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Two-thirds of U.S. adults do not plan on getting COVID boosters

September 30, 2022

Two-thirds of U.S. adults do not plan on getting COVID boosters

About two-thirds of adults in the United States do not plan to get updated COVID-19 booster shots soon, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Virus kills 100K cows and buffaloes in India, livelihoods threatened

September 30, 2022

Virus kills 100K cows and buffaloes in India, livelihoods threatened

A viral outbreak in India has killed 100K cows and buffaloes and sickened another 2 million. The virus, known as lumpy skin disease, is spread through insects.

Bishop of Episcopal Church tests positive for COVID

September 30, 2022

Bishop of Episcopal Church tests positive for COVID

The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, has announced that he's tested positive for Coronavirus despite being “fully vaccinated and boosted.".

I fought for my son. The school board told Biden's Justice Department to investigate me.

September 30, 2022

I fought for my son. The school board told Biden's Justice Department to investigate me.

I fought for my son and the local school board told Biden's Justice Department to investigate me. I'm suing so that it doesn't happen to any other parents.

NYC schools face stark drops in math proficiency in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

September 29, 2022

NYC schools face stark drops in math proficiency in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

In the first release of state test scores since the start of COVID-19, New York City schoolchildren remained steady in English, but faced stark drops in math.

World Cup 2022: Visitors required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccination status

September 29, 2022

World Cup 2022: Visitors required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccination status

World Cup fans will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before arriving in Qatar, regardless of vaccine status, event organizers announced Thursday.

COVID relief funds spent on roads, buildings, seawalls

September 29, 2022

COVID relief funds spent on roads, buildings, seawalls

States such as Kansas, North Carolina and Alabama are spending its coronavirus relief funds on infrastructure projects such as buildings, sewers and internet projects.

Fauci and wife's net worth increased by $5M during the pandemic, analysis finds

September 29, 2022

Fauci and wife's net worth increased by $5M during the pandemic, analysis finds

Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife, Christine Grady, experienced millions in increased net worth as many Americans struggled during the pandemic, according to a watchdog group.

Johns Hopkins University scientist Lauren Gardner, who created a global COVID-19 tracker, wins Lasker award

September 28, 2022

Johns Hopkins University scientist Lauren Gardner, who created a global COVID-19 tracker, wins Lasker award

Lauren Gardner, a scientist from Johns Hopkins University, won this years Lasker award for public service after creating a global COVID-19 tracker.

Scientists test new malaria vaccine with box full of mosquitoes: 'Whole forearm swelled'

September 28, 2022

Scientists test new malaria vaccine with box full of mosquitoes: 'Whole forearm swelled'

In clinical trials, researchers are developing a new malaria vaccine by using boxes full of mosquitoes to inject people with antibodies.