Guantanamo prison may shut down soon
The offshore jail symbolises the excesses of the US ‘war on terror’ because of harsh interrogation methods and torture.
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After COVID vaccine scandal,Peru swears in new health minister
Former President Martin Vizcarra receiving COVID-19 jab before it is widely available prompts minister’s resignation.
Wikipedia launches new global code of conduct to counter site abuses
Wikipedia will launch its first global code of conduct, seeking to address criticism that it failed to combat harassment.
Israel says Trump admin “seriously damaged Iran’s nuclear project”
Israel’s minister said it would take Iran 6 months to produce enough fissile material for nuclear weapon, longer than Blinken…
Top Senate Republican calls Greene a ‘cancer’ on Republicans
Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell said that Marjorie Greene’s embrace of conspiracy theories was a “cancer” on their party.
Tesla plans to recall approx 135,000 vehicles over touchscreen issue
Tesla agreed to recall 134,951 Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen displays that could fail,Under pressure from safety…
Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine not as effective as others
Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 66 percent effective at preventing mild to severe illness and 85 percent against most serious…
Novavax Clinical trial data shows nearly effective in protecting against Covid
Novavax trial data shows vaccine nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant first discovered in Britain.
Dozens of US military charged for threats to lawmaker
Dozens of current and former US military are investigated for their role in the pro-Trump Capitol insurrection.
Boeing record annual loss cause again delays in new 777X jet
Boeing has posted a record $12bn annual loss as it delayed its all-new 777X jet again and booked a $6.5bn…
Mini Cooper 2022 Lineup Benefits from Sharper Looks
The updated Mini Hardtop and Convertible models look more better, have more standard kit, and cost $500 more.
Study shows antibody cocktail effective in preventing COVID infection
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said its antibody cocktail found effective in preventing COVID in people exposed to those infected with new virus.
Kia K900 and Cadenza Are no more for 2021
Kia is discontinuing the Cadenza and K900 sedans for the US market.Neither will return for the 2021 model year.
US to Replace Fleet Vehicles with American-Made EVs
Joe Biden announced plan for the federal government’s fleet during an expansion of the ”Buy American” act executive-order press conference.
New Audi SQ5 Sportback 2021 review
New Audi SQ5 Sportback heads a whole new model line-up from Audi, bringing with it same mild-hybrid diesel drivetrain.
Ford recalls 3 Million Vehicles over Airbag Danger
The airbags’ Takata inflators can degrade, causing airbag rupture. Ford Edge, Fusion, Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Mercury Milan are affected.
US new president pick for Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike
US Treasury Secretary-designate also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions.
Canada deporting thousands even as fatal pandemic rages
Canada deported thousands,lawyers say deportations are ramping up, putting people needlessly at risk in the midst of a global emergency.
Protesters vandalize US legislators homes
The homes of Democrat Nancy Pelosi and Republican Mitch McConnell were targeted after relief cheques were not increased.
Top drugmakers raise prices reports says
Pfizer, GSK, Sanofi and Teva are raising prices on some drugs by less than 10 percent, according to new report.
Scientists fear of vaccine supply gaps
Scientists fear shortages because other vaccines are not being approved, leaving Pfizer-BioNTech to fill gap.
Trump strengths executive order barring US investment in some Chinese firms
Donald Trump executive order passed in November blocks US investors from buying securities of Chinese firms allegedly under military control.