarkable Recovery of a Boy with Rare COVID-19-related Disease

Boy With Rare COVID-19-Related Disease Makes Remarkable Recovery

By Madelaine D.
A boy miraculously recovered from a rare inflammatory disease linked to COVID-19 and will be discharged from the hospital this week.
Drugs Giant AstraZeneca Buy Biotechnology Firm

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Study on Hold Over Safety Concerns

By Dana Cruz
AstraZeneca has "voluntarily paused" the late-stage trials of the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine it is developing due to a safety concern.
Post COVID-19 Syndrome: a New Mysterious Disease that may Affect Children Even Worse

Post COVID-19 Syndrome: A New Mysterious Disease That May Affect Children Even Worse

By Madelaine D.
Post COVID-19 syndrome for kids is a new mysterious disease discovered earlier this year.
Gender Reveal Party Causes Wildfire in El Dorado, California

Gender Reveal Party Causes Wildfire in El Dorado, California

By Madelaine D.
A supposed to be exciting gender reveal became a frightening moment as it turned out to be the cause of wildfire burning in California.
Kaavan, the World's Loneliest Elephant, to Finally Have New Home

Kaavan, the World's Loneliest Elephant, to Finally Have New Home

By M.G. Alison.
Kaavan, dubbed as the world's loneliest elephant, has finally been declared healthy enough to travel to a new home, according to a group dedicated to animal welfare.
Vaping Weakens Lungs, Immunity System, Increases COVID-19 Risks

Vaping Weakens Lungs, Immune System, Increases COVID-19 Risks

By M.G. Alison.
Vaping can not only weaken a person's lungs but it can also lessen the immunity system's ability to fight off infections which is why it puts a person at high risk of getting COVID-19.
J&J Recruits 20,000 People in Latin America for the COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

J&J Recruits 20,000 People in Latin America for the COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

By Madelaine D.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will be needing 20,000 volunteers in Latin America for late-stage trials of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine

Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promising Immune Response, Early Research Suggests

By Mary Anne R.
Russia's COVID-19 vaccine was safe and showed signs of an immune response, according to early research.
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