The pilot shortage has forced airlines, especially regional carriers, to reduce the number of flights they offer, particularly to smaller cities.
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A ‘staggering’ number of people couldn’t get care during the pandemic, poll finds
Among households that had a serious illness in the past year, one in five respondents said they had trouble accessing care during the pandemic.
White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
Critics say vaccine availability has been limited and slow to come online.
Tonga’s volcano sent tons of water into the stratosphere. That could warm the Earth
“We’ve never seen anything like it,” said atmospheric scientist Luis Millán, who works at NASA. The vapor sent skyward by the eruption will likely stay in the stratosphere for years.
First Ukrainian refugees resettle in Juneau
Iryna Hyrnchenko thanked Juneau for the warm welcome. She said she hoped she found a new home here and a life without fear.
The first Ukrainian grain ship leaves Odesa after months of Russian blockade
The milestone comes after the U.N. and Turkey signed agreements with Russia and Ukraine to resume exports. The U.N. had pushed for a deal to address a growing global food shortage.
Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working
An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID. The government is urging employers to provide accommodations to keep them on the job.
More people are opting to get sterilized — and some are being turned away
Doctors says more of their patients are seeking permanent sterilization procedures, but some patients are reporting that doctors are unwilling to operate on people of childbearing age.
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Reformulated COVID vaccine boosters may be available earlier than expected
The new strategy is meant to balance protecting people this summer with keeping people safe next winter, when the country may get hit by yet another surge.