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Amazon Prime Day kicks off July 12-13: What to know

In this photo illustration an Amazon Prime day logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Amazon's highly-anticipated two-day shopping bonanza for Prime members will kick off on July 12. The eCommerce behemoth announced its Prime Day dates Thursday, well after telling investors in April that the event, a key driver of sales for the company, would kick off in July.This year, the company is touting there will be more sellers and some of its lowest prices for certain products in an effort to incentive consumers to sign up. However, this is the first Prime Day event since the company increased its Prime fees for the first time since 2018. AMAZON PRIME DAY 2022 IS COMING THIS SUMMER. WHAT WE KNOWThe 48-hour event will start at 3 a.m.

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Queen 'to miss Epsom Derby' for only third time amid health issues on Jubilee weekend

Epsom Derby for just the third time in her 70-year reign in order to prepare and 'pace herself' for the upcoming Platinum Jubilee festivities.Reports suggest, via sources close to the Queen, it is 'increasingly unlikely' she will not make the trip to Epsom amid the four-day celebrations next weekend to mark 70 years since she took to the throne. The Princess Royal will reportedly represent the family on her behalf.One royal source told the Sunday Times that Her Majesty made the decision to help 'pace herself’ as she rests at Balmoral in Scotland amid her 'episodic mobility concerns'.

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Marcus Ericsson of Sweden wins Indy 500 after rare red-flag stoppage

Marcus Ericsson of Sweden celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 106th Running of The Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 29, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to become a global superstar — a goal achieved Sunday when the Swedish driver won the Indianapolis 500.Ericsson took control of the race late — largely because of teammate Scott Dixon's speeding penalty — and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.IndyCar is among the purest forms of motorsports and rarely throws artificial cautions or issues stoppages that might change the outcome.

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Clothes that fight climate change: Researchers test aprons that capture CO2 from air

backed by H&M’s nonprofit, have launched a project in which cotton garments are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants. The researchers are testing the project in the form of cotton aprons worn by staff at a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden.CO2 is one of the main greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and warm the planet. The fashion industry produces between 2% to 8% of global carbon emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Programme — while other more recent figures have estimated 8%-10%. Heightened demand from consumers for more sustainable practices has prompted the fashion industry to take interest and accelerate change.

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Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled

Biden said in South Korea, while speaking with a group of reporters before he boarded Air Force One for Japan, Reuters reported.The president’s remarks come as numerous outbreaks of monkeypox were reported in Africa, followed by other reported cases in Europe and the U.S."We’re working on it, hard to figure out what we do," added Biden.RELATED: What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, EuropeWhile there are at least 80 confirmed cases of the disease worldwide and another 50 suspected cases, the U.S. has only confirmed a pair of cases after a man in Massachusetts was diagnosed with the disease.

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What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, Europe

monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease's recent spread in Europe and North America.Cases of the smallpox-related disease have previously been seen only among people with links to central and West Africa. But in the past week, Britain, Spain, Portugal, Italy, U.S., Sweden and Canada all reported infections, mostly in young men who hadn’t previously traveled to Africa.France, Germany, Belgium and Australia confirmed their first cases of monkeypox on Friday."I’m stunned by this.

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Finland brewery's NATO beer has 'taste of security'

Olaf Brewing's OTAN beer, a NATO-themed brew. (Photo Courtesy of Olaf Brewing) HELSINKI (AP) - A small brewery in Finland has launched a NATO-themed beer to mark the Nordic country's bid to join the Western military alliance.Olaf Brewing's OTAN lager features a blue label with a cartoon version of a beer-drinking medieval knight in metal armor emblazoned with NATO's compass symbol.The beer's name is a play on the Finnish expression "Otan olutta," which means "I'll have a beer," and the French abbreviation for NATO, which is "OTAN." The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has two official languages, English and French.CEO Petteri Vanttinen told The Associated Press on Thursday that the craft brewery's ad hoc decision last weekend to start producing the beer was motivated by "worries over the war in Ukraine" and its consequences for Finland.He described the new lager as having "a taste of security, with a hint of freedom."Finland and Sweden on Wednesday submitted an application to join NATO at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels.Olaf Brewing said its new beer also honors the eastern Finnish town of Savonlinna, the brewery's base located a few dozen kilometers from Finland's border with Russia.Savonlinna is known for St.

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Turkey's president opposes Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a press-conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (not seen), following their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2020. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images) ISTANBUL - Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland joining NATO, the country's president flatly stated in a video released Thursday."We have told our relevant friends we would say ‘no’ to Finland and Sweden’s entry into NATO, and we will continue on our path like this," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a group of Turkish youth in the video for Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, a national holiday.Turkey’s approval of Finland and Sweden's application to join the Western military alliance is crucial because NATO makes decisions by consensus.

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George W. Bush makes unfortunate Iraq gaffe when condemning Putin's Ukraine invasion

George W. Bush made an eye-catching gaffe regarding Iraq while condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.Bush delivered remarks regarding the importance of democracy and threats to democracy in the U.S. and abroad.RELATED: Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine"In contrast, Russian elections are rigged," he said.

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Monkeypox cases are now suspected in U.K., Spain, Portugal — here’s what you need to know

Cases of monkeypox are emerging in the U.K., Spain and Portugal, raising concerns about further transmission of the monkeypox virus.

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Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

BRUSSELS - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.The official applications, handed over by Finland and Sweden’s ambassadors to NATO, set a security clock ticking. Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred them to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move, and could respond."I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO.

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Can Turkey stop Finland, Sweden from joining NATO? Why it’s seeking ‘bargains’

NATO said Sweden and Finland would be “warmly welcomed” if the countries decided to apply for membership in the military alliance.Now, it appears at least one NATO nation doesn’t feel the same way.

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Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says

KYIV, Ukraine - Almost three months after Russia shocked the world by invading Ukraine, its military faced a bogged-down war, the prospect of a bigger NATO and a defending country buoyed by its win in a hugely popular pan-European music competition Sunday.Finland announced it would apply to join NATO, as top diplomats from the Western alliance, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, gathered Sunday in Berlin to discuss the war.

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NATO welcoming Finland, Sweden would be a big deal. Here’s why

NATO enlargement ever and one that would redraw Europe’s security map.Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join the world’s biggest military organization because of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.Should they apply for membership, the move would have far-reaching ramifications for Northern Europe and trans-Atlantic security.No doubt, it will also anger their large neighbor Russia, which blames, at least in part, its war in Ukraine on NATO’s continued expansion closer to its borders.

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Lindsey Buckingham postpones UK and European tour after contracting COVID-19

Lindsey Buckingham has postponed his upcoming UK and European tour after he and members of his live band and crew recently contracted COVID-19.The former Fleetwood Mac musician had been due to kick off his solo tour in Dublin on Tuesday (May 17), with further dates booked in Glasgow, Liverpool and London.Buckingham has now been forced, however, to postpone those dates as he continues his recovery from COVID-19, which also forced the premature end of his recent North American tour.“It is with great sadness that we are announcing the postponement of Lindsey’s European tour,” a statement posted on the musician’s social media channels this afternoon (May 12) reads.“Along with other members of his band and crew, Lindsey contracted COVID-19 at the end of his latest North American tour, forcing that to end prematurely.News on Lindsey’s upcoming European tour.

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Stephen Graham's life off-screen including racism, mental health and marriage to college sweetheart

Stephen Graham is up for two prestigious TV Bafta's at Sunday night's glamorous awards show.The veteran star has been nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Tony in the Channel 4 drama Help and Best Supporting Actor for his role as prison officer Eric McNally in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Time.The honour is just the latest triumph in his colourful career for the Merseyside-born dad of two, who has appeared on the screen alongside some of Hollywood's household names ever since he began his career in 90s. But despite his many years of success, the 47-year-old has endured his fair share of personal struggles, including battles with depression and even a tragic suicide attempt.

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3 COVID vaccine doses appear to protect against Omicron subvariants

Three new studies report on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) and antibody responses to Omicron, with one from Sweden finding a drop in two-dose VE against severe disease after the transition from the BA.1 to the BA.2 subvariant but three-dose protection remaining above 80% against severe disease.

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European studies shed light on long COVID risk and recovery

A trio of new observational studies from Europe describes long COVID prevalence in Luxembourg, the effect of initial infection severity on risk in Sweden, and an occupational therapy program to ease symptoms in Ireland. The research was presented at the annual congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) in Portugal, which ended yesterday.

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Effect of nations' COVID restrictions on mental health varied by type, group

Two studies published yesterday in The Lancet Public Health detail how COVID-19 restrictions moderately affected adults' mental health in 15 nations, with one finding that the type of lockdowns were linked to the level of distress and opinion of the government, and the other suggesting that mental health declined slightly but significantly under lockdown—especially among women.

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Risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccine low but highest in young men

A new study of 23.1 million Scandinavians suggests that the risk of myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is low but highest in 16- to 24-year-old males after the second dose. The results were published yesterday in JAMA Cardiology.

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Air pollution may raise risk of positive COVID-19 test

An observational JAMA Network Open study today involving young adults in Sweden suggests that short-term exposure to even relatively low levels of air pollution is tied to a higher risk of later testing positive for COVID-19, likely by worsening symptoms in those already infected.

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Hand-implanted microchip could be used for contactless payments

LONDON - A tech company is rolling out a microchip that can be implanted in people’s hands with the goal of making contactless payments easier.London-based Walletmor said the chip will work with the Purewrist app, a digital wallet. After downloading the app, users will go to a specialist to have a chip installed in their hands that would act in conjunction with the app and businesses that use the app. Once users are completely set up with the microchip and app, they can make payments using the funds in their accounts. The company said the implant process is safe.

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Sweden links riots to criminal gangs that target police

Burning cars are pictured on April 18, 2022 near Rosengard in Malmo. Plans by a far-right group to publicly burn copies of the Koran sparked violent clashes with counter-demonstrators for the third day running in Sweden, police said.(Photo by JOHAN N HELSINKI - Swedish police said Monday that the riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters are linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target police.Sweden, a nation of 10 million, has seen unrest, scuffles, arson and violence since Thursday that has left some police officers and protesters injured.

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The world after covid is in need of food not weapons

The shocking image came in from Tallinn. Dozens of women had gathered outside the Russian embassy in the capital of Estonia to protest the sexual violence and rape inflicted on Ukrainian women. Covering their faces with black masks, the women were clad just in shirts. This is a poignant reflection of the brutal times that we are living in. The dark shadow of war is stretching further. This is why speculation is rife in Finland once again. Citizens are being asked to acquaint themselves with techniques of modern warfare. Apart from this, the government has issued orders to put together rations, petroleum products and essential medicines for a period of three to 10 months.

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Pandemic cut US life span almost 2 years, more than any peer nation

Life expectancy in the United States declined 1.87 years from 2019 to after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, more than any of 21 other high-income countries—with greater losses in Hispanic and Black populations, according to a modeling study published today in JAMA Network Open.

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More Kinder chocolate recalled in Canada for possible salmonella contamination

Kinder brand chocolate products have been recalled in Canada over fears of salmonella contamination.Last week, Kinder recalled several products due to possible contamination. On Monday, Health Canada announced several more items are being pulled from store shelves across Canada.Over 20 products are now on the recall list, ranging from Kinder Easter egg hunt kits to Christmas advent calendars.Health Canada confirmed in the recall notice that so far there have been “no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.” Canada’s food industry making adjustments amid large bird flu outbreak Kinder brand chocolate products have also been recalled in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the U.K., Norway, Sweden, Spain and the United States.Among the recalled products (all with best before dates ranging from June 19, 2022, to Nov.

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Study details COVID's toll on essential workers, health workers

Of all essential workers in Sweden in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals and immigrants were at highest risk for infection, hospitalization, and admission to an intensive care unit (ICU), according to a study late last week in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

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Sanctions over Ukraine are starting to ‘shrink’ Russia’s economy. Here’s how

Ukraine, Western sanctions are starting to have an impact on Russia’s economy, experts say.“Their economy is really starting to shrink,” Mark Manger, associate professor at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, told Global News.Russia’s gross domestic product is estimated to shrink by 15 per cent by the end of the year, according to the International Institute of Finance.If levels drop to this level, Russia will see its greatest recession since 1992, according to data from The World Bank. This would also be twice as severe as the 2009 recession.Here’s a look at how Western sanctions are affecting Russia’s economy.

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COVID patients may be at higher risk for blood clots for up to 6 months

An observational Swedish study yesterday in BMJ reveals an elevated risk of serious blood clots and abnormal bleeding up to 6 months after recovery from COVID-19.

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Kinder chocolates recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A recall of certain Kinder brand chocolate products linked to an outbreak of salmonella in Europe and the U.K. has been expanded to Canada.

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New deadly side effect warning issued to those with Covid in the last six months

Covid in the last six months could be at risk of a deadly side effect.People who caught the virus less than half a year ago could be more likely to get blood clots, with researchers in Sweden discovering a risk of deep vein thrombosis up to three months post-infection.The research also found that people with Covid in the last six months were more susceptible to a blood clot in the lungs.Reports also indicate that there is a greater chance of a "bleeding event" in the two months after being ill.The new research from Swedish provided more evidence to the vital use of vaccines to protect from Covid complications, which aren't limited when infected with the virus.Experts found that even mild, non-hospitalised Covid patients could be at risk of potentially deadly deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.They said: "Our findings arguably support thromboprophylaxis to avoid thrombotic events, especially for high risk patients, and strengthen the importance of vaccination against Covid-19."The chances of getting a blood clot were found to be higher during the first wave of the pandemic, which suggests improvements in treatment and wide-ranging vaccine coverage has lessened the risk.Researchers at the University of Glasgow looked into "living with Covid" as more governments ease restrictions.The researchers said the study "reminds us of the need to remain vigilant to the complications associated with even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection, including thromboembolism".Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms on a deep vein, usually in your legs, and if the blood clot breaks off and travels into the lungs, it can cause a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.

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EasyJet cancels flights due to Covid sickness among staff

Airline EasyJet said it had been forced to cancel some flights to and from Britain after a new surge of Covid-19 left it facing higher than normal staff sickness levels.

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IKEA will pay you to get its old furniture back, here’s how it works

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COVID-19 vaccines not tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

Two studies published yesterday in JAMA, one from Sweden and Norway and one from Ontario, find no link between COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and adverse outcomes.

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Omicron BA.2 makes up over 35% of total Covid-19 variants circulating in US

Omicron sub-variants that have been circulating since December—called BA.1.1 and BA.1.1.529—now makeup around 57.3% and 7.9%, respectively, of circulating variants.

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Covid-19: Britain approves this new therapy for those with weak immune response

Covid-19 treatment for adults with poor immune response. This marks a major step in the fight against the pandemic as infections surge globally amid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Severe COVID-19 tied to long-term depression, anxiety

A new observational follow-up study in six European countries published in The Lancet Public Health links severe COVID-19 to long-term depression and anxiety.

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WHO: New Covid deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising

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Global Covid death toll 'may be three times higher'

Today marks two years to the day since the World Health Organization first described Covid-19 as a pandemic.

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COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says

month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.In its weekly report on the pandemic issued late Tuesday, the U.N. health agency also said that deaths fell by 10%, continuing a drop in fatalities first seen last week.

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Ukraine seeks to crowdfund military defense against Russian invasion

KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine is seeking financial support for its military defense and has launched a website to request logistical and medical support for their armed forces amid an ongoing Russian invasion. "Please donate the funds for logistical and medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in UAH to the bank account of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine," according to the website. The website adds: "Due to numerous requests from individuals and legal entities who are not residents of Ukraine and wish to make donations (in foreign currency) for the logistics and medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has set up a designated bank account." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Sweden is providing military, technical and humanitarian assistance to the country. On Thursday he said any citizen who wanted a weapon to defend their country would receive one. "We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country.

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Hong Kong to harness mass testing in Omicron battle

Government officials today in Hong Kong, in the middle of a worsening Omicron surge, said they would roll out mass testing in the middle of March, targeting 7.4 million residents.

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Canada’s Marielle Thompson wins silver medal in ski cross at Beijing Olympics

Canada’s Marielle Thompson won the silver medal in women’s ski cross at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday.

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Sweden recommends fourth Covid shot for over 80s

Sweden's Health Agency has recommended that people aged 80 or above should receive a second booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine, the fourth jab in total, to ward off waning immunity amid the rampant spread of the Omicron variant.

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European country recommends fourth Covid vaccine dose but in select cases

Sweden. An increasing number of cases have been reported in recent weeks, including among people at increased risk of severe illness," the agency said.

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Russian skater to testify by video Sunday in doping case hearing

Kamila Valieva of Team ROC skates during a figure skating training session at Winter Olympic Games. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Russian skater Kamila Valieva will testify by video Sunday at a court hearing about her doping case.Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Both the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Testing Agency — on behalf of the IOC — said Friday they would fight the decision by Russia’s anti-doping agency to allow the 15-year-old Valieva to skate. The Russian agency provisionally banned Valieva Tuesday because she failed a doping test in December.

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Olympic officials suggest Russian skater’s entourage should be probed for failed drug test

Olympic officials on Saturday said they would welcome an anti-doping investigation into the Russian doctors, coaches and family members in the entourage of gold medal winning teenage skater Kamila Valieva.Valieva’s future at the Beijing Olympics hangs in the balance after the stunning revelation she had tested positive for a banned substance before winning the team event on Monday, but that the positive drug test report took more than six weeks to be made public.Fans of figure skating, athletes and anti-doping advocates have expressed outrage over a teenager being dragged into the center of an Olympic doping controversy with a positive test for an angina drug. Many have questioned the role of the adults around the 15-year-old skater.On Saturday, International Olympics Committee spokesman Mark Adams said: “Entourage has been overlooked in the past.” Beijing Olympics: Russian skater’s failed drug test confirmed, setting up fight with IOC The delay in Valieva receiving her positive drug test result also loomed large on Saturday as Olympic and anti-doping officials sought to reinstate her ban.Valieva was suspended by the Russian anti-doping body after the positive test report, but the suspension was lifted a day later after she appealed, allowing her to continue to compete.

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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