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FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company’s existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike, is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It’s made in a way that allows for a …
CDC now says kids "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines, replacing broad recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says that kids with no underlying health conditions "may receive" COVID-19 vaccines, dropping a …
Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?
Experts say there is low vaccine uptake and people are not accessing treatments. More than five years after the first cases of COVID-19 were detected …
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax makes the nation’s only traditional protein-based coronavirus vaccine – and until now it had emergency authorization from FDA for use in anyone …
Trump administration task force to consider declassifying COVID-19 origins materials
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new government task force will consider big changes to America’s intelligence community and examine whether material about the origins of COVID-19 and other topics of public interest should be declassified, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said. Known as the …
COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle
Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney, Iowa, is small. The 14-bed hospital, in the southeastern part of the state, doesn't do surgeries or deliver babies. The small 24-hour emergency room is overseen by two full-time doctors. This story was produced in partnership with …
CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though with low confidence
CNN — The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from the agency Saturday, just days after Director John Ratcliffe took the reins. The agency has for years said it did not …
Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing
Dr. Leana Wen said Sunday that the lack of testing for bird flu doesn't mean that the virus isn't alive in humans, and that she feels the federal …
Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
With the flu season getting underway, and COVID-19 still circulating, if you get sick you might wonder: 'Which virus got me this time?' Until now, sick people who wanted to get tested had to crawl out of bed and sit in a waiting room surrounded by other coughing, sneezing people. "You may have a …
Do the Covid vaccines provide long-lasting protection?
The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines? In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that high-risk adults get a second updated Covid vaccine to bolster their protection against the virus. The agency now …
When It Rains, It Memes: Bengaluru's Shower Saga Summed Up — Even ChatGPT Joined In
Bengaluru has been hit by relentless showers, causing severe waterlogging, traffic chaos, and flooding across major areas. Residents turned to social …
India developing world’s most dangerous hypersonic missile capable of causing more destruction than BrahMos, its speed…, almost impossible…
India has long been making its defense preparations keeping China in mind. New Delhi: During Operation Sindoor, the world witnessed the power of …
IIM Ahmedabad student writes project using ChatGPT, scores A+: Sparks debate on AI, effort and what ‘real learning’ means today
When Yugantar Gupta, an MBA student at IIM Ahmedabad, took to LinkedIn to share how he aced a marketing project using ChatGPT, he probably didn’t …
DPS Indirapuram unveils high-tech AI lab with humanoid robots, Nvidia Jetson systems
The aim of the lab is to let students interact with and understand the technology behind AI-powered physical robots. Indian schools are gearing up to …
Startup Summit-25 | Healthcare industry is in need of technology intervention at all levels: experts
Healthcare industry requires technology intervention at all levels — from patient care to maintaining hospital records and even a hospital’s …
TCS Unveils India-Focused Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Suite
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday launched three strategic offerings aimed at accelerating India’s journey towards deep-tech leadership and …
Bad news for China and Pakistan as India develops 400 KG missile drone that can travel at 1,050 km/h, it’s dangerous because…
Unlike traditional artillery, the MGLD-W can hit targets from a safe distance, making it a formidable addition to modern warfare systems. Bad news for …
Wipro Launches GitHub CoE in Bengaluru to Accelerate AI-Driven Development
Wipro Limited, a global leader in technology services and consulting, on Thursday announced the launch of its GitHub Centre of Excellence (CoE) in …
New deals boost Nokia’s India sales by 75% on-year in 1Q25
NEW DELHI: Key new deals from top Indian telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) boosted Finnish telecom gear maker’s net sales in …
India IT Firms Tap AI to Fuel Sales Growth With Fewer New Staff
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Queen’s Club Championships 2025: Raducanu powers into quarterfinal
Emma Raducanu cruised into the quarterfinals at the Queen’s Club Championships with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Rebecca Sramkova on Thursday but fellow …
UTT 2025: Abhinandh inspires U Mumba to semifinal spot with victory over Dabang Delhi TTC
Dimmer lights. No grand team entries or music. On Thursday, the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad hosted the last league-stage fixture of the Ultimate Table …
East Bengal FC confirms departure of Messi, Yuste and Celis
Indian Super League club East Bengal FC on Thursday announced that three foreign players, Hector Yuste, Richard Celis, and Raphael Messi Bouli will …
FIFA U-17 World Cup schedule: Full list of Qatar 2025 matches, dates, venues, timings, groups
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Qatar, the first to feature 48 teams, will take place between November 3 to 27. “The tournament will be hosted in its …
Why is Al Nassr not playing in FIFA Club World Cup?
Less than 15 days after the end of European season, club football will be back as United States hosts the big-budget reboot of the FIFA Club World …
Stuttgart Open 2025: Zverev beats Moutet to reach quarterfinals
German top seed Alexander Zverev beat Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-2, 7-6(7) on Thursday to reach the Stuttgart Open quarterfinals, staying on course …
FIH Pro League 2024-25: India suffers narrow 1-2 loss against Argentina
India suffered a 1-2 defeat against Argentina in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 game at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on …
PCB in talks with ACB to organise tri-series involving UAE if Asia Cup gets postponed
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in talks with its Afghanistan counterpart to organise a tri-series in August involving hosts UAE if the Asia Cup …
Kevin De Bruyne signs for Napoli after leaving Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champion’s president, Aurelio De …
India and Argentina observe a minute’s silence for Air India crash victims ahead of Pro League match
India and Argentina’s men’s hockey teams observed a minute’s silence for all the victims of the tragic Air India crash on Thursday ahead of their FIH …