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July 17, 2021

US invests millions to breed more test monkeys in wake of COVID-19: report

The U.S. government is reportedly investing millions of dollars to breed more monkeys in the name of biomedical research after a shortage of the animals worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

July 17, 2021

NFL teams to find ways to identify vaccinated members, Panthers among those with highest vax rates

Just ahead of training camp, about 73% of NFL players are vaccinated and only two NFL teams have less than 50% of their members vaccinated.

July 17, 2021

Apparently the science changed in Canada, Blue Jays can return home

A long-awaited return to Canada is in store for the Toronto Blue Jays after the team was granted National Interest Exemption to return to Rogers Centre in Downtown Toronto, starting July 30.

July 17, 2021

Top Biden officials now believe COVID lab leak possible: report

Biden administration officials are divided over the origin of the coronavirus, but an increasing number now believe that it could have leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China, according to a report.

July 17, 2021

Vaccination mandate debate trickling into VA gubernatorial race

The heated debate over Virginia's vaccine mandate for students entering the 2021-2022 school year at public colleges and universities across the state is starting to trickle down into local politics, including the race for governor.

July 17, 2021

Monkeypox detected in hospitalized US resident who visited Nigeria, CDC and Texas officials confirm

A U.S. resident is hospitalized in Dallas with a rare confirmed case of monkeypox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Texas health officials announced Friday.

July 17, 2021

First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID

The first resident of the Olympic Village has tested positive for COVID-19, Tokyo Olympic organizers said on Saturday.

July 17, 2021

Some San Francisco-area restaurants reinstate mask requirements, cut unvaccinated workers over new guidance

After San Francisco Bay Area health officials issued new guidance Friday recommending that everyone – even those who are vaccinated – should wear masks indoors, many restaurants are now reportedly requiring them again for their employees. 

July 16, 2021

Biden blasted for accusing Facebook of 'killing people' over COVID misinformation as WH partners with Big Tech

President Biden sparked backlash on social media Friday after he accused Facebook of "killing people" – as the White House's partnership with Big Tech companies to crack down on so-called coronavirus "misinformation" was raising major free-speech concerns among critics. 

July 16, 2021

Los Angeles County sheriff will not enforce new mask mandate: ‘Not backed by science’

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Friday he will not use his department to enforce a mandatory indoor mask requirement set to take effect this weekend amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the county since its reopening.