Oxford University team to give 10,000 people in 3 age groups a dose of their trial COVID-19 vaccine, and U.S. taxpayers have a big bet on it working. Source
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Harley-Davidson restarts production as it faces “new normal”
The motorcycle company shut down production in March after a factory employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Source
QB Logan Woodside Looking to Make the Most of His Opportunity With Titans
Woodside has a chance to earn the No.2 quarterback spot behind starter Ryan Tannehill. The former Toledo star, who has paid his dues on NFL practice squads and also in the Alliance of American Football League, is aiming to further impress his bosses during an offseason when the team said goodbye to Marcus Mariota, and aloha to Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald, a seventh-round pick in the NFL Draft Source
Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the two-faced kitten from Oregon
When Kyla and BJ King’s cat gave birth to a litter of newborn kittens, they realized one was much different than the others. It had two tiny noses, four eyes and two mewling mouths. They spoke to CBS affiliate KOIN about the two-faced kitten, named Biscuits and Gravy, which has gained widespread attention. Source
China plans a clampdown that could end Hong Kong’s dreams of democracy
Beijing’s rubber-stamp legislature is poised to adopt new “national security” laws that could doom the “One Country-Two Systems” policy. Source
Hong Kong in turmoil over China national security proposal
Hong Kong is in turmoil over China’s newly proposed national security law that would tighten China’s grip on the region. Scuffles broke out inside the territory’s legislature overnight when pro-democracy members protested China’s bill. Ramy Inocencio reports on the fallout, happening just a year after Hong Kong saw widespread anti-government protests demanding China allow it greater autonomy. Source
Changing your look? There’s a scientific explanation of why quarantine makeovers are so popular
With millions of Americans stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, people are not only changing their routines, but also their looks. Many are sharing their dramatic makeovers online. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at the science and psychology behind these changes. Source
Biden says black voters considering Trump over him “ain’t black”
In a contentious interview, “The Breakfast Club” host Charlamagne Tha God challenged Biden on his legislative record. Source
Michigan court upholds Whitmer’s power to extend stay-at-home order
The Court of Claims rejected a lawsuit filed by Republicans in the state legislature who challenged her emergency powers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source
Americans expected to travel less ahead of Memorial Day weekend because of coronavirus
This weekend may be the unofficial start of summer, but AAA says a record low number of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. However, people are still taking trips for the holiday, even though the CDC warns travel can increase the risk of the coronavirus. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source