Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that nation is going in ‘wrong direction’ with COVID-19 cases
By Associated Press Staff Associated Press | Jul 25, 2021 at 11:17 AM WILMINGTON, DEL. — The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday. “We’re going in the wrong direction,’’ said Dr. Anthony Fauci,…
Michigan ‘Kraken’ Case: Lin Wood Claims Court Doesn’t Have ‘Authority’ To Punish Him For Sharing Court Hearing Video
Topline Far-right attorney Lin Wood argued late Thursday he should not be sanctioned after sharing a video of a court hearing in Sidney Powell’s Michigan post-election case alleging voter fraud, claiming the court cannot legally discipline him in the case after a judge said she was considering doing so. Attorney Lin Wood speaks at a…
Vatican Owns Over 5,000 Properties Worldwide, It Reveals In First Disclosures On Its Real Estate Holdings
Topline The Vatican owns more than 5,000 church and investment properties around the world, a central office at the Catholic Church revealed for the first time Saturday, according to several news outlets — but the church is struggling with a budget deficit, plus years of alleged mismanagement tied to its investment strategy. Worshipers attend the…
St. Louis Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Brutal Delta Surge — Even For Vaccinated Residents
Topline As Covid-19 cases spike in Missouri and vaccination rates remain low, St. Louis announced Friday it will reimpose an indoor mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents, joining a growing list of cities that have reacted to a sharp rise in coronavirus infections by reintroducing countermeasures. St. Louis skyline at twilight. getty Key…
Major Florida Hospital Seeing Biggest Patient Spike Since Pandemic Started
Topline The healthcare system operating the largest hospital in central Florida is moving to limit visitations and push back elective procedures after dealing with what appears to be its biggest Covid patient surge throughout the pandemic, driven by the rapidly spreading Delta variant that’s made Florida a national hot spot. A tent is seen set…
U.S., Iraq to Agree That U.S. Combat Troops Should Leave by End of 2021
Top Iraqi and U.S. officials plan to issue a statement that calls for U.S. combat troops to leave Iraq by the end of the year, U.S. and Iraqis officials said, but would reaffirm that a U.S. military presence is still needed after that to help Iraqi forces in their fight against Islamic State.
Twitter Temporarily Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene For Sharing Covid-19 Misinformation
Topline Twitter suspended Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from its platform for twelve hours late Monday night after the congresswoman’s posts violated the company’s policy on “misleading” information about the coronavirus, a move that comes days after President Joe Biden slammed social media companies for not doing enough to curb misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines.…
Fauci And Rand Paul Accuse Each Other Of Lying In Tense Testimony Over Covid Origins
Topline A discussion between Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Dr. Anthony Fauci on the roots of Covid-19 turned explosive Tuesday, with the senator and the government’s top infectious disease expert trading allegations of lying about whether federal money helped fuel a controversial form of virology research in China. Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci…
Trump Says He Would Likely Beat George Washington And Abraham Lincoln In An Election
Topline In an interview for a new book that spanned reflections on his “two presidencies” and January 6, former President Donald Trump bragged he could probably beat George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a presidential election if they were on the same ticket. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive to attend an inauguration…
Trump Surgeon General Says CDC Was ‘Wrong’ To Lift Mask Mandate And Should Reverse Course
Topline As the spread of the delta variant prompts new concerns and restrictions nationwide, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said this weekend he believes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was “premature” and “wrong” in easing the national mask mandate, and should move to immediately reverse its decision. U.S. Surgeon General…
Former FDA Head Says Delta Will Infect ‘Majority’ Of Unvaccinated Americans—And May Be ‘Most Serious Virus’ In Their Lifetime
Topline With hospitalizations already surging nationwide, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former chief of the Food and Drug Administration, offered a dire warning for unvaccinated Americans on Sunday, saying “a majority” of those who haven’t had Covid-19 before will likely become infected by the delta variant, which could end up being one of the most serious…
Republican Confidence In Science Drops Nearly 30 Points Since 1975, Poll Finds
Topline As partisan debates rage on about urgent issues like the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, a new survey finds that Republicans have less confidence in science by nearly a third since 1975. President Donald Trump dramatically removes his mask upon his return to the White House from Walter … [+] Reed National Military Medical…
Counties And States Trump Won Are Rejecting Calls To Launch Their Own Arizona-Style Election Audits
Topline Election officials in multiple Republican-leaning states and counties that voted for former President Donald Trump resisted calls by state legislators to undertake election audits akin to the one now playing out in Arizona. President Donald Trump campaigns in Gastonia, North Carolina, on October 21, 2020. AFP via Getty Images Key Facts Election officials in…
Long Covid Has Over 200 Symptoms And Leaves 1 In 5 Unable To Work, Study Finds
Topline There are more than 200 symptoms associated with long Covid spanning 10 organ systems—including memory loss, hallucinations, tremors and fatigue—according to a new study published Thursday, providing one of the most comprehensive insights yet into the lingering and debilitating illness that can affect patients for months or years after infection. Long Covid has over…
Biden Slams ‘Selfish’ Trump Efforts To Overturn Election
Topline President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a forceful condemnation of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss while calling to address the threat of “raw and sustained election subversion” in upcoming elections. PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 13: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about voting rights at the National … [+]…
‘You’ve Got To Go One-On-One’: Fauci Says Door-To-Door Outreach Is Key To New Phase Of Vaccination Effort
Topline Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday defended the Biden Administration’s door-to-door vaccine effort as some Republican governors push back on it, stressing that a targeted, one-on-one outreach would be key to lowering the number of unvaccinated Americans. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks at … [+] a…
Trump Claims To Have New Information About Ashli Babbitt’s Death As He All But Confirms 2024 Presidential Run
Topline As he gave his biggest indication yet of plans to run for office again in 2024, former President Donald Trump during a Sunday morning interview with Fox News claimed—without evidence—he has heard information that deceased Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, who was shot by a member of the U.S. Capitol Police while storming Congress,…