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Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney
Before the next outbreak, we need a serious conversation about how to cope, but first, the more strident, misguided voices must be muted. Laura Spinney is a science journalist and the author of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Texas measles cases rise to 223
Texas's deadly measles outbreak is growing, as confirmed cases in the state have risen to at least 223 since January, according to the latest figures from the Texas Department of State Health ...The Hill - 12h -
ICU doctor reunites with COVID-19 patient five years later
In March of 2020, Sal Mazzara spent weeks on a ventilator and suffered a cardiac arrest after contracting COVID-19. It was the earliest days of the pandemic and New York City Dr. Sanam Ahmed ...CBS News - 6h -
California's wine supply drops 24% in lowest haul in 30 years
California's wine supply has dropped 24% compared to the year before, according to a new report. It's the lowest haul in nearly 30 years. Elizabeth Cook joins to discuss.CBS News - 1d -
223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.ABC News - 12h -
Are Genetically Modified Pigs The Future of Organ Transplantation?
How have the first patients fared after receiving organ transplants from genetically modified pigs? Roni Caryn Rabin, a health reporter on the Science desk of The New York Times, looks at the ...The New York Times - 1d -
Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor
The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.The New York Times - 17h -
3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness
First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.CBS News - 1d -
Trump made the stock market a marker of success. Now he's hedging as markets dip.
When President Donald Trump wanted to make the case for his first term’s success in an interview last month, he turned to the stock market.NBC News - 1d -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sea lions sickened as toxic algae threatens California’s marine mammals
Number of animals affected by neurological toxin increases in past week as experts warn of impact from climate crisis. The number of marine mammals in California affected by a neurological toxin ...The Guardian - 1d -
Louisiana execution recharges debate on death by nitrogen gas
Jessie Hoffman is trying to halt his March 18 execution, saying nitrogen gas protocol is shrouded in secrecy.The Hill - 3d -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after US, South Korea military drills
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles into the seaABC News - 1d -
Watkins scores 31 to lead No. 2 USC past Indiana 84-79 and into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals
JuJu Watkins scored 31 points, Kiki Iriafen added 21 and each grabbed 10 rebounds in their first Big Ten Tournament games, leading No. 2 Southern California to an 84-79 victory over IndianaABC News - 4d -
For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves
Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.The New York Times - 1d -
Why hospitals are increasingly treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed ...CBS News - 1d -
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.CBS News - 1d -
Battlefield Dev Reacts To Game's Many Leaks: "I Am Not OK With Leaks"
The first Battlefield Labs test took place recently for Battlefield 6 , and while participants were prohibited from sharing footage publicly, that's exactly what happened. Lots of gameplay ...GameSpot - 16h -
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into sea after U.S. and South Korea begin military drills
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, hours after South Korean and U.S. troops kicked off their large annual combined drills.NBC News - 1d -
Emergency services called after a man with a Palestinian flag climbs up Big Ben tower
Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed up Big Ben towerABC News - 3d -
Aftershocks of Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases
The real legacy of the case, scholars say, is not its protection of former presidents from prosecution but its expansive understanding of presidential power.The New York Times - 1d -
Tesla’s crash back towards reality, in several charts
Rapid unscheduled share-price disassemblyFinancial Times - 1d -
As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico
The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.The New York Times - 4d -
Angry Birds, Frogger among finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed its 12 finalists for 2025ABC News - 5d -
Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl?
Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.The New York Times - 15h -
What the War on California’s Water Is Really About
If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.The New York Times - 1d -
Federal Judge Blocks Government From Removing Mahmoud Khalil From the U.S.
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many ...The New York Times - 1d -
Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism
The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...The Hill - 14h -
Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad
A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles. The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that ...The Hill - 2d -
Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's ...ABC News - 1d -
What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest during an alleged off-campus hazing incident in Baton Rouge, police said.CBS News - 1d -
2 more Louisiana fraternity members arrested in alleged hazing death
Baton Rouge police on Tuesday announced the arrests of 25-year-old Kyle Thurman and 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. They were both charged with criminal hazing.CBS News - 11h -
Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - 3d -
Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado caseABC News - 1d -
Most still trust CDC, NIH five years after COVID pandemic declaration: Survey
Most Americans still trust information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tuesday study from ...The Hill - 16h -
From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings ‘Severance’ to Life
Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the architectural wonder.The New York Times - 3d -
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.ABC News - 3d -
BlackRock's Fink says Trump deportations will have severe impact on agriculture, construction
"I think that over the next six to nine months, we're going to see a little more elevated inflation," Fink said the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.CNBC - 1d -
Mormon church rocked by child sexual abuse allegations in California
Look-back window results in nearly 100 allegations against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) in the US has been rocked by a slew ...The Guardian - 3d -
8 injured when man rams SUV into California car dealership
Eight people were injured when a man rammed his SUV into a car dealership, apparently after a dispute over how much his vehicle was worth. He drove off, but later turned himself in to police. ...CBS News - 2d