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February 15, 2023

Yankees' big trade deadline acquisition from last year could miss season after shoulder surgery

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas will undergo shoulder surgery next week that will require him to miss most of the season, if not all of it.

February 15, 2023

China shifts COVID origin blame after WHO abandons study into virus beginnings

The People's Republic of China is dismissing accusations of impeding the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 15, 2023

F1 star Lewis Hamilton still plans on speaking out on political issues despite new rules

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton said Wednesday he will continue to use his platform to speak about issues he's "passionate" about despite FIA's new rules on political statements.

February 15, 2023

Georgia senators advance bill to restrict vaping in public spaces

Senators in Georgia have advanced a bill that will restrict vaping in public spaces. The bill states that vaping will go under Georgia's 2005 Smokefree Air Act.

February 15, 2023

European Medicines Agency expects annual COVID vaccination campaigns, similar to flu shot

The EMA's head of health threats and vaccine strategy believes COVID-19 vaccination campaigns may be conducted once a year, similar to the flu shot.

February 15, 2023

Otto Warmbier's mother endorses Nikki Haley for president in heartfelt speech

Cindy Warmbier, the mother of Otto Warmbier, endorsed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential run in a heartfelt speech on Wednesday.

February 15, 2023

FLASHBACK: Dianne Feinstein reminds Green New Deal kids they didn’t vote for her

California Democrat Dianne Feinstein's confrontation with school children protesters over the Green New Deal resurfaced amid the senator's retirement announcement.

February 15, 2023

Soros-backed Virginia DA accused of targeting political opponents, reporters

Loudoun County, Virginia, officials are calling on George Soros-backed prosecutor Buta Biberaj to reimburse the county for filing FOIAs to obtain communications from political rivals.

February 15, 2023

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon to resign after 8 years

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to resign after eight years of serving in the country's government and Scottish National party.

February 14, 2023

Diabetes increases risk of severe COVID illness, hospitalization by up to 40%, study says

People who have diabetes and elevated blood sugar levels face a significantly higher risk of being hospitalized with severe illness from COVID-19, per a new review.