US October 9, 2023 Novavax ships millions of updated COVID-19 vaccine doses after FDA clearance Vaccine manufacturer Novavax Inc. has announced the shipment of millions of doses of its updated COVID-19 vaccines to distributors following approval from U.S. regulators.
Media October 8, 2023 Remote work for the win: How in-office requirements are hurting companies Data from The Flex Report asks the question whether remote work could be here to stay, showing companies that require full-time office work struggling to hire new workers.
HEALTH October 8, 2023 COVID hospitalizations are still a ‘public health threat’ for America's older adults, says CDC Older adults remain at a higher risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19, according to a new report from the CDC. Two doctors weighed in on the findings.
Coronavirus October 6, 2023 Former surgeon general mocks Aaron Rodgers' injury, praises Travis Kelce's vaccine stance in deleted X post Travis Kelce and Aaron Rodgers are in a "vax war," as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end called it, and a former surgeon general dropped a bomb.
Charlotte Hornets October 6, 2023 Ex-NBA star suing insurance company for $40M for allegedly denying coverage for COVID-19-related heart disease Former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is suing an insurance company for $40 million for denying coverage of his COVID-19-related heart disease.
Tennessee October 6, 2023 Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee law restricting distribution of absentee ballot applications An appeals court panel declined to revive a legal challenge against a law that classifies it as a felony for anyone besides election officials to give out absentee ballot applications.
Kansas City Chiefs October 6, 2023 Travis Kelce responds to Aaron Rodgers' COVID-19 vaccine dig: 'Mr. Pfizer vs. the Johnson and Johnson family' Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce can appreciate New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' dig at him over his recent partnership with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, but he responded Friday with his own witty remark.
HEALTH October 5, 2023 These are the 10 leading causes of death among US adults, the CDC says Each year, the CDC releases a list of the leading causes of death among U.S. adults. USA FACTS took a deep dive into the latest data and shared mortality trends.
US October 5, 2023 US plans shift of Merck COVID treatment to commercial market The U.S. government plans to cease the distribution of free doses of Merck & Co's COVID-19 antiviral medication, molnupiravir, by the middle of next month.
VIDEO October 5, 2023 California doctor who sued state reacts to Newsom repealing COVID-19 medical misinformation bill Dr. Mark McDonald shared his reaction to Gov. Gavin Newsom quietly repealing a controversial COVID-19 medical misinformation bill.