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November 2, 2023

Parents sue California over religious exemptions for school-mandated vaccines, cite Newsom's past on COVID jab

California parents filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a law limiting religious exemptions for school vaccines.

November 1, 2023

Kentucky schools report test score spike; students still perform well below pre-COVID levels

Statewide test scores have reportedly seen a modest increase among Kentucky students, though numbers have yet to rebound from their COVID-19 pandemic slump.

October 31, 2023

Bill Maher confronts Cuomo on nursing home scandal, ex-NY gov calls questions 'Monday morning quarterbacking'

"Real Time" host Bill Maher grilled ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about his COVID nursing home scandal during a round of questions in the YouTube "Overtime" segment.

October 31, 2023

Kremlin shortens quarantine before meeting Putin as presidential elections approach

The Kremlin is reportedly reducing quarantine periods for individuals meeting in-person with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of presidential elections.

October 31, 2023

Depression and anxiety may impact young adults twice as much as teens, Harvard survey finds

A new report from Harvard reveals the rising rates of depression and anxiety among young adults. Experts shared potential reasons and strategies that could help.

October 30, 2023

RSV vaccine shortage for babies: What parents need to know to keep infants safe

The CDC has announced limited availability of Sanofi immunization Beyfortus for RSV prevention in infants. Here's what parents should know to keep babies safe.

October 26, 2023

Jonathan Isaac details decision to stand during national anthem in NBA’s Orlando 'bubble'

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac discussed his decision to stand during the national anthem in the NBA's "bubble" and his decision not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

October 25, 2023

ACLU sues Tennessee for 'criminalizing HIV' with strict prostitution laws

The American Civil Liberties Union claimed a 1991 state law that charges HIV-positive people taking part in paid sex work with a class C felony is unconstitutional.

October 25, 2023

Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit

Senate passes amendment barring federal mask mandates on commercial airlines and public transit in appropriations bill in a 59-38 vote.

October 20, 2023

COVID drug Paxlovid, which helps prevent severe symptoms, will double in price as pandemic ebbs

Paxlovid, an antiviral therapy that is prescribed to COVID-19 patients to prevent severe illness, soon will cost more than double the $529 that the federal government had paid for the treatment.