AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency says it has received a request from Merck to authorize its coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to treat COVID-19. In a statement Tuesday, the EU drug regulator said it had started evaluating molnupiravir, made by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, and that a decision could be made within
Continue ReadingAMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency says it has received a request from Merck to authorize its coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to treat COVID-19. In a statement Tuesday, the EU drug regulator said it had started evaluating molnupiravir, made by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, and that a decision could be made within
Continue ReadingBy Walé Azeez, CNN Business China confirmed on Wednesday that it would join the United States and other major energy-consuming nations in releasing strategic oil reserves to try to cool high prices and tame inflation. The White House announced Tuesday that the United States would release about 50 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve,
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Matt Egan, CNN Business The surge in oil prices this year has angered drivers, tainted Americans’ views on the economy and confounded both the White House and Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, JPMorgan Chase says the oil spike is just getting started. In a new report on Monday, JPMorgan warned clients that Brent crude
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La sede del diario Clarín en la ciudad de Buenos Aires fue atacada la noche de este lunes con “artefactos incendiarios tipo molotov”, según reporta la Policía de ese distrito. El Grupo Clarín repudió lo sucedido en un comunicado y realizó la denuncia correspondiente. “Lamentamos y condenamos este grave hecho
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Un sismo de magnitud 4,9 se registró este martes en Quito, la capital ecuatoriana, según reportes del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés). El temblor tuvo una profundidad de 5,5 km, y se sintió de manera fuerte a moderada, según un equipo de CNN en
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mouthguards that some college football players are wearing this season have a dual purpose. These mouthguards do more than provide the obvious protection for teeth and jaws. They also include sensors collecting data to help research the best way to prevent serious head injuries.
Continue ReadingBy EVA VERGARA Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The lower house of Chile’s Congress has approved a measure to legalize marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, moving it close to final adoption. It had already passed the Senate and now awaits only final modifications related to the rights of same-sex couples. President Sebastián Piñera
Continue ReadingCNN By Lilit Marcus, CNN For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica. Hi Fly, a boutique aviation company, was behind the flight. The company specializes in wet leases, which means they hire out both aircraft and air crew and are responsible for handling insurance, maintenance and other logistics.
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Business) — Dollar Tree pronto será un US$ 1,25 Tree. La compañía, una de las últimas “dollar stores” (las tiendas de todo a un dólar) reales que quedan en Estados Unidos, dijo el martes que aumentará los precios de US$ 1 a US$ 1,25 en la mayoría de sus productos para el
Continue ReadingCésar López (CNN Español)– La FIFA develó la lista de futbolistas nominadas y nominados al premio The Best que entrega cada año a los mejores representantes del balompié internacional. El premio se entrega desde 2017 (destacando la temporada 2016) y resalta la labor no solo de los futbolistas, sino la de los técnicos y guardametas
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — ¿Has probado los lunes sin carne? ¿Qué tal los viernes de mosca negra o los domingos de escorpión? El chef neoyorquino Joseph Yoon empezó a cocinar insectos hace cuatro años para un proyecto artístico. Ahora quiere cambiar nuestra percepción de los bichos para que podamos tener dietas de insectos “deliciosas”, “densas
Continue ReadingBy Rob Iddiols and Duarte Mendonca, CNN Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of sportswashing serious human rights violations in the case of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. During a virtual press conference Tuesday, HRW China Director Sophie Richardson denounced the IOC’s role in collaborating with Chinese authorities on Peng
Continue ReadingBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Police and media reports in Serbia say that a series of explosions have ripped through a munitions factory on the outskirts of Belgrade. At least two workers have been killed and 16 others were injured. State RTS television said Tuesday the first explosion took place around 2 p.m. at a munitions
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mouthguards that some college football players are wearing this season have a dual purpose. These mouthguards do more than provide the obvious protection for teeth and jaws. They also include sensors collecting data to help research the best way to prevent serious head injuries.
Continue Readingmerinojavier73 (CNN Español) — La cantante dominicana Natti Natasha presenta la serie de “reality show” Everybody loves Natti, en la que muestra por primera vez su vida privada con orgullo y sin miedo al qué dirán. A lo largo de seis episodios, la estrella dominicana del reguetón mostrará su relación con su mánager y esposo,
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN Marvel might have reached into its quiver once too often with “Hawkeye,” at least based on the first two episodes, which offer a slow start tilted more toward the character of Kate Bishop than the titular Clint Barton. Amusing in places, this holiday-themed series makes jokes about trick arrows, but
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN South Korean dramas are killing it this year. And we aren’t even talking about the deaths that are happening on screen. “Hellbound” is the latest Netflix Korean drama to captivate audiences. The dark fantasy is “a story about otherworldly beings who appear out of nowhere to issue a decree and
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT BAUER and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Friends and families of the roughly 60 people hit by an SUV that sped through a Christmas parade in a suburban Milwaukee downtown say some suffered life-threatening injuries. Many of those injured were children, one of whom died Tuesday. An account for 8-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Emma Lockhart Click here for updates on this story MESA, Arizona (KTVK, KPHO) — A Mesa mom of four is recovering after nearly dying from COVID-19. The two-time cancer survivor is high risk. Even though she was fully vaccinated, she still got a breakthrough infection that landed her in the hospital. “I fought, I
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