Category: breaking-news

This Summer Was Hotter Than The Dust Bowl—Or Any Other Since Records Began

It was also one of the wettest—and, in some areas, one of the driest.

Thousands More Nursing Home Residents Died From Covid Than Acknowledged By Government, Study Finds

Researchers estimate over 16,000 more nursing home residents died from Covid-19 than what the federal government has recognized.

Despite Desperate Need, Africa Will Receive 25% Fewer Covid Vaccine Doses Than Anticipated, WHO Says

COVAX recently delivered five million vaccine doses to Africa, but 15 million doses have been thrown away in the United States since March, according to the head of the WHO in Africa.

Biden To Require All Federal Workers Get Vaccinated Amid New Push Against Delta

There will be no option for using testing to avoid the mandate.

Moderna Is Developing A One Dose Covid-And-Flu Booster Shot

The company announced the vaccine in development to investors Thursday morning.

Nerve Disorder Listed As ‘Very Rare’ Side Effect Of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine

The incidence of the side effect remains extremely rare with only 833 cases being reported worldwide from about 592 million administered doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Maryland Authorizes Covid-19 Booster Shots For Elderly Despite Lack Of Federal Guidance

Gov. Hogan said pharmacies and other providers across the state can administer Covid-19 booster shots to those 65 or older without a prescription or doctor’s order.

Solar Energy Could Power 40% Of U.S. By 2035, Report Says

The Energy Department’s report says the industry could give work to 1.5 million people.

WHO Calls For Pause On Covid Booster Shots Until 2022

The World Health Organization says wealthy countries should prioritize sharing the vaccine.

Wildfire Pollution Kills Thousands Of Americans Each Year, Study Finds

There are nearly 3,200 deaths in the U.S. each year tied to wildfire pollution, the researchers found, one of the highest tolls in the world.