Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine 91.6% effective against COVID-19 in late-stage trial: study
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine was 91.6% effective against COVID-19 disease in a late-stage trial, according to new interim results. The results come in stark contrast to the consensus…
US to give at-home coronavirus test maker $231M to boost production
Months after receiving FDA approval, the first at-home over-the-counter coronavirus test will receive $231.8 million from the government to boost production and increase distribution.
Ford designed a clear N95 mask to help the hearing-impaired
Ford has designed a clear N95 mask that makes it easier to lip read and recognize facial expressions. The patent-pending device will be in production this spring.
Queen Elizabeth’s grandson-in-law says being part of the royal family ‘has its benefits and negatives’
Queen Elizabeth’s grandson-in-law admitted that being a member of the British royal family has its pros and cons.
Biden administration considering Rahm Emanuel for ambassador role, report says
Former Chicago mayor and ex-Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel might still end up in the Biden administration.
Big Tech regulation can’t only be about ‘reining in conservative voices’: ‘Madness of Crowds’ author
British journalist and author of “Madness of Crowds” Douglas Murray slammed Big Tech companies Tuesday, asserting that the time to regulate them is “long overdue”, but cautioned that…
Florida teen considered ‘armed and dangerous’ captured after shooting death of woman, investigators say
A Florida teen wanted in connection to the shooting death of a woman inside her apartment Sunday night has been caught after more than a day on the run,…
Chicago Public Schools backs down on threat of locking teachers out, while union says it’s ‘winning’
Chicago Public Schools has backed down on its threat to lock K-8 teachers out of their remote learning tools if they failed to show up at its facilities this week to prepare for the return of in-person classes.
Sen. Capito: Meeting with Biden, Senate Republicans on coronavirus relief was ‘productive’
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said her two-hour meeting with President Biden and fellow Republican senators on coronavirus relief was “productive” and may lead to additional bipartisan discussions on…
Biden’s Keystone XL pipeline cancellation is gut punch to small businesses
While opponents of the long-controversial Keystone XL Pipeline cheered its cancellation by President Biden’s administration, others like Nebraska truck driver Chris Olsen shook their heads in dismay.