Morning news brief
Europe and Asia are facing COVID-19 surges. Iran nuclear deal talks resume. And, Americans are buying more than ever.
Health & Safety
New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Friday to review the variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the new variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.
A different type of COVID-19 vaccine is about to roll out around the world
Whatever happened to Novavax and Sanofi's COVID-19 vaccines? Many people thought at the beginning of the pandemic that these were the two most likely vaccines to succeed.
James Bond has all those gadgets but no hand sanitizer. Avoid these 007 travel habits
Now that travel is picking up again, research on the fictional spy's travel practice provides helpful reminders to would-be adventurers about what not to do if you're contemplating a trip.
Hit hard by COVID, Native Americans come together to protect families and elders
Indigenous Americans suffer disproportionate effects of COVID, including the mental health impact. But a collective mindset has helped them find creative solutions to buffering the stress.
COVID vaccines are set to be among the most lucrative pharmaceutical products ever
How much money have Pfizer and Moderna made off their COVID-19 vaccines? They're shaping up to be the most lucrative pharmaceutical products ever.
Former slaves brought Thanksgiving to Liberia — and rebooted it
It's definitely not a turkey day. Jollof rice is more like it. It's questioned as a holiday because of its American origins. And the way Liberians do celebrate holds lessons for the U.S.
A public mental health model in Italy earns global praise. Now it faces its demise
Trieste has a reputed approach to bringing people with mental illnesses out of hospitals and into the community. Now the region's hard-right politicians are breaking the system apart.
I'm fully vaccinated and I also had COVID. Do I need a booster?
Booster shots have been authorized for all U.S. adults, and the government is urging people to get them. But what if you've already had COVID and the vaccine?
News brief: Unite the Right verdict, opioid trial, holiday air travel
Jury finds rally organizers liable for the violence in Charlottesville, Va. A federal jury finds CVS, Walgreens and Walmart helped fuel the opioid crisis. More people are flying this Thanksgiving.