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We may think we're done with COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not done with us

As we approach a new presidential administration and a new Congress, we cannot regard COVID-19 as one of several respiratory diseases that can be dealt with through a vaccination program and other ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations

The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Barça's Laporta slams critics: We're fixing the club

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit out at critics of his management on Saturday, as members approved the club's 2023-24 accounts during its annual general meeting.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Larry Hogan: 'We're gonna pull this one off'

NBC News' Gary Grumbach caught up with former Gov. Larry Hogan, now running for Senate, as he greeted early voters. Hogan expressed optimism about his campaign even as he viewed others as seeing ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Deion's Buffs clinch bowl, but 'not all we're after'

Colorado secured bowl eligibility in Year 2 under Deion Sanders with a 34-23 home victory over Cincinnati that also sets the Buffaloes up to be a Big 12 contender.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here

From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Guardians' Cobb has back strain, done for season

Guardians right-hander Alex Cobb has an acute left low back strain and will not pitch again this postseason. He was replaced on the ALCS roster by Ben Lively.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?

Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both

So when and how should you use them?

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

We're buying more of a stock that has gone on sale since reporting earnings

The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to 2.75% from 2.58%.

Business - CNBC - October 14

We're saying there's a chance: These 1- and 2-loss teams are still in CFP picture

A regular-season loss used to be ruinous. Now, with the expanded 12-team CFP, these 20 teams are still very much alive.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

'We're here now': How the Yankees finally reached the summit again

After so many close calls, New York is headed to the Fall Classic. Here's how the Yankees did it.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Mayo on 1-6 Patriots: 'We're a soft football team'

The Patriots, who lost their sixth straight after rushing for 38 yards and giving up 171 rushing yards and a 96-yard punt return, were called "soft" by coach Jerod Mayo.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

The NBA is on the cusp of radical change. Here's what we're watching

Has the title window closed for the Nuggets and Bucks? Is it Luka's 'turn' to win MVP? We examine these issues and more ahead of the season's start.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

We're buying shares of 2 stocks that sellers are unfairly punishing

We're taking the other side of the trade on an AI play and a recovering health-care company.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'

Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

We're locking in a 52% gain in this hot industrial stock and changing our rating

The industrial stock will need to beat a high bar for the stock to rally after it reports earnings Thursday.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

We're downgrading Honeywell shares, plus Starbucks makes a menu change

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Has Boeing done enough to avoid the credit rating junk yard?

Plane maker is burning through an estimated $1bn a month during a strike by its largest labour union

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Trump says 'nothing' was done wrong on the Jan. 6 riot

During a Univision town hall event, a former Republican voter told former President Donald Trump that he would not vote for him due to his actions on the Jan. 6 riots. Trump responded that ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Liberty finally get it done, win first WNBA championship

Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.

Alex Van Halen on his brother Eddie: ‘I’m not done dealing with this yet’

In the new book Brothers, the drummer writes candidly about life in the spotlight alongside his late sibling and their many highs and lows. For the last few years, Alex Van Halen has been busy ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Browns QB Deshaun Watson is done for the season with a ruptured Achilles

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is done for the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles injury, the team announced Monday.

McConnell says Pelosi has done 'pretty good job' as ex-Speaker

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he thinks Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has done a “pretty good job” transitioning out of her House leadership role and suggested he would ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Are the Yankees done? Is Freeman a shoo-in for MVP? What we've learned so far

Freddie Freeman, Aaron Judge's struggles and Shohei Ohtani's status -- we break down what we've seen.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Olney: How Aaron Boone copes with baseball's most pressure-packed job

The New York Yankees' manager has been second-guessed, criticized, even booed -- but he's never wavered in his approach.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

What's being done to beef up security at polling sites coast-to-coast

Election workers across the United States are facing an increasing number of threats from violent domestic extremists as they prepare to count the votes for the upcoming election. Voters who go to ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Trump claims he’s done more than anyone for Puerto Rico

Former President Donald Trump claimed he has "done more" for Puerto Rico than any other president. The comments came despite his administration withholding about $20 billion in hurricane relief for ...

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.

FDA Freezes COVID-Flu Combo Vaccine Trial Over Safety Concern

Maker Novavax reported a recipient of the combination vaccine experienced symptoms of nerve cell damage.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.

CDC recommends 2nd dose of this year's COVID shot for some age 65+

The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.

CDC recommends second COVID vaccine dose for those 65 and older

Immunocompromised adults or those who are older than 65 should get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for older adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging some people to get additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for stronger protection against the virus.