Black adults under 40 are the group most likely to say they will “definitely not” get the Covid-19 vaccine, more than double the response rate of white and Hispanic respondents who are …
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As vaccine launches gain momentum, governments around the world are looking for ways for people to prove they are vaccinated against the coronavirus, raising logistical and ethical concerns about whether others will …
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WASHINGTON – The House voted 224-26 Thursday on legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, an expansive effort that has spurred fierce opposition among conservatives for religious freedom …
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Like many African Americans, he was very concerned about the Covid-19 vaccine. But last week, my wife and I completed our vaccination course. My experience as a pastor and leader in the …
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Protesters in the impoverished southeast of Iran clashed with security forces for the third day in a row, in the latest challenge for a government facing public resentment over widespread economic hardship …
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Partners at McKinsey & Co. voted to replace Kevin Sneader as the leader of the elite consulting firm, following internal dissatisfaction with the steps he took following a series of crises for …
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LOS ANGELES – Months before a Covid-19 vaccine was approved for use in the US, California was planning how to bring it to communities hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, including racial …
Read More »Even one dose of Pfizer vaccine reduces risk of coronavirus infection, says Public Health England
An initial dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech reduces the risk of coronavirus infection, Public Health England announced on Monday, when UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed plans to …
Read More »Europe will lean towards the toughest US stance on Russia and China
BRUSSELS – The European Union is prepared to impose new sanctions on Russian officials for the imprisonment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and plans to discuss measures to challenge Beijing for its …
Read More »Israel dodges questions about prisoner-vaccine swap with Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sidestepped questions about whether his country agreed to pay Russia to provide Syria with coronavirus vaccines as part of a prisoner exchange between the two Middle …
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