Category: Breaking

Covid Lab Leak Theory: Some Government Agencies Believe It—Here’s Why Most Scientists Don’t

Almost seven million people have died from Covid since the pandemic began in 2020, and many people like former President Donald Trump have made the Chinese government the scapegoat.

Fetterman ‘On A Path To Recovery,’ But Still Hospitalized

Fetterman could remain hospitalized for more than a month, according to a senior aide.

U.S. Government Divided On Covid Lab Leak Theory—Here’s Where Each Agency Stands

The U.S. Energy Department concluded the coronavirus probably originated in a lab, news outlets reported over the weekend, reviving the years-long debate over the origins of the virus.

China Responds To Lab Leak Report—Says U.S. Is ‘Politicizing’ Search For Covid Origins

Beijing accused the U.S. of politicizing origin-tracing efforts in order to “smear” China following reports another intelligence agency believes the virus escaped from a Chinese laboratory.

Timeline: How The Covid Lab Leak Origin Story Went From ‘Conspiracy Theory’ To Government Debate

The U.S. Energy Department reportedly became the second government agency to determine the virus originated in a lab.

Covid Likely Originated From Lab Leak, Energy Department Reportedly Finds—But Biden Aide Says There’s No ‘Definitive Answer’

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said there is “not a definitive answer” on the virus’ origins, as two federal agencies say the virus likely emerged from a laboratory rather than through natural transmission.

CDC Workers Canvass East Palestine To Investigate Health Risks From Trail Derailment

Residents of the town say they are experiencing rashes, sore throats, nausea and headaches in the weeks since the February 3 train derailment.

Marijuana Use Could Increase Chances For Heart Disease, Study Suggests

Nearly 50 million people used the drug at least once in 2019.

Long Covid Linked To Heart Problems: Here Are The Symptoms – And Who’s At Risk

Around 15% of people who get Covid experience long Covid symptoms, which can endure for weeks, months or even years.

Cancer Will Cost U.S. $5.3 Trillion By 2050, Researchers Estimate

Cancer will cost the global economy more than $25 trillion by 2050, researchers estimate, equivalent to an annual tax of 0.55% on global GDP.