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Rep. Liz Cheney denounces Biden's 'reckless' Afghanistan decision
'You don't end wars by announcing that you're leaving,' Wyoming Republican tells 'Your World'
- Raleigh News and Observer
COVID vaccines should last nine months, FDA says, amid debate over booster shots
Scientists are debating whether booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines should be the same as the original vaccines, or target variants.
- INSIDER
Fireball incoming - meteor streaks across South Florida's night sky, shocking residents
Floridians were shocked by the sight of what appeared to be a huge fireball lighting up the Florida sky Monday night.
- National Review
U.S. to Temporarily Halt Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccines over Rare Clotting Issue
Federal agencies will call to temporarily suspend the use of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines, after six recipients of the vaccine developed a blood clotting disorder. Almost seven million Americans have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is administered in a single dose. Six recipients, all of them women between ages 18 and 48, developed an extremely rare clotting disorder, known as cerebral venous thrombosis. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will temporarily halt distribution of the vaccine at federal vaccination sites while an investigation is conducted into a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the clotting disorder, the New York Times reported. The agencies will also urge states to temporarily halt distribution of the vaccine and will debate whether to continue FDA emergency authorization. “We are recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine out of an abundance of caution,” the CDC and FDA said in a statement. “This is important, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for these adverse events and can plan for proper recognition and management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot.” European regulators discovered a similar issue with the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Out of 34 million people to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, 222 developed blood clots due to low platelet counts as a rare side effect. However, in that case regulators said that the AstraZeneca vaccine should continue to be administered because the benefits outweighed the very low risk of side effects. Johnson & Johnson was dealt a separate blow in late March after a mistake by factory workers in Baltimore ruined 15 million doses. None of those doses were administered to Americans, and current Johnson & Johnson vaccines are shipped to the U.S. from the company’s factories in the Netherlands. The Baltimore plant was set to take over production of the vaccine pending regulatory approval from the FDA. Most of the vaccines used in the U.S. were produced by Pfizer and Moderna.
- Associated Press
Radulov done, Bishop won't play at all for Stars this season
High-scoring Dallas Stars forward Alexander Radulov will not return this season because he needs surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Stars general manager Jim Nill said Wednesday that Radulov is expected to be fully recovered for the 2021-22 season. Radulov, primarily on the top line with Jamie Benn and Joe Pavelski when he did play, was limited to only 11 games this season because of a lower-body injury.
- USA TODAY
Fact check: COVID-19 vaccines won't cause a zombie apocalypse
A viral Facebook video falsely claims the COVID-19 vaccines aren't real vaccines and will cause a zombie apocalypse.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Points are becoming scarce as the Charlotte Hornets’ losing streak grows
Hornets get back Terry Rozier, but lose third in a row, this time to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- The Independent
Pelosi says she would have ‘battled’ capitol rioters with stilettos: ‘I’m a street fighter’
Rioters were seen searching for the House Speaker on 6 January
- Associated Press
Fleury passes Belfour in wins, Golden Knights beat Kings 6-2
Marc-Andre Fleury had not received much help lately as he continued his climb up the record books, with the Vegas Golden Knights providing 10 goals of support in his previous seven starts. With Vegas finally unleashing the offense in front of their veteran goaltender, Fleury made 21 saves to earn his 485th win and break a tie with Ed Belfour for fourth place in NHL history as the Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Wednesday night. Max Pacioretty and Tomas Nosek each had a goal and two assists for the Golden Knights, who have won four straight.
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Buy Bitcoin rather than Coinbase -advisor
As Coinbase makes its splashy debut, Gerber Kawasaki CEO Ross Gerber tells Reuters' Fred Katayama why he thinks investors are better off buying Bitcoin rather than shares of an exchange that sells them.
- Reuters
NFL: Lions become fourth team to opt out of voluntary workouts over COVID-19 concerns
The Detroit Lions became the fourth National Football League team to opt out of in-person voluntary workouts, citing concerns over COVID-19, as a rift emerged between the league and its players' union over off-season protocols. The Lions joined the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who said this week they would not participate in the workouts, a year after the NFL took its off-season to a "virtual" format up until training camp, as the deadly pandemic ripped through the United States. "With the voluntary workout period starting shortly and no acceptable resolution to our union's negotiations with the NFL over comprehensive COVID-19 protocols, we will be exercising our (Collective Bargaining Agreement) right to not attend," the Lions players said in a statement released through the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
- LA Times
Shake-up at Triller. TikTok rival replaces CEO and buys AI firm
Triller's parent company on Wednesday appointed a new CEO, Mahi de Silva, after acquiring his company, Amplify.ai for an undisclosed price.
- The Independent
Democrats to unveil bill adding four new justices to the Supreme Court
The bill aims to expand the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to 13
- The Independent
Before and after photos show Caribbean island completely covered in volcanic ash
The La Soufriere volcano has erupted multiple times since Friday, and the damage to St Vincent is shocking
- Kansas City Star
French Montana seeks $5M for Selena Gomez’s old home in star-studded CA neighborhood
The house is being sold by “Selling Sunset” agent Mary Fitzgerald.
- The Independent
George Floyd’s girlfriend once taught Daunte Wright in high school
‘Our system doesn’t serve kids like Daunte,’ Courteney Ross says
- Business Insider
The US is sending 500 extra troops to Germany, Defense Secretary Austin says, as Russia amasses troops at Ukraine's border
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the announcement in Berlin on Tuesday, saying it would strengthen defense in Europe.
- FOX News Videos
Psaki says Biden didn't 'hold back' in call with Putin
The two world leaders did not discuss the treatment of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
- BBC
Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war?
- BBC
The Bachelor star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
Colton Underwood rose to fame on the long-running reality TV show, which sees a man select a wife.