Health & Safety
A climate change disaster led this shy 24-year-old from Uganda into activism
When Hilda Flavia Nakabuye was a girl, a severe storm flooded her family's farm. Now she realizes that climate change was a factor — and she's become an advocate for change.
The majority of New York City employees comply with the vaccine mandate
Officials in New York City says nine out of 10 municipal workers got vaccinated in time to comply with the city's new vaccine mandate. Still about 9,000 workers were put on unpaid leave.
Shanghai Disneyland is shut down, and 30,000 people are tested, after one COVID case
On Sunday, people weren't allowed to leave the park due to contact tracing after a woman tested positive for COVID-19 after her visit. It's the latest in China's strict measures to fight the disease.
The U.S. has new COVID vaccine rules for international travelers. Here's what to know
The requirements set by the Biden administration take effect Nov. 8 and cover approved vaccines, exceptions for the unvaccinated and protocols after arrival.
With state vaccination rates low, COVID has killed at least 33 Georgia cops this year
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on law enforcement agencies. In Georgia, where vaccination rates are low and vaccine mandates are scarce, at least 33 officers have died of COVID-19 in 2021.
With an off-label drug discontinued, families' other option costs thousands more
Kids who need a hormone-blocking drug to prevent premature puberty have lost an off-label option. The company that makes the medicine, which is 1/8 the cost of the FDA-approved version, withdrew it.
As vaccine mandate kicks in, 91% of New York City employees have had at least 1 shot
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is claiming victory as enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins for all city workers. As of Monday, 91% of the city's workforce has had at least one shot.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Texas abortion law case
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving a controversial Texas law that in effect bars abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, well before most women know they are pregnant.
New violent death reporting system provides county by county details
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a data dashboard that tracks violent deaths in all 100 counties across the state.