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China Has Rejected a WHO Plan for Further Investigation Into the Origins of COVID-19
China has opted out of the second phase of the World Health Organization‘s investigation into the origins of COVID-19. What We Know: The WHO released […]
Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Tokyo Olympics
Tennis player Coco Gauff has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be competing in the Tokyo Olympics, where she was expected to lead Team […]
FDA Adds Warning about Rare Reaction to J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration warned that the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare and dangerous neurological disorder. What […]
Cubans Take to the Streets to Protest Against the Government
Across Cuba, citizens participated in the largest demonstration against the communist government in years. What We Know: Despite the possibility of incarceration or execution for […]
Grandmother Jailed after Not Answering Her Phone During Class is Ordered Released from Prison Sentence
Gwen Levi, a grandmother, sent back to prison after not answering her phone, can hug her love ones again as she was ordered immediate release […]
Olympics To Restrict Spectators Amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Tokyo officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are scheduled to meet this Thursday to determine if their plan to host spectators at half capacity […]
Disney Cruise Line Postpones Test Sailing due to Cast Members’ Inconsistent COVID test results
According to a company statement, the Disney Dream, which was to set sail on Tuesday, will now launch in July. What We Know: The Centers […]
Japan to Ease State of Emergency Ahead of Olympics
Due to the significant drop in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will downgrade the country’s state of emergency after it expires on Sunday. He […]
Biden Administration Purchases 500 Million More Vaccines For Global Distribution
The Biden administration is slated to purchase 500 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer to donate globally. What We Know: Previously, the Biden […]