White House Tackles Media Over COVID Reports
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White House Tackles Media Over COVID Reports

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In a rather bizarre twist, the Biden administration has condemned the country’s biggest newspapers, The New York Times and The Washington Post, over COVID reports saying the coronavirus is spreading among vaccinated US citizens. White House Deputy Director of Strategic Communications & Engagement, Ben Wakana, put up a spirited response to the newspapers’ viral tweets. The basis of the Washington Post’s tweet was a CDC study focusing on a “massive” outbreak among vaccinated people in the state of Massachusetts. According to the tweet, vaccinated people constitute seventy-five percent of infected…

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More Than 20,000 Playdate Units Sold in 20 Minutes
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More Than 20,000 Playdate Units Sold in 20 Minutes

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According to Panic, its first batch of preorders for Playdate units went live and then sold out in less than 20 minutes. Gamers have been buzzing for months about the Playdate, but there was no way to tell if all the excitement would translate to actual sales until preorders for the retro gaming device opened earlier this week. Well, the numbers are in, and the Playdate has proven to be a smashing success. Panic, the team developing the Playdate, had committed to producing and shipping 20,000 units of the Playdate…

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Biden Administration Buys 200 Million New Doses of Pfizer Vaccine
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Biden Administration Buys 200 Million New Doses of Pfizer Vaccine

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Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech, its German partner, have announced the purchase of 200 million new doses of their COVID-19 vaccine to improve pediatric vaccination and booster shots, where needed. As part of the agreement, Pfizer will provide the US with 65 million doses for children under 12, including doses available as soon as vaccine approval for that age group is available. The US government may also choose to buy an updated vaccine version targeting new coronavirus strains. The landmark deal comes in the wake of the coronavirus Delta variant making…

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Johnson & Johnson Swiftly Recalls Sunscreen After Sprays Feature Carcinogen
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Johnson & Johnson Swiftly Recalls Sunscreen After Sprays Feature Carcinogen

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In a laudable move, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreen products. The voluntary action derives from the detection of a carcinogen or cancer-causing chemical in several samples. The company has urged customers to immediately stop using the products and dispose of them. Internal testing has shown mild but detectable levels of benzene in some samples. Distributors and retailers are currently receiving notifications from J&J to stop selling the products while arranging for their return in order to be safe than sorry. The…

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The First Advance Child Tax Credit Arrives This Month

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In previous years, the credit was $2,000 per child under age 17 but this figure has grown substantially this year. The increased payments, established by the American Rescue Plan Act, will reach up to $3,000 per child between the ages of 6 and 17 and $3,600 per child under the age of 6. This year, there are no limits on the amount of credit you could receive based on income. Even families with no income will be getting the full credit in 2021, unlike previous years. The amount of credit…

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Miami Beach Condo Collapse Death Toll Nears 100
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Miami Beach Condo Collapse Death Toll Nears 100

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Twelve-story Champlain Towers South unexpectedly crumbled to the ground around 1.30 a.m. ET. Sunday is the eighteenth day since it happened , and rescue efforts are still ongoing. At least 90 deaths have been reported. The current figures come as crews work round the clock to sort through debris from the unfortunate occurrence. As of Sunday morning, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said next-of-kin notifications provided to their families had aided the proper identification of no less than 71 victims. A still-standing section of the building had slowed the…

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Rate of Depopulation in Silicon Valley Perplexing Bay Area Leaders
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Rate of Depopulation in Silicon Valley Perplexing Bay Area Leaders

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People have been moving out of Silicon Valley and the entirety of San Francisco at an alarming rate in “a unique and dramatic exodus” that’s been unfolding since the pandemic began. According to a study by the California Policy Lab at UC Berkeley and UCLA, the 11-county region is experiencing a record increase in emigration rates, while immigration is at a record low. There’s been a 30% increase in the number of people moving out, while immigration numbers continue to dwindle in the face of stringent travel and safety restrictions.…

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The Success of NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Paves Way for Bigger Aircrafts
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The Success of NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Paves Way for Bigger Aircrafts

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Although the <a href=”https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-prepares-for-first-flight”>NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter was initially designed to fly only five times</a>, its series of successful missions means that it will be getting more opportunities to explore the red planet. On June 21, the Ingenuity helicopter flew for the eighth time on Mars and was able to cover a distance of 160 meters. The trip lasted 77.4 seconds before landing at a new site which is a big milestone considering Mars’s thin atmosphere. These flights will continue during the coming months to test how the helicopter can work…

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Should Americans Be Worried About the New Coronavirus Delta Variant
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Should Americans Be Worried about the New Coronavirus Delta Variant?

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The rise of a new coronavirus variant is becoming a cause of concern to some health experts. The variant, called Delta or B.1.617.2, was initially detected in India. Since then, it has spread to over 60 different countries. The cases in the United Kingdom consist of 60% originating from the Delta variant. Currently, the variant accounts for 6% of infections in the U.S. Health experts in the U.S. are analysing the variant and becoming aware of its worsening symptoms and infection rates. The symptoms of the Delta variant are the…

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Corporate Taxes on Tech Giants
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G7 Leaders to Raise Corporate Taxes on Tech Giants

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Leaders of the G7 club of rich countries are finalizing plans to introduce higher corporate taxes on tech companies across all member states. This comes as the mounting debts from the Covid-19 pandemic drives leaders in these countries to seek out more ways to increase revenue. Fewer alternatives present as much potentials as corporate taxes, with most of these rich countries being a tax haven for corporations. As the stakes are getting higher, global leaders looking to “get out of this race to the bottom we see with taxes today…especially…

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