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The U.S. has approved Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine, mNexspike, which is a lower-dose option targeting high-risk individuals aged 65 and older, and those aged 12 to 64 with health conditions, reflecting a more cautious approach to vaccine distribution. This decision contrasts with the unrestricted availability of Moderna's existing vaccine, which is approved for individuals six months and older. The FDA's approval was based on studies showing mNexspike's safety and effectiveness, occurring amid changes in CDC...

India's Covid-19 Situation India's active Covid-19 cases have exceeded 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number. Recent data shows an increase in cases over the past ten days, alongside a few related deaths. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, noting that infections are mostly mild and managed at home, with genome sequencing revealing that Omicron sub-variants are responsible for the rise in cases. Full Article

The wife of 28-year-old rugby player Brandon Moore, who plays for the Batley Bulldogs, has made an urgent plea for information after he went missing on Friday night in West Yorkshire. Mara Moore expressed her concern online, stating that family and friends have not heard from him, and he missed a Championship match against Toulouse Olympique. Her post, shared over 3,000 times, has garnered support from well-wishers as she awaits news and is in contact...

Robert Pickton, a notorious Canadian serial killer, died in hospital on May 31, 2024, after being assaulted at Port-Cartier maximum security prison 12 days earlier. He was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder but was suspected of murdering many more women, with remains or DNA of 33 women found on his pig farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Pickton's crimes have left a significant mark on Canadian criminal history and the ongoing discussions...

Hamas has responded to a U.S. ceasefire proposal, offering to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased ones in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners, while demanding a permanent truce, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and continuous humanitarian aid—none of which are included in the current U.S. framework, which Israel has accepted. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff deemed Hamas's response unacceptable, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on the right to resume hostilities unless...

SummaryEric Spofford, founder and former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers, New Hampshire's largest addiction treatment network, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to stalk and harass journalists in retaliation for negative reporting about him. He faces multiple charges, including conspiracy and stalking, after allegedly hiring a friend to vandalize the homes of a reporter and her family, following NHPR's reports of misconduct during his tenure. Spofford, who sold the company three years ago, is...