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June 29, 2021

Kids grappling with suicidal crises, mental fatigue as world reopens

After relentless months of social distancing, online schooling and other restrictions, many kids are feeling the pandemic’s toll or facing new challenges navigating reentry.

June 29, 2021

Man died following rare, severe blood clot disorder possibly linked to Moderna vaccine, case report says

A Pittsburgh man who died weeks after receiving his second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had apparently showed symptoms that met the criteria for a rare, serious blood clot disorder previously only reported in recipients of the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca jabs.

June 29, 2021

Rep. Mo Brooks wants China to pay restitution to Americans for COVID damages

The ongoing effort to hold China accountable for devastating coronavirus losses got a boost with new legislation from Rep. Mo Brooks who says the Communist Party of China (CPC) should be subjected to 10% tariffs if they don't pay restitution to Americans.

June 29, 2021

Tayshia Adams and more 'Bachelor' stars received PPP loans for small businesses

"Bachelorette" star Tayshia Adams received $20,833 for her one-person company, Tayshia Adams Media LLC.

June 29, 2021

Nearly 100 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois summer camp, officials say

Nearly 100 cases of coronavirus have been linked to a camp in Illinois where indoor masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday, adding that one unvaccinated young adult required hospitalization.

June 29, 2021

Excessive screen time linked to obesity in US preteens, study finds

A study published Monday suggests a link between screen time and weight gain in American preteens.

June 29, 2021

Australia offers all adults AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to speed up rollout

Australia is offering AstraZeneca to all adults in a bid to rapidly ramp up sluggish vaccination rates as more of the country on Tuesday locked down against the spread of COVID-19.

June 29, 2021

'DeSantis Derangement Syndrome' hits media, Dems as 2024 approaches

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has become a lightning rod for frenzied, often factually-challenged attacks from Democrats and liberal journalists as he gears up for his 2022 reelection bid, amid speculation that he'll run for president in 2024.

June 28, 2021

LA County 'strongly recommends' masks indoors over Delta variant, regardless of vaccination status

Los Angeles County health officials on Monday are recommending everyone wear a mask in indoor public places – regardless of whether they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 -- due to the rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

June 28, 2021

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine offers stronger immunity with 45-week gap between doses, company says

A longer, 10-month delay in administering second doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine afforded trial participants stronger immunity, the company announced Monday, aiming to assuage concerns of compromised immunity among populations of countries with short vaccine supply.