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Speaking on CBS Mornings, the infectious diseases expert said that instead of “freaking out,” Americans should be taking precautionary steps to protect themselves against the virus, such as getting vaccinated or receiving a booster shot. “We should not be freaking out. We should be doing the things that we know work when you’re dealing with a pandemic virus. It’s not the time to panic. We should be concerned, and our concern should spur us to do the things that we know work,” he said....

It’s the latest government probe into the multibillion-dollar industry after an insider-trading scandal earlier this month rocked its two most visible brands, DraftKings and FanDuel. The companies are already reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa , and the New York attorney general’s office has begun reviewing the companies’ internal anti-fraud procedures. MORE: Week 6 rankings | Sleepers | Busts According to the Journal, inquiries by Boston-based FBI agents are said to focus on whether daily fantasy sports contests violate a federal law enacted by Congress in 2006 to prohibit financial companies from transferring money to online gambling sites....

“FBI Director Christopher Wray today ordered the Bureau’s Inspection Division to conduct an after-action review of the Michael Flynn investigation,” the bureau said in a statement on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the FBI for additional comment on the review but did not receive a response before publication. “Although the FBI does not have the prosecutorial authority to bring a criminal case, the Inspection Division can and will evaluate whether any current onboard employees engaged in actions that might warrant disciplinary measures,” the bureau said....

The news resulted in online backlash from people criticizing state leaders for giving money to the wealthy quarterback rather than updating the state’s aging water system as residents of Jackson continue to reel from the effects of a water crisis. In 2020, former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, a Republican, was accused of paying Favre $1.1 million that was taken from a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for promotional work, including motivational speeches....

At least six HBCUs across five states reportedly received bomb threats on Monday. A dozen more schools received similar threats on Tuesday—which happened to be the first day of Black History Month. One of these threats, called into Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, reportedly involved a wide-ranging plot that involved at least seven explosive devices. Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young also said that the person who called in the threat told him of a planned mass shooting on the campus later that day....

FCD spent preseason in Argentina ahead of what it hoped would be a deep run in the CONCACAF Champions League. It narrowly missed a spot in the CCL final, falling to Pachuca late in the second leg of the semifinals. From there, though, the MLS Cup favorite picked up where it left off. Yet, something still wasn’t right. FCD didn’t look like the team that had lifted the U.S. Open Cup and the Supporters’ Shield in 2016....

The series seemed destined for extra time after Cristian Colman’s headed goal in the 86th minute, but a cross from Hirving Lozano got past goalkeeper Chris Seitz in the 92nd minute, sending Pachuca through. Lozano shows European credentials in win As the match entered stoppage time, forward Maximiliano Urruti went to the ground holding his groin. As FCD prepared to bring in a replacement, play continued with Pachuca eventually finding a goal that sent it through to the CONCACAF Champions League final as Urruti struggled to his feet near midfield....

It has been a disastrous campaign for FCD, yet even so the North Texas side controlled its own playoff destiny as recently as Sunday. But things went from bad to worse after a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Sounders combined with the San Jose Earthquakes securing a draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps last weekend. Now, FCD needs to better San Jose’s result and equal Real Salt Lake’s this weekend to make the playoffs....

Hand sanitizers have been selling rapidly among consumers who are keen to keep their hands clean amid the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak. The latest 12 products in question join the FDA’s list of “toxic” hand sanitizers to avoid. The new additions bring the total number of products on the warning list to over 75. Last month, the administration issued a warning against the use of a selection of hand sanitizers potentially containing methanol, which can “be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested....

Currently, only Pfizer’s COVID-19 is authorized for use in minors. At the panel meeting, which was open to the public, Moderna officials presented data on the safety and efficacy of a two-dose series of its COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds as well as for 6- to 11-year-olds. The dosage for the older group is the same as that given to adults (100 micrograms), while the younger adolescents received a dose half that strength (50 micrograms)....

This article discusses the symptoms and causes of enochlophobia, how it is identified, and how this condition is treated. What Is Fear of Crowds? Many people are uncomfortable in large groups of people. However, if this is true for you, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have enochlophobia. A phobia is an unrealistic, ongoing fear of something that causes a person to avoid the situation as much as possible, or to have severe distress when the situation can’t be avoided....

Androphobia is the scientific name for fear of men. It comes from “andros,” the Greek word for man, and “phobia,” which means fear or dread. Fear of men is a type of anxiety disorder. Unchecked, it can provoke abnormal behaviors and physical reactions. Professional intervention can help alleviate these symptoms. What Is the Fear of Men? Fear is a natural response when we perceive a risk to our safety. However, fear of men typically outweighs any threat or possibility of harm....

Due to a spate of delays, however, the coming month is actually jam-packed with major titles. Within the space of just a few weeks, there’s a tentpole PlayStation exclusive, a 500-hour open-world game, a meaty Destiny 2 expansion, and a collaboration between the creators of Dark Souls and the author of A Game of Thrones. It seems that, for 2022 at least, February is the new blockbuster season. To help you keep track of everything that’s launching throughout the next 28 days, Newsweek has prepared a comprehensive breakdown....

President Donald Trump and his allies continue to rally against the election result after it was called in Joe Biden’s favor. The president has argued against the judgement of the “lamestream media,” and insisted foul play paved the way for Biden’s success. Despite launching a raft of legal action, he and his campaign have thus far been unable to evidence widespread election fraud or irregularities of the scale they have alleged....

The Fed said it will withdraw its monthly bond purchases at twice the speed it announced in the past and will likely end them in March. The faster pace allows the Fed to begin increasing rates as early as the first half of next year. The new projection to raise interest rates three times in 2022 is up from one rate hike the Fed had estimated in September. The Fed’s key rate, currently near zero, affects many consumer and business loans, such as mortgage, credit card, and auto loans....

The FedEx employee knelt on the neck of a white man in front of a lumber yard as a Black Lives Matter protest passed by. Referencing Floyd, who died while in police custody, the man yelled at the crowd, “He’s dead because he didn’t comply.” Videos of the counterprotest were posted on various social media platforms, enabling some users to identify the individuals involved in the display. A sign promoting the re-election of President Donald Trump was hung from a truck behind them....

The FBI worked with the L.A. Police Department, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and numerous other law enforcement and non-governmental partners to identify, locate and recover missing children, particularly ones suspected of being sexually exploited or trafficked, that is, traded for something illegal. Of the 33 children rescued, eight were being sexually exploited at the time of their recovery, and two were recovered multiple times while on the “track,” a term for a known location where commercial sex trafficking occurs....

When the South Tower imploded at 10 a.m., Feehan and his men narrowly escaped death by running into an underground garage. “Relax, relax, kid,” he told a frightened firefighter. Ignoring the threat of a second collapse, Feehan led his men back out to save lives–and he was trying to pull an injured woman from a pile of concrete rubble when the North Tower came down. Feehan was killed, one of 343 New York firemen to die during the World Trade Center disaster....

Fekir played a leading role in sending OL to the Champions League group stages next season, scoring 18 times and creating seven more in 30 outings for the Rhone side as they finished third in Ligue 1. Such stellar performances have caught the eye of many of Europe’s biggest clubs, but while Aulas admits that there has been interest in his ace, he has said that no official talks have been opened, either with suitors or the player....

The Spaniard becomes the team’s third coach in less than a year. The Qatar Football Association confirmed that Sanchez was “formally appointed” on Monday. Sanchez has been coaching Qatar’s U-23 side. The team narrowly missed out on qualification for last year’s Olympic games. Keane, Calhanoglu and the biggest transfers of the summer He will now take over the senior team as Qatar prepare for their remaining 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Syria and China....