One-third of Americans should now be wearing masks, CDC director says Plus, US households spend $4,800 a year on gasoline, FDA to consider fall COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination campaign, and more. May 19, 2022 Al Tompkins
A new level of COVID concern: NYC on high alert, hospitalizations rise; FDA approves boosters for children; feds offer more free tests Plus, many states have spent little of the millions for hard-hit communities, 2021 saw the highest traffic fatality rate in 16 years, and more. May 18, 2022 Al Tompkins
With the baby food shortage predicted to last months, pediatricians change recommendations Plus, online groups form to help families find formula, vaccine rationing could happen as cases near pandemic highs, and more. May 17, 2022 Al Tompkins
The staggering $163 billion in pandemic unemployment waste and fraud Plus, why inflation is the No. 1 concern for Americans, store-hopping to save money, help for journalists covering pediatric hepatitis, and more. May 16, 2022 Al Tompkins
The federal government scores a surprise record budget surplus Here's a look at how various news outlets reacted to the news May 12, 2022 Al Tompkins
COVID-19 shutdown causes surprise global shortage of ‘contrast fluids’ used in CT scans, X-rays and MRIs Plus the pandemic's effect on bus lines, bird flu's impact and why point-of-sale loans are catching on May 10, 2022 Al Tompkins
Inflation figures come out Wednesday. Everyone is watching. Plus potential rolling electric outages, remote workers seem productive and Airbnb changes its policies May 9, 2022 Al Tompkins
Vaccines are big business: Moderna reports $5.9 billion in one quarter Plus, parents are in no rush to vaccinate children, beef is about to get more expensive, a record number of people quit their jobs, and more. May 5, 2022 Al Tompkins
In South Africa, winter arrives with new variants and more COVID cases. Is this our future, too? What has happened in South Africa so far in the pandemic has eventually happened in the US. Plus, criminals are stealing checks from US mail. May 4, 2022 Al Tompkins
The world food supply is at risk due to a global fertilizer shortage Plus, manure is in high demand, how Biden's proposed increased farm subsidies would affect farmers, why to watch the Fed tomorrow, and more. May 3, 2022 Al Tompkins
Can and will Biden cancel student debt for 43 million Americans? What student loan debt forgiveness would cost and how it would affect the economy. Plus, what if wealthy families did not qualify? May 2, 2022 Al Tompkins
FDA to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Nearly a million smokers may quit. Plus, the USDA predicts the biggest increase in food inflation in more than a decade, convention recovery may be gradual, and more. April 29, 2022 Al Tompkins
The pandemic is over. Oh wait … it’s not. Headlines offer conflicting messages. Plus, new guidance on daily aspirin for older adults, Deutsche Bank says a recession is coming, a possible hepatitis outbreak in children, and more. April 28, 2022 Al Tompkins
Most Americans have had COVID-19 Plus, what's delaying pediatric vaccines, FDA approves remdesivir for children, the days are numbered for incandescent light bulbs, and more. April 27, 2022 Al Tompkins
How a new COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing could affect you Plus, a special deep dive into long-COVID, including its high cost for transplant patients, its complicated diagnosis, the lack of cures, and more. April 26, 2022 Al Tompkins
