China is faltering early access to a coronavirus vaccine, it hopes to develop to select countries as Beijing seeks to punish strategic relations by the pandemic, according to a report. China’s Foreign Ministry announced to the Philippines that it would have priority access to a COVID vaccine, and Sinovac Biotech …
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The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Ben Cross, the stage and film actor best known for his roles in Wagons of fire en Star Trek, died at the age of 72. The actor’s family …
Read More »Tom Flores, Drew Pearson finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Flores and standout wide receiver Drew Pearson are finalists for the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class. Flores, the first Hispanic coach in the NFL, was nominated in the new coaches category, and Pearson is a senior nominee. Flores, 83, had a 105-90 career …
Read More »Trump claims he “never heard of” former Homeland Security chief calling him “terrible” and endorsing Biden.
The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that he “never heard of” the former senior administration official who endorsed Joe Biden and called the president “terrible.” Miles Taylor, former chief of …
Read More »Playing public urinals can spread COVID-19, study finds
Flushing a urinal causes an “alarming upward flow” of coronavirus-laden particles, a new study has found – prompting health experts to recommend wearing face masks in public bathrooms. Researchers in China have found that COVID-19 particles from a flushing urinal can shoot up to two feet into the air in …
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