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Coronavirus

FDA chief claims Biden administration withheld data on heart risk from Covid vaccines

Myocarditis is a known — but small — side effect risk of the mRNA Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, information that federal agencies have discussed openly since 2021.

NBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Challenger: 2025 layoffs hit 1M highest since pandemic

Consulting firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas said Thursday that U.S. job cuts bumped past the 1 million threshold for 2025 in November.

UPI - World - 6 hours ago

Omar allies tied to massive Minnesota COVID meal fraud scheme involving Somali community

Investigators say Rep. Ilhan's Omar associates have benefited from Minnesota’s massive COVID children's meal fraud scheme that was recently uncovered.

Fox News - US News - 10 hours ago

US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic

November layoffs dropped 53% from last month but rose 24% yearly, pushing 2025 job cuts to levels not seen since COVID-19 pandemic struck the American workforce.

Fox News - Business - 11 hours ago

Mass. reports 649 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths in a week. See the latest data.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Gen Z has a case of long Covid — and society is enabling it

It’s been five years since the pandemic, but schools are continuing to let sub-par performance fly — and mental health diagnoses are soaring.

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

FDA claims Covid vaccines caused child deaths. Here's the truth

To accurately gauge a vaccine’s risks, it is also crucial to compare its side effects with the effects of the illness it prevents

Independent UK - US News - 15 hours ago

FDA Appoints Doctor Who Led COVID-19 Vaccine Death Investigation as Top Drug Regulator

Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will lead the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Hoff: Trump II ignoring another pandemic

World AIDS Day has one less nation raising awareness of the pandemic: the United States.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Detroit car club saves suburban coffee shop from foreclosure during COVID lockdowns

Elie El-Haddad's European car group Eurotic of Detroit creates community connections at Birmingham coffee shop DayCap Café through regular automotive meetups and events.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

The 'hugging room' where Covid couldn't spread -- In November 2020, one Italian care home created an ingenious solution to isolation – a special room where people could safely embrace through a plastic screen.

In November 2020, one Italian care home created an ingenious solution to Covid's isolation: a "hugging room" where people could safely embrace through a plastic screen.

BBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Strange changes found in blood of long Covid patients

Tiny clots appeared larger-than-normal in long Covid patients, study finds

Independent UK - Science - 18 days ago

World Diabetes Day: Bringing silent pandemic into spotlight

On Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day highlights the rising impact of diabetes and the urgent need for prevention, early detection and support for those affected

Daily Sabah - Health - 21 days ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Vaccine chaos: Even some vulnerable seniors can't get COVID shots amid spiking cases

Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising frustration over new Trump administration policies.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

COVID wave washes over California. Some officials urge residents to mask up

A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases, the viral test positivity rate and hospitalizations attributed to the disease.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 3 months ago