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How your location may determine which COVID-19 vaccine you're getting

Both Pfizer and Moderna have been given the green light by the U.S. FDA but there is a difference in their storage and handling requirements.

Jan 12, 2021

Apple and Hyundai Motors to sign Apple Car production agreement in March

News of the agreement has prompted some investors to buy up stocks of Hyundai Motors, driving its stock price to rise last week.

Jan 11, 2021

'Goodbye Twitter' trends as Trump fans exit following epic ban

Many of Trump's supporters expressed indignation over Twitter's permanent ban, leading them to likewise exit the social media platform.

Jan 11, 2021

Scientists discover unusual 'dwarf' giraffes in Africa

Two giraffes in Arica were discovered to be from a condition called skeletal dysplasia.

Jan 11, 2021

COVID-19 recovered patients may enjoy immunity for up to eight months, study suggests

The study found that memory B cells, those responsible for creating a blueprint on how to fight the virus, were much higher at eight months after recovery.

Jan 08, 2021

Elon Musk now world's richest man, overtaking Amazon's Jeff Bezos

The wealth of Elon Musk has exceeded that of Jeff Bezos by $10 billion, which led him to grab the title of the "world's richest man."

Jan 08, 2021

Woman with COVID-19 dies after giving birth to sixth child

The 30-year-old California mom left behind six young children, with her eldest only 11 years old.

Jan 08, 2021

True love on Tinder? Study says long-term relationships can arise from the dating app

Dating apps may not be such a bad idea for men and women who are hoping to find their long-term partners.

Jan 08, 2021

Hospitals seeing more children with depression and suicidal thoughts

Many kids who were diagnosed with mental health issues lost the support they received from schools during the pandemic.

Jan 07, 2021

CDC says allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccination "exceedingly rare"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that severe allergic reactions from COVID-19 vaccines are at a rate of 11.1 per one million doses.

Jan 07, 2021

Study suggests moms can transmit cancer to babies during childbirth

In a rare case, two babies breathed in cancer cells from the vaginal canal during natural delivery.

Jan 07, 2021

Amazon slated to spend $2 billion on affordable housing for employees

Around 2,000 Amazon employees will benefit from the $2 billion Housing Equity Fund that the company is providing.

Jan 07, 2021

Epic Games acquires sprawling abandoned shopping mall for new headquarters

Epic Games just acquired an abandoned mall in its hometown that would soon be the home of its 2,200 employees.

Jan 06, 2021

'Scariest' McDonald's no more: Infamous NYC restaurant closes, succumbs to pandemic

Many local residents were caught by surprise when NYC's "scariest" McDonald's restaurant, which they thought would survive, ceased operations.

Jan 06, 2021

Guests at Jamaican resort face "nightmare" after getting sick from possible salmonella outbreak

Experiencing stomach cramps, vomiting, and frequently going to the bathroom was not the kind of vacation that many guests expected to have at a Jamaican resort.

Jan 06, 2021

Dentists receive green light to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Dentists in California may administer COVID-19 vaccines only on patients who are 16 years old and above.

Jan 06, 2021

Think before you lick! Meteorologist claims icicles may have bird feces on them

A TikTok video that has gotten more than 1.7 million views already tells the public not to eat those icicles since they may actually be "poopcicle."

Jan 05, 2021

Where is Jack Ma? Twitter in a frenzy after tech tycoon's disappearance from public eye

The last public appearance of Jack Ma was speaking in an audience of high-ranking Chinese officials, criticising the financial system.

Jan 05, 2021

Two churches fined $5,000 after allegedly violating health protocols during holidays

The two churches in New Mexico allegedly violated health restrictions on Christmas Eve.

Jan 05, 2021

Hawaiians see UFO hover and nosedive into the ocean

A number of Hawaiians saw a blue glowing oblong object hovering in the sky last Tuesday, prompting residents to call the FAA.

Jan 04, 2021

Five things you may experience when you cut alcohol from your system

Whether one drinks for pleasure or not, what science highlights is that there are positive things that could happen when one cuts alcohol from his system.

Jan 04, 2021

Mom in COVID-19 coma wakes up a day before family set to pull the plug

A 49-year-old mom from Georgia battling coronavirus woke up one day before her family was set to make a decision to take her off life support.

Jan 04, 2021

COVID-19: Nose picking proves more dangerous than merely being a bad habit

Nose picking can create tiny cuts in the nasal cavity and bring contact into the capillary bed, which can become the conduit for viral particle infection.

Dec 31, 2020

Parosmia: Many coronavirus long-haulers stuck with strange, fishy smell

Many long-haulers reportedly experience a distorted sense of smell, catching fishy, sulphuric odours.

Dec 31, 2020

iPhone 12: Customers point out 'missing features'

The iPhone 12 may have a steep price, but some users are still looking for "missing" features that their phone should have had.

Dec 28, 2020

Baby boom in 2021, an offshoot of coronavirus pandemic

A number of doctors in New York say that many women started to resume fertility treatments that were put on hold at the start of the pandemic.

Dec 28, 2020

US Coronavirus situation expected to be 'nightmarish' by January

Dr Anthony Fauci, U.S. infectious disease specialist said having 200,000 new cases a day with approximately 2,000 deaths per day is already a critical point.

Dec 28, 2020

Robot deer helps capture poacher who previously outwitted authorities

The authorities baited him with a robotic deer and they caught him shining his spotlight on the deer from his SUV.

Dec 24, 2020

Pastor loses both parents to coronavirus after he openly flouts COVID-19 restrictions

Dunn stated that he was operating on bad information, pointing to the early days of the pandemic when coronavirus cases were low.

Dec 24, 2020

Captain America in real life: China, France develop biologically-enhanced super soldiers

The soldiers will allow for location tracking, connectivity with other troops, and drugs that will help keep soldiers awake for long periods.

Dec 23, 2020