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Dengue Fever Survivors May Have Some Immunity Against COVID-19, Study Suggests

Dengue fever was found to have some level of immunity against COVID-19, a new study suggests. (Photo : commons. wikimedia. org) Dengue fever was found to have some level of immunity against COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Lebron James

Lebron James, Not Happy with Not Getting NBA MVP

Lebron James expressed his frustration and disappointment for not getting the NBA MVP for the fourth time in his professional basketball career.

Pompeo Says US to Provide $348 Million in Aid to Venezuelan Refugees

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the United States will be giving $348 million aid to Venezuelan refugees.

COVAX: Latin American Countries Ask to Extend Deadline to Join WHO Vaccine Plan

Brazil is among Latin American countries asking for more time to participate in the World Health Organization's global vaccine allocation plan for COVID-19, otherwise known as COVAX.
Scientists Discover Antibody that Counteracts COVID-19

Scientists Discover Antibody Highly Effective Against COVID-19

Scientists discovered an antibody that could help treat coronavirus disease. Scientists discovered an antibody that could help treat coronavirus disease.
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

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 Trial Reports No Major Safety Problems

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

The Trump administration wants to expand its ban on funding for foreign nonprofits performing or promoting abortions.
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The One Side Effect of COVID-19 That Scares Doctors

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 "The Same Low Price Big Pharma Gives to Other Countries"

Trump Signs Executive Order to Give Americans Lower Drug Costs

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

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

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

La Niña conditions were observed to be forming in the Pacific Ocean last month. La Niña conditions were observed to be forming in the Pacific Ocean last month.

Netflix Defends 'Cuties' Against Accusations of Sexualizing Young Children

Netflix defended the docuseries film "Cuties" as "social commentary" against the sexualization of young children.
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New Study Shows COVID-19 Attacks the Brain

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.

US Stimulus Checks Received in Austria

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

A boy miraculously recovered from a rare inflammatory disease linked to COVID-19 and will be discharged from the hospital this week.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Study on Hold Over Safety Concerns

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

Post COVID-19 syndrome for kids is a new mysterious disease discovered earlier this year. Post COVID-19 syndrome for kids is a new mysterious disease discovered earlier this year.