Covid-19 vaccine developers pledge safety and efficacy amid political pressure
Several Major Pharmaceutical companies have signed a pledge to ensure a vaccine against the Coronavirus is safe and effective. […]
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New Jersey opens up indoor dining, movie theaters for the first time in six months
Governor Murphy announced earlier this month the reopening of Movie Theaters and limited indoor dining, while also warning businesses to follow the guidelines set by the state. […]
Trump writes memo requesting an investigation to potentially defund U.S. cities
President Trump has ordered an inquiry into potentially defunding major metropolitan cities amid a rise in violence and cuts to police budgets. […]
Department of Justice asks New Jersey, three other states for nursing home data for inquiry
The Department of Justice is looking for data from four states regarding policies pertaining to Nursing homes taking coronavirus patients, alleging that the policies may have been responsible for massive outbreaks. […]
‘Only six percent:’ social media trend misinterprets new CDC death data
A new revision in the CDC’s death totals, suggesting only six percent of recorded fatalities died from COVID alone,has sparked controversy on the actual death count of the Pandemic. […]
Republicans and democrats wrap up virtual conventions
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions wrapped up their virtual conventions as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the presidential race. […]
From local governments to nationwide protests, police reform is continuing to gain momentum
In response to the protests since the death of George Floyd, local, state and national governments have started to pay attention. Activists are meeting lawmakers to discuss ways for sustainable reform. […]
Tensions escalate as federal officials intervene in nationwide protests
By Jesse StillerNation & World Editor Clashes between federal officials and protesters fighting against police brutality began in Portland, Oregon, leading to tense scenes in the city for over 60 nights straight. Reports from the […]
Death of George Floyd sparks nationwide outcry for justice
Government officials, protesters and law enforcement officers are preparing for George Floyd protests to escalate after some peaceful demonstrations took a chaotic turn in cities across the country over the past week, according to The New York Times. […]
States continue reopening plans amid coronavirus; CDC receives backlash for mishap
The coronavirus guidelines published by the CDC have triggered public backlash. Aside from the information released on May 22, the White House condemned the CDC over its response to the virus, according to Fox News, also shelving a 17-page report on guidelines for reopening the country. […]
Gov. Murphy begins process of re-opening state amid coronavirus pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy made an announcement on May 14, according to NJ.com, to reopen New Jersey beaches, beginning the process of re-opening the state to its “new normal.” The order went into effect on May 22, the weekend of the unofficial start of the summer. The governor also recently allowed high schools to host in-person graduation ceremonies starting July 6, according to NorthJersey.com. […]
Social isolation in response to pandemic decreases global pollution
The strict measures countries are taking to decrease the spread of the coronavirus has inadvertently decreased global pollution. […]
Biden takes lead with series of high-profile endorsements
Going into Super Tuesday, Joe Biden’s campaign was struggling. But the night before, candidates Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg both dropped out of the race, simultaneously endorsing Biden for president less than 24 hours before the votes came in, according to CNN. […]
The science behind the coronavirus
The novel coronavirus stems from a family of viruses that generally cause colds. There have been several coronavirus outbreaks, from the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, MERS-CoV, to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, SARS-CoV. According to the World Health Organization, the current virus is frequently referred to as COVID-19. […]