Pfizer says Covid Pill drastically reduces severe disease
Another Covid pill, Merck's molnupiravir, has already been authorized in Britain.
Woman accidentally eats decomposing human finger inside burger at fast food store
The Bolivian vice-minister for the defense of user and consumer rights later announced the burger branch would be closed temporarily
Man urinates on Dairy Queen counter after being asked to wear mask [VIDEO]
He was allegedly told by staff to leave the store after he refused to wear a mask
UK facing supply crunch thanks to Covid and Brexit
Brexit created major border delays after Britain's exit from the European Union on January 1, while new immigration rules disrupted recruitment.
Global stocks mostly rise as US inflation eases
World central bankers will meet later this month at an annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Brisbane to lift virus lockdown while Sydney outbreak grows
Limited supply and pockets of vaccine hesitancy have slowed efforts to inoculate Australians, with just over 20 percent of the population now fully vaccinated.
Pfizer raises 2021 outlook on surging Covid-19 vaccine sales
Pfizer has launched clinical studies on a possible third dose of the vaccine
Half of Europeans vaccinated as Germany warns on rising virus cases
Germany joins a number of European nations that have seen cases climb in recent weeks fuelled by the Delta variant, first detected in India.
WHO sounds alarm over Euro 2020 as Covid cases soar
The worsening situation in Europe coincides with the launch of an EU-wide Covid certificate meant to ease travel for those living in the 27 member states.
Pandemic to be 'far more deadly' this year, WHO warns
The WHO said Friday that even the vaccinated should keep wearing masks in areas where the virus is spreading.
McDonald's lifts wages at US restaurants
Amazon on Thursday announced plans to add 75,000 jobs in the United States and Canada, with signing bonuses of up to $1,000.
McDonald's drive-thru customer gets attacked; fires warning shots to protect herself
The male suspect placed his food on top of the victim's vehicle and reached inside the car and began choking the victim.
McDonald's does trial run of its 'McPlant' burger in Sweden and Denmark
The plant-based patty is not categorically regarded as "vegan" since it is cooked on the same grill as the beef patties.
US authorizes Moderna vaccine as Italy tightens holiday restrictions
Poorer countries also got a boost Friday when the World Health Organization and partners said vaccines would be distributed early next year to the 190 countries in its Covax initiative.
US approves Pfizer vaccine as millions of doses begin shipping
While lockdowns have brought economic pain, boredom and myriad other woes, the effect on the environment has been more positive.
Britain starts virus jabs, more encouraging vaccine developments
Even as hopes rise for vaccines and a resulting economic recovery, governments are being forced to tighten restrictions to contain surges in infections.
4-year-old orders 10 bags full of McDonald's using mum's phone
When confronted about his massive fast food haul, the boy said, "Mum, the golden minion didn't even come".
McDonald's issues apology for denying delivery drivers toilet access.
Other fast food chains like KFC, Subway, Nando's and Wagamama were also among those accused of blocking toilet access
McDonald's launching meatless 'McPlant' burger
McDonald's had already tested out a plant-based burger in Canada in cooperation with the company Beyond Meat, which specializes in vegan meat substitutes.
US teen charged over child porn researched killing Biden: Court
Between March and May, the teen had conducted internet searches seeking information about Biden's home address, state gun laws and night vision goggles.
KFC makes fun of Prince William with hilarious, viral picture of duke
Prince William and Kate Middleton visited two sites displaying the portraits from "Hold Still" photography project.
London startup partners with Hellmann's to test edible seaweed-based food packaging
The essential ingredient, seaweed, is farmed in northern France and is said to grow faster than paper or starch
Wildfires rip through California Wine Country, tens of thousands flee
California has been battling massive wildfires for months, stoked by dry conditions, strong seasonal winds and high temperatures.
Man dies from eating several packs of liquorice a day
The FDA recommends to ask one's doctor if eating black liquorice can interact with certain prescribed medications.
Anti-inflammatory drugs can shorten recovery period of COVID-19 patients
Researchers combined 4mg dose of baricitinib with remdesivir and found that patients who received both drugs recovered faster by about a day.
Customer served mouldy burger at McDonald's in London
The customer's "Chicken Legend burger" had mould growing on it even though the package claims the food is "freshly made".
KFC suspends 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid complaints of encouraging bad hygiene
The fast food chain says they are suspending their 64-year-old slogan because it does not fit the current environment.
NATO exercises blamed for recent mass strandings of whales across Europe
29 recent mass strandings of rare beaked whales across Europe lead experts to believe this was caused by NATO sonar activities
CDC reveals more children are eating fast food at worrisome rate
A new report from CDC revealed that about 13.8 percent of the daily calorie intake of children was made up of fast food, consisting of burgers, fries and more.
6-year-old chokes on face mask material concealed inside McDonald's chicken nugget
The child's mother claims she found more pieces of the face mask inside another chicken nugget that the family was served.