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A new UN climate report warns of climate catastrophe absent immediate and sustained reductions in methane and CO2 emissions. The Afghani Taliban overran three provincial capitals over the weekend, expanding its grip on the country. Goldman Sachs revised down its forecast for third-quarter growth in China. Analysis: The Role of New and Lesser-Known COVID-19 Vaccines in Global Vaccinations.

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The Role of New and Lesser-Known COVID-19 Vaccines in Global Vaccinations

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Oxford-AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik V – around the world, these COVID-19 vaccines have become household names, constituting the vast majority of all shots administered. However, these top seven options for a COVID-19 vaccine are being joined by a growing number of newer contenders, as over 50 vaccines worldwide are still in various stages of testing and authorizations.

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