Moderna’s $766 million pandemic flu vaccine contract canceled by Trump administration

May 29, 2025 05:54 AM IST Moderna said on Wednesday that the Health and Human Services Department withdrew funding awarded in July 2024 and January for its vaccine development. The Donald Trump administration has cancelled USD 766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird […]

Manitoba urges thousands to evacuate as Canada wildfires spread | World News

By Ed White Manitoba urges thousands to evacuate as Canada wildfires spread WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Manitoba declared a state of emergency and urged thousands of people in northern and eastern parts of the province to evacuate on Wednesday, as wildfires spread in Central and Western Canada.  Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said at a news conference that […]

This one item survived the OceanGate Titan submersible implosion

The US Coast Guard recovered the wreckage of the ill-fated OceanGate Titan submersible that suffered an implosion in 2023 while on a trip to see the wreck of the Titanic. FILE PHOTO: The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland.(via REUTERS) The team […]

Did Elon Musk, Katie Miller quit DOGE? ‘Thank you’ note sparks speculation

May 29, 2025 06:05 AM IST Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that his tenure as a Special Government Employee is coming to an end Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that his tenure as a Special Government Employee is coming to an end. The tech billionaire, who was leads the Department of Government Efficiency, further thanked President […]

Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu

May 29, 2025 05:33 AM IST Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu. Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu The company […]

Crack in Donald Trump-Elon Musk ties? DOGE head slams ‘big beautiful bill’

Elon Musk, who supported Donald Trump with over USD 250 million and served as a senior advisor, has now expressed disappointment with a key part of Trump’s legislative plan, calling it the president’s “big beautiful bill.” Elon Musk expresses disappointment with the Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.”(REUTERS File) The legislation includes tax cuts and stronger immigration […]