August 25, 2021 Janice Dean calls for federal probe into all COVID-19 nursing home deaths after NY adds 12K to previous total Janice Dean called for investigations into what she believes is "covering up" of the COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.
August 25, 2021 China criticizes US ahead of COVID origins report, peddles conspiracy theories Chinese state-owned media has pushed aggressive claims of U.S. "propaganda" aimed to "scapegoat" the communist nation ahead of a report by American intelligence agencies into the origins of COVID-19.
August 25, 2021 Texas ICUs reach 93% capacity following surge of COVID patients Texas hospital systems are increasingly closing temporarily their off-site emergency rooms and sending their staff to their hospitals to support staff overstretched by COVID-19.
August 25, 2021 Cowboys' Jerry Jones says getting vaccinated is for the 'common good': 'This is a team game' Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is all about personal choice when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine but he believes that changes when you consider the team dynamic.
August 25, 2021 Pfizer/BioNTech request full FDA approval of COVID-19 booster vaccine Pfizer/BioNTech have initiated an application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for individuals aged 16 and up, the companies announced Wednesday, noting an expected completion by the end of the week.
August 25, 2021 DeSantis spokeswoman target of Florida cartoon criticized as sexist: 'Misogyny gone wild' A Florida editorial cartoonist was ripped as sexist and misogynistic on Wednesday for publishing a political cartoon that depicted Gov. Ron DeSantis's press secretary Christina Pushaw as a Covergirl and a Twitter troll.
August 25, 2021 Chicago police union '100% against' vaccine mandate for officers: 'Hell, no' After Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said all city employees would "absolutely" be required to be vaccinated, the leading police union vowed to take action in court against if such mandate is announced.
August 25, 2021 Matthew McConaughey repurposed a famous catchphrase while wishing Gov. Greg Abbott well Matthew McConaughey repurposed one of his most famous catchphrases to be about the coronavirus in a message to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
August 25, 2021 NFL bans 'non-club-affiliated' reporters during 2021 season, limits locker room personnel The NFL has released another COVID protocol update for the 2021 season that will limit the number of non-player personnel in locker rooms as well as not allowing in any “non-club-affiliated media” members.
August 25, 2021 New NY Gov. Kathy Hochul adds 12,000 deaths to COVID death count New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised more government transparency on her first day in office and by day’s end her administration had quietly delivered it by acknowledging nearly 12,000 more deaths in the state from COVID-19 than had been publicized by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo.
