FDA advisers back Pfizer low-dose shots for 5 to 11-year-olds
An FDA advisory panel unanimously backed kid-sized Pfizer vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds. The vote focused on benefits outweighing risks, noting strong antibody responses and about 91 percent efficacy against symptomatic infection. CDC decision and rollout plans follow next steps.
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Biden slows big domestic plan to about 1.75 trillion
Washington Democrats narrow a sprawling 1.75 trillion package as pay-for details stall. A billionaire tax faces criticism and key policy concessions force cuts including paid leave child care and senior benefits. Biden meets holdouts Manchin and Sinema as aims shift before global summits.
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Mort Sahl, Satirist Who Redefined Standup, Dies at 94
New York AP report says Mort Sahl died Tuesday at age 94 in Mill Valley California. The satirist reshaped standup during the Cold War with political commentary praising Kennedy and counting Reagan among his close friends. Lucy Mercer described the death as peaceful and due to old age. Actor Albert Brooks credited his influence on modern comedians.
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False Groupon offer affects Burgers by Biggs customers
Lawrence restaurant owner warns shoppers that a Groupon deal shows $70 of food for little or nothing while the merchant did not buy the voucher. He contacted Groupon and the Kansas Attorney General, but responses varied and the ad remained online. The Journal-World is blocking the ad on its site.
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