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May 21 2015
News
Why the world needs more scientists
Scientific research is the engine that drives health advances. If future world leaders would keep that simple concept in mind when making decisions about where and how to invest their resources, the health of humankind would improve substantially over the next 50 years and beyond.
Some may question the value of this science-centric perspective for global health. Yet I am convin
VoxApr 12 2021
News
Minnesota officer meant to fire Taser, not handgun, in deadly Daunte Wright shooting, police chief says
A police chief in Brooklyn Center outside of Minneapolis released the body camera footage Monday showing the officer-involved shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, categorizing the event as an "accidental discharge."
Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said he believed the so far unidentified officer intended to reach for a Taser but mistakenly grabbed her service weapon and
Fox News DigitalDec 31 2020
Opinion
The real reason you need to worry about Hawley's objection to Biden victory
Don't be too nervous about Republican Sen. Josh Hawley's announcement that he will object to the certification of Joe Biden as President when Congress meets on Jan. 6. His ploy won't stop Biden from taking the oath of office on Jan. 20. But it should make everyone concerned about the long-term health of our democracy.
According to federal law, if at least one senator and one House
CNN (Opinion)Jul 29 2021
News
Something more than gold: How US gymnasts earned silver
It can sound cliché to say the spirit of the Games is about more than winning gold. Not today. Simone Biles made history with her difficult decision to withdraw, as did her team with its staunch support of her.
After a skittish performance at qualifiers Sunday night, Simone Biles thought that when she finished competing that night, she would stop feeling judged.
She didn’t.
Christian Science MonitorJun 30 2022
Perspectives Blog
How Will Roe v Wade's Fall Change America?
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Last Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the landmark rulings that recognized and reaffirmed constitutional abortion rights. What's next for abortions in the U.S.? In 13 states,
AllSides StaffDec 30 2020
Analysis
No half measures and mind the gap - UK nod for AstraZeneca vaccine raises more questions
British health officials greenlighted the AstraZeneca and Oxford COVID-19 shot on Wednesday but also rebuffed one of their central claims: that a half-dose followed by a standard dose offered more protection against infection.
The reassessment of the best dosing regimen for the vaccine was an unexpected move by Britain’s medicines regulator based on its own analysis of as-yet-
ReutersMar 30 2021
Perspectives Blog
How a Famous Democratic Socialist and Christian Conservative Forged a Deep Friendship
Cornel West and Robert P. George are unlikely friends, but they are so close they call each other “brother” and regularly talk about friendship and faith across political differences.
West, a Democratic Socialist, public intellectual and self-described “revolutionary Christian,” and George, a leading conservative legal scholar and Roman Catholic, show a commitment to promote much
Marcia BeckfordFeb 02 2021
News
Pfizer plans to deliver 200 million doses of Covid vaccine to U.S. by May, sooner than expected
Pfizer plans to deliver 200 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine to the U.S. by May, earlier than its initial forecast of July, according to slides published Tuesday by the drugmaker ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings call.
The company, which developed its vaccine with German drugmaker BioNTech, also said it can potentially deliver 2 billion doses globally by the end of this year
CNBCAug 18 2020
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UNC-Chapel Hill goes to remote learning after 135 COVID-19 cases within week of starting classes
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced Monday that it was converting to all virtual classes after reporting 135 new COVID-19 cases and four clusters within a week of having started in-person classes for the fall semester — becoming the first college to send students home after having reopened.
"After consultation with state and local health officials, #UNC's
NBC News DigitalDec 29 2020
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Biden Said "Things Are Going To Get Worse" As COVID-19 Continues To Surge In The US
One year after the initial warning of a mysterious “pneumonia of unknown cause” in China, the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage — and President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday warned it's only going to get worse in the US.
The coronavirus has now infected more than 81.7 million people worldwide, including more than 19.4 million in the United States.
"Things are going to get worse
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