Health Canada announced Friday it has approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged six months to four-years-old.
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Health Canada approves updated Moderna vaccine for Omicron variant
Health Canada has formally approved Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant.
FDA approves app-connected digital inhaler
The FDA has given the ProAir Digihaler, a digital and mobile-connected inhaler that comes with built-in sensors, its sweet approval. Those sensors can detect whenever the device is used and even measure the strength of the user’s inhalation. More importantly, the inhaler can send data on people’s usage to its mobile app companion. By providing […]
UN assembly approves Ukraine-sponsored resolution on Azov Sea affair, with nearly half abstaining
The UN General Assembly has voted for a Ukraine-sponsored draft denouncing “militarization” of the Azov and Black Seas. About half of member-states abstained and Moscow said it’s like giving Kiev a blank check to scapegoat Russia. Sixty-six countries voted in favor of the resolution and 19 against, while 72 countries abstained. The resolution, brought forward […]
Seattle becomes NHL's 32nd team after league approves expansion bid
It's official — Seattle will be home to the NHL's 32nd team. The NHL confirmed the news Tuesday after the board of governors voted unanimously in favour of the decision in Sea Island, Ga. "Today is an exciting and historic day for our league as we expand to one of North America's most innovative, beautiful and fastest-growing cities," […]
Trump admin. approves seismic tests for Atlantic offshore oil drilling
Enlarge / Humpback whales (credit: NOAA) On Friday, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved a plan to make it legal for five companies to conduct seismic testing off the Atlantic coast, in an area stretching from Delaware to Florida. The seismic testing is an initial step toward leasing federal offshore waters to oil companies that […]
Canadian doctors urge caution after FDA approves controversial new opioid pill
After the FDA’s controversial approval of a pill form of sufentanil for use in U.S. hospitals and on the battlefield, Canadian doctors say the risks of the oral medication could outweigh the benefits in the midst of the ongoing opioid crisis.
Justice Department Approves CVS-Aetna Deal
Antitrust enforcers cleared CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna after the companies took steps to ease regulators’ concerns, moving the nearly $ 70 billion deal a step closer.
‘Our hands are not tied’ anymore: White House approves offensive US cyber strategy
US President Donald Trump has signed off on a new cyber strategy – the first such document in 15 years – outlining defensive priorities and threatening offensive action against foreign hackers. “Today the president signed a national cyber strategy, the first fully articulated cyber strategy in 15 years,” National Security Adviser John Bolton told reporters […]
Bay Area transit system approves new surveillance-oversight policy
Enlarge / MacArthur BART station in Oakland, as seen in 2006. (credit: Thomas Hawk / Flickr) On Thursday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors voted to approve a new policy that requires that it be notified if the local police department wishes to acquire new surveillance equipment. BART is one of the […]
