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RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule change
A document the Department of Health and Human Services sent to lawmakers to support Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to change U.S. policy on COVID vaccines cites scientific studies that are unpublished or under dispute and mischaracterizes others. One health expert called the document …
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 …
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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NBA Finals, Game 5: Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 lead
Jalen Williams starred with 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win …
Nina Kuscsik, marathon pioneer and first official winner of Boston women’s race, has died
Nina Kuscsik, who campaigned for women’s inclusion in long-distance running and then won the Boston Marathon the first year that they were officially …
Golf: Rory McIlroy becomes first player to qualify for Team Europe at Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to …
SL vs BAN, 1st Test LIVE SCORE: Bangladesh wins toss, chooses to bat first v Sri Lanka
Hello and welcome to Sporstar’s live updates of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, being played at the Galle International Cricket …
WTC 2025-27 Schedule: Full list of series, fixtures, dates and venues for next World Test Championship cycle
Days after South Africa lifted the World Test Championship (WTC) mace after beating Australia at Lord’s, the next cycle of the WTC is set to …
Netherlands vs Nepal T20 game gets a winner after three Super Overs, a first in a men’s professional match
It took not one, not two, but three Super Overs to determine the winner of a Scotland T20 Tri-Series match between the Netherlands and Nepal in …
Chennai Open back on WTA calendar after three years
India will host the Chennai Open—a WTA 250 tournament—after three years, the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) announced on Monday, with the main …
Real Madrid the Club World Cup favourite: Sergio Ramos
Veteran Monterrey defender Sergio Ramos said on Monday his former team, Real Madrid, must be considered favourite to win the Club World Cup. Paris …
FIFA Club World Cup: Boca Juniors turns up the heat in Miami with Benfica draw
After Lionel Messi lit up the Club World Cup opener, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion again as Boca Juniors fans turned it …
New Zealand women’s captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after 2025 ICC World Cup
New Zealand women’s cricket captain Sophie Devine said on Tuesday she will retire from One-Day Internationals after the World Cup later this year, …