Oct 26 Watch 4:57 St. Louis grapples with aftermath of school shooting and widespread gun violence By Amna Nawaz, Gabrielle Hays The city of St. Louis is struggling to cope with the aftermath of a high school shooting. On Monday, a 19-year-old gunman killed teacher Jean Kuczka and 15-year-old student Alexandria Bell and wounded many others. With residents still on edge,… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch 8:15 Students with disabilities innovate ways to use spaces, products not designed for them By Cat Wise, Layla Quran, Bella Isaacs-Thomas For people with disabilities, innovating ways to navigate spaces and use products that weren't designed for them can be part of everyday life. For some, that has meant making their own tools, modifying existing ones or entirely reimagining environments. Special… Continue watching
Oct 26 China begins administering inhalable COVID-19 vaccine boosters By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The vaccine, a mist that is sucked in through the mouth, is being offered for free as a booster dose for previously vaccinated people, according to an announcement posted on an official city social media account. Continue reading
Oct 26 Low-wage workers bear financial burden of denied abortions By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. They are more likely to work in physically demanding roles with fewer labor protections and less flexibility than… Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 6:19 Hospitals caring for high numbers of children infected with RSV By John Yang With COVID still a concern and the flu season now underway and showing signs it could be severe, there’s a third virus that’s surging and has physicians worried about a potential “tri-demic” this winter. Pediatric hospitals are struggling to deal… Continue watching
Oct 25 Experts say children should get a COVID-19 bivalent booster. Here's what you need to know By Dan Cooney, Matt Rasnic Right now, the most important thing is getting vaccinated and boosted to prevent the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Oct 25 Sleep apnea device recall fuels frustration as replacement effort expected to drag into 2023 By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press A massive recall of millions of sleep apnea machines has stoked anger and frustration among patients, and U.S. officials are weighing unprecedented legal action to speed a replacement effort that is set to drag into next year. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Biden receives new COVID-19 booster, promotes vaccines By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Biden called on Congress to provide the billions of dollars the administration has requested to buy additional vaccines, tests and treatments. Some lawmakers have balked at the request for more than $20 billion in new coronavirus funding. Continue reading
Oct 24 What is RSV and why is it surging across the U.S.? By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press People infected are usually contagious for three to eight days. Babies and people with weakened immune systems can spread RSV for up to four weeks. There is no vaccine for it, though several candidates are in testing. Continue reading
Oct 24 Trial over Georgia law restricting abortion to 6 weeks to begin By Associated Press A trial to determine whether Georgia can continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy is set to begin in an Atlanta courtroom. Continue reading