Politics

FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Guidelines

October 11, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 12, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated safety guidelines for coronavirus vaccine makers that would make it impossible for a vaccine to be ready by election day. The FDA now says that vaccine manufacturers need to follow vaccine… [read]

Donald Trump and His Wife Tested Positive for Coronavirus, Trump Hospitalized

October 2, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 6, 2020

President Trump said late Thursday on Twitter that he and the first lady, Melania Trump, would start the “quarantine process” as they awaited results of coronavirus tests they took after a senior adviser who is often with the couple tested… [read]

Berkeley Bans Candy, Sugary Drinks, and Junk Food at the Checkout Aisle

September 30, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 5, 2020

The city of Berkeley, California continues its quest to make its residents healthier, becoming the first city in the United States to ban sugary candy, sodas, and other junk foods from the checkout aisle. The banned food items are those… [read]

California, New York, Michigan, and Other States Plan to Independently Review COVID Vaccines

September 26, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 28, 2020

The secretary of California Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced on Friday that the state of California will be forming an independent review board to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine data. We think it is an appropriate approach to take, especially… [read]

Trump Says Increased COVID Vaccine Requirements is a Political Move

September 24, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 28, 2020

The drama surrounding COVID-19 vaccines continues as President Trump suggested that the executive branch would not support stricter guidelines for evaluating a COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, the new guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would include additional specifications… [read]

Trump Administration Removes Rules Requiring Companies Fix Methane Leaks

September 18, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 21, 2020

The Trump Administration has rolled back a regulation requiring oil and gas companies to detect and fix methane gas leaks from pipelines, storage facilities, and wells. The director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cited the economic benefits of relieving… [read]

Canada to Ban “Harmful” Single-Use Plastics by 2021

September 14, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 14, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will ban “harmful” single-use plastics by the year 2021. The precise list of products that will be banned will be available after scientific evaluation. As parents we’re at a point when we take… [read]

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