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UN Body Warns Hospitals Have 24 Hours Of Fuel As Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Gaza
While efforts to send international aid to Gaza remain stalled, Hamas has been accused of trying to use hostages as bargaining chips.
Nobel Prize Given To Researchers Behind mRNA Tech In Covid Vaccines
The mRNA technology was used to rapidly develop and deploy two effective vaccines that offered protection against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Lowers Major Heart Disease Risk By 20%, Trial Says—Novo Nordisk Shares Surge
Novo Nordisk’s shares rose by more than 16% on Tuesday, as the results of the trial exceeded investor expectations.
Djokovic Wins French Open—After Claiming ‘Nanotechnology’ TaoPatch On His Chest Boosts On-Court Performance
Djokovic controversially claimed a small patch stuck to his chest helps him perform at his best on the court.
North Carolina GOP Bans Most Abortions After 12 Weeks—Overriding Governor’s Veto
The new law will ban nearly all abortions in North Carolina after 12 weeks, with minor exceptions, after the state’s GOP-controlled legislature voted to override the Democratic Governor’s veto.
Genetic Data Links Covid Origins To Raccoon Dogs Sold At Wuhan Wet Market, Reports Say
This finding is the first piece of genetic evidence linking an animal being sold at the wet market to the coronavirus that caused the pandemic.
Biden Proposes Taxing Higher Income Earners To Help Save Medicare
The budget proposal seeks higher taxes from individuals earning more than $400,000 and an expanded ability to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs.
Covid Public Health Emergencies Will End May 11, White House Says
The end of the Covid-19 emergency is likely to end wide access to free vaccines and tests.
FDA’s New Covid Vaccine Strategy Could Be Similar To Annual Flu Shots, Report Says
The FDA’s proposed strategy will replace the current two shots followed by an annual shot that is updated to protect against the most prevalent variants.
Gates Foundation CEO Defends Philanthropy’s Influence On Global Health
In his annual letter, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman also said he agreed with critics that it was “not right” for a private foundation to be one of the largest funders of global health efforts.
