Bill Gates has addressed the widespread conspiracy theory that he is implanting microchips in COVID-19 vaccines, expressing his bewilderment at the claims. He also clarified his extensive farmland purchases, stating that his goal is to increase productivity and create jobs. Gates’ responses are crucial in combating misinformation and restoring public trust in vaccines.
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant. The vaccine will be available through the NHS autumn vaccination program and privately for those not eligible. This follows similar approvals in Taiwan and the US for updated COVID-19 vaccines.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify before a congressional subcommittee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will focus on Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic, particularly his controversial policies regarding nursing homes. The subcommittee will examine whether Cuomo’s directives led to increased deaths in nursing homes, with Republicans arguing that he should be held accountable for his decisions. Cuomo’s spokesperson has defended his record, attributing the high death rate to factors beyond his control.
The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 12 and older. This protein-based vaccine targets the dominant circulating COVID-19 variant and offers protection against numerous subvariants. It is expected to be available within a week.
A video of a woman eating live crabs has gone viral, sparking outrage and debate about the practice of consuming live animals. While this custom is common in Southeast Asia, many criticize it as cruel and a potential source of disease outbreaks, citing the wet markets in China as a possible origin of COVID-19.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that the Biden administration pressured the company to censor certain COVID-19 content, sparking outrage from Republicans who claim it’s evidence of government overreach and censorship. Zuckerberg, in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, acknowledged the pressure but maintained that Meta ultimately made its own decisions. The White House, however, defended its actions, saying it was encouraging responsible actions to protect public health.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has accused the US government of pressuring Facebook to censor COVID-19 content in 2021, calling it a mistake and vowing to resist similar attempts in the future. In a letter to Congress, Zuckerberg also defended Facebook’s handling of a controversial New York Post story about Hunter Biden and announced that he will not fund US election infrastructure efforts this year due to accusations of partisanship.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has accused the Biden administration of pressuring Facebook to censor certain COVID-19 content during the pandemic. In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg claims White House and other government officials repeatedly pressured Facebook to remove content, including satire and humor, expressing frustration when Facebook did not comply. The White House denies these claims, stating their focus was on public health and encouraging responsible actions. The letter comes amidst rising concerns about misinformation on social media, particularly with the approaching 2024 election and the increased use of AI to create fake news. This situation highlights the ongoing tension between government oversight and freedom of speech on social media platforms.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Biden administration pressured his company to censor certain content on its platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zuckerberg expressed regret for not opposing the pressure sooner and confirmed he will not contribute to election infrastructure in the 2024 election.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has accused the Biden administration of pressuring his company to censor posts related to COVID-19. In a letter to Congress, Zuckerberg detailed instances where senior officials pressured Meta to censor content, including humor and satire, expressing frustration when their demands weren’t met. He also revealed that Meta demoted a story about Hunter Biden’s laptop based on an FBI warning that turned out to be unfounded.
