Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cow attacks people in hospital waiting room

A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.

U of C study: India drastically underreported COVID-19 cases
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Anup Malani, professor at the University of Chicago, talks about their joint study with Duke University that found that India has drastically underreported their number of COVID-19 cases in certain regions.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say they are expecting another child

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced Sunday that they are having another child. They have a toddler, Archie. Meghan shared last year that she had suffered a miscarriage which caused her "unbearable grief."

New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found

The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.

Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert

A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.

Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.

'Stop! Stop!': Camera captures officer being dragged by car as teen driver flees

The West Midlands Police Department released graphic video on Thursday showing a teenager drag an officer along side his car, despite the officer’s repeated commands to stop.

South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs

South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.

18 bags of hacked-up body parts found in western Mexico

Mexican police have found 18 plastic bags full of hacked-up body parts on the outskirts of the city of Guadalajara.

UK hospital adopts transgender-friendly terms for birthing

A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.

COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer

A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.

Coast Guard saves 3 Cubans stranded on island for 33 days

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men and a woman who said they had been stranded for 33 days on a deserted island between Florida and Cuba. 

Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings

The U.S. Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.

World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116

A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.

UAE, China and US spacecrafts will reach Mars in quick succession

After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.

AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant

The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.

'It's a cultural embarrassment': Jamaica is running out of marijuana

Why is Jamaica running short on marijuana? Heavy rains followed by a long drought. More locals smoking weed. Fewer locals growing it. "It's something so laughable that cannabis is short in Jamaica."