Category: News


Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval


The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said his agency would move quickly to authorise the Moderna vaccine, allowing the company to begin shipping millions of doses.

US under cyber attack believed to be tied to Russia: Private sector, infrastructure, all levels of government at risk


A cyber attack believed to be tied to Russia continues to pose a “grave risk” to government networks and the private sector, according to an ominous warning issued Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/12/17/ongoing-cyberattack-poses-grave-risk-government-private-sector/3946658001/

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/