From 2021 to 2023, the United States saw a consistent level of skepticism toward the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, with about a third of the population hesitant. Despite minor fluctuations, this mistrust persisted. Men, university graduates, and higher-income individuals were more likely to trus
In a surprising turn of events, TGI Fridays, the iconic restaurant chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced a series of setbacks, including the closure of numerous branches across the United States. The primary cause for this financial struggle, according t
The iconic restaurant chain TGI Fridays has sought bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced significant financial struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its capital structure. The Dallas-based chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Texas federal court on Saturday. The
In a surprising move, a public health department in Idaho has been barred from giving COVID-19 vaccines. This is the first time in the US that a health department has been halted from providing these vital shots. While other states have limited vaccine promotion or recommended against them, Idaho's
Pfizer recently shared impressive Q3 results that overshot expectations, thanks to its Covid vaccine and antiviral pill, Paxlovid. The drug giant raised its earnings and revenue projections for the year. Despite the positive news, shares dropped by over 2%. Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, is under pres
Pfizer's third-quarter earnings just came in, and guess what? They're way better than expected! The company's making a lot more money, thanks to a big demand for their COVID-19 treatments. Their best-selling drug, Paxlovid, brought in a whopping $2. 7 billion in the third quarter alone. This is a ma
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some new advice for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It’s all about getting an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to stay safe. If you’re 65 or older, or if your immune system isn’t as strong, the CDC says to get a second
A recent vote by Stanford's Faculty Senate to decide whether to lift the censure on Scott Atlas, a COVID-19 adviser to former President Trump, has been delayed. The Senate wants to avoid any political interpretations, especially with the 2024 elections coming up. This delay seems to be a way to stee
Ken Griffin, the billionaire boss of Citadel, is facing a unique challenge as he moves his hedge fund from Chicago to Miami. You might think the main issue is the cost of relocating, but insiders say it's something else. Miami's private schools are struggling to keep up with the influx of wealthy fa
Imagine a place where people come together to talk about taxes, but end up discussing spending instead. That's what happened at a recent hearing in Waukegan, Illinois. The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 wanted to raise its property tax levy by almost 5% for the next school year. Sounds l
