Insurers ask the unvaccinated to pick up COVID-19 treatment costs
Health insurers — which once waived costs of treating COVID-19 — are increasingly asking patients to chip in.
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Florida won't force students to quarantine after COVID exposure
Governor Ron DeSantis' latest order changes the rules on student quarantines and takes a jab at legal challenges over school mask requirements.
EU doctor prescribing abortion pills to Texas women despite new laws
"I don't care about 6 weeks," says Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, whose service helps women get abortions in places with restrictive laws.
Jobless claims rise for a second straight week
Number of Americans applying for unemployment aid remains about 60% higher than before the pandemic.
Against the odds: Mountain biker's life saved by off-duty doctor
A man suffered a terrible fall, but his luck took an immediate turn for the better.
How past housing discrimination is still affecting families today
The typical Black family has only a fraction of the wealth of the average White family, and many experts say real estate is the root of the problem.
Britney Spears doesn't want her father to "impede" prenup with fiancé
The pop star's legal team wants her father replaced with a "temporary, short term" conservator when both sides meet again in court on September 29.
Biden tries to unite Democrats on agenda
The fate of President Biden's domestic agenda largely depends on the ability of congressional Democrats to agree on spending prerogatives contained in two bills.
New malware seizes on COVID-19 to target Android users
Analysts believe the impact could be "widespread," although Android does have some protections in place for users.
Unvaccinated pregnant women face increased risks from COVID
A pandemic record of at least 20 expectant mothers died from COVID-19 in the U.S. in the month of August.
Governor declares California a "reproductive freedom state"
Newsom has signed two new bills expanding access to reproductive health care and to protect the privacy of abortion patients and providers.
Florida's new surgeon general calls COVID vaccines "nothing special"
As Florida continues to have some of the highest numbers of COVID cases in the nation, the governor has appointed a doctor with a history of touting unproven treatments.
Fed ready to start reeling in stimulus as U.S. economy heals
Economic recovery remains on course despite surge in COVID-19 cases, according to U.S. central bank.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for some
Third doses could roll out this week, pending a review by CDC advisers
How conspiracy theories "infiltrated" the wellness community
The unease of the COVID-19 pandemic kindled a quest for answers that allowed dangerous misinformation to spread in some yoga and wellness circles.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights in a week
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
