2 Spacecraft to Fly by, Use Venus’ Gravity to Steer

VOA — BERLIN – Two spacecraft are set to swoop past Venus within hours of each other this week, using the maneuver to do a little bit of bonus science on the... Read more »

US Employers Add 943,000 Jobs in July, Beating Expectations

VOA — U.S. employers added more than 940,000 jobs in July, the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday, beating analyst expectations and providing the latest sign the job market may be recovering from... Read more »

Moderna Says Vaccine 93% Effective After 6 Months

VOA — Moderna says its vaccine continues to be 93% effective six months after the second dose. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company made the announcement during a Thursday earnings call. “We are pleased... Read more »

Doctors Tracking Delta Variant Say Vaccines Help Even the Unvaccinated

VOA — WASHINGTON – The state of Florida is experiencing a hospital crisis because of a surge in the number of patients with COVID-19. These patients are younger and sicker than patients... Read more »

‘Potential hijack’ incident reported in the Gulf of Oman

DW — The “potential hijack” incident report came in the form of a warning to “exercise extreme caution” in the Gulf of Oman. More than one ship may be involved. Iranian-backed forces... Read more »

Evictions Looming in US as Congress Fails to Extend Ban

VOA — WASHINGTON – A nationwide eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday after President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress worked furiously but ultimately failed to align on a long-shot strategy... Read more »

Fauci Predicts Worsening Virus Conditions

VOA — WASHINGTON – The top U.S. infectious disease expert said Sunday that the country is facing “some pain and suffering” with the surging delta variant of the coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci,... Read more »

Evictions Looming in US as Congress Fails to Extend Ban

VOA — WASHINGTON – A nationwide eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday after President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress worked furiously but ultimately failed to align on a long-shot strategy... Read more »

Vaccines Save 50 Million Lives, But COVID Threatens Future Gains, Say Scientists

VOA — LONDON – Vaccination programs against some of the world’s deadliest diseases have saved tens of millions of lives over the past twenty years, according to a new study. However, the... Read more »

Face Masks Are Back for Many Americans

VOA — WASHINGTON – Face mask requirements are returning to the United States in some communities and workplaces, along with directives for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations, in a new push to curb the... Read more »