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Australia’s Erik Horrie Wins Bronze in Paralympic Rowing After Disqualification Drama

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Australian Paralympian Erik Horrie recently won a bronze medal in the men’s PR1 single sculls at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Horrie initially finished fourth in the race, but he was elevated to third place after Italian competitor Giacomo Perini was disqualified for having a communication device, specifically a mobile phone, in his boat during the race. This incident led to a medal upgrade for Horrie, who described the situation as a result of strict adherence to rules in sports, emphasizing the importance of following regulations during competitions​ ParaAUS and 7NEWS Australia added another medal to its Paralympic Games tally in…

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FDA Authorizes Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Amid Rising Infections

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Technology and Composition: The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, known as NVX-CoV2373, is a protein-based vaccine. Unlike mRNA vaccines (like Pfizer and Moderna), Novavax uses a more traditional approach, employing recombinant nanoparticle technology to deliver a spike protein that stimulates an immune response. This type of vaccine is similar to those used for influenza and hepatitis B. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for an updated version of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, aimed at countering the recent surge in infections. This new version is designed to better target the current variants circulating throughout the United States, offering…

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