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U.S. Passes 12 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, Adding 2 Million In Under 2 Weeks
On Friday alone, there were 195,000 new confirmed cases of the virus and 1,878 deaths. The U.S. has been adding 1 million cases every six days. Continue Reading U.S. Passes 12 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, Adding 2 Million In Under 2 Weeks
WHO Trial Finds Remdesivir Has ‘No Meaningful Effect’ In COVID-19 Patients
The medicine is one of the few to win regulatory approval as a treatment for the disease, but has fallen out of favor with the health authority. Continue Reading WHO Trial Finds Remdesivir Has ‘No Meaningful Effect’ In COVID-19 Patients
Georgia Certifies Results; Election Official Says The ‘Numbers Don’t Lie’
The state’s top election official has faced calls to resign, death threats and pressure from fellow Republicans over the 2 1/2 weeks of post-election counting. Continue Reading Georgia Certifies Results; Election Official Says The ‘Numbers Don’t Lie’
Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
Several big farm groups, traditionally hostile to environmental regulations, are now working with environmental advocates in support of farmer-friendly actions to reduce carbon emissions. Continue Reading Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
CDC Strongly Recommends Against Traveling For Thanksgiving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations one week before the holiday, advising that Americans be careful amid an explosion in the spread of the coronavirus. Continue Reading CDC Strongly Recommends Against Traveling For Thanksgiving
Joe Biden Wins Georgia, Per AP Call, Following State’s Release Of Hand Recount
The full hand recount of the state’s 5 million presidential votes resulted in a slight narrowing of Joe Biden’s lead over President Trump, but not nearly enough to change the result. Continue Reading Joe Biden Wins Georgia, Per AP Call, Following State’s Release Of Hand Recount
U.S. Reaches 250,000 COVID-19 Deaths: A Long Winter Is Coming As Pandemic Fatigue Sets In
Medical advances have reduced the infection fatality rate in the U.S. But experts warn that indoor gatherings, cold temperatures and pandemic fatigue augur dark months ahead. Continue Reading U.S. Reaches 250,000 COVID-19 Deaths: A Long Winter Is Coming As Pandemic Fatigue Sets In
FDA Approves First At-Home Coronavirus Test; Likely Won’t Be Widely Available Until Spring
The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is expected to provide results in 30 minutes or less. Its approval could help alleviate the strain on the nation’s precarious coronavirus testing system. Continue Reading FDA Approves First At-Home Coronavirus Test; Likely Won’t Be Widely Available Until Spring
President Trump Fires Election Security Director Who Corrected Voter Fraud Disinformation
President Trump, who has refused to accept the results of the White House race, tweeted that Krebs had been terminated “effective immediately.” Continue Reading President Trump Fires Election Security Director Who Corrected Voter Fraud Disinformation
U.S.-Canada Border Closure Likely To Be ‘With Us For Awhile’ As Pandemic Persists
The most recent extension of the U.S.-Canada border closure expires this Friday, November 21, but no one expects the restrictions to be lifted then. First implemented in March, the closure of the land and sea border to nonessential crossings have been extended monthly by mutual agreement between Ottawa and the Trump administration. Continue Reading U.S.-Canada Border Closure Likely To Be ‘With Us For Awhile’ As Pandemic Persists
Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer’s, Growing Evidence Shows
People who get more deep sleep appear less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. That may be because this phase of sleep allows the brain to clear out waste products. Continue Reading Deep Sleep Protects Against Alzheimer’s, Growing Evidence Shows
Trump Administration Rushes To Sell Oil Rights In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Officials hope to auction off leases before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. He has pledged to protect the pristine landscape that’s home to polar bears and migrating caribou. Continue Reading Trump Administration Rushes To Sell Oil Rights In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
