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May 24, 2022

China wields COVID-19 to neuter UN human rights trip to Xinjiang

China has used COVID-19 restrictions to limit access of a U.N. human rights trip aimed at uncovering abuses of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

May 24, 2022

Dr. Makary: CDC did not present 'scientific rationale' for COVID booster shots for kids

Dr. Marty Makary assesses the Biden administration's process for recommending that children ages 5-11 get a COVID vaccine booster shot.

May 24, 2022

CNN's Jake Tapper infuriated colleagues after he taped broadcast with COVID-19: report

CNN's Jake Tapper taped his show earlier this month at the network's D.C. bureau just after he had tested positive for COVID-19, which incensed some staffers.

May 23, 2022

Viewing Monkeypox through the lens of COVID is not correct, there is no pandemic potential: Dr. Amish Adalja

Dr. Amish Adalja talks about the recent Monkeypox outbreaks and any potential risk that they pose on Monday's "Special Report" with Bret Baier.

May 23, 2022

Philadelphia school district reinstates mask mandate for students and staff, citing increased COVID-19 cases

Philadelphia School District announced it will reinstate a mask mandate for all students and staff upon request from the city's Department of Public Health

May 23, 2022

Republicans call on Biden to push aggressive reforms to correct the World Health Organization's 'corruption'

In a letter sent to Biden Monday, the Republican lawmakers urge Biden to halt efforts to “empower” the World Health Organization due to rampant corruption.

May 23, 2022

Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe: expert

A leading adviser to the WHO described the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by sexual behavior at two recent raves in Europe.

May 23, 2022

CNN's John Harwood flamed for minimizing effects of inflation on American families: 'Literally unbelievable'

Critics flamed liberal CNN correspondent John Harwood for minimizing the effects of inflation on Americans, and claiming they had not been hurt badly enough to stop them from spending money.

May 22, 2022

White House coronavirus advisor supports continued use of masks indoors

Dr. Ashish Jha said the government remains focused on ensuring access to COVID-19 vaccinations, therapies and testing in order remain in control of the virus.

May 22, 2022

New York City mayor declares state of emergency amid nationwide baby formula shortage

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency on Sunday in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage, according to a press release.