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Novavax’s stock slides 19% after FDA puts clinical hold on COVID and flu vaccine candidates

Novavax Inc.’s stock tumbled 19% early Wednesday after the company said the FDA has placed a clinical hold on its COVID-19-and-flu combination and stand-alone flu vaccine candidates, following a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Novavax says FDA put hold on combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine; shares plunge

The so-called clinical hold is due to a single report of nerve damage in a patient who received the combination shot in a phase two trial.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Yankees Hold Off the Guardians to Take a 3-1 Lead in the A.L.C.S.

New York had an 8-6 victory over Cleveland, putting it one win away from advancing to the World Series.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down

The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent years

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down

The story of “King,” who doesn't disclose his real name, is similar to that of many vulnerable Brazilians in recent years

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

Moderna posts surprise profit as Covid vaccine sales impress, cost cuts take hold

Moderna said its newest Covid vaccine saw benefits after winning approval in the U.S. three weeks earlier than the last iteration of the shot did in 2023.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California

The state now has 11 cases of people catching the virus, as health officials monitor any further spread from poultry and livestock.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both

So when and how should you use them?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

The Agriculture Department said a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. details how it was found and why it is concerning.

H5N1 bird flu virus discovered in pigs

Oregon state and federal officials are investigating positive H5N1 bird flu cases at a farm after the virus was detected in a pig in the U.S. for the first time. USDA National Veterinary Services ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

FDA Freezes COVID-Flu Combo Vaccine Trial Over Safety Concern

Maker Novavax reported a recipient of the combination vaccine experienced symptoms of nerve cell damage.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team

CHICAGO — The CDC is deploying a team to Washington state to assess the health of farm workers who culled poultry suffering from bird flu after four workers are presumed to have been infected by ...

Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team

Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In a press release Sunday, the Washington State Department of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two household members caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.

Science - The New York Times - October 24

Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission

The number of people infected with bird flu in the U.S. has risen to at least 31, federal health officials said Thursday, but there is no evidence of human-to-human spread after blood tests ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State

There have been 31 confirmed human cases.

Business - Inc. - October 24

When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in

October is typically the calm before the storm when it comes to respiratory viruses. But health experts say it's not time to get comfortable. A surge in flu and COVID cases is likely on the way, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.

Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.

But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.

CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers

Federal officials said Thursday that farmworkers exposed to bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they are not showing any symptoms, especially if they were not wearing the proper ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

Health - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu

British Columbia teen had no underlying health conditions and had been exposed to dogs, cats and reptiles, officials say. A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu

It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.

Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says

A new report warns world leaders that they are not fully prepared for the next global pandemic.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Main zoo in North Macedonian capital shut down after avian flu case detected

The main zoo in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje has been closed after authorities confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu

World - ABC News - October 19

Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states

Four new cases of bird flu were detected in farmworkers in Washington state this week. Human infections have cropping in six states as the virus spreads among farm animals.

Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation

Health officials say there’s no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after investigating a mysterious Missouri infection

Health - ABC News - October 24

CDC releases blood test results on Missouri bird flu patient as cases of H5N1 spread

The bird flu virus hasn't yet spread from person to person, the CDC said Thursday, releasing findings from a monthslong probe into a hospitalized Missouri patient.

1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat

A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu

Health - ABC News - October 30

Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Health officials say it's important to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays when respiratory bugs tend to spread

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Dairy workers exposed to bird flu may be infected even if they don't have symptoms, CDC says

Dairy workers who’ve been exposed to bird flu should be tested even if they don’t have symptoms and should be offered Tamiflu to cut risk, the CDC said Thursday.

Taking Time

Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?

World - The New York Times - November 2

Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike

Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump holds Latino leaders roundtable

Former President Donald Trump courted Latino voters in Florida during a roundtable conversation where he discussed union voters and his plans to expand the U.S. economy. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...

Kamala Harris’s Tie-Neck Blouse Plays to All Sides of the Aisle

The tie-front shirts serve as a reminder that no matter how far women have come, it’s not nearly as far as they think.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3

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Novavax’s stock slides 19% after FDA puts clinical hold on COVID and flu vaccine candidates

Novavax says FDA put hold on combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine; shares plunge

Yankees Hold Off the Guardians to Take a 3-1 Lead in the A.L.C.S.

As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down

As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down

Moderna posts surprise profit as Covid vaccine sales impress, cost cuts take hold

Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California

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Bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

H5N1 bird flu virus discovered in pigs

FDA Freezes COVID-Flu Combo Vaccine Trial Over Safety Concern

Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team

Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Bird flu cases rise to 31, but CDC says no person-to-person transmission

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

CDC Confirms 2 Bird Flu Cases in Washington State

When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in

H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time

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CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing among farm workers

A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu

Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu

Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu

Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says

Main zoo in North Macedonian capital shut down after avian flu case detected

Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states

Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation

CDC releases blood test results on Missouri bird flu patient as cases of H5N1 spread

1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat

Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Dairy workers exposed to bird flu may be infected even if they don't have symptoms, CDC says

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