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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.
Former top NRA official admits wrongdoing in New York corruption case
The suit claims Wayne LaPierre and others misused more than $64 million in cash donated by gun owners.
FAA orders grounding of certain Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident
The announcement comes after one of the planes, operated by Alaska Airlines, experienced a mid-flight emergency on Friday, which involved a section of plane breaking off in midair.
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays
Cases of COVID-19 and the flu are high and increasing nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. RSV cases are elevated but have started to fall in some places.
Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here’s how
Medicare now covers therapy appointments with licensed marriage and family counselors, and licensed professional counselors.
From Austin to Anchorage, US cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
Around the country, cities are throwing out their own parking requirements, hoping to end up with less parking – and more affordable housing, better transit, and walkable neighborhoods.
Congress passed so few laws this year that we explained them all in 1,000 words
Lawmakers didn’t have a very productive year, but they did manage to pass 27 pieces of legislation. Here’s what the laws accomplish.
2023 was a tragic and bizarre year of wildfires. Will it mark a turning point?
Unusual and tragic are two words that might describe the 2023 wildfire season which experts say might end up being a game changer for U.S. fire policy.