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RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule change
2025-06-13
A document the Department of Health and Human Services sent to lawmakers to support Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to change U.S. policy on COVID vaccines cites scientific studies that are unpublished or under dispute and mischaracterizes others. One health expert called the document …
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
2025-05-31
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company’s existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike, is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It’s made in a way that allows for a …
CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines, replacing broad recommendation
2025-05-30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says that kids with no underlying health conditions "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines, dropping a …
Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?
2025-05-24
Experts say there is low vaccine uptake and people are not accessing treatments. More than five years after the first cases of COVID-19 were detected …
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
2025-05-18
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax makes the nation’s only traditional protein-based coronavirus vaccine – and until now it had emergency authorization from FDA for use in anyone …
Trump administration task force to consider declassifying COVID-19 origins materials
2025-04-09
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government task force will consider big changes to America’s intelligence community and examine whether material about the origins of COVID-19 and other topics of public interest should be declassified, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said. Known as the …
COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle
2025-03-14
Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney, Iowa, is small. The 14-bed hospital, in the southeastern part of the state, doesn't do surgeries or deliver babies. The small 24-hour emergency room is overseen by two full-time doctors. This story was produced in partnership with …
CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though with low confidence
2025-01-25
CNN — The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from the agency Saturday, just days after Director John Ratcliffe took the reins. The agency has for years said it did not …
Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing
2024-12-30
Dr. Leana Wen said Sunday that the lack of testing for bird flu doesn't mean that the virus isn't alive in humans, and that she feels the federal …
Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
2024-11-18
With the flu season getting underway, and COVID-19 still circulating, if you get sick you might wonder: 'Which virus got me this time?' Until now, sick people who wanted to get tested had to crawl out of bed and sit in a waiting room surrounded by other coughing, sneezing people. "You may have a …
Indian Startup Founder Reviews 1,000 Engineer CVs, Finds Less than 5 Worth Hiring
2025-07-02
While Meta, OpenAI, and Google compete fiercely, paying millions and billions of dollars to attract top talent, Indian companies continue to struggle …
When It Rains, It Memes: Bengaluru's Shower Saga Summed Up — Even ChatGPT Joined In
2025-05-21
Bengaluru has been hit by relentless showers, causing severe waterlogging, traffic chaos, and flooding across major areas. Residents turned to social …
India developing world’s most dangerous hypersonic missile capable of causing more destruction than BrahMos, its speed…, almost impossible…
2025-05-21
India has long been making its defense preparations keeping China in mind. New Delhi: During Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed the power of …
IIM Ahmedabad student writes project using ChatGPT, scores A+: Sparks debate on AI, effort and what ‘real learning’ means today
2025-05-05
When Yugantar Gupta, an MBA student at IIM Ahmedabad, took to LinkedIn to share how he aced a marketing project using ChatGPT, he probably didn’t …
DPS Indirapuram unveils high-tech AI lab with humanoid robots, Nvidia Jetson systems
2025-04-24
The aim of the lab is to let students interact with and understand the technology behind AI-powered physical robots. Indian schools are gearing up to …
Startup Summit-25 | Healthcare industry is in need of technology intervention at all levels: experts
2025-04-24
Healthcare industry requires technology intervention at all levels — from patient care to maintaining hospital records and even a hospital’s …
TCS Unveils India-Focused Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Suite
2025-04-24
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday launched three strategic offerings aimed at accelerating India’s journey towards deep-tech leadership and …
Bad news for China and Pakistan as India develops 400 KG missile drone that can travel at 1,050 km/h, it’s dangerous because…
2025-04-24
Unlike traditional artillery, the MGLD-W can hit targets from a safe distance, making it a formidable addition to modern warfare systems. Bad news for …
Wipro Launches GitHub CoE in Bengaluru to Accelerate AI-Driven Development
2025-04-24
Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, on Thursday announced the launch of its GitHub Centre of Excellence (CoE) in …
New deals boost Nokia’s India sales by 75% on-year in 1Q25
2025-04-24
Kolkata: Finnish networks vendor Nokia’s sales in India surged 75% on-year in the first quarter of 2025, on the back of a robust performance of its …
F1: Norris finishes top at British Grand Prix, Hulkenberg bags first-ever podium
2025-07-06
Lando Norris shone bright at his home race, finishing on top at the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Racing Circuit on Sunday. It was another …
Wimbledon 2025: Line calling technology under fire after malfunction
2025-07-06
Wimbledon’s automated line-calling technology came under fire on Sunday after a malfunction robbed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of a point in her last-16 …
Wimbledon 2025: Pavlyuchenkova beats Kartal to reach last eight despite line-calling glitch
2025-07-06
Unseeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova recovered from being robbed of a crucial point by an automated line-calling malfunction to beat Britain’s Sonay …
AIFF announces reward for Indian team for qualifying for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
2025-07-06
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday announced a reward of USD 50,000 (approximately Rs. 42.75 lakh) for the Indian women’s team after …
ZIM vs SA: Wiaan Mulder becomes third batter to score double century in first Test innings as captain
2025-07-06
Wiaan Mulder became the third batter to score a double century in their first Test innings as captain during Day 1 of the second match against …
Bayern Munich confirms Jamal Musiala will be sidelined for ‘long period of time’
2025-07-06
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is set to be away from action for a long period after suffering a horrific injury during its FIFA Club World …
WI vs AUS Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Carey, Cummins resume batting as Australia leads by 254 runs
2025-07-06
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of Day 4 of the second Test between West Indies and Australia, being held at the National Cricket …
Wimbledon 2025: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when Jordan Thompson quits with an injury
2025-07-06
.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured …
Harvinder Singh wins recurve men’s gold at Asian para archery championships
2025-07-06
Paralympic gold medallist Harvinder Singh secured the recurve men’s open individual gold medal at the Asian para archery championships in Beijing on …
What is India’s biggest win margin by runs in Tests?
2025-07-06
India has the chance to seal a big win on the fifth day of the second Test against Birmingham. The Shubman Gill-led side had set England a target of …