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As debate around the coronavirus "lab leak hypothesis" continues, fueling speculation as to the extent human intention or error contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, questions are raised about whether Pfizer's laboratories in Mumbai and Johannesburg are implicated in the emergence of new COVID variants like Eris.

President Joe Biden has secured a $6 billion prisoner swap agreement.

In a move that’s stirring concerns among U.S. military experts, a joint Russian and Chinese naval patrol, the largest to approach American shores, was spotted near Alaska last week.

North Korea said that it has custody of U.S. soldier Travis King.

North Korea's Foreign Ministry promised to "annihilate" the United States this century if provoked.

"A U.S. National on a JSA orientation tour crossed, without authorization, the Military Demarcation Line into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)," according to the UN.

North Korea warned that it may begin shooting down U.S. spy planes caught in the country’s airspace.

In a recent appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, rapper Ice Cube admitted that he didn't land a $9 million movie deal after refusing to take the COVID vaccine.

Under-reporting of injuries following vaccination "should be considered when delivering information to the community and in public health decision-making," the study authors write.

"I'm not a candidate, so we'll see if and when that changes."