FDA says benefits outweigh risks for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children
Author of the article: NEW YORK — Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that the likely benefits of giving the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to 5 to 11 year olds clearly outweigh the risks of rare cases of heart inflammation. Earlier on Friday, the vaccine makers said their shot showed…
Pandemic Death Leader Mississippi Has Now Lost One In Every 300 Residents To Covid
Topline Mississippi, the state with the highest Covid-19 fatality rate, has now become the first in the country to hit the morbid milestone of losing one in every 300 residents to the virus, with many of the deaths coming after the widespread availability of vaccines, but amid a low vaccination rate in the state. A…
U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to 19-month low
Author of the article: WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 19-month low last week, pointing to a tightening labor market, though a shortage of workers could keep the pace of hiring moderate in October. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Refuses To Say Whether He’ll Get A Covid Vaccine Booster
Topline With FDA authorization for Johnson & Johnson booster shots appearing imminent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) won’t say whether he plans to get his second dose once he becomes eligible, following public statements in which he questioned the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) speaks at the opening of a monoclonal…
Oil remains near multi-year highs as energy crunch persists
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Author of the article: Article content NEW YORK — Oil futures rose on Tuesday and were near multi-year highs as an energy supply crunch continued across the globe, while falling temperatures in China revived concerns over whether the world’s biggest energy consumer can meet…
Prior Covid Infection Is As Effective At Preventing The Virus As Vaccination, U.K. Study Suggests
Topline People who previously contracted Covid-19 have about the same level of protection against contracting the disease as those fully inoculated with two key vaccines, according to the findings of a study published Monday which adds to a growing and sometimes contradictory body of research on natural immunity. CREMONA, ITALY – JANUARY 06: A doctor…
Georgia Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking Election Audit
Topline One of the final pending lawsuits filed by supporters of former President Donald Trump in Georgia shortly after the 2020 presidential election was dismissed Wednesday, likely bringing an end to hopes of an Arizona-style election audit in the state. Then President Donald Trump peers into the audience during a rally in support of Republican…
Trump Reportedly Close To Selling D.C. Hotel Following Reports Of Large Financial Losses
Topline The Trump Organization is in advanced discussions with a Miami-based investment firm to sell the rights to its Washington, D.C., hotel, a once prominent property that has since devolved into an ethical and financial headache for the ex-president, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. A view of the outside of the Trump International Hotel…
Trump Records Birthday Video For Ashli Babbitt, Calls For DOJ To Reopen Investigation
Topline Former President Donald Trump once again advocated for deceased January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt on Sunday, calling for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reopen its investigation into her death in a video recorded for what would have been her 36th birthday. Former President Donald Trump prepares to take the stage during his Save…
Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Reportedly Paying Back $4.4 Million PPP Loan
Topline A Houston megachurch led by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen will return all $4.4 million it received in a forgivable loan from the federal government last year through its Paycheck Protection Program, according to the Houston Chronicle, after Osteen and his church received widespread criticism from those who felt the loan was unnecessary. Joel Osteen…
Bannon Defies House Subpoena In Jan. 6 Investigation
Topline Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist for former President Donald Trump, informed the House committee investigating the January 6 capitol riots that he would not comply with their subpoena for documents and testimony—and committee leaders immediately said they would consider pursuing criminal contempt charges against anyone who refuses to participate. NEW YORK, NY -…
Donald’s Debt Now Totals $1.3 Billion…
The real estate mogul should have no problem paying back his loans in the short term. But come 2024, when he might be running for president again, things could get dicey. Donald Trump’s business owes an estimated $1.3 billion, nearly $200 million more than it did when he left office. But that doesn’t mean that he’s…
Sweden Halts Moderna Vaccine For Young People Over Possible Rare Side Effects
Topline Sweden is pausing use of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine for people under the age of 30 following reports of possible rare side effects, including myocarditis, the country’s health agency announced Wednesday, describing the move as “precautionary.” GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 03: A young boy receives a immunization jab at a health centre … [+]…
Bill Gates’ Rank On The Forbes 400 Is The Lowest It’s Been In 30 Years
The Microsoft cofounder’s long streak as the country’s first or second richest has ended—in part due to stock transfers tied to his divorce. B ill Gates’ long streak as one of the top two richest people in America has come to an end. For the first time since 1991, the Microsoft cofounder isn’t No. 1…
Trump’s Ex-Press Secretary Warns That If Reelected, ‘He Will Be About Revenge’
Topline Former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said on Good Morning America on Monday that she wants to “warn people” about the possibility that former President Donald Trump could win another term in 2024, cautioning his administration will be worse if Trump “doesn’t have to worry about reelection anymore.” White House Press Secretary Stephanie…