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Is COVID-19 here to stay? A team of biologists explains what it means for a virus to become endemic
Some viruses go extinct, while others stick around. The virus that causes COVID-19 seems likely to remain with us for the long term.
Matching tweets to ZIP codes can spotlight hot spots of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Machine learning algorithms can help public health officials identify areas of high vaccine hesitancy by ZIP code to better target messaging and outreach and counter misinformation.
A new, lower threshold for lead poisoning in children means more kids will get tested – but the ultimate solution is eliminating lead sources
The Centers for Disease Control has announced a new, stricter standard for lead poisoning in children, which will more than double the number of kids considered to have high blood…
Oh, Rats! Popeye’s Forced to Shut Down After Viral Video of Rodent Infestation
Former employee Ricardo Land exposed a disturbing kitchen scene in a Washington, D.C. location of the chicken chain.
Nintendo Switch Is the Latest Victim of Holiday Shortages
Japan-based Nintendo is cutting its sales forecast for the Nintendo Switch by 1.5 million units.
Shiba Inu Plunges 14% in 24 Hours After Funds Moved From $5 Billion Wallet
The memecoin has dropped out of the top-10 market ranking and could see more losses soon.
Racial discrimination is linked to suicidal thoughts in Black adults and children
The evidence is growing that experiencing both systemic and everyday race-based discrimination may lead some Black Americans to become depressed and think about suicide.
Few foundations give groups they support decision-making power on funding priorities
Asking for input is more common than letting stakeholders help set a foundation’s priorities or giving them any say where grant money flows.
The Fed tapers its support for bond markets and the economy – 5 questions answered about what that means
The Federal Reserve decided to slow its pace of bond-buying, potentially the beginning of the end of a program that’s been supporting the economy since March 2020.