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PHOENIX — Arizona’s state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites, which were touted as a national model, will be shutting down later this month. The state Department of Health Services announced Thursday all its mass vaccination sites are gradually winding … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Arizona’s state-run vaccination sites to close
The new White House science adviser wants to have a vaccine ready to fight the next pandemic in just about 100 days after recognizing a potential viral outbreak. In his first interview after being sworn in Wednesday, Eric Lander painted a rosy near … [Continue reading] about Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — As public opinion in Japan turns against the pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics, a book published Thursday by a long-time IOC insider details how calls for cancellation are now a part of organizing a modern games. Fears of the … [Continue reading] about Olympic history in cartoons details how games defies threats
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Electric cars, meet your competition. Electric boats are on the way. Amsterdam didn’t have to look very far when searching for a way to ease traffic on its congested streets. The Dutch capital’s canals were used for transport long … [Continue reading] about Amsterdam tests out electric autonomous boats on its canals
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Growth in the services sector, where most Americans work, hit an all-time high in May as people flock to bars, restaurants and other venues across the country that now have fewer or no pandemic-related capacity … [Continue reading] about US service sector growth surges in May
