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Coronavirus immunity only lasts a few months according to a new study (*yet to be peer-reviewed) from King's College London. The research shows that people who have been diagnosed with Coronavirus had a high immunity response and antibody production for 3 weeks but then saw a decline a month later. The study casts doubt over the promising news of a potential Coronavirus vaccine.

The Washington ‘Redskins’ NFL football team has officially dropped its name after pressure from major sponsors such as FedEx and recent national discussions about racism in the U.S. The 87-year-old name, which is considered a racist slur to many, has yet to find a replacement but is likely to have one before the 2020 season. (read the Redskins’ statement)

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