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The efficient development and approval of multiple vaccines has offered the world a chance to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. But "the wall of inequality between the world's haves and have-nots" may provide an opportunity for the novel coronavirus to advance and generate new mutants, the WHO chief warned. … [Read more...] about Poorest countries need vaccines too: China Daily editorial

For those who can't renew at the old rates, the new minimum of $120/year might seem rather steep in exchange for access to online play and a handful of selected monthly "Games With Gold" freebies. A comparable 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription still costs $60, while an annual Nintendo Switch Online subscription runs just $20 (with a bevy of classic emulated NES and SNES games included). … [Read more...] about Xbox Live price increase sets a new $10/month floor for online access

Not all patients could travel to another state and many were forced to delay care. Last May, after the order expired, we found that the number of second trimester abortions increased by 61 percent compared to the previous year. Black patients, who are more likely to need later abortion care, were likely most affected by these delays. In interviews we conducted with patients seeking abortion care while the order was in effect, we also found that pre-existing restrictions, such as mandatory waiting periods, pushed patients later in pregnancy. Job loss and economic uncertainty brought on by the pandemic made it even more difficult for them to afford the cost of care, which cannot be covered by insurance in Texas. … [Read more...] about Biden should support abortion access during COVID-19 and beyond

Elsewhere the company released a true competitor to the Apple TV in the Chromecast with Google TV. This tiny dongle plugs into a HDMI port and draws on everything Google knows about you to suggest and organise shows and movies from all your streaming subscriptions and rental stores. It displays in up to 4K Dolby Vision and includes a simple remote you can also speak into to search across all services. At $105, it's less than half the price of the cheapest Apple TV. … [Read more...] about Tech giants are lowering the cost of their gadgets, but there is a catch

After launching the hypercar, Lotus will introduce more accessible products. Its parent company Geely is building a $1.3 billion factory for the British automaker in Wuhan, China. Production there starts in 2021, and the site has a capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year. The first vehicle to come from there is allegedly Lotus' long-rumored crossover. The business isn't ruling out creating a sedan, too. … [Read more...] about Lotus Boss Says Type 130 Hypercar Will Blow Our Minds