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Pfizer's agreement with a U.N. group to let other companies produce its new antiviral pill as a generic drug is meeting with a mixed reaction. In late summer, protesters at Pfizer's world headquarters in New York urged the drugmaker to broadly share the patent for its COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries

The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. Pfizer said it is seeking authorization for emergency use of the medication in the U.S.

Slayyyter (feat. Big Freedia), 'Stupid Boy'

On "Stupid Boy," Slayyyter and Big Freedia tear up the EDM-inspired track, blowing through their verses with aplomb and disparaging the himbo agenda once and for all.

Kyle Rittenhouse at the Kenosha County Courthouse on Tuesday. Rittenhouse faces five felony counts for shooting three people in Kenosha, Wis., on the night of Aug. 25, 2020.

Jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial breaks for the night

After eight days of testimony and hours of closing arguments, the 12 jurors began deliberating Tuesday morning. Rittenhouse is charged with five felony counts and faces life in prison if convicted.

After reviewing the CIA's priorities, Director William Burns recently announced the establishment of a China Mission Center at the spy agency. U.S. intelligence officials, current and former, recently spoke at a conference about the challenges posed by China's large spying operation directed at the U.S.

As U.S. spies look to the future, one target stands out: China

When current and former U.S. intelligence officials gathered at a conference in Sea Island, Ga., there was a clear message — a pivot to China is already underway.

Corporate money keeps university ag schools ‘relevant,’ and makes them targets of donor criticism

Large donors can put universities in potentially awkward positions when faculty conclusions conflict with the interests of those benefactors. Data collected by Harvest Public Media and Investigate Midwest show corporations have given at least $170 million to ag colleges in the past decade.

Shipping containers sit stacked at a port in Bayonne, N.J., on Oct. 15. Supply chain problems are disrupting the global economy, causing delays and a shortage of containers.

The pandemic economy's latest victim? The lowly shipping container

Delayed containers are a symptom of and contributor to global supply chain problems. But imagine a world without them.

Rachel Brosnahan has received raves for her performance in <em>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</em>,<em> </em>but comedian Sarah Silverman says it's part of a trend of non-Jews playing emphatically Jewish characters.

A new question for an old religion: Should non-Jews play Jewish characters on-screen?

A new Apple TV+ show, The Shrink Next Door, seems to reflect a trend of non-Jewish actors playing emphatically Jewish characters, which recently caught the ire of comedian Sarah Silverman.

Costume designer William Ivey Long, then chairman of the American Theatre Wing, speaks at the Tony Awards nominations ceremony in 2014.

A prominent Broadway costume designer is accused of sexual abuse

William Ivey Long is an iconic presence on Broadway, designing costumes for shows such as Diana: The Musical and Chicago. Now two men have accused the former Tony Awards chairman of sexual abuse.

Karl's new book 'Betrayal' begins where 'Front Row at the Trump Show' left off

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jonathan Karl about his latest book on former President Donald Trump and his final months in office when he purged anyone he deemed disloyal.

News brief: Biden-Xi summit, Steve Bannon, Cuba thwarts protests

President Biden and his Chinese counterpart held a virtual meeting. Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon threatens vengeance after surrendering on criminal contempt charges. Cuba is crushing protest plans.

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