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Biden ramps up calls for urgent investigation into origins of COVID-19

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3 years ago

May 27, 2021

US President Joe Biden has announced he will ramp up efforts to determine the origins of Covid-19, as speculation grows that it came from a lab leak

Biden has asked the country’s intelligence organisations to “redouble their efforts” and establish a definitive conclusion within 90 days.

In a statement, the President says, “As part of the report, I have asked for areas of further inquiry that may be required including specific questions for China.”

The President continued stating “the U-S will keep working with like-minded partners around the world to press China to participate in a full, transparent, evidence-based international investigation”.

Previous investigations have been handballed to the World Health Organisation but Biden seems committed to having his country take the lead this time around.

This follows a Wall Street Journal article published over the weekend.

It states three researchers from Wuhan’s Institute of Virology became so ill with an unknown virus in November 2019 that they were hospitalised.

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European elections loom: the rise of the far-right

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14 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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What can we expect from the upcoming European elections?

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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23 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical

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Apple responds to crushing iPad Pro criticism

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1 day ago

May 14, 2024

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Apple issued an apology following backlash over a recent advertisement for the latest iPad Pro.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – Painted Panda dogs confuse zoo goers, luxury Police cars cruise the roads, Siri meets up with ChatGpt and Apple’s “Crush” iPad ad faces overwhelming backlash.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending