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US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.
Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines

Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer's surprising news that its COVID-19 vaccine might offer more protection than anticipated — an announcement right after a fraught U.S.
Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

TORONTO — Canadian fans of brands like Supreme, Bape and Kaws may soon find it quicker and easier to fill or empty their closet of trendy and hard-to-find goods.
Key events in development of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Key events in development of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Key events in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by partners Pfizer Inc. and Germany's BioNTech: March 17 — Pfizer and BioNTech announce plans to jointly develop a COVID-19 vaccine using BioNTech's technology.
Rush of visitors at Red River Gorge sparks call for changes

Rush of visitors at Red River Gorge sparks call for changes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of Appalachia's most beloved natural attractions is becoming a victim of its own popularity. A sharp increase in the number of visitors to Kentucky's Red River Gorge has the U.S.
Transit officials propose service cuts in wake of pandemic

Transit officials propose service cuts in wake of pandemic

BOSTON — Greater Boston's transportation agency proposed a series of public transit cuts Monday that officials say are needed after ridership plummeted when the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year.
Trebek brought consensus, class to a nation in need of both

Trebek brought consensus, class to a nation in need of both

LOS ANGELES — In a politically torn, culturally divided and socially splintered America, there was one thing nearly everyone could agree on: Alex Trebek was awesome.
Evidence wraps up at sex assault trial of Quebec TV star Eric Salvail

Evidence wraps up at sex assault trial of Quebec TV star Eric Salvail

MONTREAL — The Crown rested its case Monday at the sexual assault trial of former Quebec television star Eric Salvail, with final arguments to be heard later this week.
Trump books will continue after Trump leaves office

Trump books will continue after Trump leaves office

NEW YORK — One of publishing's most thriving genres of the past four years, books about President Donald Trump, is not going to end when he leaves office.
Greta Thunberg on 2 very surreal years of protest and fame

Greta Thunberg on 2 very surreal years of protest and fame

NEW YORK — In the first days of Greta Thunberg’s solitary sidewalk protest outside Swedish Parliament in August 2018, most walk right past her. Some pause and ask why she’s not in school.
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