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Afghanistan economy on the brink

A developing economic crisis in Afghanistan is adding a fresh layer of turmoil in the country. Why it matters: “he value of the Afghan currency could...

FDA Approves Pfizer’s COVID Vax

U.S. drug regulators on Monday approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech for people 16 and older, making it the first such shot to receive approval in the country.

13,000 Deaths, Nearly 600,000 Adverse Events Reported After COVID Vaccines, as Debate Heats Up Over Boosters

Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that between Dec. 14, 2020 and Aug. 13, 2021, a total of 595,622 total adverse events were reported to VAERS, including 13,068 deaths — an increase of 702 over the previous week.

CDC Studies Show Vaccine Protection Wanes Over Time, Less Effective Against Delta Variant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday released three studies on the effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. A UK study released Tuesday showed people with "breakthrough" infections carry as much virus as the unvaccinated.

GOP-led Georgia Election Board takes first step in potential takeover of Fulton County elections

The Republican-controlled Georgia State Election Board has taken a pivotal first step in a process that aims to bolster election security in Fulton County, a heavily Democratic county long perceived to be vulnerable to fraudulent activity.

Fleeing People Cling to, Fall From Planes Departing Airport in Kabul

Video from Kabul’s international airport shows people clinging to departing American planes as thousands of desperate Afghans attempt to flee the city following the Taliban’s takeover.

Reports of Injuries, Deaths After COVID Vaccines Climb Steadily, as FDA, CDC Sign Off on Third Shot for Immunocompromised

VAERS data released Friday by the CDC showed a total of 571,831 reports of adverse events from all age groups following COVID vaccines, including 12,791 deaths and 77,490 serious injuries between Dec. 14, 2020 and Aug. 6, 2021.

Apple applies limits to new system scanning for child sex abuse

Apple announced limits to a new system they are using to scan for child sex abuse on Friday after facing backlash on the system due to privacy concerns.

PhD-Educated Least Likely to Get Vaxxed: Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh study finds highest educated Americans are most vaccine-hesitant.

Durham Exploring Criminal Charges Against ‘Low-Level’ FBI Officials

The special counsel appointed by former Attorney General William Barr is presenting grand jury evidence and preparing a report on his two-year-long review of the FBI's investigation into Russian activities in the 2016 election, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

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