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FDA authorises Pfizer vaccine for children 12 to 15

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As America’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout program continues at a great pace, residents as young as 12 will soon be eligible to get the jab.

The US Food and Drug Administration has officially expanded its emergency use declaration of the Pfizer vaccine to include people under the age of 15.

The announcement makes the Pfizer jab the first-ever coronavirus shot in the world to be authorised for younger populations.

US President Joe Biden says “the light at the end of the tunnel is growing, and today it got a little brighter.”

Hospitalisations, case numbers and deaths are all significantly lower in the country with around 58 percent of adults already receiving their first dose.

It comes as the World Health organisation’s Director-General says “the shocking global disparity in access to vaccines remains one of the biggest risks to ending the pandemic.”

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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