FDA authorizes emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The two-shot vaccine was authorized for use in people 18 years and older. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf said in
Severe storms in West Virginia result in heavy flooding, leaving approximately 40 people unaccounted for

Officials said on Thursday that over 40 people are unaccounted for and more than 100 homes have been damaged or destroyed due to severe flooding throughout Western Virginia on Wednesday. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management said
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper agrees to 5-year, $26.25 million deal with the Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who earned his first Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche this past season, has agreed to a five-year, $26.25 million deal with the organization. Washington also
Toronto Blue Jays fire manager Charlie Montoyo after a disappointing first half of season

The Toronto Blue Jays confirmed on Wednesday that they have fired manager Charlie Montoyo, after a disappointing first half of the 2022 season. Toronto announced bench coach John Schneider will be the interim manager for the remainder
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator is charged with trying to sell stolen Eagles lyrics

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi has been suspended from his position after he and two other men were charged with possessing handwritten lyrics and notes allegedly stolen from Eagles’ co-founder Don Henley in
Mastodon premiere the music video for “More Than I Could Chew”

Mastodon have unveiled the music video for “More Than I Could Chew,” the latest single from the 2021 LP, Hushed and Grim. The band’s new video comes ahead of their North American tour with Ghost and Spiritbox,