Indonesia becomes 1st country to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Handball Federation will no longer mandate bikini-style uniforms after protest
After protests from players and the backing of celebrity support, the International Handball Federation will no longer mandate bikini-style uniforms for female beach players, however, they must still wear pants “with a close fit,” according to the updated rules.
After protests from players and the backing of celebrity support, the International Handball Federation will no longer mandate bikini-style uniforms for female beach players, however, they must still wear pants “with a close fit,” according to the updated rules.
Musk would liquidate Tesla shares to 'solve world hunger' if UN can explain how money would be spent
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Shanghai Disneyland closes after mass COVID-19 testing over 1 contact
After testing everyone, the park will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday as it continues to cooperate with pandemic prevention efforts, Shanghai Disneyland said in a statement Monday.
After testing everyone, the park will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday as it continues to cooperate with pandemic prevention efforts, Shanghai Disneyland said in a statement Monday.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
Mayor Garcetti announces 'Race To Zero' commitment from 1,000+ cities at UN Summit
Speaking at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that more than 1,000 cities and local governments worldwide have joined the coalition's Cities Race to Zero campaign.
Speaking at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that more than 1,000 cities and local governments worldwide have joined the coalition's Cities Race to Zero campaign.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Tokyo train attack: 17 hurt after man goes on stabbing spree
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
Biden, EU believe deal on steel tariffs will help with climate change
President Joe Biden is praising a new U.S. and European Union agreement that would crack down on “dirty steel” that leads to carbon emissions.
President Joe Biden is praising a new U.S. and European Union agreement that would crack down on “dirty steel” that leads to carbon emissions.
G-20: Leaders commit to reaching climate neutrality, end coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
Biden, European allies to resume negotiations with Iran over nuclear program
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.
'Everybody forgot about us:' Afghan refugee hopes to reunite with sister in California
At the end of the summer, the world was focused on making sure Afghan refugees got safely out of their homeland to escape the Taliban. Now, two months later, Reza, his wife and three daughters feel like no one cares.
At the end of the summer, the world was focused on making sure Afghan refugees got safely out of their homeland to escape the Taliban. Now, two months later, Reza, his wife and three daughters feel like no one cares.
Doctors advise Queen Elizabeth II to rest for 2 weeks
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Rare ‘flesh eating’ STD spreading in United Kingdom
According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.
According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.
150 people arrested in US-Europe darknet drug trafficking probe
Law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe have arrested 150 people and seized more than $31 million in an international drug trafficking investigation stemming from sales on the darknet.
Law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe have arrested 150 people and seized more than $31 million in an international drug trafficking investigation stemming from sales on the darknet.
China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal status to marry commoner boyfriend
Japanese Princess Mako gave up her royal status to marry commoner Kei Komuro and said it was "a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”
Japanese Princess Mako gave up her royal status to marry commoner Kei Komuro and said it was "a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”