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State Department spokesperson tests positive for COVID-19 after U.N. General Assembly

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Price says he tested positive for coronavirus Monday morning after returning from New York, where he attended the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week.

WATCH: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Speaking on Friday after the CDC and the FDA authorized the Pfizer booster, Biden told reporters, “It’s hard to acknowledge I’m over 65, but I’ll be getting my booster shot."…

COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.

A Brief But Spectacular take on going from crisis to opportunity post-pandemic

By PBS NewsHour

Whether teaching NYU marketing students or co-hosting the podcast “Pivot," Scott Galloway rarely misses an opportunity to share his insight on the effects of big tech. Tonight, he shares his Brief But Spectacular take on this country's response to the…

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AP EXPLAINER: Who's eligible for Pfizer booster shots in the U.S.?

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus. Boosters are free and available at health departments, clinics and drugstores.

McDonald's pledges to phase out plastic in Happy Meal toys, a new app treats spider phobias and other stories you missed

By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin

A new app helps treat spider phobias using augmented reality, researchers teach cows to use the potty and McDonald’s says it’ll phase out fossil-fuel based plastic from Happy Meal toys. Check out these stories and others you might have missed…

CDC studies show masks lessen school outbreaks

By Associated Press

One study in two Arizona counties found coronavirus outbreaks were almost four times more common at public schools without mask mandates on the first day than at those that re-opened with a masking requirement.

How Irving Berlin's blue skies turned to blue days

By Dr. Howard Markel

Irving Berlin has no place in American music; he is American music,” legendary composer Jerome Kern once wrote. Yet for his final 25 years, Berlin led a rather reclusive existence.