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April 30, 2024

Chinese scientist, first to publish COVID sequence, protests lab lockout

Zhang Yongzhen, the first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China, staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after being locked out by authorities.

April 15, 2024

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

More than 2 dozen herds of U.S. dairy cows in 8 states have been affected by a bird flu outbreak; the U.S. food supply remains safe according to health officials.

April 12, 2024

Georgia health officials link third measles case to unvaccinated international traveler

Georgia health officials have confirmed a third case of measles linked to an individual who does not live in the U.S. and had traveled internationally with a group of students.

April 8, 2024

Protect your Android from the Vultur banking Trojan’s remote attacks

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how hackers have unleased a new, more powerful version of the Vultur banking Trojan that's capable of taking full control of your Android device.

February 27, 2024

What you need to know about VajraSpy RAT, the cyber espionage tool that infiltrated Google Play

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says VajraSpy RAT may not be one of the most successful cyber scams out there, but it is sure good at fooling users via Google Play.

January 24, 2024

Ask a health expert: ‘Should I take Paxlovid if I have COVID?’

Sean Marchese, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center in Florida, reveals who should, and shouldn't, take Paxlovid after a COVID-19 diagnosis.

January 11, 2024

Fauci admits social distancing not based on science, 'sort of just appeared'

Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted that social distancing recommendations were likely not based on scientific data, the lab leak hypothesis was possible and there may be future vaccine hesitancy.

December 2, 2023

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.

December 1, 2023

GOP senators call for China travel ban to prevent mystery illness spread

Five senators have demanded President Biden implement a travel ban on China due to an alarming spike in an unknown respiratory illness.

November 9, 2023

MLB cancels remainder of GM meetings after virus spreads among executives: report

Major League Baseball reportedly decided to cancel the remainder of its GM meetings after a stomach bug spread among more than 30 executives.