Pfizer and BioNTech Request Authorization for Second Booster Shot

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Pfizer and BioNTech said Tuesday they are seeking emergency clearance for a second booster shot of coronavirus vaccines for adults 65 and older. The companies’ request to the Food and Drug Administration was based largely on data from Israel, where such shots are permitted. for a slightly larger group. Their movements may …

Amazon Staten Island Workers Withdraw Union Vote Request

[ad_1] Workers at four Amazon warehouses in Staten Island withdrew their demands for union votes, casting doubt on the imminent pressure to organize at an Amazon workplace that could lead to a second election in less than a year. The group asked Friday to withdraw its election petition, and the National Labor Relations Board approved. …

The judge rejects Apple’s request to delay App Store changes.

[ad_1] A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Apple cannot delay making changes to the App Store. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California called Apple’s postponement request “fundamentally flawed”, warning that the company’s strict App Store rules are geared towards “antitrust behavior”. The judge wrote that …

Congressional Leaders Request Documentation from NFL’s Washington Team

[ad_1] Two members of Congress have requested documents from the NFL regarding the investigation into widespread harassment and misconduct within the league’s Washington Football Team. More than 650,000 emails caught in this investigation can be disclosed. New York Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, chair of the Oversight and Reform Committee, and Illinois Representative, Raja Krishnamoorthi, chair …

USOPC to Request Covid-19 Vaccines for Winter Games

[ad_1] Olympics from the United States competing at the Tokyo Games this summer were encouraged, but not required, to get vaccinated against Covid-19. More than 80 percent eventually fired their shots. However, this option will not be available to athletes aiming to make the next round of the Games. On Wednesday, the United States Olympic …

House Committees Request FDA Registrations for Alzheimer’s Drug Approval

[ad_1] Two powerful congressional committees investigating the controversial federal approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm requested extensive information and documentation from the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, making it clear that committee leaders are dismayed by the unusual actions taken by the agency. evaluation and approval of the drug. “We are concerned about the …

Pink Siifu, A Shape-shifting Musician with a Single Request: Don’t Box Me

[ad_1] In 2018, Livingston Matthews landed in New York for a series of gigs and his money ran low after he had to unexpectedly check a bag on his flight. So he jumped from a subway turnstile, but was detained by a police officer who wanted to replace him. “He was just overweight, bruh,” said …