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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Is RFK Jr right to pull mRNA vaccine research funding?

US cancels $500 million funding for 22 mRNA vaccine projects, raising concerns about the technology's efficacy and future research.
Question of mRNA vaccine safety and effectiveness has emerged amid calls for funding to be redirected to older vaccine technologies.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

The inside scoop: How one of the Bay Area's favorite ice cream shops creates a new flavor

Arkin's ice cream creativity stems from a sugar-filled childhood, leading to the establishment of Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US withdraws from WHO pandemic response reforms

The United States has formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) aimed at enhancing global pandemic responses, citing concerns over sovereignty.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a CEO and prepper

Practical prepping involves storing essential supplies for emergencies and mitigating risks efficiently.
#hivaids
US news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

UN warns millions more will die from AIDS after US cuts DW 03/24/2025

US funding cuts are expected to lead to over 6 million additional AIDS-related deaths and new infections, reversing decades of progress.
more#hivaids
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New COVID strain from China that led to massive spike in hospitalizations has spread to the US - including NYC

A new COVID-19 strain NB.1.81 is rapidly spreading, prompting hospitalizations in both China and the US, particularly among older adults.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears

Boris Johnson advocated for a stringent, authoritarian response to Covid-19 non-compliance, favoring punitive measures over support for self-isolation.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New COVID strain from China that led to massive spike in hospitalizations has spread to the US - including NYC

A new COVID-19 strain NB.1.81 is rapidly spreading, prompting hospitalizations in both China and the US, particularly among older adults.
more#covid-19
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Why the Pentagon Is Using AI to Simulate Future Pandemics (6/24/2025) | HackerNoon

DARPA is leveraging AI to simulate disease outbreaks and improve pandemic response.
Building effective feedback loops is crucial for enhancing AI product performance.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Masks, "Fuck" shirts, and Going Naked

The ideological battle over masks during the pandemic highlights inconsistencies in principles regarding personal freedom and public health.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Meet the Velvet Bandit: Sonoma Co.'s mystery mom turned street art superhero

"They're really silly and punny. I didn't really think much of it," she said.
Arts
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

No public questioning of Covid pandemic chiefs as inquiry invites public to share experiences

Ireland is conducting a public consultation to learn from the pandemic's impact on health, society, and the economy.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A top global health expert's message to graduates: Kick the tires

I think I'm only now realizing how difficult it was five years on, and the responsibility and the pressure.
US news
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Genomics reveals zoonotic and sustained human Mpox spread in West Africa

The collaboration of researchers has significantly advanced our understanding of infectious diseases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

BlackRock to order senior managers back to office five days a week reports

BlackRock is moving to require senior managers to work from the office full-time as companies shift away from remote and hybrid work post-pandemic.
London startup
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

This Subscription Service Sends Coffee Chosen By A Michelin-Ranked Team To Your Home - Tasting Table

Noma Projects reimagined culinary experiences during the pandemic with innovative subscription services for home chefs and coffee enthusiasts.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Behind the Mayor's Desk - Streetsblog USA

Mayors are rethinking urban priorities and implementing urgent, nimble solutions to global challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
#small-business
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Musk's Latest Fraud Finding Isn't What It Seems

Government-wide search uncovered fraudulent unemployment claims for fake individuals and future birth dates.
Elon Musk highlighted a significant issue of fraud in unemployment claims during the pandemic.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Bird flu continues spread as Trump's pandemic experts are MIA

OPPR has played a vital role in coordinating pandemic responses under the Biden administration.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry

Hancock defended controversial PPE procurement practices during the pandemic as necessary due to an urgent shortage.
#public-health
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?

Pandemic lessons emphasize the need for transparency and adaptability in public health guidance during future crises.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five years on from the pandemic, the right's fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

The narrative has shifted from blaming the virus to blaming the response to Covid-19.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?

Pandemic lessons emphasize the need for transparency and adaptability in public health guidance during future crises.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five years on from the pandemic, the right's fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

The narrative has shifted from blaming the virus to blaming the response to Covid-19.
more#public-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How Covid left a legacy of distrust and conspiracies | Letters

The pandemic exposed deep political divides in public health responses, impacting trust and compliance among citizens.
Remote teams
fromDallas News
5 months ago

Texas government agencies move to limit work-from-home policies

Texas state agencies are moving to bring remote workers back to the office in accordance with a directive from the governor's office.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Opinion | Telehealth Technology Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor

The pandemic prompted a shift to telemedicine in emergency care, revealing unexpected opportunities for deeper patient interactions despite initial skepticism about technology.
fromMission Local
10 months ago

Dolores Huerta

「她在疫情期間展現了卓越的領導力，不僅提供了全國最有力的公共衛生應對措施之一，還為那些受新冠影響最嚴重的群體提供了關鍵資源，
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