Category: News


FDA reportedly will approve Covid-19 treatment remdesivir, which US-funded trial shows has ‘positive effect’ on recovery


The US Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved any drugs for the treatment of the coronavirus. But it plans to announce an emergency-use authorization for remdesivir, according to The New York Times. The authorization could come as soon as Wednesdafy, The Times reported, citing a senior administration official.

Coronavirus live updates: Donald Trump moves to prevent meat shortage; US deaths top 58K; California city votes to keep beaches open


TAs the number of confirmed coronavirus cases topped 1 million in the U.S., President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to remain open despite safety concerns among workers and warnings of food shortages.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/29/coronavirus-updates-trump-us-deaths-california-beaches-schools/3044623001/


Tara Reade: What are the sex attack allegations against Joe Biden?


Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden faces mounting calls to respond to a sexual assault allegation against him by a former employee.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52462113

Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown


In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52417610

Coronavirus: US Congress abandons return to Washington


The US House of Representatives will not reconvene next week following a revolt from lawmakers who complained that it was too soon to return.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52462114