Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes was trending on Twitter after a video surfaced of him ranting about COVID-19 measures currently in place. While on stage at the Seoul Taco’s 10th-anniversary block party in Missouri, Busta stated, “COVID can suck a d–k.” He then took aim at the rules and regulations surrounding …
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Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Granted Full Approval by FDA
Pfizer BioNTech is the first Covid-19 vaccine to overcome its ultimate regulation obstacle, given complete approval by the Food and Drug Administration, applying to people 16 and older. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the Covid-19 pandemic,” Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet …
Read More »Vaccine Distributor Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Produced “Robust” Antibody Responses Against Delta Variant
According to a recently released study, Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot produced a “robust” antibody response to the Delta variant. The company is testing a 50-microgram dose of three vaccine booster candidates in a phase two trial. However, it’s being tested in previously vaccinated individuals, CNBC reported. Apparently, …
Read More »Moderna Plans to Expand COVID Vaccine Clinical Trial to Children Under 12
U.S. drug manufacturer Moderna plans to expand the clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine to younger children later this year or early next year. The New York Times first reported that Pfizer and Moderna plan to include 3,000 children ages five to 11-years-old. The outlet cited unnamed sources who also say the figure …
Read More »Dentists Highly Against The Use Of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge For TikTok Teeth Whitener Trend
A recent trend started by a creative on TikTok suggests using a household product called Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to be used as a teeth whitener. Although the warning label says in all caps, “AVOID ACCIDENTS: DO NOT USE ON SKIN OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY. USING ON SKIN …
Read More »For The First Time, Documents From the 1964 “Mississippi Burning” Murders of Civil Rights Activists Have Been Made Public
For the first time, 57 years after their deaths, never-before-seen case files, photographs, and other materials documenting the investigation into the infamous slayings of three civil rights workers in Mississippi are finally exposed to the public. The assassinations of civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner in …
Read More »Airlines Say Flight Passengers Have Gotten Heavier, New Safety Rules Are Being Set
Airlines are setting new weight rules for flying; however, no one will be getting weighed for now. According to Business Insider, the average person flying is about eight pounds heavier than they once were. To keep the planes within their safety limits, airlines are considering different ways to make sure …
Read More »UK’s Prime Minister Expected to Announce 4-Week June 21 Lockdown Delay
Later this evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a four-week delay in the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in the UK. While the final decision is still pending, mounting infections and hospital admissions are expected to persuade the Prime Minister to abandon plans to ease restrictions. He selected …
Read More »Airlines Could Start Weighing Passengers At The Airport
Data used by airlines to measure passenger average weights might require updating. Soon, airlines might be asking passengers to share how much they weigh or get weighed in the airport as part of a study to update the information. According to Fox Business, the obesity rate in the United States is increasing, …
Read More »A Mike Tyson Docuseries is Coming to ABC
ABC News will air a new documentary series on the rise to fame of boxer Mike Tyson, as well as all that has happened since. In the first trailer for Mike Tyson: The Knockout, a voiceover says, “Mike is a complicated individual.” Starting with his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, …
Read More »Combating “Maskne” During The Age of Covid-19
As a result of using face masks, an increasing number of people experience skin irritations and breakouts. Some are even having breakouts for the first time. As the name suggests, “maskne” is acne brought on by wearing a face mask. New York City dermatologist Michelle Henry, M.D. said, “The clinical …
Read More »Southern Caribbean Volcano Erupts After Being Dormant For Over A Decade
This morning in the southern Caribbean, a decade-long dormant volcano erupted, sending ash and smoke hundreds of miles into the atmosphere. In late December, the volcano known as La Soufrière on the northern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines‘ main island began to show signs of renewed activity. The …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To April Fool’s Snow Day
Many parts of the northern United States are experiencing heavy snow on April Fool’s Day. Leave it to Twitter to use the freezing temperatures to get their jokes off. Many users could not fathom that snow would fall on the jokester’s holiday, leaving many to believe that the news had …
Read More »Oregon College Students Sue Universities Over Tuition Fees During Pandemic
Three Oregon college students are suing the University of Oregon and Oregon State University over tuition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caine Smith filed a lawsuit against the University of Oregon on March 19, according to CNN. Danielle Pranger and Garrett Harris both filed suit against Oregon State University on March 5. Both suits seek unspecified monetary damages and “prorated unused …
Read More »‘The Chi’ Has Halted Season 4 Production After Positive Covid-19 Test on Set
According to Deadline, production on Showtime’s The Chi’s upcoming fourth season has been halted for a week due to a positive Covid-19 test. Although filming during the pandemic and temporary production shutdowns have become the norm, TV studios, including Disney TV Studios’ 20th Television, which is behind The Chi, have …
Read More »Murder Hornets Could Return To The U.S. This Spring
The jumbo stingers from Asia known as “Murder Hornets” could make a return to the U.S. and wreak havoc this spring as the temperatures rise and their queen bees emerge from underground to start popping out babies. According to the NY Post, Doug Yanega, a scientist at California’s Entomology Research …
Read More »For The Second Time: Senators Reintroduce Daylight Saving Time Bill To Make It Permanent
According to CNN, several bipartisan senators reintroduced a bill hoping to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent. A majority of U.S. states observe DST, which begins on the second Sunday in March at 2 am and lasts until the first Sunday in November at 2 am. However, the Sunshine Protection …
Read More »Tesla to Build Large Battery for Texas Grid That Store Energy for 20,000 Homes
Bloomberg News announced this morning that Elon Musk plans to build a massive battery that will connect to the Texas grid. According to the report, Gambit Energy Storage LLC, a Tesla Inc subsidiary, is constructing a 100-megawatt energy storage project in Angleton, Texas. The report also states the battery could power …
Read More »Following Deadly Texas Blackouts, ERCOT Terminates Its CEO
Following the deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days in subfreezing conditions, the Texas power grid president and CEO has been terminated. On Wednesday, The board of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, responsible for 90% of the state’s power, sent Bill Magness a …
Read More »New Jersey Plumber Drove To Texas To Help Families With Burst Pipes
In a heartwarming story coming out of Texas, a New Jersey plumber drove down with his family to help fix burst pipes and other damage following the devastating winter storm that hit the state last week. According to CNN, Andrew Mitchell drove 22 hours with his wife and 2-year-old son …
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