Unprotected African health workers die as rich countries buy COVID-19 vaccines | Science

[ad_1] Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, one of 130 countries that do not yet have COVID-19 vaccines. KB MPOFU / STRINGER / GETTY IMAGES By Kai KupferschmidtFeb. 17, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. Science‘s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation. On January 6, gastroenterologist Leolin Katsidzira received a disturbing message from his colleague … Read more

Teaser for Tina Fey Peacock’s new comedy ‘Girls5Eva’

[ad_1] I will be famous 5everBecause 4ever is too shortGonna be famous 3getherBecause it’s one more than 2getherSo what are you waiting for? These are the lyrics to the world’s most catchy fictional song that you haven’t heard yet. In the trailer for the upcoming original comedy series Peacock Girls5Eva, Busy Philipps, Sara Bareilles, Renée … Read more

Richard Sherman admits 49ers split is coming, says it was an ‘incredible chapter’ in his career

[ad_1] After three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Richard Sherman, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback, will likely play elsewhere in 2021. His time in San Francisco ended unceremoniously, as he only played five games in 2020. due to injury and recorded 18 combined tackles. , a defended pass and an interception. With other important … Read more

DeSantis defends opening of vaccine pop-up site in wealthy, mostly white community

[ad_1] Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to media at a coronavirus vaccination site at Lakewood Ranch Wednesday in Bradenton, Florida. Chris O’Meara / AP Photo TALLAHASSEE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited an affluent, mostly white community in Manatee County on Wednesday to tout a pop-up vaccination site he said would make it easier to … Read more

Study: Genetic mutation inherited from Neanderthals could help protect against severe cases of COVID

[ad_1] Researchers have discovered a possible genetic link between Neanderthal DNA and a lower risk of developing a severe case of coronavirus. A new study, led by Hugo Zeberg and Svante Pääbo at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany, followed recent research suggesting that Neanderthal DNA was in fact linked to a … Read more

Facebook cuts news in Australia in fight against payments

[ad_1] (Bloomberg) – Facebook Inc. has started restricting news sharing on its service in Australia, defying a controversial bill that would require tech companies to pay publishers when their articles are posted by users. The ban is the strongest action to date in response to proposed legislation, which would force Facebook and Alphabet Inc.’s Google … Read more

Live recap of Day 1 finals

[ad_1] DRY – WOMEN’S SWIM & DIVE + MEN’S DIVE Wednesday February 17 – Saturday February 20, 2021 W Swimming: Gabrielsen Natatorium – Athens, GA (Eastern time zone) W&M Diving: Mizzou Aquatics Center – Columbia, MO (central time zone) Defending champion: Tennessee (1x) (results) Live Results – Meet Mobile Live Video – SEC Network Central … Read more