Federal court strikes down mandatory full coverage for cancer screenings, immunizations, HIV drugs and more Plus, nearly half of all public health employees left their jobs in 5 years, a statistical retrospective of where COVID hit hardest, and more. March 31, 2023 Al Tompkins
The WHO votes today on whether to declare the pandemic over Plus, The New York Times ends its Virus Briefing newsletter, COVID-era food benefits stop at end of February and millions will be affected, and more. January 27, 2023 Al Tompkins
The CDC and FDA downplay an alert over a COVID vaccine’s link to strokes in seniors Plus, the shortage of children’s flu medication has ended, why a dozen eggs costs more than a gallon of gasoline, and more. January 17, 2023 Al Tompkins
The federal government has NOT banned gas stoves (yet) Plus, cancer deaths have fallen by one-third since 1991, how the U.S. government defines its levels of secrecy, and the decline in beer sales. January 13, 2023 Al Tompkins
Driven by inflation, household debt is rising fast Plus, the growing cost of childcare deeply concerns rural Americans, and a chilling scenario if China invaded Taiwan January 12, 2023 Al Tompkins
RSV and flu cases are dropping fast as COVID cases rise Plus, Influenza may have peaked but has been deadly, WHO says the newest COVID-19 variant is the ‘most transmissible’ version yet, and more. January 6, 2023 Al Tompkins
Will the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 end Jan. 11? Plus, what will no longer be free when the public health emergency ends, vaccine hesitancy is connected to measles and chickenpox outbreaks, and more. January 5, 2023 Al Tompkins
In times of pain, Americans offer ‘thoughts and prayers,’ but half the population rarely prays Plus, what can sports organizations at all levels learn from the protocols activated after Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field? January 4, 2023 Al Tompkins
Is the college essay dead? AI apps write scripts, speeches and so much more Plus, the House of Representatives will vote on a new speaker today. How does that work? January 3, 2023 Al Tompkins
Can you blame climate change for a ‘once in a lifetime’ winter storm? Plus, power customers should expect big bills next month, and, if you're up for a challenge, try Dry January December 29, 2022 Al Tompkins
Supreme Court orders Title 42 to remain until at least February Plus, 2 million immigrants await action on their cases, there's a shortage of snowplow drivers, and the days of free online returns may be numbered December 28, 2022 Al Tompkins
When will we update our power grid? Plus, idling cars are thief magnets, most newer automobiles don't need warming up, and the flu seems to be letting up a bit December 27, 2022 Al Tompkins
The best shopping discounts may be ahead, if you can wait Plus, a 'bomb cyclone' is expected to snarl holiday air and ground traffic as well as delay last-minute Christmas deliveries December 21, 2022 Al Tompkins
Supreme Court temporarily suspends expiration of Title 42 Meanwhile, thousands of migrants continue to arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, diesel prices are down but diesel thefts are up. December 20, 2022 Al Tompkins
As House committee wraps up Jan. 6 hearings, what does a ‘criminal referral’ mean? Plus, car repossessions are up, U.S. life expectancy is down, and journalists dig into the high cost of prescription drugs December 19, 2022 Al Tompkins
