Morning News Brief
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial overhaul of the state's election system into law. Gun control advocates criticize Biden. And, COVID-19 cases rise in some states.
Health & Safety
When Your Fad Diet Fails, And It Probably Will, 'Just Eat'
Diets often fail in the long term because they're too strict or require unnatural eating habits. In a new book, Barry Estabrook turns to science and history to find a weight-loss regimen that works.
Things Are Looking Up For Boston Tavern Cornwall's As It Prepares To Reopen
As restrictions on outdoor dining loosen, the owners of Cornwall's in Boston are feeling hopeful for the first time in a while. They closed right before St. Patrick's Day 2020. Things are looking up.
New Zealand Approves Paid Leave After A Miscarriage
The policy will give parents the right to three days of paid leave when a pregnancy ends in stillbirth. "Their grief is not a sickness, it is a loss. And loss takes time," said the bill's initiator.
Miami Beach Business Owners Say Mayor's Curfew Is Cutting Into Their Bottom Line
Miami Beach's mayor has ordered a curfew to try to stem a crush of spring breakers and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Business owners say the order is cutting into their bottom lines.
Biden Defends His Response To Migrants At The Border And COVID-19 In Press Conference
President Biden gave his first formal press conference, defending his response to the influx of migrants at the border and COVID-19 among a range of other pressing issues.
Cuba's Revolutionary Dream: Making Its Own COVID Vaccine
Cuba is going it alone. No contracts with big drug makers, no support from WHO's vaccine program. If successful, Cuba will be the first producer of a vaccine in Latin America.
Alex Jones Still Sells Supplements On Amazon Despite Bans From Other Platforms
The conspiracy theorist Alex Jones sells dietary supplements through Amazon despite being banned from other platforms. Amazon receives a cut of the profits.
Rutgers To Require Vaccine Proof For 'All Students Planning To Attend This Fall'
The New Jersey school says its new COVID-19 requirement will help it make "a full return to our pre-pandemic normal" on campus.
Reports: Cuomo Administration Gave Special Coronavirus Testing Access To Family, VIPs
Last March, New York was an epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, and testing was hard to come by. New York law prohibits officials from using their positions to secure privileges or exemptions.