Pfizer, BioNTech launch phase 1 trial on combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine
Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Pfizer and BioNTech have launched a clinical trial on a vaccine targeting both COVID-19 and influenza, the companies announced Thursday. The phase 1 trial is being done in the
'They defamed her': Uvalde educator falsely accused of leaving school door open seeks answers
ABC News (UVALDE, Texas) — Emilia “Amy” Marin watched a briefing on the Robb Elementary school shooting on May 27, three days after the rampage that killed 19 students and two teachers. She listened live as Col.
RSV cases hit 2-year-high, CDC data shows
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The number of people with the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has surged, with cases hitting a two-year high, according to data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV
Judge grants independent monitor to oversee Trump Organization, in major victory for NY AG
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A New York judge has approved a preliminary injunction and an independent monitor to oversee the Trump Organization in an order that follows several hours of oral arguments Thursday. The judge
Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for failing to 'disavow antisemitism'
Dustin Satloff/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been suspended without pay for at least five games after promoting a film that contains “deeply disturbing antisemitic hate,” the team announced Thursday. “We were
Candidates for Illinois treasurer agree on one big change to the office
(The Center Square) – The two major party candidates for Illinois treasurer are laying out their plans for the office ahead of next week’s election. Republican Tom Demmer faces off against incumbent Democratic Treasurer Michael Frerichs. The
Stanford removes alleged imposter student from campus
David Madison/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A man is accused of posing as a Stanford University student and living in at least five different dorms on campus for nearly a year, the university’s newspaper, The Stanford Daily,
Will he make a difference in the GOP's chances of retaking control of Congress?
Brandon Bell/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — Despite not being a candidate, Donald Trump is looming large this midterm election cycle, but what difference he’s making won’t be clearer until Election Day or soon after. The former president’s
Kentucky abortion rights advocates fight ballot initiative
Andy Sacks/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — About half the country has banned abortion sometime before viability and at least 14 states have ceased nearly all abortion services, since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal
Illinois quick hits: Cyber security roundtable; students treated after pepper spray discharge; Illinois Powerball winners
National Guard cyber security roundtable The Illinois National Guard adjutant general is taking part in a national roundtable discussion with other states National Guard leaders to discuss the group’s cyber support in domestic operations. The event Friday