US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom

Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach

The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds

A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.

Only 59% of Americans say the pandemic is over, 5 years later

A new survey reveals that about three in five Americans say the pandemic is over, and some concerns still persist.

Early adult deaths rising in US: COVID-19, drug overdoses major causes

A study done by the University of Minnesota (U of M) found that early adult deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with COVID-19 and drug overdoses being the main causes. 

CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.