Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
01/17/2022
Genetic risk factor found for Covid-19 smell and taste loss, researchers say
Six months after contracting Covid, as many as 1.6 million people in the U.S. are still unable to smell or have experienced changes in their ability to smell.
12/20/2021
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first long-acting injectable medication for use as pre-exposure prevention, or PrEP, against HIV, the agency announced Monday.
12/16/2021
White House unveils plan to replace every lead pipe in the U.S.
Up to 10 million households, schools and care facilities get their drinking water through lead pipes, and each pipe can cost thousands of dollars to replace.
12/13/2021
Church group creates ‘a safe place to escape’ for LGBTQ asylum-seekers
A Massachusetts church group has opened a permanent home for immigrants fleeing their countries because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
12/08/2021
Pfizer and BioNTech say booster dose provides high level of protection against omicron variant in initial lab study
A booster shot of the vaccine increases antibody protection 25-fold compared with the initial two-dose series, according to a preliminary lab study.
12/06/2021
Acceptance significantly reduces suicide risk for intersex youths, report finds
Intersex youths face a disproportionate risk of suicide, but research shows that having one accepting parent can reduce the risk by 55 percent.
11/17/2021
After record low, monarch butterflies return to California
This year’s official count started Saturday but an unofficial count by researchers and volunteers shows there are over 50,000 monarchs at overwintering sites.
11/05/2021
Hiring grows in U.S. as employers add 531,000 jobs, beating expectations
The economy added 531,000 jobs in October, blowing past economists' predictions of 450,000, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent from 4.8 percent.
11/01/2021
Norway’s beach handball team wins fight over sexist uniform rules
Female beach handball players will no longer have to compete in bikinis, the sport's international federation has decided some three months after a decision to fine Norway's team for wearing shorts instead of the regulation bikinis triggered widespread outrage.
10/19/2021
Puerto Rico leads nation in Covid-19 vaccinations, White House says
At least 72 percent of Puerto Rico residents are fully vaccinated, surpassing Vermont and Guam, which also have high Covid-19 vaccination rates, according to NBC News’ tally.
09/24/2021
A daily pill to treat Covid could be just months away, scientists say
At least three promising antivirals that could prevent symptoms and limit transmission of Covid-19 are in clinical trials.
09/18/2021