US Government Awards Moderna $176 Million for mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
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World - The Guardian
Mpox vaccination begins in DRC after 859 die this year
World Health Organization declared outbreak in central and east Africa a global emergency two months ago. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have begun vaccination against ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks
Congolese authorities have started mpox vaccinations, nearly two months after the disease outbreak was declared a global emergency.4 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks
Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global ...4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.9 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
California Dairy Workers Monitor for Bird Flu After 2 Positive Cases
So far, 16 bird flu cases have been reported in the United States this year, these two included.12 hours ago - California -
Top stories - CBS News
New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."23 hours ago - Covid -
Top stories - NBC News
Is bird flu spreading in people? Without blood test results, officials can't say
Is there human-to-human spread of H5N1 bird flu? The CDC is awaiting antibody test results from the Missouri patient and close contacts.23 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: Kindness is the takeaway in the Holocaust-era-set 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'
In a sequel that's thematically related to 2017's 'Wonder,' the values of empathy and bravery are translated to a tale of a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.23 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
US provides $72M to vaccine manufacturers to advance bird flu shot preparedness
There are currently no recommendations for anyone to be vaccinated against bird flu and federal health officials note this is being done out of "an abundance of caution."23 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The US Is Loading Up on Bird Flu Vaccine
As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Flu vaccine efficacy against hospitalization may be lower this season: CDC
Early estimates on the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccines indicate they may be less effective at preventing hospitalization than in years past, based on data from South America, where the ...Yesterday -
Health - The New York Times
As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California
Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.Yesterday - California -
Business - Inc.
U.S. Awards Up to $510 Million to Boost Production of Medical Protective Gear
Restocking the Strategic National Stockpile to prepare for future public health emergencies remains an administration priority.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
CDC confirms California's first human cases of bird flu in two dairy workers
Two dairy workers in California have been infected with the state’s first human cases of bird flu, federal and state health officials said. The late Thursday announcement of two confirmed cases of ...Yesterday - California -
Top stories - CBS News
India's government formally opposes bid to criminalize marital rape
India's government is urging the Supreme Court to reject efforts to update a 160-year-old rape law, arguing it could disrupt "the institution of marriage."Yesterday - India -
Health - ABC News
Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern VietnamYesterday -
World - ABC News
Dozens of zoo tigers die after contracting bird flu in southern Vietnam
More than a dozen tigers have died after contracting bird flu at a zoo in southern VietnamYesterday -
Tech - Wired
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'
The government has opposed petitions in the country's top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape.Yesterday - India -
Top stories - The New York Times
Brazil’s Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics. The Government Must Act.
For many Brazilians, the First Capital Command’s push into politics across the nation has been a shock.Yesterday - Brazil -
World - Financial Times
Has Sinn Féin missed its chance to govern Ireland?
After watching its support slip dramatically, the pro-unity party has its work cut out to stage a comeback in a looming electionYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
From pub job and PlayStation to writing an award-winning play
Nathan Queeley-Dennis's debut play is following Fleabag and Baby Reindeer from stage to screen.Yesterday -
Health - ABC News
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this yearYesterday - California -
Top stories - CBS News
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Luke Bryan sees no message in Beyoncé's CMA Awards snub: 'A lot of great music's overlooked'
Luke Bryan reacts to the lack of CMA Awards nominations for Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': 'If you're gonna make country albums, come into our world.'Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
WNBA awards: Caitlin Clark earns ROY, A'ja Wilson takes third MVP, Napheesa Collier wins DPOY
Clark received 66 of 67 votes in banner debut season for Indiana Fever2 days ago - WNBA -
Politics - The Hill
Record number of kindergartners had vaccine exemptions last year: CDC
The number of vaccine exemptions reported among U.S. kindergarteners reached another record high during the 2023-24 academic year, the record set last year. According to the Centers for Disease ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walz to attend 'Million Muslim Votes' summit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will attend a Muslim American advocacy group's summit on Thursday in an effort to turn out voters as Vice President Harris works ...2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Flu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC study
This year's flu vaccine reduced the risk of hospitalization in the Southern Hemisphere but wasn't as effective as the one used in the prior season, a new CDC study found.2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?
For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity, a a reflection of the Recording Academy’s electorate2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Recording Academy boots Grammy voters. CEO says awards should be decided by 'relevant music people'
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses his efforts to diversify the Grammy Awards' electorate ahead of next year's ceremony.2 days ago -
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Tech - Wired
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.2 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Dutch government blames a 'state actor' for hacking a police network
The Dutch government believes that a cyberattack that accessed work-related contact details of all Dutch police officers was almost certainly carried out by hackers working for a foreign government2 days ago - Netherlands -
World - The Wall Street Journal
CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.2 days ago