Curevac sues BioNTech over COVID-19 vaccine's mRNA technology
CureVac is suing Pfizer's German partner BioNTech for alleged patent infringement related to the development of their mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
Novavax expects Omicron-targeting vaccine by fourth quarter
Biotech company Novavax said it expects to be able to provide an Omicron-targeting vaccine in the fourth quarter of this year. Its vaccine is under FDA review.
TSA hits pandemic-era record over July 4 weekend
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hit a COVID pandemic-era record number of travelers at airports on Friday, with millions screened last weekend.
Farmers cash in on 'agritourism' amid summer camping season
To avoid camping crowds, more people are opting to explore the great outdoors in unexpected places this summer. A Christmas tree farm in Ohio allows camping.
Oxford Biomedica signs new deal to make AstraZeneca COVID shot
Britain's Oxford Biomedica announced an agreement to potentially make AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine beyond 2022. It has already manufactured more than 100 million doses since 2020.
US, Pfizer reach $3.2B COVID vaccine deal
Partners Pfizer and BioNTech SE said they had signed a more than $3-billion-dollar agreement with the U.S. government for 105 million doses of their COVID vaccine.
BioNTech, Pfizer to start testing universal vaccine for coronaviruses
BioNTech, Pfizer's Germany-based partner in COVID-19 vaccines, said the two companies would start tests on humans of next-generation coronavirus vaccines.
US FDA will decide on redesigned COVID vaccines by early July
The FDA will decide on whether changes are needed to the COVID vaccines in order to keep up with recent coronavirus variant by early July.
Global food shortage a ‘catastrophe,' UN chief says
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned Friday that the world is facing a "catastrophe" due to the global food shortage impacting millions.
Publix not giving COVID-19 vaccine to children younger than 5
Publix will not be offering COVID-19 vaccines to children younger than 5, a spokesperson for the supermarket chain told Fox 13 Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Toyota cuts global production again as semiconductor shortages, supply chain disruptions linger
Toyota has downgraded its production plan for July by some 50,000 vehicles as semiconductor shortages and COVID-related supply chain disruptions linger.
Moderna CEO: COVID variant vaccine to be ready for shipping in August
Moderna's Chief Executive Stephane Bancel said the company's COVID-19 variant vaccine would be ready to ship in August, saying the bottleneck supply was regulatory.
U.S. begins rolling out COVID vaccines for young children
According to the White House's COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, the U.S has begun distributing COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months.
Uber brings back Pool option in certain cities
Uber said that its UberX Share will be an option for riders in New York and other cities, with the plans to expand the initiative to even more cities this summer.
CDC approves COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommended that COVID-19 vaccines should be offered to children 6 months to 5 years old.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
The Food and Drug Administration for the first time authorized the coronavirus vaccine for children five years of age and younger.
Bernie Sanders bristles when FDA commissioner says he was not aware of Moderna CEO 'golden parachute'
Sen. Bernie Sanders was surprised when FDA chief Robert Califf was not aware of a $900 million "golden parachute" payment the head of Moderna received.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old
Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines for children as young as 6 months old could be available next week after an FDA advisory panel recommended them on Wednesday.
FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for kids between the ages of 6 and 17
The FDA's advisory committee on vaccines unanimously recommended Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for kids between the ages of 6 and 17 on Tuesday.
'Shrinkflation' dupes customers as companies seek profits during inflation spike
As the economy tightens and inflation persists, many corporations turn to "shrinkflation" to push profits higher without shocking consumers with higher prices.



















