US experts weigh Pfizer vaccine for emergency use
An FDA advisory panel met to review Pfizer BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine data amid rapid progress toward a mass vaccination campaign. Officials noted high efficacy across ages and health groups with minimal safety concerns, while logistics target health care workers first and spring-wide access remains uncertain.
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Moderna
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Germany
William Moss
Johns Hopkins University
International Vaccine Access Center
Jobless claims jump as virus surge darkens recovery
U S weekly unemployment applications rise to 853000 the highest since September with total continuing claims at 5.8 million as virus cases surge and aid programs near expiry. Congress debates a 900 billion relief package while economists warn of a slowed rebound without extended support and stimulus.
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Treasury
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McGraw
Hilton
New Orleans
United States
Stand Up Louisiana
Minneapolis OKs cuts to police budget not staffing
The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 to keep sworn officer levels at 888 while moving about 8 million dollars from the police budget to violence prevention and mental health programs. Mayor Frey had opposed capping staffing, saying a veto loomed if the cap dropped below current levels.
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George Floyd
Frey
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Floyd
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Longfellow
Loraine Teel
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U.S
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Portland
Oregon
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Chauvin
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