Pandemics
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 'shielded' biotech firms in gain-of-function research audit, GOP senator claims
A recent audit of Pentagon funding of gain-of-function research outside the US “may have shielded” collaborations with Chinese biotech firms — including at least one linked to Beijing's military, a...
Dr. Anthony Fauci writes COVID-19 lab leak is a 'conspiracy theory' in memoir — but told Congress it wasn't
Fauci, 83, writes in his memoir "On Call" of a now-infamous exchange with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) during a 2021 hearing about SARS-CoV-2 possibly escaping through a lab accident.
How society survives the world after the Truth is set on fire
At some point during the COVID-19 pandemic, we stopped believing our institutions of science.
I moved in with Tinder match after four weeks — people said it wouldn't last
After meeting during the pandemic, the pair quarantined for two weeks separately to be able to go on their first date to an Italian restaurant in Tampa, Florida, US.
Andrew Cuomo ripped for 'significant and unnecessary mistake' during COVID-19 response: scathing report
A long-awaited state report on the Empire State's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic had harsh words for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying he unnecessarily micromanaged the state's response.
These 10 US cities have the most homes under $200K—but maybe not for long
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate prices skyrocketed. Here are some cities with homes priced below $200,000 that make up the vast majority of listings.
Trump prosecutor Fani Willis got donation from ex city attorney convicted of $15M fraud
Shelitha Robertson donated to Willis' Democratic primary campaign in May 2020 — around the time she applied for fraudulent PPP loans.
Partisan cover-up of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves us exposed to the next outbreak
Rep. Debbie Dingell suggested that bringing Dr. Anthony Fauci before the House subcommittee investigating the origins of COVID-19 was a charade.
Hunter Biden hoping for jury nullification, protesters target the arts and other commentary
“A possible strategy” for Hunter Biden’s defense team in his gun trial is “jury nullification,” argues Jonathan Turley at The Hill.
Fauci's God complex destroyed trust in American institutions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who testified before the House Monday, has essentially admitted major parts of his prescription for the public were not, in fact, backed by science.
Damning new report finds China lab leak most likely source of COVID-19 — and blames US for pumping millions into the dangerous research
"US federal funding helped to build an unprecedented collection of SARS-like viruses at the Wuhan institute, as well as contributing to research that enhanced them," Alina Chan, a Harvard and MIT...
House COVID panel chair warns of criminal consequences for cover-up as Fauci set to testify
“We want the DOJ to weigh in, hopefully they can do something honestly and fairly,” Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) said in an exclusive interview Thursday. “But at the same time,...
No, left-leaning bully Andrew Cuomo hasn't suddenly changed his spots
Just what is former Gov. Andrew Cuomo up to these days? It sure seems like he’s gearing up for another run — but under which political party?
HHS halts grants for nonprofit that funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan
The Department of Health and Human Services suspended all federal grants Tuesday to the controversial Manhattan nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, which funded gain-of-function virus research in Wuhan, China in advance of...
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I was addicted to vaping — until docs said it was 'frying my lungs like hot chicken'
"The doctor came in and showed me my X-ray and said, 'Do you vape?' And he said, 'That's why you have pneumonia,'" Tennessee mom Hannah Roth recalled.
Why mankind's greatest threat is mankind
A new book details how once great civilizations have killed each other off.
Sam Ash files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after 100 years in music business
Sam Ash "has been heavily dependent on in-store traffic, which was eliminated during the pandemic and has materially declined in recent years," the company said.
Biden’s senseless pier plan, the entitlement time bomb and other commentary
Lloyd Austin admits Hamas or others could attack US troops running the pier being built for Gaza, but says that’s not a breach of Biden’s vow not to put US...
House COVID origins panel accuses Fauci adviser of obstructing probe, subpoenas him for public testimony
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic issued the subpoena to Dr. David Morens on Wednesday, demanding his appearance at a May 22 hearing.
Make parents pay for kids who miss school to curb chronic school absenteeism
In New York City, a stunning four in 10 students — some 353,000 — were chronically absent, for the last full school year (2021-22). The national figure is 22%.