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WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas

May 12, 2022

WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas

The World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of new global COVID-19 cases has continued to decline across the world except for the Americas and Africa.

Biden to order flags half-staff to mark 1M deaths from COVID-19

May 12, 2022

Biden to order flags half-staff to mark 1M deaths from COVID-19

President Biden marked the passing of 1 million Americans to the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Korea reports first COVID-19 outbreak, imposes nationwide lockdown

May 12, 2022

North Korea reports first COVID-19 outbreak, imposes nationwide lockdown

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has imposed a nationwide lockdown to control his country's first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic.

EPA spent $7M in American Rescue Plan funds to replace diesel school buses with electric buses

May 12, 2022

EPA spent $7M in American Rescue Plan funds to replace diesel school buses with electric buses

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spent $7 million from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) on replacing diesel school buses with electric ones in underserved communities, claiming "diesel engines emit harmful nitrogen oxides."

Broadway star Patti LuPone involved in f-word rant with maskless audience member during 'Company' performance

May 11, 2022

Broadway star Patti LuPone involved in f-word rant with maskless audience member during 'Company' performance

In an outburst caught off camera and shared on Twitter, the 73-year-old Broadway star is heard berating a maskless attendee in an expletive-laden speech that has been seen by more than 200,000 on social media and even more across various channels.

Guardians-White Sox game postponed following multiple positive COVID tests in Cleveland organization

May 11, 2022

Guardians-White Sox game postponed following multiple positive COVID tests in Cleveland organization

Wednesday's series finale between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox has been postponed following multiple positive COVID-19 tests within the Guardians organization, the league announced.

Federal judge extends order blocking Biden admin from rolling back Title 42 early ahead of hearing

May 11, 2022

Federal judge extends order blocking Biden admin from rolling back Title 42 early ahead of hearing

A federal judge on Wednesday extended a temporary restraining order that prevents the Biden administration from rolling back the use of the Title 42 public health order to expel migrants at the border, ahead of its May 23 end date.

China labels WHO comments regarding 'zero-COVID' strategy 'irresponsible'

May 11, 2022

China labels WHO comments regarding 'zero-COVID' strategy 'irresponsible'

China defended its strict "zero-COVID" approach on Wednesday, labeling comments from the World Health Organization "irresponsible."

US drug overdoses topped 100k in 2021, reaching all-time high: CDC

May 11, 2022

US drug overdoses topped 100k in 2021, reaching all-time high: CDC

Over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2021, reaching an all-time high.

EU lifts mask requirement for air travel as pandemic ebbs

May 11, 2022

EU lifts mask requirement for air travel as pandemic ebbs

The EU has announced it will drop the mask requirement for air travel, both within airports and on planes, starting May 16.