Apr 06 Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist By David Klepper, Associated Press Conspiracy theories about the coronavirus have flourished since the global pandemic was declared a year ago. Researchers want to know why, and are examining the reasons some people believe conspiracy theories and others don't. Continue reading
Apr 06 Bosnians protest over government's pandemic handling By Associated Press The Balkan nation has reported a new record number of deaths from COVID-19. Authorities said 99 people died in 24 hours in the country of 3.3 million people. Continue reading
Apr 06 What we've learned about leadership from the COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Experts who study crisis and leadership say while some aspects of the pandemic transcend any one person’s power, a few key themes have emerged from countries who have contained the virus and kept public trust. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Biden to move COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date to April 19 By Darlene Superville, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press President Joe Biden is set to announce that he's shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines. Continue reading
Apr 06 How teachers' and parents' COVID stress is affecting kids By Kavitha Cardoza, The Hechinger Report Children dealing with their own issues also bear the frustration and fears of the adults closest to them… Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 5:52 New COVID variants, relaxed public restrictions cause spike in Michigan hospitalizations By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Corey Meador Even as more Americans receive vaccinations, parts of the U.S. are seeing a troubling surge in COVID cases. This is especially true for the upper Midwest and Northeast. Michigan is struggling with an especially strong spike. William Brangham speaks to… Continue watching
Apr 05 WATCH: U.S. sees opportunity to share more vaccine overseas By Associated Press Blinken said the pandemic won't truly end "at home until it ends worldwide," and he said the United States is the country best positioned to bring governments, businesses and international institutions together to end the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 05 Arkansas governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The move followed pleas from pediatricians, social workers and the parents of trans youth. The bill was among several targeting transgender people that have easily advanced in Arkansas. Continue reading
Apr 05 Fathers in Utah to be required to pay half of pregnancy costs By Associated Press Biological fathers in Utah will be legally required to pay half of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs under a new law unique to the state. Continue reading
Apr 05 WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team says young people fueling virus uptick By Associated Press A top U.S. public health official says young people are driving the latest uptick in COVID-19 cases, as the increasing rate of vaccination in older Americans is preventing the most serious cases among seniors. Continue reading