Scammers seize on COVID confusion
Scamming has skyrocketed in the past year, and much of the increase is attributed to COVID-related scams, more recently around…
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief package
The House approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package on a 219-212 vote early Saturday morning, sending it to…
The Rural Alaskan Towns Leading the Country in Vaccine Distribution
Reid Magdanz got the call on December 21st. He was sitting at home, in his little red house, in the…
Biden’s economic centrism isn’t exciting, but right for these divisive times
In an age of hyperpartisan politics, the Biden presidency offers a welcome centrism that might help bridge the divides. But…
England to enter 3rd national lockdown as cases surge at record pace
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that England will enter a six-week lockdown, as the spread of a…
15 Golden Pieces Of Advice People Got From Their Therapists This Year
One of the overwhelming benefits of seeing a mental health professional is being able to glean a new perspective on…
2021 will harden the winners’ and losers’ brackets created by the pandemic economy
Heading into 2021, the economy is in a state of gross divergence, presenting opposing narratives that are drifting further apart,…
COVID-19 vaccine will arrive to states by Monday
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, which was authorized for emergency use on Friday night, is expected to arrive throughout the U.S. by…
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine, the agency announced on Friday…
After A Smooth Start, Joe Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. He received high marks from all corners of the party for his…
So you think economic downturns cost lives? Our findings show they don’t
Throughout the coronavirus recession we’ve been told there’s a balancing act when it comes to lives. On one hand, lockdowns…
What overwhelmed hospitals look like in the COVID era
Utah doctors are doing what they say is the equivalent of rationing care. Intensive care beds in Minnesota are nearly…
U.S. coronavirus hotspots are far outpacing Europe’s
America’s coronavirus outbreak has surpassed Europe’s. Why it matters: It wasn’t long ago that public health experts were pointing to…
What matters is the home: review finds most retirees well off, some very badly off
The government’s Retirement Incomes Review paints an encouraging picture of the finances of retired Australians. Most are at least as…
A season of COVID uncertainty
The frightening, post-election COVID surge is making everything feel strange, different and unsettled all over again. Why it matters: With…
The Damage Of Trump’s International Anti-Abortion Policy Won’t Be Easy To Undo
President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to pursue an “aggressive” plan to further women’s equality in the U.S. and around the world…
Pfizer says latest data shows its coronavirus vaccine is safe and 95% effective
Pfizer said on Wednesday that its coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective and has no serious side effects. The state of…
An average of 1,100 Americans a day are losing their lives to coronavirus as death rate soars
The U.S. is expected to surpass the summer peak of deaths from COVID-19 and near early spring levels this coming…
The trickiest vaccine launch in U.S. history
Even if the federal government manages to secure the cash needed for COVID-19 vaccine distribution — and that’s a big…
Joe Biden Says It Is ‘Time To Heal’ In Victory Speech
Joe Biden has pledged to rebuild a country torn apart by multiple crises after four years of chaotic rule from…