Feb 02 WATCH: Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50 percent over next 25 years By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday set a 25-year timeline to cut in half the cancer death rate, a lofty goal that is meant to “supercharge” an initiative started when he was vice president to eradicate the disease that killed his older son, Beau. Continue reading
Feb 02 Olympic torch relay, shortened due to COVID, begins for Beijing Games By Associated Press The three-day torch relay for the Beijing Olympics has started with an 80-year-old former speedskater carrying the flame. Continue reading
Feb 02 Biden to commit to new 'moonshot' goal of halving cancer death rate over 25 years By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 6:23 What parents need to know about a possible COVID vaccine for children under age 5 Pfizer asked the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to authorize two low-dose shots for children between six months and 5 years old. Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, a professor of pediatric infectious disease at Stanford University who has helped conduct trials for… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 7:25 Who is most likely to suffer from long COVID? By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes With hundreds of thousands of Americans contracting COVID everyday, health officials worry that may mean more people will end up suffering from so-called “long COVID," the mysterious ailment that can affect the body and the mind for months or longer… Continue watching
Feb 01 As New Orleans parades out vaccine rules, restaurants wonder if they'll make it to Mardi Gras By Roby Chavez Feb 1 is the first day all of a new two-phase plan requiring children in New Orleans are required to be fully vaccinated to enter public places or attend public K-12 public schools. It’s the first major city to implement… Continue reading
Feb 01 Swastikas and public urination: anti-vaccine protest draws outrage in Canada By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Some urinated and parked on the National War Memorial. One danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A number carried signs and flags with swastikas. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: Senate committee holds hearing on COVID-19 fraud and price gouging By News Desk The Senate Commerce committee held a hearing Tuesday on COVID-19 fraud and price gouging. Continue reading
Feb 01 Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 By Matthew Perrone, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 7:02 How society should deal with misinformation on Spotify By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Leah Nagy The popular audio streaming service Spotify has come under fire for hosting the podcaster Joe Rogan, who’s spread COVID misinformation to millions. After two high-profile musicians took their music off Spotify in protest, the platform has announced reforms. William Brangham… Continue watching