Category: News


Democratic senators introduce ‘College Athletes Bill of Rights’ that could reshape NCAA


Sens. Cory Booker and Richard Blumenthal on Thursday are introducing legislation that would dramatically alter the compensation and treatment of athletes in major-college sports programs.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2020/12/17/ncaa-overhaul-come-democrats-college-athletes-bill-rights/3935483001/

France’s President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19


France’s President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s presidential palace, known as the Élysée, said in a statement Thursday.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/12/17/frances-president-emmanuel-macron-tests-positive-covid-19/3937050001/

US snowstorm: Tens of millions on East Coast to be affected


A powerful snowstorm is sweeping through the north-eastern US, with warnings in place for 14 states affecting more than 60 million people.

FDA says Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine vials may hold extra ‘obtainable’ doses, adding to US supply


While each Pfizer vial is supposed to hold five doses of the first vaccine authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, Politico was first to report on Wednesday that pharmacists have discovered some vials may have extra doses, potentially adding to the country’s supply.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/12/16/pfizer-covid-vaccine-vials-extra-doses-fda/3935042001/

FDA says Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine vials may hold extra ‘obtainable’ doses, adding to US supply


While each Pfizer vial is supposed to hold five doses of the first vaccine authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, Politico was first to report on Wednesday that pharmacists have discovered some vials may have extra doses, potentially adding to the country’s supply.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/12/16/pfizer-covid-vaccine-vials-extra-doses-fda/3935042001/