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Lin-Manuel Miranda to Write Music for New Disney Animated Film Encanto

Dec 13, 2020 05:08 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Lin-Manuel Miranda is expected to bring new charming tunes to the Disney world through new animated film 'Encanto.'

Depression Among Children Skyrocket Under COVID-19 Lockdown, Study Says

Dec 13, 2020 03:21 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Depression had increased significantly among children under lockdown, a new study from the University of Cambridge said.

FACT CHECK: Here's the Truth About Pfizer Vaccine Side Effects and Deaths

Dec 12, 2020 10:27 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A post on Facebook claimed that the Pfizer vaccine has some serious negative side effects, and have led to six deaths during late-stage trials. These claims are partly false.

Supreme Court Dismisses Texas Election Lawsuit Against 4 Key Swing States

Dec 12, 2020 04:02 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The Supreme Court dismissed on Friday an election lawsuit filed by Texas seeking to overturn former vice president Joe Biden's lead in four key battleground states.

FDA Clears Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Millions of Doses To Be Shipped Right Away

Dec 12, 2020 02:24 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency use authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday night, paving the way for the millions of vulnerable individuals to get inoculated within days.

LA County Reports First Child Coronavirus Death Tied to MIS-C

Dec 10, 2020 04:47 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A child, who was receiving treatment at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), has died from MIS-C, a multisystem inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus.

'I Always Knew It!': Bad Bunny Reacts to Billboard No. 1 Album Debut

Dec 10, 2020 12:05 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Bad Bunny's El Último Tour Del Mundo became the first all-Spanish offering to top the Billboard 200 album chart, and the singer was left speechless at the historic milestone.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Up for FDA Scrutiny Following 2 Allergic Reactions in UK

Dec 09, 2020 10:23 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will be going through an FDA committee vote on Thursday, the last step to reach approval, as two allergic reactions reported in the UK raised concerns.

AirPods Max: Apple's First-Ever Over-Ear Headphones Cost a Hefty $549

Dec 09, 2020 07:34 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Apple gave one more surprise to its users this month as it released the AirPods Max, its long-rumored high-end over-ear headphones.

Army Fires, Suspends 14 Fort Hood Leaders Following Probe Into Vanessa Guillen's Death

Dec 09, 2020 05:15 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Fourteen army leaders at Fort Hood, Texas were either relieved from duty or suspended following the disappearance and killing of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen earlier this year.

Fact Check: Does AstraZeneca Vaccine Use Aborted Fetal Cells?

Dec 09, 2020 12:54 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A viral video posted in November 2020 alleged that AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine candidate used aborted fetal cells, but how true are these claims?

Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Offers Strong Protection After First Dose, Poised for FDA OK

Dec 08, 2020 08:39 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is poised to get approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a scientific evaluation released on Tuesday confirmed it offered strong protection.

Volvo Ceases Sales of Heavy Semi Trucks in Mexico Amid Pandemic

Dec 08, 2020 05:49 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Some Volvo semi trucks won't be seen in Mexico anymore as the Swedish auto manufacturer announced that they would be discontinuing its sale of Class 8 heavy-duty semi-trucks in the country.

Biden Picks Former Iraq Commander Lloyd Austin to Be First African American Defense Secretary

Dec 08, 2020 01:54 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Democrat Joe Biden is set to nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

Members Of Coronavirus Task Force Hold A Briefing At The White House

'Fauci Effect' Leads to Jump in Applications to US Medical Schools

Dec 07, 2020 10:35 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Medical schools in the country experienced an 18% increase in application this year in what some admission officers have called the "Fauci effect."

Fact Check: Is Jeffrey Epstein Alive? Convicted Sex Offender Allegedly Spotted in New Mexico

Dec 07, 2020 09:12 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly seen alive near his New Mexico ranch, a conspiracy theory claims.

Rudy Giuliani Appears Before Michigan State Legislature's House Oversight Committee

Rudy Giuliani, Trump's Personal Attorney, Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Dec 07, 2020 12:41 AM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday afternoon that his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Pfizer Makes $1.95 Billion Deal With U.S. For Future COVID-19 Vaccine

FACT CHECK: Did Pfizer Research Head Say COVID-19 Vaccine Could Cause Female Sterilization?

Dec 06, 2020 11:24 PM EST By Dana Cruz

In early December 2020, a blog called Health and Money News claimed that a "head of Pfizer research" said the COVID-19 vaccine could cause female sterilization. But was it really said?

Free Flu Shots Are Administered At Comerica Park In Detroit

Your Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine Answered: Side Effects, Costs, and More

Dec 06, 2020 06:41 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The COVID-19 vaccine has been something the world is looking forward to for months and questions about its side effects, costs and others are starting to rise as drug makers start seeing promising results.

4 Holiday Festivities That Latinos Celebrate Before Christmas

Dec 06, 2020 04:46 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Holiday festivities are not a stranger to many, and while waiting for Christmas morning to gather around a tree and open presents is fun, it's not the end for many Latinos.

CDC Calls for Universal Mask Wearing, Warns of 'High-Level Transmission' in US

Dec 05, 2020 11:41 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its latest universal mask wearing guidance on Friday, its strongest guidance yet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Trump Awards Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Coach Lou Holtz

27 Congressional Republicans Acknowledge Biden as President-Elect, Trump Wants to Know Who They Are

Dec 05, 2020 09:23 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A recent poll by The Washington Post found that 27 Republicans in the House and Senate would commit to a Biden win, a result that surprised President Donald Trump.

Fauci Warns of 'More Ominous' Strains of COVID-19 Emerging in South Africa, Brazil

Biden Asks Fauci to Become His Chief Medical Adviser and Join New COVID-19 Team

Dec 04, 2020 01:12 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Democrat Joe Biden said Thursday that he plans to keep Dr. Anthony Fauci as his chief medical adviser and be a part of his COVID-19 response team.

Moderna to Provide up to 125 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Globally in Early 2021

Dec 04, 2020 12:15 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Moderna Inc. said Thursday that it is looking forward to having 100 million to 125 million doses of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine ready for the entire globe by the first quarter of 2021.