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Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine has begun shipping out following US regulatory approval

White House Says Merck Will Help Make J&J Vaccine To Boost Supply

Merck will produce rival Johnson & Johnson's single-dose Covid-19 vaccine to boost supply nationwide.

Hungarian Hospital Staff Quit Over New State Contract

News reports have described hospitals emptying of staff

Hungarian hospital staff quit over new state contract

Target Shatters Sales Growth Record, But Hedges Bets On Future Performance

Target Store Georgia and Eastern - Washington, DC

The retailer grew sales more during the pandemic than the previous decade combined, but remained cautious when talking about future prospects.

Anthony Pettis prepares for the start of his lightweight bout against Carlos Diego Ferreira during UFC 246

Former World Champions Headline PFL’s Return To Action

Former world champions Anthony Pettis and Rory MacDonald headline the PFL's first two events for the 2021 season

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While some countries, such as Colombia, have reopened schools children around the world have lost out during the pandemic

Charity Calls For Urgent Action Over Virus School Closures

Charity calls for urgent action over virus school closures

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Why Some Catholics Are Being Told Not To Get The Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine

The Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans is telling its members the shot is “morally compromised.”

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Best For Younger People: Here's Why

J&J's coronavirus vaccine only requires a single dose to protect against moderate to severe cases of COVID-19.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied sexual harassment allegations from a second woman

Cuomo's Troubles Pile Up As Third Woman Accuses Him Of Unwanted Advances

Anna Ruch, who met New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a wedding reception in 2019, said he tried to kiss her

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Is COVID-19 Vaccine Safe To Get During Pregnancy? Facts You Should Know

There is limited data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines when administered during pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The rollout of vaccines around the world, slowing infection rates and the prospect of more US stimulus continues to support markets, though inflation worries persist

Emergency Crews Save COVID-19 Vaccines By Boat After Flooding In Kentucky

The batch was moved from the Lee County Health Department in Beattyville after heavy rains disrupted the power supply.

Ghosn fled Japan while out on bail and remains an international fugitive in Lebanon

Alleged Ghosn Escape Accomplices Extradited To Japan

Alleged Ghosn escape accomplices extradited to Japan

Brazil's inoculation drive has started with an initial six million doses available for the country's 212 million inhabitants

Brazil Hospitals Overwhelmed As New COVID-19 Variants Worsen Crisis

Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said the new COVID-19 variants have made it more difficult to control the pandemic.

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Man Kills Officer After Argument Over Face Mask At New Orleans School

Tulane University police officer Martinus Mitchum intervened when John Shallerhorn punched a school staffer after refusing to wear a face covering.

With more people working from home during the pandemic, global sales of consumer electronics has risen, according to a report by Strategy Analytics

Closing The Digital Divide In The Midst Of A Pandemic

While multinational e-commerce brands and streaming giants have been able to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, many smaller, local businesses lack the digital infrastructure to be as flexible.

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'Need For Speed' Devs Join 'Battlefield 6' Production

"Need For Speed" developer Criterion Games has been completely shifted to work on the next "Battlefield" game, but an EA exec said both games are in good hands.

Ghosn fled Japan while out of bail and remains an international fugitive in Lebanon

US Men Accused Of Helping Ghosn Escape Arrive In Japan

US men accused of helping Ghosn escape arrive in Japan

More than half of that decline in CO2 emissions in 2020 was due to less use of fuel for road transport, shipping and aviation

CO2 Pollution Bounces Back, Climate Goals At Risk: IEA

CO2 pollution bounces back, climate goals at risk: IEA

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UFC News: COVID-19 Seemingly Forces Rising Top Contender To Early Retirement

UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev appears to have announced his retirement on Instagram.

A member of the Iraqi security forces walks past a mural of Pope Francis with an Iraqi national flag, painted on a blast wall outside the Syriac Catholic Church of Our Lady of Deliverance in Baghdad

Covid, Unrest: Iraqis Tackle Obstacles To Host Pope

Covid, unrest: Iraqis tackle obstacles to host pope

What's in the box for Britons this year? Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is to unveil Britain's annual budget on Wednesday

UK To Extend Virus Support, May Raise Tax In Budget

UK to extend virus support, may raise tax in budget

Twitter has introduced a "strike system" that will gradually escalate from labeling tweets as misleading to a permanent user ban after the fifth offending tweet

Twitter To Boot Users Who Persist With Covid-19 Lies

Twitter to boot users who persist with Covid-19 lies

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Scientists Discover Breeding Site For 'World's Rarest Seal Species'

The breeding site, however, has no protections and is being "developed rapidly."

Wembley stadium is due to play host to the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final

Euro 2020 Shrouded In Uncertainty 100 Days Before Kick-off

Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty 100 days before kick-off

"We are an incredibly old and resilient industry, the distillery's managing director, John Laurie, told AFP

Scottish Distillery Looks To History To Lift Spirits

Scottish distillery looks to history to lift spirits

Twitter says it wants to reach 315 million 'monetizable' users in 2023

Twitter To Start Banning Accounts That Share COVID-19 Misinformation

Twitter will implement a "strike system" that would target accounts sharing misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines.

A new US law has closed off a major avenue for global money laundering and tax evasion

Third Stimulus Checks Could Arrive This Month As Relief Bill Heads To Senate

The Senate would likely take up President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan this week.

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