The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that “our immune systems have not been able to keep up,” an expert says.
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Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all US renters, study finds
U.S. homelessness rates hit a record high last year, which housing experts link squarely to a severe housing shortage that has helped drive up prices.
Boeing’s quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory
Concerns over quality control at Boeing’s factory are mounting after this month’s door plug blowout on a 737 Max 9. New revelations from an alleged whistleblower suggest Boeing could be at fault.
Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.
The FAA says airlines should check the door plugs on another model of Boeing plane
The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending that airlines visually inspect the door plugs of Boeing 737-900ER jets after some airlines reported unspecified issues with the bolts.
Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that could eviscerate the way the federal government regulates, well, everything. A system in place for decades has governed how judges review curbs on air and water pollution, gun safety measures and workplace protections. But all of it could be upended by a conservative supermajority on…
Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered ‘radical.’ Here’s how he came to be lauded
As the U.S. celebrates the civil rights icon on MLK Day, here are a few things to know about the holiday honoring the slain activist and his fight against inequality and racial injustice.
Popular myths about sleep, debunked
Only a third of Americans get the recommended amount of sleep each night, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles
Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides clear evidence that there’s a biological basis for the symptoms.
Will the feds block a grocery megamerger? Kroger and Albertsons will soon find out
America’s two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.