Nov 22 Watch 6:13 China’s latest zero-COVID lockdowns spark rare public dissent By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Beijing shut parks and museums as China faces its largest outbreak of COVID in six months. Authorities confirmed more than 28,000 cases Monday and the first official COVID fatalities since May. The numbers might seem relatively low, but despite some… Continue watching
Nov 22 U.S. renews push for COVID boosters as holiday season approaches By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Americans who have gotten the updated COVID-19 boosters appear better protected against symptomatic infection than those who haven't — at least for now. Continue reading
Nov 22 How to navigate tough conversations at the holidays By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis Food, family … and friction. Continue reading
Nov 22 Over half of Mississippi’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America The potential closures threaten to exacerbate poor health outcomes in one of the nation's poorest states. Experts at the hearing say the crux of the problem facing Mississippi's hospitals is that revenues have not kept pace with rising costs to… Continue reading
Nov 22 WATCH: Anthony Fauci reflects on career, pandemic in final briefing By Mike Stobbe, Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press After more than fifty years in government, Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, briefed reporters from the White House on Tuesday, delivering what he called his "final message" from that podium, urging Americans to get their COVID-19 booster shots. Continue reading
Nov 21 Indiana doctor defends actions in 10-year-old rape victim’s abortion By Tom Davies, Associated Press An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 10:21 Famine propelled by conflict and climate change threatens millions in Somalia By Tania Rashid, Neil Brandvold Somalia is suffering one of the most acute humanitarian crises in the world. A crushing combination of conflict and climate change has left millions in jeopardy of starvation as famine again stalks the land. Special correspondent Tania Rashid and producer-videographer… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 8:08 Study suggests link between chemical hair straighteners and chances of uterine cancer By Amna Nawaz, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Several women diagnosed with uterine cancer are now suing L'Oreal and other cosmetic companies after a recent study tied the illness to chemical hair straightening products. Dr. Kemi Doll joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the study and the concerns it… Continue watching
Nov 21 New York issues 1st licenses for legal marijuana dispensaries By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press New York has issued the state's first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana. Continue reading
Nov 18 Schools struggle to hire more mental health professionals for students By Annie Ma, Associated Press, Kalyn Belsha, Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Despite an influx of COVID-19 relief money, school districts across the country have struggled to staff up to address students’ mental health needs that have only grown since the pandemic hit. Continue reading