Apr 25 Beijing begins mass testing for COVID-19 and locks down some areas as cases grow By Emily Wang, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China's capital, Beijing, has begun mass testing and shutting down residential areas amid a new outbreak of COVID-19. Continue reading
Apr 24 Researchers testing combination shots as a possible new kind of COVID booster By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus — even though it’s not clear if changes are needed. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 6:08 How dropping mask mandates could impact the COVID pandemic By Geoff Bennett, Frank Carlson, Claire Mufson The federal court ruling this past week striking down the federal mask mandates on planes and public transit has left very few indoor masking requirements in the U.S. This comes as public health experts brace for the next COVID surge… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 12:12 Brooks and Capehart on the 'doom spiral' of the political culture war New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how conspiracy theories are enabling politicians to drive a new culture war, revelations about Minority Leader McCarthy… Continue watching
Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 5:51 Why the DOJ is appealing a judge's decision to drop transportation mask mandates By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Murrey Jacobson, Saher Khan After a judge struck down the federal mask mandate for public transportation, the Centers for Disease Control says it still recommends masking. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice appealed the decision. Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 5:52 White House will push 'harm reduction' in latest fight against drug overdoses By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas While the country is still wrestling with the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths from drug overdoses have been spiking -- and are expected to top 100,000 for 2021. On Thursday, the White House released its plan to address the crisis. Continue watching
Apr 21 Mark Twain's weird but perfect ending By Dr. Howard Markel The night Twain was born, there was a brilliant view of Halley's Comet flying right over his hometown. Continue reading
Apr 21 Judge's reversal of the travel mask mandate underscores CDC's limited power By Sam Whitehead, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News A recent court decision that overturns one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s few pandemic rules — masks required on public transportation — spotlights how little power remains in the agency's hands. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Vice President Harris delivers remarks on efforts to improve maternal health By News Desk During the visit, Harris highlighted the good work health professionals do while addressing the systemic inequalities many minority women face when going through childbirth. Continue reading